CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 25

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ivan Melnyk (3 out of 12 patents)

Derek Montgomery (2 out of 2 patents)

Daryl G James (2 out of 3 patents)

4. David Yue Yan (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Ondrej Mecl (1 out of 10 patents)

6. Yuriy Syvenkyy (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Yi Liu (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Jose Jay Ruben Joven Apeles (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Michael Feaver (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Yoshua Ichihashi (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Yuriy Syvenkyy (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Michael Feaver (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Richard Hawley (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Hamed Akbari (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Bram Sadlik (1 out of 1 patent)

8 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12516986 - Multiple characteristic optical sensor (2026-01-06),

2. 12332402 - Multi-channel programmable detection sensor (2025-06-17),

3. 11585698 - Fiber optic temperature probe (2023-02-21),

4. 11112356 - Optical reflective edge or contrast sensor (2021-09-07),

5. 7911591 - Optical transit time velocimeter (2011-03-22),

6. 7609368 - Optical device and method for sensing multiphase flow (2009-10-27),

7. 7466399 - Fiber optic flow sensing device and method (2008-12-16),

8. 7265832 - Optical flow meter for measuring gases and liquids in pipelines (2007-09-04),

Company Overview

Photon Control Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of optical sensors and instruments for measuring temperature, pressure, position, and flow. Their products are used in industries such as semiconductor, oil and gas, and healthcare. The company is known for its high-quality, reliable products and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

8 Patents

#37 in Richmond, CA

#8,540 in California

#35,924 in US

Richmond, CA, United States of America

Photon Control Inc.

Forward Citations = 25

16 inventors:

Ivan Melnyk (3 out of 12 patents)

Derek Montgomery (2 out of 2 patents)

Daryl G James (2 out of 3 patents)

4. David Yue Yan (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Ondrej Mecl (1 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Photon Control Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/photon-control

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3 patents (CIPO):

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1 patent (EPO):

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