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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Research Investment Network, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 48.7



Forward Citations = 1,363

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Patrick Meyrueis (8 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Idriss El Hafidi (8 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert L Thornton (8 out of 63 patents)

4.  Romualda Grzymala (8 out of 8 patents)

5.  David E Allport (7 out of 10 patents)

6.  Douglas G Stinson (6 out of 9 patents)

7.  Roger K Malmhall (5 out of 7 patents)

8.  Todd R Collart (4 out of 32 patents)

9.  Lambertus Hesselink (3 out of 76 patents)

10.  Mathew C Bashaw (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Michael G Lehman (3 out of 12 patents)

12.  Xiaolei Shi (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Renaud Kiefer (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Kenny Ying Theeng Lee (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Matthew Charles Bashaw (2 out of 23 patents)


Core Competencies:
Optical Data Storage
Near-Field Optics
Diffractive Memory
Electronic Program Guides
Semiconductor Laser
Data Display
Holographic Storage
Multi-Layer Memory
Asynchronous Transfer
Data Streams
Consumer Devices
Thermoplastic Molding

39 patents:

1. 7739692 - Minimizing the dependency of source code on the in-band resources of a set-top box (2010-06-15),
2. 7523475 - Method of data display for electronic program guides (EPGs) on a remote control (2009-04-21),
3. 7483465 - Near field optical apparatus (2009-01-27),
4. 7327667 - Semiconductor laser and associated drive circuit substrate (2008-02-05),
5. 7298685 - Method and apparatus for recording to and reading from a multi-layer diffractive optics memory (2007-11-20),
6. RE39809 - Hard sectoring circuit and method for a rotating disk data storage device (2007-09-03),
7. 7254105 - Method and apparatus for diffractive information storage (2007-08-07),
8. 7248556 - Fast duplication of diffractive storage device for mass production (2007-07-24),
9. 7210628 - Dynamic solid state diffractive optics applied for reading a diffractive optics memory (2007-05-01),
10. 7202984 - Double faced double storage capacity medium (2007-04-10),
11. 7200097 - Parallel recording and reading of diffractive memory using multiple object beams (2007-04-03),
12. 7191442 - BCA writer serialization management (2007-03-13),
13. 7158470 - Near-field optical head system with integrated slider and laser (2007-01-02),
14. 7133171 - Double facing double storage capacity (2006-11-07),
15. 7129006 - Optical data storage system and method (2006-10-31),
Company Overview
Research Investment Network, Inc., based in Irvine, CA, specializes in fostering innovation through strategic investments in emerging technologies. The organization focuses on various domains, including advanced materials, biotechnology, and information technology, aiming to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. By collaborating with academic institutions and industry leaders, it seeks to accelerate the development of groundbreaking solutions that address contemporary challenges and enhance competitive advantage in the global market.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

39 Patents

#88 in Irvine, CA

#2,094 in California

#8,830 in US

#17,465 in the World

Irvine, CA (US)
Irvine, CA, United States of America

Research Investment Network, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,363

40 inventors:

goldMedal Patrick Meyrueis (8 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Idriss El Hafidi (8 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert L Thornton (8 out of 63 patents)

4.  Romualda Grzymala (8 out of 8 patents)

5.  David E Allport (7 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Research Investment Network, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/research-investment-network

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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