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Richardson, TX, United States of America

Photodigm Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 41.4

Forward Citations = 168

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gary Alan Evans (17 out of 29 patents)

Jay Bernard Kirk (7 out of 10 patents)

Jacob Meyer Hammer (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Taha Masood (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Steven Gregory Patterson (4 out of 4 patents)

6. John E Spencer (4 out of 15 patents)

7. Preston P Young (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Martin Achtenhagen (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Nuditha Vibhavie Amarasinghe (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Jerome K Butler (2 out of 9 patents)

11. Annie Xiang (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Sarvotham M Bhandarkar (2 out of 2 patents)

13. John Mattis (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Jason O'Daniel (1 out of 10 patents)

15. Dubravko Ivan Babic (1 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

LIDAR

Surface-Emitting Lasers

Optical Modulators

Spectral Tuning

Wavelength Filter

Photoluminescence

Grating Coupling

High-Speed Modulators

Semiconductor Packaging

Ferromagnetic Isolators

Wave Guides

Multi-Wavelength Systems

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11280884 - LIDAR instrument and method for operating a LIDAR instrument (2022-03-22),

2. 10084284 - Light emitting device with extended mode-hop-free spectral tuning ranges and method of manufacture (2018-09-25),

3. 9660417 - Light emitting device with extended mode-hop-free spectral tuning ranges and method of manufacture (2017-05-23),

4. 8995481 - Light generating system and method (2015-03-31),

5. 8696136 - Rear projection display using laser excited photoluminescence (2014-04-15),

6. 8693513 - Light generating system and method (2014-04-08),

7. 7612934 - Nonresonant multiple pass nonlinear structure (2009-11-03),

8. 7450624 - Grating—outcoupled surface-emitting lasers (2008-11-11),

9. 7313159 - Apparatus and method for providing a single-mode grating-outcoupled surface emitting laser with detuned second-order outcoupler grating (2007-12-25),

10. 7313158 - Integrated high speed modulator for grating-outcoupled surface emitting lasers (2007-12-25),

11. 7113526 - Multi-wavelength grating-outcoupled surface emitting laser system (2006-09-26),

12. 7092598 - Chip-scale WDM system using grating-outcoupled surface-emitting lasers (2006-08-15),

13. 7065265 - Ferromagnetic-semiconductor composite isolator and method (2006-06-20),

14. 6999494 - Packaging and passive alignment of microlens and molded receptacle (2006-02-14),

15. 6970491 - Planar and wafer level packaging of semiconductor lasers and photo detectors for transmitter optical sub-assemblies (2005-11-29),

Company Overview

Photodigm Inc. is a technology company based in Richardson, Texas, specializing in advanced photonic solutions. The organization focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-performance laser systems and optical components, catering to various industries including telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Photodigm leverages its expertise in semiconductor laser technology to deliver cutting-edge products that enhance performance and efficiency in optical systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

29 Patents

#19 in Richardson, TX

#643 in Texas

#11,631 in US

#22,570 in the World

Richardson, TX, United States of America

Photodigm Inc.

Forward Citations = 168

21 inventors:

Gary Alan Evans (17 out of 29 patents)

Jay Bernard Kirk (7 out of 10 patents)

Jacob Meyer Hammer (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Taha Masood (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Steven Gregory Patterson (4 out of 4 patents)

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

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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