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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Kaptron, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Forward Citations = 458

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Narinder S Kapany (15 out of 23 patents)

Fred C Unterleitner (10 out of 13 patents)

Ren-Sue Wong (2 out of 4 patents)

4. John J Fling (1 out of 18 patents)

5. Michel J Digonnet (1 out of 35 patents)

6. Herbert J Shaw (1 out of 81 patents)

7. Simon M Kokoshvili (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Shin-Lo Chia (1 out of 3 patents)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5546484 - Fiber optic switch using polished-type directional coupler (1996-08-13),

2. 5408556 - 1 X N splitter for single-mode fibers and method of construction (1995-04-18),

3. 5285516 - Fused fiber optic attenuator having axially overlapping fiber end (1994-02-08),

4. 5226104 - Optical fiber coupler with attenuator (1993-07-06),

5. 5191467 - Fiber optic isolater and amplifier (1993-03-02),

6. 5028104 - Fiber optics bypass switch (1991-07-02),

7. 4993796 - Fiber optics communication modules (1991-02-19),

8. 4934784 - Hybrid active devices coupled to fiber via spherical reflectors (1990-06-19),

9. 4846543 - Star coupler for optical fibers (1989-07-11),

10. 4755017 - Construction for fiber optics communications modules using elements (1988-07-05),

11. 4714313 - Star coupler for optical fibers (1987-12-22),

12. 4479697 - Fiber optics communications modules (1984-10-30),

13. 4329017 - Fiber optics communications modules (1982-05-11),

14. 4078548 - High efficiency solar panel (1978-03-14),

15. 3988057 - Prism reflector for optical projector/reader (1976-10-26),

Kaptron, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in advanced sensor solutions and innovative electronic systems. The organization focuses on the development of high-performance touch and gesture recognition technologies, catering to various industries including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to enhancing user interaction through cutting-edge technology, Kaptron aims to deliver intuitive and reliable solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern applications.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

18 Patents

#101 in Palo Alto, CA

#4,278 in California

#17,933 in US

#34,146 in the World

Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Kaptron, Inc.

Forward Citations = 458

8 inventors:

Narinder S Kapany (15 out of 23 patents)

Fred C Unterleitner (10 out of 13 patents)

Ren-Sue Wong (2 out of 4 patents)

4. John J Fling (1 out of 18 patents)

5. Michel J Digonnet (1 out of 35 patents)

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