Maple Park, IL, United States of America

Matthew Block

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Emcore Corporation. Active years: 2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Matthew Block. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/matthew-block

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 20(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2008

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Matthew Block

Introduction

Matthew Block is an accomplished inventor based in Maple Park, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of optical communications, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance the efficiency and functionality of optical transceivers.

Latest Patents

Matthew Block's latest patents include a Modular Optical Transmitter for WWDM Transceivers and a Modular Optical Receiver. The Modular Optical Transmitter is a hermetically sealed optical transmitter module designed for use in optical transceivers. It converts and couples an information-containing electrical signal with an optical fiber. This invention features a plurality of semiconductor lasers on a common support within the housing, which convert between an information-containing electrical signal and a modulated optical signal according to standardized optical communications protocols, such as the IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit BASE LX4 physical layer. The Modular Optical Receiver is a modular, hermetically sealed optical signal receiver subassembly that converts a modulated optical signal into a corresponding electrical signal. It includes an optical demultiplexer coupled to a fiber optic connector, which receives a multi-wavelength optical signal containing several information-containing signals, each with a different predetermined wavelength. This invention effectively demultiplexes the optical signal into distinct optical beams corresponding to the predetermined wavelengths.

Career Highlights

Matthew Block is currently employed at Emcore Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of optical technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of optical communication systems, making them more efficient and reliable.

Collaborations

Matthew has collaborated with notable colleagues, including John M Dallesasse and Dean A Richardson. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative optical technologies.

Conclusion

Matthew Block's contributions to optical communications through his patents and work at Emcore Corporation highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovations continue to shape the future of optical technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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