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Billerica, MA, United States of America

Pri Automation, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 10.0

Forward Citations = 1,452

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mitchell Weiss (12 out of 41 patents)

Gerald M Friedman (5 out of 18 patents)

Jeffrey M Denker (3 out of 15 patents)

4. Richard M Brien (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mordechai Wiesler (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Thomas R Mariano (2 out of 12 patents)

7. Chuckson Yokota (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Jean-Pascal Rouland (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Joseph Mann (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Malek Charif (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Ted Hwang (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Robert Gaskins (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Kenneth J Bazydola (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Rodney C Ow (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Brian Doherty (1 out of 10 patents)

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6913302 - Robot arm edge gripping device for handling substrates (2005-07-05),

2. 6732207 - Fast serial interface used for controller to robot communications (2004-05-04),

3. 6719100 - Interfloor vertical transport and horizontal closure system (2004-04-13),

4. 6711731 - Web based tool control in a semiconductor fabrication facility (2004-03-23),

5. 6686823 - Inductive power transmission and distribution apparatus using a coaxial transformer (2004-02-03),

6. 6647316 - Traffic management system and method for materials handling using traffic balancing and traffic density (2003-11-11),

7. 6623235 - Robot arm edge gripping device for handling substrates using two four-bar linkages (2003-09-23),

8. 6609874 - Handler for the transporting of flat substrates for application in the semi-conductor industry (2003-08-26),

9. 6562094 - Reticle storage and retrieval system (2003-05-13),

10. 6520726 - Apparatus and method for using a robot to remove a substrate carrier door (2003-02-18),

11. 6454512 - Person-guided vehicle (2002-09-24),

12. 6452503 - Semiconductor wafer imaging system (2002-09-17),

13. 6447233 - Automated door assembly for use in semiconductor wafer manufacturing (2002-09-10),

14. 6443686 - Material handling and transport system and process (2002-09-03),

15. 6405843 - Self supporting cable for use with linear motion devices (2002-06-18),

PRI Automation, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions for the technology manufacturing industry. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in designing and manufacturing innovative robotics and software systems that streamline manufacturing processes. Our solutions enable efficient production, improve yield, and reduce costs for semiconductor, flat panel display, and solar manufacturers worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

30 Patents

#30 in Billerica, MA

#670 in Massachusetts

#11,244 in US

#21,826 in the World

Billerica, MA, United States of America

Pri Automation, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,452

46 inventors:

Mitchell Weiss (12 out of 41 patents)

Gerald M Friedman (5 out of 18 patents)

Jeffrey M Denker (3 out of 15 patents)

4. Richard M Brien (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mordechai Wiesler (3 out of 6 patents)

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