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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Spectra Physics Lasers, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 64

% Expired Patents = 3.1

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 923

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60 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James D Kafka (19 out of 46 patents)

William L Nighan, Jr (15 out of 21 patents)

Mark S Keirstead (8 out of 16 patents)

4. James B Clark (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Michael L Watts (6 out of 15 patents)

6. Thomas Michael Baer (5 out of 83 patents)

7. David E Spence (5 out of 5 patents)

8. John L Cole (5 out of 8 patents)

9. David L Wright (5 out of 18 patents)

10. Kevin K Holsinger (5 out of 12 patents)

11. Vincent J Newell (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Emily Cheng (3 out of 5 patents)

13. Bruce Craig (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Marc K Von Gunten (3 out of 6 patents)

15. Dennis Reeder (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Diode Pumped Laser

Frequency Conversion

High Repetition Rate

Laser Amplifier

Mode Locked Laser

Optical Parametric Oscillator

Photonic Crystal Fiber

Micro-Machining

Thermal Lens

Harmonic Generator

Lithography Apparatus

Polarization Mode-Locking

64 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6931037 - Diode pumped, multi axial mode intracavity doubled laser (2005-08-16),

2. 6922419 - Long pulse vanadate laser (2005-07-26),

3. 6734387 - Method and apparatus for micro-machining of articles that include polymeric materials (2004-05-11),

4. 6697390 - Extended lifetime harmonic generator (2004-02-24),

5. 6504858 - Lasers with low doped gain medium (2003-01-07),

6. 6462878 - Double chirped mirror (2002-10-08),

7. 6421573 - Quasi-continuous wave lithography apparatus and method (2002-07-16),

8. 6417955 - Stack pumped vanadate amplifier (2002-07-09),

9. 6389198 - Photonic crystal fiber system for sub-picosecond pulses (2002-05-14),

10. 6373565 - Method and apparatus to detect a flaw in a surface of an article (2002-04-16),

11. 6314116 - Single resonator for simultaneous multiple single-frequency wavelengths (2001-11-06),

12. 6301049 - Double chirped mirror (2001-10-09),

13. 6287298 - Diode pumped, multi axial mode intracavity doubled laser (2001-09-11),

14. 6246706 - Laser writing method and apparatus (2001-06-12),

15. 6236779 - Photonic crystal fiber system for sub-picosecond pulses (2001-05-22),

Company Overview

Spectra Physics Lasers, Inc., based in Mountain View, California, specializes in advanced laser technology, focusing on applications that require precision and high performance. The company develops a range of laser systems, including diode-pumped lasers, frequency conversion technologies, and high-repetition-rate laser amplifiers. Their expertise extends to mode-locked lasers and optical parametric oscillators, catering to diverse industries such as micro-machining and photonics. Spectra Physics is committed to innovation in the laser field, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

64 Patents

#53 in Mountain View, CA

#1,322 in California

#5,695 in US

#11,495 in the World

Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Spectra Physics Lasers, Inc.

Forward Citations = 923

60 inventors:

James D Kafka (19 out of 46 patents)

William L Nighan, Jr (15 out of 21 patents)

Mark S Keirstead (8 out of 16 patents)

4. James B Clark (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Michael L Watts (6 out of 15 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Spectra Physics Lasers, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/spectra-physics-lasers

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