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Natick, MA, United States of America

Cognex Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 631

% Expired Patents = 16.5

EPO Patents = 68

Trademarks = 28

Forward Citations = 9,294

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308 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Laurens Nunnink (101 out of 116 patents)

David J Michael (70 out of 86 patents)

William M Silver (61 out of 80 patents)

4. Aaron S Wallack (60 out of 75 patents)

5. James A Negro (44 out of 44 patents)

6. Ivan A Bachelder (42 out of 51 patents)

7. Adam Wagman (32 out of 40 patents)

8. Sanjay J Nichani (29 out of 41 patents)

9. Lowell D Jacobson (27 out of 29 patents)

10. David Y Li (26 out of 27 patents)

11. Carl W Gerst (26 out of 38 patents)

12. Cyril C Marrion (24 out of 27 patents)

13. Richard Reuter (23 out of 23 patents)

14. Saul Sanz Rodriguez (21 out of 21 patents)

15. Xiangyun Ye (21 out of 26 patents)

Core Competencies:

Imaging System

Illumination Assembly

Deep Learning

3D Data Reconstruction

Object Sorting

Camera Calibration

Optical Assembly

Surface Features

Barcode Recognition

Motion Detection

Image Scoring

Multi-Core Processor

631 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12744986 - Machine vision system and method with multispectral light assembly (2026-09-22),

2. 12737902 - System and method for estimating box shape representation of a generally cuboidal object (2026-09-15),

3. 12737577 - Systems and methods for tuning symbol readers (2026-09-15),

4. 12656599 - Configurable light emission by selective beam-sweeping (2026-06-16),

5. D1122335 - Illumination assembly for an imaging system (2026-04-14),

6. 12548191 - System and method for efficiently scoring probes in an image with a vision system (2026-02-10),

7. 12529828 - Illumination line generation by double-duty diffusion (2026-01-20),

8. 12523991 - Systems and methods for detecting and addressing issue classifications for object sorting (2026-01-13),

9. 12493987 - Calibration-less structured light measurement (2025-12-09),

10. 12493196 - System and method for reduced-speckle laser line generation (2025-12-09),

11. D1101015 - Imaging device with cover plate (2025-11-04),

12. D1099200 - Imaging device with housing (2025-10-21),

13. 12450455 - Machine vision system and method with hybrid zoom optical assembly (2025-10-21),

14. 12435968 - Multiple channel locating (2025-10-07),

15. 12367361 - System and method for auto-focusing a vision system camera on barcodes (2025-07-22),

Company Overview

Cognex Corporation, headquartered in Natick, MA, specializes in machine vision systems that enhance automation and quality control across various industries. The company develops advanced imaging systems and illumination assemblies, leveraging deep learning and 3D data reconstruction to optimize object sorting and camera calibration processes. With a strong focus on optical assembly and surface feature analysis, Cognex plays a pivotal role in driving innovation in manufacturing and logistics, ensuring precision and efficiency in automated operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

631 Patents

#2 in Natick, MA

#49 in Massachusetts

#791 in US

#1,565 in the World

Natick, MA, United States of America

Cognex Corporation

Forward Citations = 9,294

308 inventors:

Laurens Nunnink (101 out of 116 patents)

David J Michael (70 out of 86 patents)

William M Silver (61 out of 80 patents)

4. Aaron S Wallack (60 out of 75 patents)

5. James A Negro (44 out of 44 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cognex Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cognex

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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