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Renton, WA, United States of America

Microscan Systems Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 47

% Expired Patents = 4.3

EPO Patents = 15

Trademarks = 13

Forward Citations = 666

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael C Messina (11 out of 13 patents)

Danny S Barnes (8 out of 9 patents)

Timothy M Pastore (5 out of 10 patents)

4. James E Thomas (5 out of 7 patents)

5. Sheila Bergeron Dunn (5 out of 7 patents)

6. Matthew E Allen (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Ming Lei (4 out of 88 patents)

8. Jesse Kolstad (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Thomas J Driscoll (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Richard G Long (4 out of 5 patents)

11. Bruce R Scharf (4 out of 6 patents)

12. Kyle M O'Brien (3 out of 3 patents)

13. James W Moore (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Bryan L Davis (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Joseph J Dziezanowski (2 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Barcode Scanner

Optical Imaging

Illumination Systems

Image Capture

Data Exchange

Diffuse Light

Camera-Based Inspections

Optical Assemblies

Symbol Reading

High-Density Optical Symbols

Multi-Core Processing

Automatic Gain Control

47 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9843469 - Generic data exchange method using hierarchical routing (2017-12-12),

2. 9794462 - Illumination system with side-emitting illumination, targeting, and confirmation (2017-10-17),

3. 9593825 - Illumination system (2017-03-14),

4. 9235455 - Multi-core distributed processing using shared memory and communication link (2016-01-12),

5. 8989569 - Combination dark field and bright field illuminator (2015-03-24),

6. 8768159 - Combination dark field and bright field illuminator (2014-07-01),

7. 8521897 - Generic data exchange method using hierarchical routing (2013-08-27),

8. 8374498 - Systems and/or devices for camera-based inspections (2013-02-12),

9. 8374383 - Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing images (2013-02-12),

10. 8224174 - Methods for providing diffuse light (2012-07-17),

11. 8154810 - Optical assemblies for adjusting working distance and field of view in an imaging system (2012-04-10),

12. 8146823 - Method and apparatus for rapid image capture in an image system (2012-04-03),

13. 8107808 - Combination dark field and bright field illuminator (2012-01-31),

14. 8032017 - Methods for providing diffuse light (2011-10-04),

15. 8011583 - Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing data matrix lighting (2011-09-06),

Company Overview

Microscan Systems Incorporated, based in Renton, WA, specializes in advanced technologies for data exchange and optical systems. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in barcode scanning, image capture, and illumination systems, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of automated data collection processes. Their expertise includes optical assemblies and diffuse light technologies, which are essential for symbol quality assessment and automatic gain control, catering to various industries that require reliable identification and tracking solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

47 Patents

#4 in Renton, WA

#173 in Washington

#7,440 in US

#14,827 in the World

Renton, WA, United States of America

Microscan Systems Incorporated

Forward Citations = 666

37 inventors:

Michael C Messina (11 out of 13 patents)

Danny S Barnes (8 out of 9 patents)

Timothy M Pastore (5 out of 10 patents)

4. James E Thomas (5 out of 7 patents)

5. Sheila Bergeron Dunn (5 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Microscan Systems Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/microscan-systems

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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