Oro Valley, AZ, United States of America

Thomas C Dearman

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Presstek, Inc.. Active years: 2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas C Dearman. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-c-dearman

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2002

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Thomas C. Dearman: Laser Diode Array Inventor

Introduction

Thomas C. Dearman is an inventor associated with Oro Valley, Arizona, and Presstek, Inc. His patent work addresses the design and assembly of individually addressable laser diode emitters.

Latest Patents

Dearman is credited with 1 patent: “Emitter Array with Individually Addressable Laser Diodes.” The invention describes a linear array designed to provide sufficient thermal and electronic isolation for each emitter to be addressed separately. A standoff element connects the emitters to a power source, while spaces formed between emitters preserve those electrical connections. The assembly is completed by attaching the emitter bar to a heat sink.

Career Highlights

Dearman’s listed patent highlights work on laser diode array construction, including emitter isolation, electrical connections, and heat management. He is associated with Presstek, Inc.

Collaborations

Josh P. Foster and John Gary Sousa are identified as Dearman’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Thomas C. Dearman’s patent documents a practical approach to building a laser diode array with individually addressable emitters, integrated electrical connections, and heat-sink support.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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