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Plymouth, MI, United States of America

Perceptron, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 65

% Expired Patents = 16.9



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 2,405

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63 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Tye L Newman (12 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Alfred A Pease (11 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Paul J Eckhoff (11 out of 11 patents)

4.  Dale R Greer (9 out of 10 patents)

5.  Shyam P Keshavmurthy (9 out of 10 patents)

6.  Al Boehnlein (9 out of 12 patents)

7.  David Crowther (7 out of 14 patents)

8.  Chengchih Lin (7 out of 7 patents)

9.  Jeffrey John Miller (6 out of 6 patents)

10.  Robert Dewar (6 out of 9 patents)

11.  Shepherd H Whitcomb (5 out of 8 patents)

12.  Brandon Watt (5 out of 5 patents)

13.  Mark Evan Schafer (5 out of 38 patents)

14.  Richard Krakowski (4 out of 4 patents)

15.  Frederick P LaPlant (4 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
MEMS Sensors
Remote Inspection Devices
Dimensional Measurement
Surface Defect Inspection
Calibration Techniques
Laser Spot Improvement
Imager Assembly
Sensor Systems

65 patents:

1. 9204129 - Non-contact sensing system having MEMS-based light source (2015-12-01),
2. 9170097 - Hybrid system (2015-10-27),
3. 9013711 - Contour sensor incorporating MEMS mirrors (2015-04-21),
4. 8520219 - Non-contact sensor having improved laser spot (2013-08-27),
5. 8395785 - Hybrid sensor (2013-03-12),
6. 8269829 - Imager assembly for remote inspection device (2012-09-18),
7. 8269828 - Thermal dissipation for imager head assembly of remote inspection device (2012-09-18),
8. 8243289 - System and method for dynamic windowing (2012-08-14),
9. 8233156 - Hybrid sensor (2012-07-31),
10. 8227722 - Sensor system and reverse clamping mechanism (2012-07-24),
11. 8218074 - Remote inspection device (2012-07-10),
12. 8031345 - Hybrid sensor (2011-10-04),
13. 8014002 - Contour sensor incorporating MEMS mirrors (2011-09-06),
14. 7995218 - Sensor system and reverse clamping mechanism (2011-08-09),
15. D641270 - Hand held manipulator for a video inspection device (2011-07-12),
Company Overview
Perceptron, Inc., based in Plymouth, MI, specializes in non-contact sensing technologies that enhance precision in various industrial applications. The company focuses on developing advanced MEMS sensors and remote inspection devices, which are integral for dimensional measurement and surface defect inspection. Their expertise extends to calibration techniques and laser spot improvement, ensuring high-quality performance in sensor systems and imager assembly. Perceptron is committed to delivering innovative solutions that optimize manufacturing processes and improve product quality.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Perceptron, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
65 Patents

#7 in Plymouth, MI

#225 in Michigan

#5,614 in US

#11,344 in the World

Plymouth, MI (US)
Plymouth, MI, United States of America

Perceptron, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,405

63 inventors:

goldMedal Tye L Newman (12 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Alfred A Pease (11 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Paul J Eckhoff (11 out of 11 patents)

4.  Dale R Greer (9 out of 10 patents)

5.  Shyam P Keshavmurthy (9 out of 10 patents)

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

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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