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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Coherent, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 544

% Expired Patents = 26.3

EPO Patents = 40

Forward Citations = 7,942

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408 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Luis A Spinelli (45 out of 45 patents)

R Russel Austin (41 out of 51 patents)

Andrea Caprara (40 out of 42 patents)

4. Sergei V Govorkov (36 out of 79 patents)

5. Norman Hodgson (26 out of 26 patents)

6. Andrei Starodoumov (26 out of 26 patents)

7. Vernon A Seguin (20 out of 21 patents)

8. Leon A Newman (20 out of 39 patents)

9. James L Hobart (19 out of 21 patents)

10. Eric R Mueller (17 out of 21 patents)

11. David Trost (17 out of 25 patents)

12. Lanny Laughman (16 out of 16 patents)

13. Juan L Chilla (16 out of 16 patents)

14. Wayne S Mefferd (16 out of 18 patents)

15. Anthony J DeMaria (16 out of 27 patents)

Core Competencies:

Diode Laser

Ultrafast Laser

Laser Machining

Optical Parametric Oscillator

Fiber Laser

Laser Welding

Temperature-Robust Laser

Pulse Compression

Laser Beam Stabilization

Laser Material Processing

Adaptive Optics

High-Power Laser

544 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12470038 - Pulse equalization in Q-switched gas lasers (2025-11-11),

2. 12383978 - Optomechanical assemblies for temperature-robust laser beam combination and delivery (2025-08-12),

3. 12294194 - Diode-pumped solid-state laser apparatus for laser annealing (2025-05-06),

4. 12263533 - Spectrally broadening ultrashort-pulse compressor (2025-04-01),

5. 12055788 - Thermally actuated adaptive optics (2024-08-06),

6. 11848530 - Radio-frequency excited gas laser (2023-12-19),

7. 11548093 - Laser apparatus for cutting brittle material (2023-01-10),

8. 11524361 - Laser welding method (2022-12-13),

9. 11404841 - Optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifier (2022-08-02),

10. 11394169 - Pulsed laser with intracavity frequency conversion aided by extra-cavity frequency conversion (2022-07-19),

11. 11389894 - Laser welding method (2022-07-19),

12. 11336070 - Conductively-cooled slab laser (2022-05-17),

13. 11283237 - Laser wavelength stabilization apparatus (2022-03-22),

14. 11169386 - Beam forming with focus location adjustment (2021-11-09),

15. 11152757 - High repetition rate seed laser (2021-10-19),

Coherent, Inc. is a leading provider of laser technology solutions, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced laser systems, including diode lasers, ultrafast lasers, and fiber lasers. Coherent's expertise extends to applications in laser machining, welding, and pulse compression, catering to a diverse range of industries. With a focus on innovation, Coherent continues to push the boundaries of laser technology, delivering high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

544 Patents

#13 in Santa Clara, CA

#198 in California

#896 in US

#1,784 in the World

Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Coherent, Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,942

408 inventors:

Luis A Spinelli (45 out of 45 patents)

R Russel Austin (41 out of 51 patents)

Andrea Caprara (40 out of 42 patents)

4. Sergei V Govorkov (36 out of 79 patents)

5. Norman Hodgson (26 out of 26 patents)

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