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Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
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9,244,368 | Optics | 2016 | Particle Control Near Reticle and Optics Using Showerhead | Gildardo R. Delgado, Frank Chilese, Rudy Garcia, John R. Torczynski, Anthony S. Geller, Daneil J. Rader, Leonard E. Klebanoff, Michail A. Gallis | KLA-Tencor Corporation; Sandia Corporation | 01/26/2016 |
9,759,912 | Optics | 2017 | Particle and Chemical Control Using Tunnel Flow | Frank Chilese, Gildardo R. Delgado, Daniel Wack, John R., Torczynski, Leonard E. Klebanoff | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 09/12/2017 |
9,662,688 | Optics | 2017 | Apparatus and Method for Cross-Flow Purge for Optical Components in a Chamber | Garry Rose, Gildardo Delgado, H. Steven Larson, Daniel R. Hennigan | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 05/30/2017 |
9,476,838 | Optics | 2016 | Hybrid Imaging and Scatterometry Targets | DongSub Choi, Tal Itzkovich, David Tien | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 10/25/2016 |
6,005,710 | Optics | 1999 | Microscope, in Particular for Surgical Operations, Having Autofocus Responsive to Gaze | Jürgen Pensel, Herbert M. Stüttler | Leica Microsystems AG | 12/21/1999 |
9,470,831 | Optics | 2016 | Light Pipe LED Illuminator for Illuminating An Image Bearing Surface | Robert Paul Herloski | Xerox Corporation | 10/18/2016 |
5,754,273 | Optics | 1998 | Non-Contact Tonometer Having Off-Axis Fluid Pulse System | David A. Luce | Leica Inc. | 05/19/1998 |
9,886,764 | Optics | 2018 | Image Acquisition System, Image Acquisition Method, and Inspection System | Guoheng Zhao, Stanley E. Stokowski, Andrew Hill, Johan De Greeve, Maarten Van Der Burgt, Karel Van Gils | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 02/06/2018 |
10,768,497 | Optics | 2020 | Hyperspectral Imaging System | Robert P. Herloski | Xerox Corporation | 09/08/2020 |
6,879,398 | Optics | 2005 | Distributed Contaminant Optical Monitoring System | VanWinkle T. Townsend, Robert H. Fleming | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 04/12/2005 |
9,277,634 | Optics | 2016 | Apparatus and Method for Multiplexed Multiple Discharge Plasma Produced Sources | Gildardo Delgado | KLA-Tencor Corporation | 03/01/2016 |
9,198,578 | Optics | 2015 | Digital Light Processing Hyperspectral Imaging Apparatus and Method | Karel J. Zuzak, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Rafael Ufret-Vincenty, Robert P. Francis, Edward Livingston | Board of Regents, The University of Texas System | 12/01/2015 |
9,341,979 | Optics | 2016 | Closed Loop Focusing System | Frank B. Tamarez Gomez, Paul A. Hosier, Timothy P. Foley, Douglas A. Gutberlet | Xerox Corporation | 05/17/2016 |
6,989,927 | Optics | 2006 | Stage Well | Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 01/24/2006 |
6,567,212 | Optics | 2003 | Vibration Damping Device for Microscopes and Microscope with a Vibration Damping Device | Johann Engelhardt, Rafael Storz | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 05/20/2003 |
6,002,509 | Optics | 1999 | Beam Scanner for Confocal Microscopes | Roelof W. Wijnaendts Van Resandt, Joachim Jehle, Johann Engelhardt | Leica Lasertechnik GmbH | 12/14/1999 |
9,389,180 | Optics | 2016 | Methods and Apparatus for Use with Extreme Ultraviolet Light Having Contamination Protection | Francis C. Chilese, John R. Torczynski, Rudy Garcia, Leonard E. Klebanoff, Gildardo R. Delgado, Daniel J. Rader, Anthony S. Geller, Michail A. Gallis | KLA-Tencor Corporation; Sandia Corporation | 07/12/2016 |
7,170,694 | Optics | 2007 | Magnetically Positioned Precision Holder for Optical Components | Heinz Zimmermann, Harald Schnitzler, Klaus-Peter Zimmer | Leica Microsystems AG (Schweiz) | 01/30/2007 |
6,944,326 | Optics | 2005 | Video Microscopy Method | Michael Ganser | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 09/13/2005 |
8,205,608 | Optics | 2012 | Hydrogen Elimination and Thermal Energy Generation in Water-Activated Chemical Heaters | Tilak Bommaraju | 06/26/2012 | |
8,891,087 | Optics | 2014 | System and Method for Hyperspectral Imaging | Karel J. Zuzak, William Boyd Werner, Duane Scott Dewald, Brian Crowell | Digital Light Innovations | 11/18/2014 |
7,894,071 | Optics | 2011 | Measurement Chip | Ines Frese, Elzbieta Nahrstedf, Klaus-Stefan Drese | Institut Fuer Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH | 02/22/2011 |
5,521,756 | Optics | 1996 | Antistatic Microscope | Henry A. Meier, Jr., Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Inc. | 05/28/1996 |
7,136,223 | Optics | 2006 | Erogonomically Arranged Object Adjustment Controls | Jasna Roeth, Manfred Gilbert, Russell Bonaventura | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/14/2006 |
6,576,901 | Optics | 2003 | Arrangement for Scanning a Specimen Receiving Device | Johann Engelhardt | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 06/10/2003 |
6,285,019 | Optics | 2001 | Optical Arrangement Disposed in a Microscope Beam Path | Johann Engelhardt, Christiane Ihrig | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 09/04/2001 |
7,136,222 | Optics | 2006 | Ergonomic Microscope and Microscope Carrier | Werner Franz Reichert, Gerhard Pfeifer, Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 11/14/2006 |
7,324,275 | Optics | 2008 | Microscope Stage Apparatus and Movement Means | Russell Bonaventura, Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/29/2008 |
5,602,640 | Optics | 1997 | Lensmeter Accessory | Christopher J. Percival | Leica Inc. | 02/11/1997 |
7,561,263 | Optics | 2009 | Apparatus for Illuminating and Inspecting a Surface | Lambert Danner, Michael Heiden, Alexander Buettner | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 07/14/2009 |
6,212,009 | Optics | 2001 | Phase Annulus to Carry Out a Positive Phase Contrast | Sabine Alt-Nedvidek, Claus Gunkel | Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH | 04/03/2001 |
6,211,988 | Optics | 2001 | Optical Device for Scanning a Beam in Two Axes that Are Substantially Perpendicular to Each Other | Johann Engelhardt, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Mircrosystems Heidelberg GmbH | 04/03/2001 |
5,907,431 | Optics | 1999 | Microscope Including Automatic Ocular Adaptation | Herbert M. Stuttler | Leica Mikroskopie Systems AG | 05/25/1999 |
5,521,755 | Optics | 1996 | Epi-Illumination System for Microscopes | Hans-Werner Stankewitz | Leica Mikroskopie und Systeme GmbH | 05/28/1996 |
7,889,338 | Optics | 2011 | Coordinate Measuring Machine and Method for Structured Illumination of Substrates | Michael Heiden | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 02/15/2011 |
7,120,281 | Optics | 2006 | Method; Microscope System and Software Program for the Observation of Dynamic Processes | Frank Olschewski, Jochen Nickel | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 10/10/2006 |
7,167,303 | Optics | 2007 | Microscope | Manfred Gilbert | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 01/23/2007 |
7,586,082 | Optics | 2009 | Optical Element for a Document Illuminator | Robert P. Herloski, Jagdish C. Tandon, Douglas E. Proctor, Stephen J. Wenthe, Jr., Eugene A. Rogalski, Jr., Jeffrey L. Baniak, Paul A. Hosier | Xerox Corporation | 09/08/2009 |
5,833,202 | Optics | 1998 | Mechanical Fastening System for Modular Micro-Optical Elements | Andreasch Wolfgang | Leica AG | 11/10/1998 |
7,168,901 | Optics | 2007 | Device and Method for Trimming Samples | Robert Ranner | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 01/30/2007 |
7,115,386 | Optics | 2006 | Device and Method for Carrying Out Immunological Marking Techniques for Thin-Sectioned Tissue | George Posthuma | Leica Mikrosysteme GmbH | 10/03/2006 |
9,463,641 | Optics | 2016 | Dynamic Control of Thermal Expansion Induced Imaging Errors from Light Emitting Diode (LED) Print Bars | Mark P. Haefner, Paul A. Hosier, Roger L. Triplett, Terri A. Clingerman | Xerox Corporation | 10/11/2016 |
6,914,728 | Optics | 2005 | Optical Arrangement for Microscope Objective | Keshav D. Sharma | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 07/05/2005 |
8,406,859 | Optics | 2013 | Digital Light Processing Hyperspectral Imaging Apparatus | Karel Zuzak, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Rafael Ufret-Vincenty, Robert P. Francis, Edward Livingston | Board of Regents, The University of Texas System | 03/26/2013 |
5,825,457 | Optics | 1998 | Keratometric Illumination System | David A. Luce, Joseph L. Zelvin | Leica Inc. | 10/20/1998 |
7,872,763 | Optics | 2011 | Device for Measuring the Position of at Least One Structure on a Substrate | Katrin Pietsch, Klaus-Dieter Adam, Tillmann Ehrenberg | Vistec Semiconductor Systems GmbH | 01/18/2011 |
6,900,776 | Optics | 2005 | Microscopy Laboratory System | Vincent Vaccarelli | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 05/31/2005 |
6,804,050 | Optics | 2004 | Multiple Phase Contrast Annulus Slider | Scott W. Parks | Leica Microsystems Inc. | 10/12/2004 |
7,098,447 | Optics | 2006 | Light Source for the Illumination of Microscopic Specimens and Scanning Microscope System | Kyra Moellmann | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/29/2006 |
6,510,001 | Optics | 2003 | Optical Arrangement with a Spectrally Selective Element | Johann Engelhardt, Joachim Bradl, Heinrich Ulrich | Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH | 01/21/2003 |
"Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain. The ultimate purpose is the complete mastery over the material world, the harnessing of human nature to human needs."
Nikola Tesla