This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Vasily Astratov: Inventor of Enhanced Photodetector Arrays
Introduction
Vasily Astratov is an inventor associated with Charlotte, North Carolina, and the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force. His patent work addresses photodetector technology for infrared imaging.
Latest Patents
Astratov is named on 1 patent: “Photodetector Focal Plane Arrays with Enhanced Detection Capability.” The invention describes a focal plane array designed to improve detection while reducing thermal current. It uses three-dimensional dielectric structures with tapered sidewalls and metallic layers that reflect and concentrate electromagnetic fields toward photodetectors. The array is intended for mid-wave and long-wave infrared imaging, including night-vision and thermal-imaging cameras.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects work on optical structures that direct incoming electromagnetic energy toward detectors. Its proposed applications include infrared imaging systems that can benefit from enhanced detection capability and reduced thermal current.
Collaborations
Grant Bidney and Igor Anisimov are identified as Astratov’s coworkers. The patent is associated with the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force.
Conclusion
Vasily Astratov’s patent focuses on improving infrared photodetector arrays through light-concentrating structures, with potential applications in night vision and thermal imaging.
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