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Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Optelecom, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

Forward Citations = 448

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William H Culver (6 out of 6 patents)

Gordon Gould (5 out of 6 patents)

Ronald H Smith (4 out of 13 patents)

4. Donald Schmadel (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jack E Goodman (2 out of 49 patents)

6. William C Imes (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Charles I Soodak (2 out of 23 patents)

8. James Clark (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Larry A Hess (1 out of 4 patents)

10. Kendall L Belsley (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Everett M Torney (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Raymond H Masonson (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6372284 - Fluoropolymer coating of lithium niobate integrated optical devices (2002-04-16),

2. 5719971 - Strain based optical fiber systems (1998-02-17),

3. 5682445 - Strain based optical fiber devices (1997-10-28),

4. 5602860 - Laser thermal control using thermoelectric cooler (1997-02-11),

5. 5502782 - Focused acoustic wave fiber optic reflection modulator (1996-03-26),

6. 5351900 - Method of manufacture of quadrupole-wound fiber optic sensing coil (1994-10-04),

7. 5230033 - Subminiature fiber optic submarine cable and method of making (1993-07-20),

8. 5129593 - Method of making a spool wound with optical fiber (1992-07-14),

9. 5100078 - Method and apparatus for controlling optical fiber payout from the (1992-03-31),

10. 4991793 - Optical cable payoff system (1991-02-12),

11. 4903607 - Communication link winding and dispensing projectile (1990-02-27),

12. 4777660 - Retroreflective optical communication system (1988-10-11),

13. 4699457 - Optical fiber switch and method of making same (1987-10-13),

14. 4606604 - Optical fiber submarine cable and method of making (1986-08-19),

15. 4568408 - Fiber optic energy sensor and optical demodulation system and methods of (1986-02-04),

Company Overview

Optelecom, Inc. is a technology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, specializing in advanced optical communication solutions. The organization focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-performance fiber optic products and systems, catering to various industries including telecommunications, defense, and industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Optelecom leverages its expertise in optical technologies to enhance connectivity and data transmission capabilities, supporting the growing demand for reliable communication infrastructure.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

20 Patents

#20 in Gaithersburg, MD

#217 in Maryland

#16,409 in US

#31,295 in the World

Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Optelecom, Inc.

Forward Citations = 448

12 inventors:

William H Culver (6 out of 6 patents)

Gordon Gould (5 out of 6 patents)

Ronald H Smith (4 out of 13 patents)

4. Donald Schmadel (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jack E Goodman (2 out of 49 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Optelecom, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/optelecom

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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