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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Bmc Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 3.7

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 808

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael J Dufresne (4 out of 4 patents)

Roland H Thoms (4 out of 4 patents)

Roland Thoms (4 out of 8 patents)

4. Bruce A Finger (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jose F Brenes (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Paul D Wyatt (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Donald A Whitehurst (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Dean T Deibler (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Charles E Ring (3 out of 5 patents)

10. LeRoy J Lundblad (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Joseph L Peralta (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Joseph A Marcanio (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Jorge M Rodriquez (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Leo B Kriksunov (1 out of 100 patents)

15. Wojciech B Kosmowski (1 out of 25 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fiber Optic Arrays

Cylindrical Elements

Circuit Manufacturing

Shadow Mask

Photochromic Compounds

Multifocal Lenses

Scratch-Resistant Coatings

Emulsion Printing Plates

Aperture Masks

Etching Processes

Plasma Desmear Etching

Television Picture Tubes

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6682875 - Method and apparatus for imaging with fiber optic arrays on non-flat surfaces (2004-01-27),

2. 6537459 - Method and apparatus for etching-manufacture of cylindrical elements (2003-03-25),

3. 6468439 - Etching of metallic composite articles (2002-10-22),

4. 6409930 - Lamination of circuit sub-elements while assuring registration (2002-06-25),

5. 6365057 - Circuit manufacturing using etched tri-metal media (2002-04-02),

6. 6086773 - Method and apparatus for etching-manufacture of cylindrical elements (2000-07-11),

7. 5636029 - Elliptical laser probe for shadow mask (1997-06-03),

8. 5531935 - Photochromic naphthopyran compounds (1996-07-02),

9. 5484074 - Method for manufacturing a shadow mask (1996-01-16),

10. 5446508 - Progressive power lens (1995-08-29),

11. 5387313 - Etchant control system (1995-02-07),

12. 5382870 - Stackable aperture masks (1995-01-17),

13. 5378308 - Etchant distribution apparatus (1995-01-03),

14. 5351100 - Glass multifocal ophthalmic lens with polarizing element and method of (1994-09-27),

15. 5298352 - Emulsion printing plates and evacuation channels (1994-03-29),

Company Overview

Bmc Industries, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of precision components and assemblies. The organization focuses on advanced engineering solutions for various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and electronics. With a commitment to innovation, Bmc Industries leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of its clients. The company is recognized for its expertise in precision machining and custom fabrication, serving a diverse range of applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

27 Patents

#71 in Minneapolis, MN

#359 in Minnesota

#12,420 in US

#24,012 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Bmc Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 808

39 inventors:

Michael J Dufresne (4 out of 4 patents)

Roland H Thoms (4 out of 4 patents)

Roland Thoms (4 out of 8 patents)

4. Bruce A Finger (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jose F Brenes (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bmc Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bmc-industries

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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