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Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Gatan, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 75

% Expired Patents = 4.0

EPO Patents = 20

Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 679

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64 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John Andrew Hunt (23 out of 24 patents)

Paul E Mooney (13 out of 14 patents)

Steven Thomas Coyle (12 out of 25 patents)

4. Ondrej L Krivanek (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Peter R Swann (9 out of 9 patents)

6. Alexander Jozef Gubbens (8 out of 17 patents)

7. Colin Trevor (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Michael Bertilson (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Michael Patrick Hassel-Shearer (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Matthew Lent (5 out of 11 patents)

11. Edward Michael James (4 out of 7 patents)

12. Ray Dudley Twesten (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Reza Alani (4 out of 5 patents)

14. Joseph S Jones (4 out of 4 patents)

15. David J Stowe (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electron Microscopy

Ion Beam Preparation

Image Resolution Enhancement

Cryotransfer Holder

Spectrometer

Cathodoluminescence

EELS Spectrum

Detection Sensor

Specimen Holder

Energy Filtering

Automated Setup

75 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12553840 - Computer-assisted method for determining an element fraction of a determination element having a small atomic number, in particular a Li fraction, and corresponding device for processing data (2026-02-17),

2. 12057515 - Electronic imaging detector with thermal conduction layer (2024-08-06),

3. 11908655 - Cryotransfer holder and workstation (2024-02-20),

4. 11764032 - Apparatus for wavelength resolved angular resolved cathodoluminescence (2023-09-19),

5. 11688581 - Apparatus for transmission electron microscopy cathodoluminescence (2023-06-27),

6. 11205559 - System and method for alignment of cathodoluminescence optics (2021-12-21),

7. 11024484 - Method for high speed EELS spectrum acquisition (2021-06-01),

8. 11004656 - Methods and apparatus for determining, using, and indicating ion beam working properties (2021-05-11),

9. 10943764 - Apparatus for wavelength resolved angular resolved cathodoluminescence (2021-03-09),

10. 10832887 - Cryotransfer holder and workstation (2020-11-10),

11. 10784094 - Harmonic line noise correction for electron energy loss spectrometer (2020-09-22),

12. 10731246 - Ion beam sample preparation and coating apparatus and methods (2020-08-04),

13. 10707051 - Cathodoluminescence optical hub (2020-07-07),

14. 10535492 - Electron energy loss spectrometer using direct detection sensor (2020-01-14),

15. 10364390 - High density fast phosphor for electron microscopy (2019-07-30),

Company Overview

Gatan, Inc., based in Pleasanton, California, specializes in advanced electron microscopy solutions. The company develops innovative technologies that enhance imaging capabilities and sample preparation processes, focusing on areas such as ion beam preparation and cryotransfer holders. Gatan's expertise extends to spectrometry and cathodoluminescence, providing researchers with tools for high-resolution imaging and detailed spectral analysis. Their commitment to advancing electron microscopy supports a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

75 Patents

#11 in Pleasanton, CA

#1,154 in California

#4,913 in US

#10,023 in the World

Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Gatan, Inc.

Forward Citations = 679

64 inventors:

John Andrew Hunt (23 out of 24 patents)

Paul E Mooney (13 out of 14 patents)

Steven Thomas Coyle (12 out of 25 patents)

4. Ondrej L Krivanek (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Peter R Swann (9 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gatan, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gatan

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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