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San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Idc, LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 133

% Expired Patents = 83.5


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 6,481

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Clarence Chui (51 out of 233 patents)

silverMedal William J Cummings (39 out of 105 patents)

bronzeMedal Mark W Miles (36 out of 113 patents)

4.  Brian James Gally (33 out of 95 patents)

5.  Manish Kothari (27 out of 118 patents)

6.  Jeffrey Brian Sampsell (17 out of 148 patents)

7.  Lauren Palmateer (13 out of 39 patents)

8.  Ming-Hau Tung (11 out of 59 patents)

9.  Marc Mignard (8 out of 53 patents)

10.  Philip Don Floyd (7 out of 35 patents)

11.  Mithran C Mathew (7 out of 16 patents)

12.  Stephen Zee (3 out of 12 patents)

13.  Brian W Arbuckle (2 out of 16 patents)

14.  John Batey (2 out of 7 patents)

15.  Karen Tyger (2 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
MEMS Devices
Interferometric Modulators
Optical Films
Microstructures
Humidity Testing
Display Memory
Mechanical Response
Actuation Systems
Light Modulation
Thermal Response
Color Measurement
Contrast Measurement

133 patents:

1. 10854117 - Fastening device (2020-12-01),
2. 7684104 - MEMS using filler material and method (2010-03-23),
3. 7630114 - Diffusion barrier layer for MEMS devices (2009-12-08),
4. 7626581 - Device and method for display memory using manipulation of mechanical response (2009-12-01),
5. 7623752 - System and method of testing humidity in a sealed MEMS device (2009-11-24),
6. 7619810 - Systems and methods of testing micro-electromechanical devices (2009-11-17),
7. 7618831 - Method of monitoring the manufacture of interferometric modulators (2009-11-17),
8. 7616369 - Film stack for manufacturing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices (2009-11-10),
9. 7612932 - Microelectromechanical device with optical function separated from mechanical and electrical function (2009-11-03),
10. 7605969 - Interferometric modulation of radiation (2009-10-20),
11. 7602375 - Method and system for writing data to MEMS display elements (2009-10-13),
12. 7601571 - Methods of manufacturing interferometric modulators with thin film transistors (2009-10-13),
13. 7587104 - MEMS device fabricated on a pre-patterned substrate (2009-09-08),
14. 7586484 - Controller and driver features for bi-stable display (2009-09-08),
15. 7583429 - Ornamental display device (2009-09-01),
Idc, LLC, based in San Francisco, CA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The company focuses on innovative technologies including MEMS devices, interferometric modulators, and optical films, catering to various applications in display technology and humidity testing. With expertise in microstructures and actuation systems, Idc, LLC is dedicated to enhancing mechanical response and display memory solutions, contributing to advancements in the field of MEMS and related technologies.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Idc, LLC
133 Patents

#47 in San Francisco, CA

#652 in California

#2,914 in US

#6,053 in the World

San Francisco, CA (US)
San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Idc, LLC

Forward Citations = 6,481

25 inventors:

goldMedal Clarence Chui (51 out of 233 patents)

silverMedal William J Cummings (39 out of 105 patents)

bronzeMedal Mark W Miles (36 out of 113 patents)

4.  Brian James Gally (33 out of 95 patents)

5.  Manish Kothari (27 out of 118 patents)

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