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Steven J Benerofe

from San Francisco, CA
Age ~61
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Also known as:
Michael J Benerofe, Steven Benerefe
Related to:
Michael J Kelly, 58Sean S O'Brien, 55Jane H Dury, 88Irving Barlin, 80Joanna Censullo, 53
Connected to:
Richard N Beneroff, 63Richard R Benert, 87Alan J Benes, 60Charlotte Benes, 48Dan G Benes, 46Ellen O Benes, 39Emelia L Benes, 74Geoffrey M Benes, 60Helen A Benes, 83Janet C Benes, 60

Steven Benerofe Phones & Addresses

  • San Francisco, CA
  • White Plains, NY
  • Silver Bay, NY
  • Rye Brook, NY
  • 253 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Stanford, CA
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Hague, NY

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Address: Po Box 475375, San Francisco, CA 94147

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School / High School: Brown University

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Licence: California - Active Date: 1996

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Steven J Benerofe, San Francisco CA - Lawyer

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Address:
Po Box 475375, San Francisco, CA 94147
Licenses:
California - Active 1996
Education:
Brown University
Harvard University Law School

Publications

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System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6750969, Jun 15, 2004
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/206625
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA
David F. Moore - San Carlos CA
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA
Don A. Clark - Berkeley CA
Ryan D. Bruneau - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Gigabit Optics Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G01B 1100
US Classification:
356399, 359196, 359211
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6781693, Aug 24, 2004
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/205835
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA
David F. Moore - San Carlos CA
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA
Don A. Clark - Berkeley CA
Ryan D. Bruneau - Sunnyvale CA
Assignee:
Gigabit Optics Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G01B 1100
US Classification:
356399, 359196, 359209, 359211, 359831
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

Optical Subassembly With Port Configuration

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US Patent:
6836590, Dec 28, 2004
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/206493
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA
David F. Moore - San Carlos CA
George H. Guan - Fremont CA
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA
Anjul K. Katare - Fremont CA
Cameron D. Hinman - Woodside CA
Qunwen Leng - San Jose CA
Assignee:
Oplink Communications, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G02B 634
US Classification:
385 36, 385 31, 359831
Abstract:
An optical subassembly utilizes a core with a first, second, and third faces. The first and second faces are coupled, non-parallel, and non-co-planar for changing a path of a beam, and their intersection defines an axis. Filters are coupled to the third face. The light path traverses between the first or second face and each filter such that, at each filter, no portion of the light path interferes with any other portion of the light path. The light path also traverses the core in a direction along the axis. This is facilitated by the light path traversing an external surface of a filter at an angle. The device includes adjustable ports residing at the same side of the device. Filters are coupled to the core and optically coupled to the adjustable ports. The light path travels down the core and exit or enter the device via the adjustable ports.

System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6844932, Jan 18, 2005
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/205833
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA, US
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA, US
David F. Moore - San Carlos CA, US
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA, US
Don A. Clark - Berkeley CA, US
Ryan D. Bruneau - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Oplink Communications, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G01B 1100
US Classification:
356399
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6847450, Jan 25, 2005
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/206624
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA, US
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA, US
George H. Guan - Fremont CA, US
Anjul K. Katare - Fremont CA, US
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA, US
Qunwen Leng - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
Oplink Communications, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G01B 1100
US Classification:
356399, 356153, 35613904
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6856435, Feb 15, 2005
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/205837
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA, US
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA, US
David F. Moore - San Carlos CA, US
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA, US
Don A. Clark - Berkeley CA, US
Ryan D. Bruneau - Sunnyvale CA, US
Assignee:
Gigabit Optics Corporation - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
G02B006/26
G02B006/42
US Classification:
359129, 359127, 359589, 385 31, 385 36
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

System And Method For Optical Multiplexing And/Or Demultiplexing

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US Patent:
6914676, Jul 5, 2005
Filed:
Jul 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/206449
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA, US
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA, US
George H. Guan - Fremont CA, US
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA, US
Qunwen Leng - San Jose CA, US
Anjul K. Katare - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:
Oplink Communications, Inc. - Fremont CA
International Classification:
G01B011/00
G02B026/08
US Classification:
356399, 356400, 359211
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for routing and aligning beams and optical elements in an optical device include a multiplexing device and/or a demultiplexing device, which includes an optical alignment element (OAE). The OAE can be configured to substantially compensate for the cumulative alignment errors in the beam path. The OAE allows the optical elements in a device, other than the OAE, to be placed and fixed in place without substantially compensating for optical alignment errors. The OAE is inserted into the beam path and adjusted. This greatly increases the ease in the manufacturing of optical devices, especially for devices with numerous optical elements, and lowers the cost of manufacturing. The multiplexing and/or demultiplexing device can reside within a standard small form factor, such as a GBIC. The devices fold the paths of the traversing beams with a geometry which allows a small package.

Passive Connectivity Of Waveguides For Optical Components

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US Patent:
6957004, Oct 18, 2005
Filed:
May 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/138083
Inventors:
Jenkin A. Richard - Palo Alto CA, US
Steven J. Benerofe - San Francisco CA, US
Eric V. Chamness - Menlo Park CA, US
George H. Guan - Fremont CA, US
Assignee:
Oplink Communications, Inc. - Fremont CA
International Classification:
G02B006/12
G02B006/10
US Classification:
385131, 385 14
Abstract:
A packaged waveguide for passive connectivity includes waveguides packaged in a ferrule. The ferrule allows the waveguides to be passively aligned to other waveguides, fibers, or optical components, such as to align a first waveguide in the ferrule with a laser diode in a BiDi. In the exemplary embodiment, a second waveguide in the ferrule the BiDi is at a known and fixed distance apart from the first waveguide at an end face of the ferrule. A detector in the BiDi may be positioned so that when the first waveguide is aligned with the laser diode, the second waveguide is also aligned with the detector. Additional functions can be provided with the waveguide. The manufacturing of the BiDi with the waveguides packaged in the ferrule is cost efficient to manufacturer since alignment and connectivity is achieved passively. The cost efficiency can be further improved by using standard components.
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