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Ottawa, Canada

Sheldon McLaughlin

This inventor holds 25 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Optical Engineering. Top assignees: Lumentum Operations LLC, Jds Uniphase Corporation, Other. Active years: 2004-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sheldon McLaughlin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sheldon-mclaughlin

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 25 

% Patents Active = 88.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 151(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kanata, CA (2004 - 2007)
  • Ottawa, CA (2005 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 390 
 
Lumentum Operations LLC
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 851 
 
Jds Uniphase Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Amplifier
Wavelength Selective Switch
Beam Steering
Optical Switching Device
Wavelength Locker
Multicast Optical Switch
Reconfigurable Optical Multiplexor
Polarization Beam Splitter
Tunable Dispersion Compensator
Wavelength Dispersing Device
Variable Optical Retarder
Integrated Optical Components
25 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11489311 - Optical amplifier (2022-11-01),
2. 11448829 - M×N wavelength selective switch with compressed port spacing (2022-09-20),
3. 11079551 - Liquid crystal on silicon element for dual-functionality beam steering in wavelength selective switches (2021-08-03),
4. 10923875 - Integrated component for an optical amplifier (2021-02-16),
5. 10461493 - Wavelength locker using multiple feedback curves to wavelength lock a beam (2019-10-29),
6. 10135559 - M×N wavelength selective switch for high degree count (2018-11-20),
7. 10061083 - Wavelength dispersing device (2018-08-28),
8. 10050405 - Wavelength locker using multiple feedback curves to wavelength lock a beam (2018-08-14),
9. 10031397 - Method and controller for operating a variable optical retarder and an array (2018-07-24),
10. 9563021 - Optical switching device (2017-02-07),
11. 9551900 - Method and controller for operating a variable optical retarder and an array (2017-01-24),
12. 9548834 - Reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexor and optical switching node (2017-01-17),
13. 9354365 - Wavelength dispersing device (2016-05-31),
14. 9250391 - Multicast optical switch (2016-02-02),
15. 9160478 - Reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexor and optical switching node (2015-10-13),

Title: Innovations by Sheldon McLaughlin: Pioneering Optical Technologies

Introduction: Sheldon McLaughlin, an accomplished inventor based in Ottawa, Canada, holds an impressive portfolio of 25 patents in the field of optical technology. His dedication to innovation has significantly impacted the industries in which he has worked, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications to create groundbreaking solutions.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions, McLaughlin has developed an optical amplifier designed to enhance the propagation of optical signals. This optical amplifier incorporates a specialized optical fiber with an input face angled non-perpendicular to the path of propagation, enabling efficient management of optical emissions. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of an M×N wavelength selective switch (WSS), which features a common port fiber array unit configured to emit optical beams with a lateral offset. This sophisticated design allows for improved directionality of optical beams to the add/drop port optical fibers, enhancing the performance of optical communication systems.

Career Highlights: McLaughlin's impressive career includes significant contributions while working at esteemed companies such as Lumentum Operations LLC and JDS Uniphase Corporation. His expertise in optical technology and innovation has elevated the company's offerings and expanded the possibilities within the field.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, McLaughlin has worked alongside other talented professionals, including coworkers Paul Colbourne and Peter David Roorda. These collaborations have furthered advancements in optical technologies and enriched the innovation process within their projects.

Conclusion: Sheldon McLaughlin exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his numerous patents and contributions to the optical technology field. His work continues to inspire future advancements, as he remains a significant figure among inventors in Canada and beyond.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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