This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Renishaw Plc. Active years: 2002-2007.
Location History:
- Wotton-under-Edge, GB (2002 - 2003)
- Paignton, GB (2007)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2007
Title: Innovations of Tingdi Liao
Introduction
Tingdi Liao is a notable inventor based in Wotton-under-Edge, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of laser technology, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on advanced laser systems and apparatus for guiding light beams, which have applications in various scientific and industrial fields.
Latest Patents
One of Tingdi Liao's latest patents is a laser system that includes a laser source for generating a laser beam. This system features first and second adjustable elements that allow for limited rotational motion. The rotation of these elements enables the deviation of the laser beam in different planes, facilitating precise alignment to a required beam direction. The adjustable elements can rotate through 90 degrees, and mirrors may be included to further refine the beam direction.
Another significant patent involves apparatus for producing and guiding a light beam, particularly for laser interferometers. This apparatus includes a laser with a laser tube and an external cavity. It directs two laser beams of orthogonal polarization states into polarization-maintaining fibers. The beams are generated from a single beam using a birefringent prism, and additional beam steering prisms are incorporated to compensate for temperature-induced deviations. Interferometric sensing heads receive the beams and include mechanisms for guiding them onto reflecting surfaces for precise positioning.
Career Highlights
Tingdi Liao is currently associated with Renishaw Plc, a company known for its innovative solutions in measurement and healthcare. His work at Renishaw has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that enhance the capabilities of laser systems and their applications.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Tingdi Liao has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Mark A V Chapman and William Ernest Lee. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of laser technology and its practical applications.
Conclusion
Tingdi Liao's contributions to laser technology through his patents and work at Renishaw Plc highlight his role as an influential inventor in the field. His innovative approaches continue to shape the future of laser systems and their applications.