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Pasadena, CA, United States of America

Optical Research Associates

USPTO Granted Patents = 25

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 632

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James P McGuire, Jr (13 out of 26 patents)

William J Cassarly (11 out of 47 patents)

Thomas L R Davenport (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Chris H Jenson (4 out of 11 patents)

5. James Patrick McGuire, Jr (4 out of 17 patents)

6. John M Davenport (4 out of 119 patents)

7. Roger F Buelow, Ii (2 out of 23 patents)

8. Jeffrey M Hoffman (2 out of 7 patents)

9. John Rice Rogers (2 out of 15 patents)

10. Steven R Chapman (1 out of 23 patents)

11. Gregory P Frankiewicz (1 out of 14 patents)

12. Robert H Caywood (1 out of 6 patents)

13. Douglas A Nutter (1 out of 1 patent)

14. John Michael Rodgers (1 out of 8 patents)

15. Thomas L Davenport (0 patent)

Core Competencies:

Wavelength Selective Switch

Light Distribution

Head Mounted Display

Optical Combiner

Phosphor Wheel

Luminaires

Optical Systems

Beamsplitting Structures

Light Extraction

Fiberoptic Luminaire

Programmable Optical Multiplexer

Birefringence Correction

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7777955 - Rippled mixers for uniformity and color mixing (2010-08-17),

2. 7651243 - Phosphor wheel illuminator (2010-01-26),

3. 7588342 - Lighted refrigerated display case with remote light source (2009-09-15),

4. 7549783 - Efficient luminaire with directional side-light extraction (2009-06-23),

5. 7542209 - Compact head mounted display devices with tilted/decentered lens element (2009-06-02),

6. 7519247 - Wavelength selective optical switch (2009-04-14),

7. 7481544 - Grazing incidence relays (2009-01-27),

8. 7450310 - Head mounted display devices (2008-11-11),

9. 7374313 - Luminaire with improved lateral illuminance control (2008-05-20),

10. 7366393 - Light enhancing structures with three or more arrays of elongate features (2008-04-29),

11. 7360899 - Beamsplitting structures and methods in optical systems (2008-04-22),

12. 7330632 - Fiberoptic luminaire with scattering and specular side-light extractor patterns (2008-02-12),

13. 7330615 - Wavelength selective optical switch (2008-02-12),

14. 7277609 - Methods for manipulating light extraction from a light guide (2007-10-02),

15. 7230766 - Optical combiner designs and head mounted displays (2007-06-12),

Optical Research Associates, based in Pasadena, CA, specializes in advanced optical design and engineering solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative software tools and methodologies for optical system design, analysis, and optimization. Their expertise spans various applications, including imaging systems, illumination, and optical components, serving industries such as aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of optical technology, Optical Research Associates plays a pivotal role in enhancing optical performance across diverse sectors.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Optical Research Associates

25 Patents

#25 in Pasadena, CA

#3,154 in California

#13,350 in US

#25,681 in the World

Pasadena, CA, United States of America

Optical Research Associates

Forward Citations = 632

14 inventors:

James P McGuire, Jr (13 out of 26 patents)

William J Cassarly (11 out of 47 patents)

Thomas L R Davenport (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Chris H Jenson (4 out of 11 patents)

5. James Patrick McGuire, Jr (4 out of 17 patents)

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