This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1994-2000.
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Location History:
- Fredericksburg, VA (US) (1994)
- Louisville, CO (US) (1998 - 2000)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1994-2000
Title: Michael A. Richardson and His Photoconductive Switching Patents.
Introduction
Michael A. Richardson is an inventor associated with Fredericksburg, Virginia. His patent work includes photoconductive switching technology, and he is credited with 4 patents.
Latest Patents
One of Richardson’s listed patents, “Bistable Photoconductive Switches Particularly Suited for,” describes a photoconductive switching device designed to move between low- and high-resistance states in response to optical illumination in less than a nanosecond. The disclosed approach uses neutron irradiation of a material, preferably GaAs:Si:Cu, to improve the device’s response speed. The patent also describes applying the switches in a high-power, frequency-agile radio-frequency source topology.
Career Highlights
Richardson’s patent activity is associated with the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. His work reflects research into fast optical switching and potential applications in high-power RF systems.
Collaborations
Richardson’s listed coworkers include David C. Stoudt and Gair D. Brown. Their names are associated with the patent work described here.
Conclusion
Michael A. Richardson’s patents highlight the development of rapid-response photoconductive switches and their potential use in frequency-agile, high-power RF sources.
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