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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Lifetouch Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 10.0



Trademarks = 20

Forward Citations = 288

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael J Surma (11 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Jon A Holmes (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Earl John Adolphi (8 out of 12 patents)

4.  Richard Lee Swanson (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Keith Alan Benson (5 out of 19 patents)

6.  Brent Peterson (3 out of 8 patents)

7.  John Robert Reinert Nash (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Trygve David Peterson (3 out of 8 patents)

9.  Eric Runquist (2 out of 11 patents)

10.  Michael T Breckenridge (2 out of 3 patents)

11.  Jolinda K Conzemius (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  Haim Ariav (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Timothy Lindabury (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Peter J Origlio (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Vladimir L Minustin (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Photography System
Digital Images
Background Replacement
Lighting Apparatus
Image Tracking
Outdoor Photography
Photography Station
Group Image Generation
Customized Metadata
Reflective Lighting
Video Photography
Automated Portrait Studio

30 patents:

1. 10527909 - Lighting system for photography station (2020-01-07),
2. 10477184 - Photography system with depth and position detection (2019-11-12),
3. 10474006 - Outdoor photography system (2019-11-12),
4. 10349029 - Photographic scene replacement system (2019-07-09),
5. 10341603 - Identifying and tracking digital images with customized metadata (2019-07-02),
6. D852260 - Photographic lighting apparatus (2019-06-25),
7. 10274811 - Edge light device for photography system (2019-04-30),
8. 10110792 - Background replacement system and methods involving multiple captured images (2018-10-23),
9. 10013784 - Generating an assembled group image from subject images (2018-07-03),
10. 9924128 - Identifying and tracking digital images with customized metadata (2018-03-20),
11. 9838661 - Photographic scene replacement system (2017-12-05),
12. 9353928 - Reflective lighting system (2016-05-31),
13. 9264627 - Video photography system (2016-02-16),
14. 9025906 - Generating an assembled group image from subject images (2015-05-05),
15. 8994833 - Photography system to organize digital photographs and information regarding the subjects therein (2015-03-31),
Company Overview
Lifetouch Inc. is a prominent photography company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in portrait photography services for schools, families, and events. The organization is known for its commitment to capturing memorable moments through high-quality images and innovative photography techniques. Lifetouch also offers a range of related products, including photo books and prints, enhancing the experience of preserving cherished memories. With a focus on community engagement, Lifetouch serves various regions across the United States.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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30 Patents

#27 in Eden Prairie, MN

#320 in Minnesota

#11,279 in US

#21,912 in the World

Eden Prairie, MN (US)
Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Lifetouch Inc.

Forward Citations = 288

24 inventors:

goldMedal Michael J Surma (11 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Jon A Holmes (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Earl John Adolphi (8 out of 12 patents)

4.  Richard Lee Swanson (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Keith Alan Benson (5 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Lifetouch Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/lifetouch

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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