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Hutchinson, MN, United States of America

Hutchinson Technology Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 424

% Expired Patents = 6.6

EPO Patents = 17

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 8,207

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281 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mark A Miller (72 out of 72 patents)

Jacob D Bjorstrom (45 out of 46 patents)

Michael Wayne Davis (40 out of 55 patents)

4. Peter Francis Ladwig (38 out of 41 patents)

5. Jeffry S Bennin (34 out of 35 patents)

6. Dean E Myers (30 out of 30 patents)

7. Ryan N Ruzicka (28 out of 28 patents)

8. Douglas P Riemer (25 out of 28 patents)

9. Zachary A Pokornowski (23 out of 23 patents)

10. Ryan A Jurgenson (23 out of 33 patents)

11. Raymond R Wolter (23 out of 24 patents)

12. Kurt C Swanson (20 out of 22 patents)

13. Reid C Danielson (18 out of 19 patents)

14. Bryan John Scheele (16 out of 17 patents)

15. Mark T Girard (15 out of 32 patents)

Core Competencies:

Camera Assembly

Guided Autofocus

Shape Memory Alloy

Electroplating

Sensor Structures

High Density Coil

Miniature Sensors

Plating Method

Adhesion Improvement

Suspension Manufacturing

Flexure Treatments

Polyimide Formulations

424 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12761443 - Actuator with parallelogram spring guiding structure (2026-10-13),

2. 12663691 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2026-06-23),

3. 12655832 - Shape memory alloy bistable actuator (2026-06-16),

4. 12596267 - Camera assembly (2026-04-07),

5. 12591102 - Guided autofocus assembly (2026-03-31),

6. 12510061 - Shape memory alloy (SMA) bimorph actuators and methods for manufacturing the same (2025-12-30),

7. 12480481 - Shape memory alloy (SMA) bimorph actuators with reduced wire exit angle (2025-11-25),

8. 12460291 - Surface treatment producing high conductivity vias with simultaneous polymer adhesion (2025-11-04),

9. 12422733 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-09-23),

10. 12386258 - Chain extenders and formulations thereof for improving elongation in photosensitive polyimide (2025-08-12),

11. 12378687 - High aspect ratio electroplated structures and anisotropic electroplating processes (2025-08-05),

12. 12372858 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-07-29),

13. 12308157 - High density coil design and process (2025-05-20),

14. 12248233 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-03-11),

15. 12216013 - Miniature pressure/force sensor with integrated leads (2025-02-04),

Company Overview

Hutchinson Technology Corporation, based in Hutchinson, MN, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies centered around shape memory alloys. The company focuses on innovative solutions for camera assembly and guided autofocus systems, integrating high-density coils and miniature sensors into its products. With expertise in electroplating and plating methods, Hutchinson Technology plays a significant role in enhancing sensor structures, contributing to various applications in the electronics and imaging industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

424 Patents

#1 in Hutchinson, MN

#26 in Minnesota

#1,119 in US

#2,229 in the World

Hutchinson, MN, United States of America

Hutchinson Technology Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,207

281 inventors:

Mark A Miller (72 out of 72 patents)

Jacob D Bjorstrom (45 out of 46 patents)

Michael Wayne Davis (40 out of 55 patents)

4. Peter Francis Ladwig (38 out of 41 patents)

5. Jeffry S Bennin (34 out of 35 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hutchinson Technology Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hutchinson-technology

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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