ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,386,317, issued on Aug. 12, was assigned to TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Inc. (Dallas).

"Quantum-based device including vapor cell" was invented by Juan Herbsommer (Allen, Texas) and Baher Haroun (Allen, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "In one example, a system includes a first sealed container, a second sealed container, a signal coupler, a container enclosure, and an electromagnetic (EM) reflective coating. The first sealed container encloses a first dipolar gas. The second sealed container encloses a second dipolar gas. The signal coupler is communicatively coupled between the first and second sealed containers. The signal coupler includes a...