Avondale, PA, United States of America

Scott T Schnelle

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.. Active years: 1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Scott T Schnelle. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/scott-t-schnelle

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 51(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1998

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Scott T Schnelle: Innovator in Optical Storage Technology

Introduction

Scott T Schnelle is a notable inventor based in Avondale, PA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of optical storage technology. His innovative work has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the capabilities of optical storage mediums.

Latest Patents

Scott T Schnelle holds a patent for a "Liquid crystal optical storage medium with gray scale." This invention describes an optical storage medium with gray scale capability, which comprises a plurality of facing substrates in series. The design includes alignment layers disposed on one or both sides of the substrates to create alignment layer pairs. At least one of the alignment layers in each pair is an optical alignment layer, which contains anisotropically absorbing molecules or moieties. The liquid crystal layers between the alignment layer pairs consist of three or more alignment regions with different alignment states. These states are controlled by exposing the optical alignment layers to polarized light within the absorption band of the anisotropically absorbing molecules. The invention also encompasses compact discs, erasable compact discs, photographic storage devices, and storage displays.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Scott has worked with prominent companies such as Alliant Techsystems Inc. and Solenis Technologies Cayman, L.P. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in optical technologies and innovations.

Collaborations

Scott has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Paul J Shannon and Wayne M Gibbons. Their combined efforts have further advanced the field of optical storage technology.

Conclusion

Scott T Schnelle is a distinguished inventor whose work in optical storage technology has paved the way for advancements in the industry. His patent for a liquid crystal optical storage medium with gray scale capability exemplifies his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing storage solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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