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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026
542 Patents
#11 in San Diego, CA
#200 in California
#902 in US
#1,793 in the World
Cymer, Inc.
Forward Citations = 9,517
349 inventors:
San Diego, CA, United States of America
Cymer, Inc.
% Expired Patents = 15.9
EPO Patents = 59
Trademarks = 9
Forward Citations = 9,517
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349 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
William N Partlo (144 out of 165 patents)
Igor Vladimirovich Fomenkov (123 out of 165 patents)
Alexander Igorevich Ershov (117 out of 153 patents)
4. Richard L Sandstrom (102 out of 124 patents)
5. Palash P Das (58 out of 68 patents)
6. Richard M Ness (46 out of 46 patents)
7. Richard G Morton (41 out of 48 patents)
8. Richard C Ujazdowski (41 out of 41 patents)
9. Daniel J W Brown (39 out of 47 patents)
10. Thomas Patrick Duffey (34 out of 34 patents)
11. Alexander Bykanov (31 out of 45 patents)
12. Robert N Jacques (30 out of 38 patents)
13. Joshua Jon Thornes (26 out of 26 patents)
14. Tom A Watson (26 out of 28 patents)
15. Thomas Hofmann (25 out of 25 patents)
Core Competencies:
Laser Beam Generation
Gas Management
Optical Alignment
Spectral Control
DUV Lithography
Electrode Lifespan
Dust Trapping
Light Source Calibration
Wavelength Stabilization
Metrology
Pulsed Light Control
Fretting Corrosion
542 patents:
10. 12529962 - Method of compensating wavelength error induced by repetition rate deviation (2026-01-20),
Company Overview
Cymer, Inc., based in San Diego, CA, specializes in advanced laser technology, primarily focusing on the development and manufacturing of light sources for semiconductor lithography. The company is a leader in deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography solutions, which are essential for the production of integrated circuits. Cymer's expertise encompasses critical areas such as laser beam generation, gas management, optical alignment, and spectral control, ensuring high precision and reliability in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cymer, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cymer
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]
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]
59 patents (EPO):
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]