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Wilsonville, OR, United States of America

Infocus Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 50

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,724

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Arlie R Conner (16 out of 29 patents)

Terry J Scheffer (13 out of 30 patents)

Benjamin R Clifton (13 out of 22 patents)

4. Paul E Gulick (11 out of 16 patents)

5. Dennis W Prince (6 out of 12 patents)

6. Steven R Hix (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Jonathan R Biles (4 out of 9 patents)

8. Sohrab Vossoughi (3 out of 47 patents)

9. Brian G Heintz (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Henry Frazier Pruett (3 out of 22 patents)

11. Robert E Haas (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Jeffrey Alan Gohman (2 out of 41 patents)

13. Michael G West (2 out of 13 patents)

14. Edmund D Passon (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Gary B Kingsley (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Multimedia Projection

Image Quality Correction

LCD Addressing

Optical Distortion Correction

Color Display System

Projection Illumination

Electronic Transparency

Contrast Improvement

Gray Level Addressing

Remote Control Device

Hologram Filters

Display Panel Assembly

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6508704 - Air vent apparatus for blocking light (2003-01-21),

2. 6476566 - Method and apparatus for canceling ripple current in a lamp (2002-11-05),

3. 6426882 - Housing for electronic components (2002-07-30),

4. 6147812 - Projection zoom lens system and projector apparatus (2000-11-14),

5. 6056405 - Lamp module with kinematic mount (2000-05-02),

6. 6053615 - Image projector with polarization conversion system (2000-04-25),

7. 5975704 - Multimedia projection system with image quality correction (1999-11-02),

8. 5967636 - Color wheel synchronization apparatus and method (1999-10-19),

9. 5861869 - Gray level addressing for LCDs (1999-01-19),

10. 5861718 - ARC lamp igniter apparatus and method (1999-01-19),

11. 5855488 - Protection lamp safety interconnect apparatus and method (1999-01-05),

12. 5852429 - Displaying gray shades on display panel implemented with phase-displaced (1998-12-22),

13. 5805233 - Method and apparatus for automatic pixel clock phase and frequency (1998-09-08),

14. 5795049 - Image projection system (1998-08-18),

15. 5793352 - Source coupler for multimedia projection display system (1998-08-11),

Company Overview

Infocus Systems, Inc., based in Wilsonville, Oregon, specializes in multimedia projection technology, focusing on enhancing image quality and display performance. The company develops advanced solutions in areas such as optical distortion correction, LCD addressing, and contrast improvement, ensuring superior visual experiences. With a commitment to innovation, Infocus Systems addresses the evolving needs of various sectors, providing cutting-edge projection illumination and electronic transparency technologies that cater to both commercial and consumer markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

50 Patents

#5 in Wilsonville, OR

#78 in Oregon

#7,011 in US

#14,024 in the World

Wilsonville, OR, United States of America

Infocus Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,724

37 inventors:

Arlie R Conner (16 out of 29 patents)

Terry J Scheffer (13 out of 30 patents)

Benjamin R Clifton (13 out of 22 patents)

4. Paul E Gulick (11 out of 16 patents)

5. Dennis W Prince (6 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Infocus Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/infocus-systems

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