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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)

Core Competencies:

Rangefinder

Telescope

Calibration

Neutral Filter

Eyepiece

Automated Alignment

Monocular

Binoculars

Spectroheliograph

Motor Controller

Spotting Scope

Telescope Mount

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),

Company Overview

Meade Instruments Corporation, based in Irvine, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of telescopes and astronomical accessories. The company is recognized for its innovative optical technologies and user-friendly designs, catering to both amateur and professional astronomers. Meade's product offerings include a range of telescopes, mounts, and imaging equipment, emphasizing quality and performance in the field of astronomy. The organization is committed to enhancing the stargazing experience through advanced research and technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

32 Patents

#109 in Irvine, CA

#2,535 in California

#10,607 in US

#20,697 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Meade Instruments Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/meade-instruments

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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