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Allen, TX, United States of America

Ball Semiconductor Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 93

% Expired Patents = 3.2

Forward Citations = 5,115

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62 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Akira Ishikawa (29 out of 31 patents)

Wenhui Mei (15 out of 20 patents)

Suzanne I Ahn (14 out of 14 patents)

4. Nabuo Takeda (14 out of 14 patents)

5. Takashi Kanatake (13 out of 16 patents)

6. Steven R Hays (13 out of 13 patents)

7. Samuel S Ahn (9 out of 9 patents)

8. F Andrew Gaffney (9 out of 9 patents)

9. Murali Hanabe (8 out of 11 patents)

10. Ram K Ramamurthi (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Nainesh J Patel (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Ivan Herman Murzin (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Risaku Toda (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Evangellos Vekris (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Nobuo Takeda (4 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Spherical Semiconductor

Photolithography

Integrated Circuits

Doping Techniques

Light Modulation

Digital Display

Gas Permeable Shell

Plasma Etch

Maskless Exposure

Glucose Sensor

Thermal Management

Wireless EKG

93 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7647814 - Environment difference detector (2010-01-19),

2. 6965387 - Real time data conversion for a digital display (2005-11-15),

3. 6909182 - Spherical semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same (2005-06-21),

4. 6870604 - High resolution point array (2005-03-22),

5. 6658315 - Non-synchronous control of pulsed light (2003-12-02),

6. 6606739 - Scaling method for a digital photolithography system (2003-08-12),

7. 6558877 - Jet coating method for semiconductor processing (2003-05-06),

8. 6552779 - Flying image of a maskless exposure system (2003-04-22),

9. 6546268 - Glucose sensor (2003-04-08),

10. 6537738 - System and method for making smooth diagonal components with a digital photolithography system (2003-03-25),

11. 6529262 - System and method for performing lithography on a substrate (2003-03-04),

12. 6512625 - Light modulation device and system (2003-01-28),

13. 6509955 - Lens system for maskless photolithography (2003-01-21),

14. 6505409 - Inclinometer (2003-01-14),

15. 6498643 - Spherical surface inspection system (2002-12-24),

Company Overview

Ball Semiconductor Corporation, based in Allen, Texas, specializes in the development of innovative spherical semiconductor technology. The company focuses on advanced techniques such as photolithography and doping to create integrated circuits that enhance light modulation and digital display capabilities. Their unique approach includes the use of gas permeable shells and plasma etching, positioning them at the forefront of semiconductor advancements. Ball Semiconductor aims to revolutionize the industry with its cutting-edge solutions and applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

93 Patents

#1 in Allen, TX

#218 in Texas

#4,029 in US

#8,291 in the World

Allen, TX, United States of America

Ball Semiconductor Corporation

Forward Citations = 5,115

62 inventors:

Akira Ishikawa (29 out of 31 patents)

Wenhui Mei (15 out of 20 patents)

Suzanne I Ahn (14 out of 14 patents)

4. Nabuo Takeda (14 out of 14 patents)

5. Takashi Kanatake (13 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ball Semiconductor Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ball-semiconductor

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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