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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2026
Filed:
May. 15, 2022
Applicants:
Thomas James Kane, Menlo Park, CA (US);
John Lawrence Nightingale, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Inventors:
Thomas James Kane, Menlo Park, CA (US);
John Lawrence Nightingale, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01S 3/08 (2006.01); G01S 7/481 (2006.01); G01S 7/4865 (2020.01); H01S 3/0941 (2006.01); H01S 3/13 (2006.01); H01S 3/131 (2006.01); H01S 3/139 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01S 3/1305 (2013.01); G01S 7/4814 (2013.01); G01S 7/4865 (2013.01); H01S 3/09415 (2013.01); H01S 3/1312 (2013.01); H01S 3/1394 (2013.01);
Abstract
A frequency modulated, continuous wave (FMCW) laser using a microchip gain medium, an optical coupling element, and a tuning element is described. The laser may be part of a coherent laser ranging system.
Kane, Thomas. (2026). Tunable microchip laser and laser system for ranging applications (U.S. Patent No. 12586976). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12586976
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