% Expired Patents = 38.5

Forward Citations = 462

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7 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Vlad Joseph Novotny (13 out of 82 patents)

Yee-Chung Fu (2 out of 45 patents)

Bharat Sastri (2 out of 10 patents)

4. Chitranjan N Reddy (2 out of 46 patents)

5. Parvinder Dhillon (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Paren Shah (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Zuo Wang (1 out of 1 patent)

13 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7190854 - Methods for forming an array of MEMS optical elements (2007-03-13),

2. 7075701 - Light modulator with integrated drive and control circuitry (2006-07-11),

3. 7071109 - Methods for fabricating spatial light modulators with hidden comb actuators (2006-07-04),

4. 7054519 - Reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers with integrated power equalization (2006-05-30),

5. 7015885 - MEMS devices monolithically integrated with drive and control circuitry (2006-03-21),

6. 6963679 - Micro-opto-electro-mechanical switching system (2005-11-08),

7. 6950570 - Integrated fiber, sensor and lens arrays for optical networks (2005-09-27),

8. 6914711 - Spatial light modulator with hidden comb actuator (2005-07-05),

9. 6914710 - Multi-axis micro-electro-mechanical actuator (2005-07-05),

10. 6905614 - Pattern-transfer process for forming micro-electro-mechanical structures (2005-06-14),

11. 6847907 - Defect detection and repair of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) devices (2005-01-25),

12. 6827866 - Deep-well lithography process for forming micro-electro-mechanical structures (2004-12-07),

13. 6751395 - Micro-electro-mechanical variable optical attenuator (2004-06-15),

Company Overview

Active Optical Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, specializing in advanced optical networking solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative products that enhance data transmission capabilities, particularly in high-speed communication networks. Their expertise lies in optical components and systems that cater to various industries, including telecommunications and data centers. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Active Optical Networks aims to address the growing demand for efficient and reliable connectivity solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

13 Patents

#146 in Fremont, CA

#5,661 in California

#23,854 in US

#45,081 in the World

Fremont, CA, United States of America

Active Optical Networks, Inc.

Forward Citations = 462

7 inventors:

Vlad Joseph Novotny (13 out of 82 patents)

Yee-Chung Fu (2 out of 45 patents)

Bharat Sastri (2 out of 10 patents)

4. Chitranjan N Reddy (2 out of 46 patents)

5. Parvinder Dhillon (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Active Optical Networks, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/active-optical-networks

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