% Expired Patents = 16.7

Forward Citations = 118

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Douglas J McKnight (3 out of 60 patents)

Steven A Serati (3 out of 5 patents)

Chulwoo Oh (1 out of 108 patents)

4. Jihwan Kim (1 out of 6 patents)

5. Steve Serati (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Jay Stockley (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Gary Dean Sharp (1 out of 149 patents)

8. Michael James Escuti (1 out of 22 patents)

9. Teresa Kaye Ewing (1 out of 1 patent)

6 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10901289 - Reflective spatial light modulator with high spatial frequency border (2021-01-26),

2. 10509296 - Compact liquid crystal beam steering devices including multiple polarization gratings (2019-12-17),

3. 10310355 - Reflective spatial light modulator with high spatial frequency border (2019-06-04),

4. 8982313 - Beam steering devices including stacked liquid crystal polarization gratings and related methods of operation (2015-03-17),

5. 6924923 - Nonmechanical wavelength-independent beam steerer (2005-08-02),

6. 6100944 - Polarizing interferometer using multiorder and zero order birefringence (2000-08-08),

Company Overview

Boulder Nonlinear Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of liquid crystal devices and systems for a wide range of applications including adaptive optics, laser beam steering, and spatial light modulation. With expertise in advanced optical technologies, BNS offers innovative solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical imaging. Their high-quality products and dedicated customer support make them a trusted partner for clients seeking custom optical solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

6 Patents

#15 in Lafayette, CO

#997 in Colorado

#44,981 in US

Lafayette, CO, United States of America

Boulder Nonlinear Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 118

9 inventors:

Douglas J McKnight (3 out of 60 patents)

Steven A Serati (3 out of 5 patents)

Chulwoo Oh (1 out of 108 patents)

4. Jihwan Kim (1 out of 6 patents)

5. Steve Serati (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Boulder Nonlinear Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/boulder-nonlinear-systems

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