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Jonathan L. Sample

Examiner (ID: 2260, Phone: (571)270-5925 , Office: P/3664 )

Most Active Art Unit
3664
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3664, 3657
Total Applications
1160
Issued Applications
933
Pending Applications
77
Abandoned Applications
172

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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13/401765
Optical sensor apparatus to detect light based on the refractive index of a sample Feb 20, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9469464 [patent_doc_number] => 08723095 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-05-13 [patent_title] => 'Method and apparatus for ambient light detection including plural image pixels and at least one dark pixel' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/398804 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-02-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 6780 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 103 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13398804 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/398804
Method and apparatus for ambient light detection including plural image pixels and at least one dark pixel Feb 15, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8356695 [patent_doc_number] => 20120211850 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-08-23 [patent_title] => 'IMAGING ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGING ELEMENT, PIXEL DESIGN METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/372620 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-02-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 19 [patent_figures_cnt] => 19 [patent_no_of_words] => 9204 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13372620 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/372620
Imaging element having plural light collecting parts each including a specific projection and depression structure, method for manufacturing imaging element, pixel design method, and electronic apparatus Feb 13, 2012 Issued
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13/984757
Radiation detector and method having a source follower arrangement formed by a source follower input transistor and a bias current portion via a bias line select transistor Feb 12, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9944653 [patent_doc_number] => 08993954 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2015-03-31 [patent_title] => 'Optical encoder having a high resolution detection mode to detect a fine pitch pattern and a low resolution detection mode to detect a coarse pitch pattern' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/370560 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-02-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 5785 [patent_no_of_claims] => 5 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 301 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13370560 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/370560
Optical encoder having a high resolution detection mode to detect a fine pitch pattern and a low resolution detection mode to detect a coarse pitch pattern Feb 9, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8344600 [patent_doc_number] => 20120205527 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-08-16 [patent_title] => 'ENCODER, OPTICAL MODULE AND SERVO SYSTEM' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/368340 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-02-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 11396 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13368340 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/368340
Encoder, optical module and servo system including plural light receiving elements having respective shapes with respect to a point light source Feb 7, 2012 Issued
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13/368543
Optical transmission device, optical transmission/reception device, control method, and control program having heating and cooling control functions of a temperature control element Feb 7, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8321111 [patent_doc_number] => 20120193520 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-08-02 [patent_title] => 'BEAM SPLITTER MODULE' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/363030 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-31 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 8800 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13363030 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/363030
Beam splitter module having a secondary beam splitter for providing orthogonal light beams and parallel light beams Jan 30, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9389740 [patent_doc_number] => 08686340 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-04-01 [patent_title] => 'Solid imaging device and portable information terminal device having plural pixels being shielded and not shielded from light' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/361321 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 4762 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 173 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13361321 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/361321
Solid imaging device and portable information terminal device having plural pixels being shielded and not shielded from light Jan 29, 2012 Issued
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13/358862
Light-sensing apparatus having a conductive light-shielding film on a light-incident surface of a switch transistor and method of driving the same Jan 25, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9171433 [patent_doc_number] => 20130313417 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-11-28 [patent_title] => 'LIGHT EMISSION DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/983754 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 6157 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13983754 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/983754
Light emission detection device having a flow path formed by a depression of a detection side substrate and method of manufacturing the same Jan 24, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9496974 [patent_doc_number] => 08735795 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-05-27 [patent_title] => 'Image sensor with integrated ambient light detection' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/355165 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 4991 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 170 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13355165 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/355165
Image sensor with integrated ambient light detection Jan 19, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8321112 [patent_doc_number] => 20120193518 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-08-02 [patent_title] => 'PHOTORECEPTOR CIRCUIT AND PHOTOCOUPLER' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/352954 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-18 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 10 [patent_figures_cnt] => 10 [patent_no_of_words] => 5853 [patent_no_of_claims] => 12 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13352954 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/352954
PHOTORECEPTOR CIRCUIT AND PHOTOCOUPLER Jan 17, 2012 Abandoned
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13/635262
Solid-state imaging apparatus having a micro-lens arranged in correspondence with a plurality of on-chip lenses, method of manufacturing solid-state imaging apparatus, and electronic apparatus Jan 16, 2012 Issued
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13/344523
Light-field pixel for detecting a wavefront based on a first intensity normalized by a second intensity Jan 4, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8274737 [patent_doc_number] => 20120168609 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2012-07-05 [patent_title] => 'IMAGE SENSORS AND METHODS WITH HIGH SPEED GLOBAL SHUTTER PIXELS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/343662 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-01-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 14 [patent_no_of_words] => 6992 [patent_no_of_claims] => 24 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13343662 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/343662
Image sensors and methods with high speed global shutter pixels Jan 3, 2012 Issued
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13/341950
System and method for adjusting the light output of an optoacoustic imaging system Dec 30, 2011 Issued
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13/341640
Method using a switch and memory to count events Dec 29, 2011 Issued
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13/338727
Solid-state imaging device and driving method of solid-state imaging device Dec 27, 2011 Issued
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13/337855
Light sensor having a contiguous IR suppression filter and a transparent substrate Dec 26, 2011 Issued
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