PHOTON SYSTEMS, INC
Next-generation deep UV lasers for Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy in extreme environments
- Sector
- Aerospace
- Headquarters
- Covina, CA
- Total capital
- $2.3M
- Federal grants
- $1.1M
- 4 awards · 2015–2022
- Rank in peer group#73 of 91
- Private capital raised
- None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
- Federal contracts
- $1.2M
- 5 awards · NASA, Health and Human S
- Rank in Aerospace#555 of 1335
- Granted patents
- 11
- 3 pending · first 2018
- Rank in peer group#7 of 91
Capital timeline
Latest events
- Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Deep UV Lasers for Raman & Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Extreme Environments$146K
- Federal grantNASA · Phase II · MAIA: Microbial Assessment w/In-Situ Autofluorescence$743K
- Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Remote Investigation of Trace Organics using Cryoluminescence (RITOC)$125K
- Federal contractHealth and Human S · Igf::cl::igf R&d: Du-pem$60K
- Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Development of Non-Contact Trace Contamination Detection Methods and Instrumentation for Spacecraft Cleaning Validation Using Deep UV Chemical Imaging$124K
- Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf We Propose To Develop A Soda-can-size, 500 G, 400 Mw Instrument For Mounting On Small Lander Or Rover Arms: The Ultra-compact Optical Spectrometer For Organic Mapping (ucosom) Instrument. Two Core Technologies Enable The Proposed Instrument: A Narrow Linewidth Deep Uv Laser And A New Uncooled, Resistive Gate Linear Duv Ccd Array Detector With High Quantum Efficiency In The Duv With Fast Read Rates And Low Read Noise. The Need For In Situ Micro-scale Mapping For Trace Concentrations $950K
- Federal contractNASA · We Propose To Develop A Coke-can-size, 250 G, 400 Mw Instrument For Mounting On Small Lander Or Rover Arms: The Ultra-compact Optical Spectrometer For Organic Mapping (?cosom) Instrument. Two Core Technologies Enable The Proposed Instrument: A Narrow Linewidth, 235 Nm, Deep Uv (duv) Semiconductor Laser Triode (lt), Currently Being Developed By Photon System Under Darpa Funding; And A New Uncooled, Linear Duv Ccd Array Detector With High Quantum Efficiency In The Duv With Fast Read Rates And Low $123K
Show 1 earlier federal award
- Federal contractHealth and Human S · TAS::75 0943::TAS Instrument Modification And Programming Changes$25K
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Standing among 91 peers
Line = medianAerospace · Device
- Federal grantsBelow median
- Granted patents#7 · top 8%
- Linked publications#1 · top 1%
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Founders and team
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Checked: USPTO inventors; federal award principal investigators; SEC Form D related persons · Oct 23, 2026
Claim this profile to add your teamWhat it has protected
USPTO · 11 granted of 14- GrantedMethods and Apparatus for Spectroscopic Identification and/or Calibrated Quantification of Surface Concentration of MaterialsUSPTOUS 11,525,731
- GrantedMethods and Systems for Detection of Biohazard Signatures in Complex Clinical and Environmental SamplesUSPTOUS 11,448,598
- GrantedNative Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems For Organic CompoundsUSPTOUS 11,262,301
Show all 14 patent records
- Methods and Apparatus for Spectroscopic Identification and/or Calibrated Quantification of Surface Concentration of MaterialsDec 13, 2022 · US 11,525,731Granted
- Methods and Systems for Detection of Biohazard Signatures in Complex Clinical and Environmental SamplesSep 20, 2022 · US 11,448,598Granted
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems For Organic CompoundsMar 1, 2022 · US 11,262,301Granted
- Methods and Apparatus for Spectroscopic Identification and/or Calibrated Quantification of Surface Concentration of MaterialsJun 1, 2021 · US 11,022,490Granted
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems for Organic CompoundsJan 19, 2021 · US 10,895,533Granted
- Spectroscopic Chemical Analysis Methods and ApparatusJan 12, 2021 · US 10,890,533Granted
- Spectroscopic Chemical Analysis Methods and ApparatusAug 25, 2020 · US 10,753,863Granted
- Methods and Apparatus for Spectroscopic Identification and/or Calibrated Quantification of Surface Concentration of MaterialsAug 4, 2020 · US 10,732,037Granted
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, And Systems For Organic CompoundsMar 24, 2020 · US 10,598,596Granted
- Spectroscopic Chemical Analysis Methods and ApparatusMar 13, 2018 · US 9,915,603Granted
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems For Organic CompoundsMar 6, 2018 · US 9,909,990Granted
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems For Organic CompoundsApplication 15909260Pending
- Spectroscopic Chemical Analysis Methods and ApparatusApplication 15909176Pending
- Native Fluorescence Detection Methods, Devices, and Systems For Organic CompoundsApplication 16517467Pending
Recent research by its founders
- Deep-UV Resonance Raman Spectroscopy Enables Direct Quantification of mRNA in Intact Lipid Nanoparticle Formulations20260 cites
- Simple Estimation of Errors and Multi-Pixel Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Gaussian, Lorentzian, and Pseudo-Voigt functions Fit to Noisy Spectral Data20260 cites
- Spatially distributed complex organic matter detected in an ancient river valley in Jezero crater, Mars20260 cites
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Regulatory activity · Aerospace
- Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
- Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
- Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
- Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration
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Sources
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