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Bloomington, MN, United States of America

August Technology Corp.

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 31.3

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 424

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Cory Watkins (8 out of 19 patents)

Mark Harless (4 out of 15 patents)

Jeffrey L O'Dell (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Thomas Verburgt (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Alan Blair (2 out of 12 patents)

6. David Vaughnn (2 out of 7 patents)

7. Hak Chuah Sim (2 out of 4 patents)

8. Sanjeev Mathur (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Clyde Maxwell Guest (2 out of 6 patents)

10. David Vaughn (2 out of 10 patents)

11. Chu-Yin Chang (1 out of 10 patents)

12. Steve Herrmann (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Patrick Simpkins (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Ramiro Castellanos-Nolasco (1 out of 1 patent)

15. John Mark Thornell (1 out of 2 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8045788 - Product setup sharing for multiple inspection systems (2011-10-25),

2. 7111095 - Data transfer device with data frame grabber with switched fabric interface wherein data is distributed across network over virtual lane (2006-09-19),

3. 7046837 - System and method for locating irregular edges in image data (2006-05-16),

4. 7024031 - System and method for inspection using off-angle lighting (2006-04-04),

5. 7019841 - System and method for inspecting a component using interferometry (2006-03-28),

6. 6970287 - Confocal 3D inspection system and process (2005-11-29),

7. 6947588 - Edge normal process (2005-09-20),

8. 6937753 - Automated wafer defect inspection system and a process of performing such inspection (2005-08-30),

9. 6882415 - Confocal 3D inspection system and process (2005-04-19),

10. 6870609 - Confocal 3D inspection system and process (2005-03-22),

11. 6826298 - Automated wafer defect inspection system and a process of performing such inspection (2004-11-30),

12. 6820349 - End effector alignment tool for substrate handling system (2004-11-23),

13. 6773935 - Confocal 3D inspection system and process (2004-08-10),

14. 6731383 - Confocal 3D inspection system and process (2004-05-04),

15. 6324298 - Automated wafer defect inspection system and a process of performing such inspection (2001-11-27),

Company Overview

August Technology Corp., based in Bloomington, MN, specializes in advanced imaging and inspection solutions primarily for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance the manufacturing process, ensuring high-quality production standards. With a commitment to research and development, August Technology aims to address the evolving needs of its clients through cutting-edge applications in optical inspection and metrology, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of semiconductor fabrication.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

16 Patents

#20 in Bloomington, MN

#593 in Minnesota

#19,935 in US

#37,868 in the World

Bloomington, MN, United States of America

August Technology Corp.

Forward Citations = 424

19 inventors:

Cory Watkins (8 out of 19 patents)

Mark Harless (4 out of 15 patents)

Jeffrey L O'Dell (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Thomas Verburgt (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Alan Blair (2 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: August Technology Corp.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/august-technology

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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