% Expired Patents = 20.0

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 9

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert Bilhorn (4 out of 5 patents)

Benjamin Bammes (3 out of 3 patents)

Liang Jin (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Mark H Ellisman (1 out of 5 patents)

5. Xuong Nguyen-Huu (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Robert B Bilhorn (4 patents)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11310438 - System, apparatus, and method for determining elemental composition using 4D STEM (2022-04-19),

2. 11252339 - Apparatus and method for high dynamic range counting by pixelated detectors (2022-02-15),

3. 8809781 - Method of electron beam imaging of a specimen by combining images of an image sequence (2014-08-19),

4. 7952073 - Apparatus and method including a direct bombardment detector and a secondary detector for use in electron microscopy (2011-05-31),

5. 7851764 - Method of high-energy particle imaging by computing a difference between sampled pixel voltages (2010-12-14),

Company Overview

Direct Electron, LP is a leading provider of high-performance imaging systems for electron microscopy applications. The company's innovative technology enables scientists and researchers to achieve unprecedented levels of resolution and clarity in their imaging work. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Direct Electron is committed to pushing the boundaries of electron microscopy to drive new discoveries and breakthroughs in science and technology.

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5 Patents

#875 in San Diego, CA

#12,073 in California

#51,644 in US

San Diego, CA, United States of America

Direct Electron, LP

Forward Citations = 9

5 inventors:

Robert Bilhorn (4 out of 5 patents)

Benjamin Bammes (3 out of 3 patents)

Liang Jin (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Mark H Ellisman (1 out of 5 patents)

5. Xuong Nguyen-Huu (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Direct Electron, LP. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/direct-electron

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5 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]