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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Kaptron, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Forward Citations = 458

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Narinder S Kapany (15 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Fred C Unterleitner (10 out of 13 patents)

bronzeMedal 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:

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),
Company Overview
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 - Oct 20 2026

18 Patents

#103 in Palo Alto, CA

#4,293 in California

#17,974 in US

#34,244 in the World

Palo Alto, CA (US)
Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Kaptron, Inc.

Forward Citations = 458

8 inventors:

goldMedal Narinder S Kapany (15 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Fred C Unterleitner (10 out of 13 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kaptron, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kaptron

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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