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Warrington, PA, United States of America

William Robert Holland

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Lucent Technologies Inc., Fitel USA Corporation, Other. Active years: 1988-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Robert Holland. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-robert-holland

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 90.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 349(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Akron, OH (US) (1988)
  • Somerset, NJ (US) (2004)
  • Warrington, PA (US) (1999 - 2005)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 218 
 
Fitel USA Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 834,708 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1988-2005

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6934431 - Variable optical delay lines and methods for making same (2005-08-23),
2. 6823101 - Method for calibrating a MEMS device (2004-11-23),
3. 6731834 - System and method to calibrate an optical cross-connect (2004-05-04),
4. 6519026 - Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) (2003-02-11),
5. 6504604 - In situ polarization mode dispersion measurement (2003-01-07),
6. 6452681 - Optical spectrum analyzer (2002-09-17),
7. 6396575 - Test and measurement system for detecting and monitoring faults and losses in passive optical networks (PONs) (2002-05-28),
8. 6351587 - Multi-fiber digital delay line (2002-02-26),
9. 6344919 - Methods and systems for producing linear polarization states of light at the end of a length of optical fiber (2002-02-05),
10. 5943455 - Method and apparatus for interfacing optical fibers from optical fiber (1999-08-24),
11. 4746830 - Electronic surveillance and identification (1988-05-24),

Title: The Innovative Mind of William Robert Holland

Introduction: William Robert Holland, a prolific inventor hailing from Warrington, PA, has made significant contributions to the field of optics with a total of 11 patents to his name.

Latest Patents:

1. "Variable optical delay lines and methods for making the same": Holland's invention involves a high-resolution variable optical delay line that utilizes an optical switch, such as an optical micromechanical mirror switch, and an array of delay fiber paths to achieve different delays.

2. "Method for calibrating a MEMS device": This patent showcases Holland's expertise in calibrating a crossconnect with a MEMS device and another optical device using applied voltages and determining transformations based on sample connections.

Career Highlights: Holland has notably worked at Lucent Technologies Inc., where his innovative spirit thrived in the realm of optical technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Holland has collaborated with esteemed individuals such as Stanley K. Pau and Gary E. Carver, enriching his projects with diverse perspectives and expertise.

Conclusion: William Robert Holland's dedication to innovation and his remarkable patents in the field of optics stand as a testament to his inventive prowess and commitment to advancing technology.

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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