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Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Nextengine Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Expired Patents = 23.5

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 178

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mark S Knighton (17 out of 55 patents)

William D McKinley (14 out of 21 patents)

David S Agabra (13 out of 26 patents)

4. Peter J DeLaurentis (5 out of 16 patents)

5. David Daniel Drobnis (5 out of 12 patents)

6. John Z Zheng (5 out of 7 patents)

7. Basel F Bahhour (4 out of 5 patents)

8. Kent E Sidney (4 out of 5 patents)

9. Amit Tandon (3 out of 6 patents)

10. Kevin H Vuong (3 out of 20 patents)

11. J Douglas Logan (3 out of 5 patents)

12. Jill E Haynie (3 out of 5 patents)

13. Todd C Moyer (2 out of 5 patents)

14. Peter L Diaconescu (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Vlad Constantin Cardei (1 out of 1 patent)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10586382 - Applications with integrated capture (2020-03-10),

2. 8126907 - Commercial shape search engine (2012-02-28),

3. 8116559 - Hand held portable three dimensional scanner (2012-02-14),

4. 8049751 - Applications with integrated capture (2011-11-01),

5. 7995834 - Multiple laser scanner (2011-08-09),

6. 7711179 - Hand held portable three dimensional scanner (2010-05-04),

7. 7358986 - Digital imaging system having distribution controlled over a distributed network (2008-04-15),

8. 7233351 - Method for high resolution incremental imaging (2007-06-19),

9. 7050585 - Imaging system monitored or controlled to ensure fidelity of file captured (2006-05-23),

10. 6985145 - Graphical interface for manipulation of 3D models (2006-01-10),

11. 6980302 - Three dimensional digitizer using multiple methods (2005-12-27),

12. 6923558 - Filament alignment mechanism for high accuracy lamps (2005-08-02),

13. 6856407 - Method for depth detection in 3D imaging providing a depth measurement for each unitary group of pixels (2005-02-15),

14. 6765501 - High performance rotary axis (2004-07-20),

15. 6701006 - Apparatus and method for point cloud assembly (2004-03-02),

Company Overview

Nextengine Inc., based in Santa Monica, CA, specializes in advanced 3D scanning and modeling technologies. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for various industries, including design, manufacturing, and engineering. Their products enable precise digital representations of physical objects, facilitating enhanced workflows in product development and prototyping. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of 3D technology, Nextengine continues to support professionals in creating high-quality digital assets for diverse applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

17 Patents

#37 in Santa Monica, CA

#4,509 in California

#18,881 in US

#35,887 in the World

Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Nextengine Inc.

Forward Citations = 178

21 inventors:

Mark S Knighton (17 out of 55 patents)

William D McKinley (14 out of 21 patents)

David S Agabra (13 out of 26 patents)

4. Peter J DeLaurentis (5 out of 16 patents)

5. David Daniel Drobnis (5 out of 12 patents)

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

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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