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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Molecular Devices Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 167

% Expired Patents = 9.0



Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 4,745

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185 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Avrum Isaac Cohen (24 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Dean G Hafeman (23 out of 28 patents)

bronzeMedal Dihui Hong (19 out of 20 patents)

4.  Gillian M Humphries (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  Harden M McConnell (12 out of 15 patents)

6.  John Wallace Parce (11 out of 52 patents)

7.  Viola T Kung (11 out of 21 patents)

8.  Matthew Chan (10 out of 11 patents)

9.  Michael Katzlinger (10 out of 15 patents)

10.  Josef J Atzler (10 out of 22 patents)

11.  Calvin Y Chow (9 out of 25 patents)

12.  Robert F Zuk (9 out of 14 patents)

13.  Michael M Lacy (6 out of 8 patents)

14.  David G Ogle (6 out of 7 patents)

15.  Roger A Kaye (6 out of 9 patents)


Core Competencies:
Cell Culture
Fluorescence Detection
Microscopy
Image Analysis
Organoid Technology
High Content Imaging
Electrophysiology
Optical Components
Phenotypic Analysis
Spectral Identification
Biological Samples
Adaptive Noise Cancellation

167 patents:

1. 12732692 - Method and system of developing an imaging configuration to optimize performance of a microscopy system (2026-09-08),
2. 12509652 - Method and system for cultivating cells in media-exchanging wells (2025-12-30),
3. 12351820 - Methods for culturing organoids (2025-07-08),
4. 12308096 - Computer device for detecting an optimal candidate compound and methods thereof (2025-05-20),
5. 12205362 - Systems and methods for image classification (2025-01-21),
6. 12173270 - Cell colony picking system (2024-12-24),
7. 12092808 - Self-calibrating and directional focusing systems and methods for infinity corrected microscopes (2024-09-17),
8. 12085559 - Replaceable ground electrode for electrophysiology, electrode rejuvenating apparatus, and related methods and systems (2024-09-10),
9. 12000848 - Incubation system and method for automated cell culture and testing (2024-06-04),
10. 11971354 - Methods and systems for fluorescence detection using infrared dyes (2024-04-30),
11. 11960073 - System and method for template-based image analysis (2024-04-16),
12. 11926813 - Cell colony picking system (2024-03-12),
13. 11798270 - Systems and methods for image classification (2023-10-24),
14. 11747605 - System and method for formation and detection of immersion fluid boluses on a microscope objective (2023-09-05),
15. 11685894 - System for identifying and picking spectrally distinct colonies (2023-06-27),
Molecular Devices Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, CA, specializes in advanced cell imaging systems and related technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for cell culture, fluorescence detection, and microscopy, enabling researchers to gain deeper insights into cellular functions. Their expertise extends to image analysis, organoid technology, high content imaging, and electrophysiology, making them a key player in the life sciences sector. Molecular Devices is committed to enhancing scientific discovery through cutting-edge optical components and instrumentation.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Molecular Devices Corporation
167 Patents

#74 in San Jose, CA

#520 in California

#2,384 in US

#4,935 in the World

San Jose, CA (US)
San Jose, CA, United States of America

Molecular Devices Corporation

Forward Citations = 4,745

185 inventors:

goldMedal Avrum Isaac Cohen (24 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Dean G Hafeman (23 out of 28 patents)

bronzeMedal Dihui Hong (19 out of 20 patents)

4.  Gillian M Humphries (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  Harden M McConnell (12 out of 15 patents)

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