Michael Yu-tak Young

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 15 published patent applications. Top assignees: Applied Materials, Inc., Xerox Corporation. Active years: 2001-2023.

USPTO Granted Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 15)

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

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Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

6 out of 14,433

Applied Materials, Inc.

Years Active: 2001-2023

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7 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11662516 - Method of direct etching fabrication of waveguide combiners (2023-05-30),

2. 11327218 - Method of direct etching fabrication of waveguide combiners (2022-05-10),

3. 11187836 - Method of building a 3D functional optical material layer stacking structure (2021-11-30),

4. 11043437 - Transparent substrate with light blocking edge exclusion zone (2021-06-22),

5. 10955606 - Method of imprinting tilt angle light gratings (2021-03-23),

6. 10409001 - Waveguide fabrication with sacrificial sidewall spacers (2019-09-10),

7. 6217151 - Controlling AIP print uniformity by adjusting row electrode area and shape (2001-04-17),

Title: Michael Yu-tak Young: Innovator in Waveguide Technology

Introduction

Michael Yu-tak Young is a prominent inventor based in Cupertino, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of waveguide technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative methods have advanced the fabrication of waveguide structures, which are essential in various optical applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Method of direct etching fabrication of waveguide combiners." This invention describes methods for fabricating waveguide structures utilizing substrates. The waveguide structures are formed with input coupling regions, waveguide regions, and output coupling regions created from substrates. The process involves imprinting stamps into resists on hard masks to form positive waveguide patterns. Portions of these patterns and the underlying hard masks are then removed. The substrates are subsequently masked and etched to create gratings in the input and output coupling regions. Finally, residual portions of the positive waveguide patterns and hard masks are removed to complete the waveguide structures.

Career Highlights

Michael has worked with notable companies such as Applied Materials, Inc. and Xerox Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to groundbreaking technologies in the field of optics and materials science.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Michael has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Robert Jan Visser and Wayne McMillan. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have been instrumental in the development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Michael Yu-tak Young is a distinguished inventor whose work in waveguide technology has made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative methods and collaborations continue to shape the future of optical applications.