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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Meade Instruments Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 25.0

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 390

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth W Baun (13 out of 13 patents)

David M Hines (12 out of 32 patents)

John E Hoot (9 out of 9 patents)

4. John C Diebel (7 out of 7 patents)

5. John E Smith (6 out of 7 patents)

6. Clair A Samhammer (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Brian G Tingey (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Andres Dandler (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Jaime Canedo (4 out of 4 patents)

10. John LaBelle (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Stanley H Dewan (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Steven Murdock (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Paul Hobbs (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Steven Szczuka (2 out of 2 patents)

15. David Lunt (2 out of 4 patents)

32 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7508497 - Rangefinder with reduced noise receiver (2009-03-24),

2. 7482564 - High definition telescope (2009-01-27),

3. 7414707 - Rangefinder and method for collecting calibration data (2008-08-19),

4. 7408706 - Neutral white-light filter device (2008-08-05),

5. 7339731 - Self-aligning telescope (2008-03-04),

6. 7277223 - Apparatus and methods for focusing and collimating telescopes (2007-10-02),

7. 7230754 - Neutral white-light filter device (2007-06-12),

8. 7221527 - Systems and methods for automated telescope alignment and orientation (2007-05-22),

9. 7209229 - Wavelength selectable spectroheliograph (2007-04-24),

10. D534194 - Eyepiece for optical instruments (2006-12-26),

11. 7092156 - Automated telescope alignment and orientation method (2006-08-15),

12. 7079317 - Automated telescope with distributed orientation and operation processing (2006-07-18),

13. 7053992 - Rangefinder and method for collecting calibration data (2006-05-30),

14. D518079 - Eyepiece for optical instruments (2006-03-28),

15. D515603 - Eyepiece for optical instruments (2006-02-21),

Meade Instruments Corporation designs and manufactures telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, and other optical products. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality solutions for astronomers, hobbyists, students, and professionals in the field of optics. With a wide range of products, Meade Instruments is committed to delivering exceptional performance and reliability to its customers worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Meade Instruments Corporation

32 Patents

#108 in Irvine, CA

#2,530 in California

#10,583 in US

#20,645 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Meade Instruments Corporation

Forward Citations = 390

22 inventors:

Kenneth W Baun (13 out of 13 patents)

David M Hines (12 out of 32 patents)

John E Hoot (9 out of 9 patents)

4. John C Diebel (7 out of 7 patents)

5. John E Smith (6 out of 7 patents)

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