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Chelmsford, MA, United States of America

Brooks Automation Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 478

% Expired Patents = 7.5

EPO Patents = 62

Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 8,683

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353 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christopher A Hofmeister (82 out of 131 patents)

Robert T Caveney (57 out of 82 patents)

Ulysses Gilchrist (56 out of 87 patents)

4. Peter Van Der Meulen (44 out of 48 patents)

5. Martin Hosek (39 out of 150 patents)

6. Jairo Terra Moura (39 out of 61 patents)

7. William John Fosnight (27 out of 128 patents)

8. Alexander G Krupyshev (26 out of 36 patents)

9. Patrick D Pannese (22 out of 22 patents)

10. Anthony C Bonora (20 out of 100 patents)

11. Allen J Bartlett (17 out of 48 patents)

12. Christopher C Kiley (17 out of 17 patents)

13. Robert K Neeper (16 out of 22 patents)

14. Lutz Rebstock (15 out of 67 patents)

15. Richard S Muka (15 out of 35 patents)

Core Competencies:

Substrate Transport

Automated Sample Storage

Cryogenic Freezer

Load Port Module

Substrate Processing

Dual Arm Robot

Wafer Aligner

Brushless Electrical Machine

Tool Auto-Teach

Integrated Systems

Sample Storage

Condition Monitoring

478 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11726445 - Method for controlling a PLC using a PC program (2023-08-15),

2. 11332354 - Test tube capping and de-capping apparatus (2022-05-17),

3. 11267683 - Capping and de-capping apparatus and a method of operating such an apparatus (2022-03-08),

4. 11267649 - Cryogenic freezer (2022-03-08),

5. 11251059 - Method and apparatus for substrate transport apparatus position compensation (2022-02-15),

6. 11235935 - Substrate transport apparatus (2022-02-01),

7. 11209344 - Automated vault module (2021-12-28),

8. 11201073 - Substrate transport apparatus (2021-12-14),

9. 11201070 - Side opening unified pod (2021-12-14),

10. 11195738 - Substrate processing apparatus (2021-12-07),

11. 11192239 - Substrate processing apparatus (2021-12-07),

12. 11181582 - Method and apparatus for brushless electrical machine control (2021-11-23),

13. 11179898 - Tube sealer (2021-11-23),

14. 11175298 - Automated system for storing, retrieving and managing samples (2021-11-16),

15. 11171024 - Reticle compartment and diffusor plate (2021-11-09),

Company Overview

Brooks Automation GmbH, based in Chelmsford, MA, specializes in advanced substrate transport systems essential for semiconductor and life sciences applications. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies such as automated sample storage, cryogenic freezers, and load port modules. Their expertise extends to substrate processing solutions, including dual arm robots and wafer aligners, which enhance efficiency and precision in handling sensitive materials. Brooks Automation is committed to driving advancements in automation and robotics within its core sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

478 Patents

#2 in Chelmsford, MA

#57 in Massachusetts

#1,009 in US

#2,011 in the World

Chelmsford, MA, United States of America

Brooks Automation Gmbh

Forward Citations = 8,683

353 inventors:

Christopher A Hofmeister (82 out of 131 patents)

Robert T Caveney (57 out of 82 patents)

Ulysses Gilchrist (56 out of 87 patents)

4. Peter Van Der Meulen (44 out of 48 patents)

5. Martin Hosek (39 out of 150 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Brooks Automation Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/brooks-automation

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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