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Hillsboro, OR, United States of America

Hinds Instruments, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 35

% Expired Patents = 37.1

EPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 147

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Baoliang Wang (20 out of 23 patents)

John Freudenthal (6 out of 6 patents)

James C Mansfield (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Theodore C Oakberg (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas C Mark (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Paul Kadlec (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Andy Leadbetter (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Christopher O Griffiths (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Andrew H Breninger (1 out of 10 patents)

10. Tudor N Buican (1 out of 9 patents)

11. Hugh S Runyan (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Jacob A Wolf (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Robert Lakanen (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Andrew O Breninger (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Artemiy Mikheyev (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Photoelastic Modulator

Birefringence Measurement

Polarization Properties

Optical Assembly

Diattenuation

Gain Control

Resonant Control

Calibration Process

Light Beam Purging

Sample Holder

High Throughput

Detection System

35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11686957 - Synchronous photoelastic modulator driving and detection (2023-06-27),

2. 11307438 - Universal cushion support for photoelastic modulator (2022-04-19),

3. 11054672 - Dual transducer photoelastic modulator (2021-07-06),

4. 10168274 - Polarization properties imaging systems (2019-01-01),

5. 9841372 - Unambiguous retardance measurement (2017-12-12),

6. 9683930 - Polarization properties imaging systems (2017-06-20),

7. 9228936 - Birefringence measurement of polycrystalline silicon samples or the like (2016-01-05),

8. 9019497 - Measurement of linear and circular diattenuation in optical elements (2015-04-28),

9. 8797660 - Alignment mechanism for photoelastic modulators (2014-08-05),

10. 8743360 - Detection method for birefringence measurement (2014-06-03),

11. 8582101 - High throughput birefringence measurement (2013-11-12),

12. 8537476 - Support system for vibrating optical assembly (2013-09-17),

13. 8520207 - Detection system for birefringence measurement (2013-08-27),

14. 8248605 - Detection system for birefringence measurement (2012-08-21),

15. 7800845 - Support for vibrating optical assembly (2010-09-21),

Company Overview

Hinds Instruments, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Hillsboro, Oregon, focusing on advanced instrumentation for scientific research and industrial applications. The company is recognized for its expertise in developing high-performance optical and laser-based systems, which are utilized in various fields including materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental monitoring. Hinds Instruments is committed to innovation, providing solutions that enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency across diverse research domains.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

35 Patents

#8 in Hillsboro, OR

#102 in Oregon

#9,756 in US

#19,181 in the World

Hillsboro, OR, United States of America

Hinds Instruments, Inc.

Forward Citations = 147

21 inventors:

Baoliang Wang (20 out of 23 patents)

John Freudenthal (6 out of 6 patents)

James C Mansfield (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Theodore C Oakberg (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas C Mark (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hinds Instruments, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hinds-instruments

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