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Institut National D'optique

USPTO Granted Patents = 183

% Expired Patents = 14.8

CIPO Patents = 25

EPO Patents = 11

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,689

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160 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Alain Bergeron (18 out of 25 patents)

Yves Taillon (17 out of 21 patents)

Michel Doucet (14 out of 18 patents)

4. Hubert Jerominek (14 out of 16 patents)

5. Daniel Cantin (13 out of 21 patents)

6. Louis Desbiens (13 out of 13 patents)

7. Jocelyn Lauzon (12 out of 14 patents)

8. Pascal Deladurantaye (11 out of 15 patents)

9. Frédéric Lamontagne (10 out of 10 patents)

10. Nichola Desnoyers (10 out of 10 patents)

11. François Babin (10 out of 15 patents)

12. Serge Caron (9 out of 14 patents)

13. Alex Paquet (8 out of 9 patents)

14. Marc Lévesque (8 out of 9 patents)

15. Linda Marchese (8 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optogenetic Activation

Thermal Imaging

Synthetic Aperture Imaging

Optical Fiber

Terahertz Imaging

Microbolometer Detectors

Optical Profilometry

Chemical Detection

Light Modulation

Optical Coupling

Environmental Measurement

LED Lighting Systems

183 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12519279 - Active lma optical fiber with enhanced transverse mode stability (2026-01-06),

2. 12517052 - Systems and methods for optogenetic activation and monitoring (2026-01-06),

3. 12407144 - Optical fiber assembly for mitigating stimulated Brillouin scattering (2025-09-02),

4. 12399969 - Computer-implemented method of performing a comparison between an actual response to image stimuli and a response template (2025-08-26),

5. 12306065 - Container leakage detection using thermal imaging (2025-05-20),

6. 12256133 - Terahertz imaging system with evanescent-wave coupling (2025-03-18),

7. 12188606 - Building of optomechanical systems using self-aligned reference balls (2025-01-07),

8. 11934032 - Mounting of optical elements in a barrel using a resilient spacer (2024-03-19),

9. 11933882 - Method and system for detection and synthetic aperture imaging of a target (2024-03-19),

10. 11906289 - Triangulation-based optical profilometry system (2024-02-20),

11. 11892620 - Target device for characterizing terahertz imaging systems (2024-02-06),

12. 11852951 - Terahertz illumination source for terahertz imaging (2023-12-26),

13. 11747231 - Heat-loss pressure microsensors (2023-09-05),

14. 11639712 - System and method for monitoring blade deflection of wind turbines (2023-05-02),

15. 11480509 - System and method for individual particle sizing using light scattering techniques (2022-10-25),

Company Overview

Institut National D'optique, located in Quebec, Canada, specializes in advancing optical imaging technology. The organization focuses on a diverse range of core technology topics, including optogenetic activation, thermal imaging, and synthetic aperture imaging. Its expertise extends to optical fiber technologies, terahertz imaging, and microbolometer detectors, as well as optical profilometry and chemical detection. Through innovative research and development, the institute aims to enhance applications across various industries, contributing to the evolution of optical technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

183 Patents

#2 in Quebec

#62 in Canada

#4,570 in the World

Institut National D'optique

Forward Citations = 1,689

160 inventors:

Alain Bergeron (18 out of 25 patents)

Yves Taillon (17 out of 21 patents)

Michel Doucet (14 out of 18 patents)

4. Hubert Jerominek (14 out of 16 patents)

5. Daniel Cantin (13 out of 21 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Institut National D'optique. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/institut-national-d-optique

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