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Billerica, MA, United States of America

Pri Automation, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 10.0

Forward Citations = 1,458

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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)

Core Competencies:

Robot Arm

Inductive Power Transfer

Wafer Transfer System

Automated Door Assembly

Traffic Management

Material Handling

Semiconductor Fabrication

Collision Avoidance

Reticle Storage

Power Supply Sharing

Web Based Tool Control

Dynamic Traffic Routing

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),

Company Overview

Pri Automation, Inc. is a leading provider of automation solutions, specializing in advanced manufacturing systems and robotics. Headquartered in Billerica, MA, the company focuses on enhancing production efficiency and precision across various industries, including semiconductor, life sciences, and electronics. Pri Automation develops innovative technologies that streamline processes, improve yield, and reduce operational costs, positioning itself as a key player in the automation landscape.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

30 Patents

#30 in Billerica, MA

#671 in Massachusetts

#11,288 in US

#21,924 in the World

Billerica, MA, United States of America

Pri Automation, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,458

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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Pri Automation, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/pri-automation

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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