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Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Protochips, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55

% Expired Patents = 3.6

EPO Patents = 5

Forward Citations = 249

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John Damiano, Jr (55 out of 57 patents)

David P Nackashi (47 out of 47 patents)

Daniel Stephen Gardiner (33 out of 38 patents)

4. Franklin Stampley Walden, Ii (32 out of 32 patents)

5. Stephen E Mick (21 out of 23 patents)

6. Mark Alan Uebel (15 out of 32 patents)

7. Alan Philip Franks (13 out of 13 patents)

8. William Bradford Carpenter (12 out of 15 patents)

9. Benjamin Jacobs (9 out of 9 patents)

10. Joshua Friend (8 out of 9 patents)

11. Katherine Elizabeth Marusak (8 out of 8 patents)

12. Michael Zapata, Iii (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Thomas G Schmelzer (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Nelson L Marthe, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Benjamin Bradshaw Larson (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Drift Correction

Electron Microscope

Sample Holder

Fluid Handling

Metadata Management

Modular Replacement

Environmental Monitoring

Temperature Control

55 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12739513 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2026-09-15),

2. 12700247 - Systems and methods of metadata and image management for reviewing data from transmission electron microscope (TEM) sessions (2026-08-04),

3. 12375815 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2025-07-29),

4. 12284445 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2025-04-21),

5. 12130858 - Systems and methods of metadata and image management for reviewing data from transmission electron microscope (TEM) sessions (2024-10-29),

6. 12010430 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2024-06-11),

7. 11902665 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2024-02-13),

8. 11869744 - Electron microscope sample holder fluid handling with independent pressure and flow control (2024-01-09),

9. 11755639 - Systems and methods of metadata and image management for reviewing data from transmission electron microscope (TEM) sessions (2023-09-12),

10. 11514586 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2022-11-29),

11. 11477388 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2022-10-18),

12. 11476083 - Electrical devices with edge slits for mounting sample (2022-10-18),

13. 11455333 - Systems and methods of metadata and image management for reviewing data from transmission electron microscope (TEM) sessions (2022-09-27),

14. 11399138 - Automated application of drift correction to sample studied under electron microscope (2022-07-26),

15. 11222765 - Electron microscope sample holder fluid handling with independent pressure and flow control (2022-01-11),

Company Overview

Protochips, Inc., based in Morrisville, NC, specializes in advanced solutions for electron microscopy. The company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of electron microscopes through innovative technologies such as drift correction, environmental monitoring, and temperature control. Protochips develops specialized sample holders and fluid handling systems that facilitate precise experimentation and data collection. Their expertise in metadata management and modular replacement further supports researchers in various scientific fields, driving advancements in materials science and nanotechnology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

55 Patents

#8 in Morrisville, NC

#156 in North Carolina

#6,460 in US

#12,932 in the World

Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Protochips, Inc.

Forward Citations = 249

22 inventors:

John Damiano, Jr (55 out of 57 patents)

David P Nackashi (47 out of 47 patents)

Daniel Stephen Gardiner (33 out of 38 patents)

4. Franklin Stampley Walden, Ii (32 out of 32 patents)

5. Stephen E Mick (21 out of 23 patents)

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

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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