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Heverlee, Belgium

Icos Vision Systems Nv

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Expired Patents = 36.4

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 106

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Detlef Gerhard (4 out of 14 patents)

Yoel Arieli (3 out of 42 patents)

Carl Smets (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Shay Wolfling (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Johannes Lechner (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Karel Van Gils (2 out of 7 patents)

7. Martin Renner (2 out of 6 patents)

8. Luc Vanderheydt (1 out of 2 patents)

9. Emmanuel Lanzmann (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Yoram Saban (1 out of 3 patents)

11. David Banitt (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Yosi Weitzman (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Shay Levavi (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Eval Shekel (1 out of 1 patent)

15. John Zabolitzky (1 out of 1 patent)

11 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7609388 - Spatial wavefront analysis and 3D measurement (2009-10-27),

2. 7542144 - Spatial and spectral wavefront analysis and measurement (2009-06-02),

3. 7446885 - Device for measuring in three dimensions a topographical shape of an object (2008-11-04),

4. 7434856 - Gripper and method of operating the same (2008-10-14),

5. 7427731 - Illumination unit and method for the operation thereof (2008-09-23),

6. 7423743 - Method and an apparatus for measuring positions of contact elements of an electronic component (2008-09-09),

7. 7361921 - Device and method for plane-parallel orientation of a the surface of an object to be examined in relation to a focus plane of a lens (2008-04-22),

8. 7327470 - Spatial and spectral wavefront analysis and measurement (2008-02-05),

9. 6970238 - System for inspecting the surfaces of objects (2005-11-29),

10. 6778282 - Measuring positions of coplanarity of contract elements of an electronic component with a flat illumination and two cameras (2004-08-17),

11. 5440391 - Method and device for determining a position of at least one lead of an (1995-08-08),

Icos Vision Systems NV, based in Heverlee, Belgium, specializes in advanced vision systems and automation solutions for the manufacturing sector. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance quality control and inspection processes, particularly in the electronics and automotive industries. By integrating cutting-edge imaging and software technologies, Icos aims to improve production efficiency and accuracy, positioning itself as a key player in the field of industrial automation and vision systems.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

11 Patents

#1 in Heverlee

#238 in Belgium

#51,714 in the World

Heverlee, Belgium

Icos Vision Systems Nv

Forward Citations = 106

22 inventors:

Detlef Gerhard (4 out of 14 patents)

Yoel Arieli (3 out of 42 patents)

Carl Smets (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Shay Wolfling (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Johannes Lechner (3 out of 4 patents)

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