Optical Communication Systems and Methods
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May 5, 2016
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Nov 20, 2015
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Abstract
A system and method to reduce fouling of a surface subjected to an aquatic environment with a light source. According to one aspect, an antifouling system including an LED for emitting UV radiation, one or more mounts for directing emitted UV radiation toward the surface, and control circuitry for driving the LED disposed in a watertight housing. According to another aspect, an antifouling system which employs a fluorescent lamp disposed within a pressure vessel including a UV-transmissive material to allow UV light to pass through the pressure vessel and reduce bio-fouling of any surface.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION | 266 WOODS HOLE ROAD WOODS HOLE MA 02543 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- G02B Class
- 9095 Applications Filed
- 7457 Patents Issued To-Date
- 82 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Farr, Norman E | Woods Hole, US | 29 | 3335 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 3335 | |||
Pontbriand, Clifford T | North Falmouth, US | 3 | 162 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 162 |
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- 57 Citation Count
- G02B Class
- 98.47 % this patent is cited more than
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