Phostech LLC is a Chicago area limited liability company connected to a network of IP law firms, electrical engineers, and optical component and system suppliers. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Zane Coleman, Phostech has a history of providing patent-related services and innovative optical prototype, testing, and design services to large and small companies. Phostech leverages its network to provide increased value and opportunities to clients around the world.
Dr. Zane Coleman has a long history of innovation leading to numerous patents. From initial patents originating from his doctoral work in physics to pending applications derived from his work with an optical component and system start-up company, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to create and develop new products and innovations. He is a patent agent registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office and has drafted, filed, and prosecuted patent applications on his inventions in the areas of:
Dr. Coleman has directed or participated in many brainstorming sessions that have resulted in numerous patents. He has refined his applied experience in patent strategy gained from his work in large companies, start-up companies, and accredited patent strategy courses.
NOTE: While Dr. Zane Coleman is a registered patent agent, he is not an attorney. References or comments related to legal documents, including contracts, assignments, trademarks, legal opinions, patentability opinions, patent validity, and other legal topics are only provided for information purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. For questions or concerns related to legal topics, it is strongly recommended to consult with an attorney.
Optical Consultant and Patent Agent
PROFILE
EMPLOYMENT
Phostech President 2009 – Present
Fusion Optix Inc. VP Technology & Dir. of Technology 2006-2009
Manager, Optical Engineering 2005-2006
Phostech President 2003-2005
Motorola Labs Senior Physicist 1997-2002
ImEdge Technology Inc. Optical Engineer 1993-1997
EDUCATION
Coming Soon!
Dr. Zane Coleman, President of Phostech LLC, will present the current status of LED Lighting technology and what the future holds for next generation lighting products at Heartland Angels' " LEDs: What They Are and Why They Are Important!" panel on June 24, 2010. The panel members will discuss LED technology from a scientific, legal and commercial standpoint. Dr. Coleman will be joined by a panel members Robert Irvine, III, J.D., partner at McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff, Chick Huber, Vice President Business Development for Lynk Labs, Inc, and Sean Callahan, President of Ilight Technologies. The panel will be moderated by Ronald Kirschner, M.D., President Heartland Angels, Inc., a Chicago based, early-stage private equity capital investment network and is part of an on-going series highlighting technology in the Midwest.
The program will be hosted by McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff, LLP at its corporate headquarters at 300 S. Wacker. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by security by 12 noon, June 24, 2010. Attendance sign-in will begin at 6:00 PM with the presentation starting at 6:30 PM and will include a question and answer period. There will be a $10 charge payable (cash or check only) at sign-in time.
Registration and inquiries by e-mail only to: 
Forty-seven commercial LED lighting products – more than double last year’s total – were recognized for excellence by the second annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition, it was announced today. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and the International Association of Lighting Designers, the NGL competition was launched in 2008 to promote excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination in commercial lighting applications.
In its first year, the competition recognized 22 products from among a total of 68 entries. In 2009, as the number of commercial LED lighting products on the market increased, the number of NGL entries nearly doubled – to 126, coming from 60 different lighting companies. Of these entries, 43 were chosen as “recognized” winners and four of were chosen as “best in class.”
For more information please see the Next Generation Luminaires Website.
Overview
SSL/LED lighting can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. Technology advancements have increased the versatility and durability of the lamps and improved the fixtures contributing to their expanding applicability. SSL is a vital lighting design tool. As LED lighting becomes more mainstream, it is important for those who specify lighting products and users to understand the technology, its uses and pitfalls.
Not all LEDs are built the same. The SSL label on luminaires is no guarantee that an SSL product will perform well in every application. This program will help viewers understand the technology, analyze manufacturer's claims and accurately specify fixtures and lamps.
The instructor will focus on cost of light criteria including energy costs, power consumption, labor costs, lamp costs, lifetime expectancy and light output. Viewers will be given guidance on questions to ask to ensure they're selecting a quality product, how to evaluate the suitability of an SSL for a given application and how to decipher warranty claims.
Agenda
Continuing Education Credit: 1 (AIA / NCQLP / USGBC)
Cost: $49
For more information please see the Energy Center's Website.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
Speakers: Jason Tuenge and Michael Myer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
There is growing interest in using LED lighting for interior office applications, but do LED lighting solutions offer comparable performance to the products they are intended to replace? In this webcast, speakers Jason Tuenge and Michael Myer from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will examine the current status of LED 2x2 and 2x4 luminaires, as well as LED replacements for linear fluorescent lamps. Drawing on results and trends revealed through the latest rounds of DOE CALiPER testing, the speakers will discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and economics of using LEDs in office settings.
The webcast will include a 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute live question and answer session with attendees.
For more information please see the Department of Energy's Website.
The Optical Society of Chicago has announced a tour of Norlux in their 12,000 sq. ft. Carol Stream facility on Nov. 1, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm. Norlux is a premier company in North America specializing in the design and manufacture of custom light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions. A signed NDA is required for the tour. A pre-tour networking dinner at Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli will be from 5:30-6:45 and is less than a mile from the Norlux facility. For more information, please download this pdf.
The Optical Society of Chicago will be hosting a lecture on "Four Centuries of Imaging Technology" on Thursday March 3, 2011 at 7pm at the Des Plaines Public Library. The speaker will be Dr. William T. Rhodes, Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and Professor of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, where he heads the Imaging Technology Center. Dr. Rhodes will discuss imaging technologies past and present, including his latest research on high-resolution imaging through atmospheric turbulence. There is no fee to attend and there will be a pre-lecture pay for your own dinner social at the Mexico Restaurant, within walking distance of the Des Plaines Library where the lecture will be held. Please download this pdf for more information.
The Optical Society of Chicago announces a tour of Kreischer Optics, Ltd., on October 23, 2010 at 10am. Come learn about fabrication of spherical and aspheric lenses using the latest polishing technologies. Join the discussion of lens design considerations using optical design software. Kreischer Optics is located at 1729 Oak Drive, McHenry, IL 60050. OSA membership not required. Reservations are required. Please download this pdf for more information.
"Optical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes and Single Sheet Graphene"
Professor Louis Brus: Columbia University
This event is open to the public.
When: Monday, May 10, 2010 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Kent Chemical Laboratory, Room 120
1020 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL
Description:
Host: Steve Sibener (2-7193)
For more information please see the Univ. of Chicago Website.
"Are Carbon Nanotubes Useful Optical Materials?"
For more information please see the International Institute for Nanotechnology Website.
Researchers at Northwestern University in the US have used a technique called soft interference lithography to produce high-quality periodic metallic nanostructures whose symmetry can be tailored at will. The 2D plasmonic crystals produced are promising for applications such as thin-film photovoltaics, light-emitting devices and optical switches.
For more information please see the Optics.Org article.
