This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.. Active years: 2009.
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Years Active: 2009
Title: Innovations of Shane Sammon in Plasma Shunting Technology
Introduction
Shane Sammon is an accomplished inventor based in Reseda, California. She has made significant contributions to the field of gyroscopic technology, particularly through her innovative patent related to plasma shunting apparatuses.
Latest Patents
Shane Sammon holds a patent for a "Plasma shunting apparatus and method for ring laser gyroscope." This invention features a ring laser gyroscope that includes a first plasma shunt designed to prevent plasma from contacting a first mirror in the gain region. Additionally, a second plasma shunt is arranged to prevent plasma from contacting a second mirror in the gain region. The design incorporates electrical conductors located in the respective mirror wells, which quench the plasma and produce electrical currents that travel across the mirror wells. The electrical conductors can be formed as metallized strips or metal wires, and the plasma shunts may also consist of diversion passages that allow plasma to bypass the mirrors.
Career Highlights
Shane Sammon has worked at Litton Systems, Inc., where she has applied her expertise in developing advanced technologies. Her work has contributed to the enhancement of gyroscopic systems, which are crucial in various applications, including navigation and aerospace.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Shane has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Robert A. Mitchell and Carl Bathelt, Jr. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the exchange of ideas in the field of gyroscopic technology.
Conclusion
Shane Sammon's contributions to the field of plasma shunting technology exemplify her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing gyroscopic systems. Her patent reflects a significant step forward in the functionality and efficiency of ring laser gyroscopes.