Shawn Scarfo

Title: Shawn Scarfo and His Optical Innovation

Introduction

Shawn Scarfo is an inventor associated with Edmund Optics, Inc., and is based in Pittsgrove, New Jersey. His patent work includes an optical design that combines traditional and gradient-index elements to manage light and reduce optical aberration.

Latest Patents

Scarfo is credited with 1 patent: “Optical Element with 3D Gradient Refractive Index.” The invention describes an optical element that pairs a traditional element with a gradient-index element whose refractive index varies from its center. The gradient-index element adjusts incident light from a second direction, helping collimate reflected light and reduce optical aberration. A dichroic coating between the elements reflects the incident light while transmitting light from a scene, and the traditional element reduces the gradient-index element’s optical power.

Career Highlights

Scarfo’s patent reflects work on optical components designed to control light from different directions. The disclosed arrangement combines refractive-index variation and a dichroic coating to support light transmission, reflection, and collimation within one optical element.

Collaborations

Scarfo’s listed coworkers include Lars Sandström and Gary Pajer. His company affiliation is Edmund Optics, Inc.

Conclusion

Shawn Scarfo’s patented optical element brings together traditional optics, a three-dimensional gradient-index component, and a dichroic coating to address light control and optical aberration.