% Expired Patents = 5.6

Forward Citations = 540

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4 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Peter J Clarke (13 out of 19 patents)

Robert George Begin (8 out of 16 patents)

Andrew P Clarke (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Jack A Dimock (2 out of 4 patents)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6783638 - Flat magnetron (2004-08-31),

2. 6605198 - Apparatus for, and method of, depositing a film on a substrate (2003-08-12),

3. 6086947 - Method of depositing materials on a wafer to eliminate the effect of (2000-07-11),

4. 6051066 - End effector assembly for inclusion in a system for producing uniform (2000-04-18),

5. 5914017 - Apparatus for, and method of, removing hydrocarbons from the surface of (1999-06-22),

6. 5882403 - System for providing a controlled deposition on wafers (1999-03-16),

7. 5881668 - System for providing a controlled deposition on wafers (1999-03-16),

8. 5879460 - System for providing a controlled deposition on wafers (1999-03-09),

9. 5865969 - Apparatus for, and method of, providing a deposition on a substrate (1999-02-02),

10. 5858101 - System providing a controlled deposition of wafers (1999-01-12),

11. 5830272 - System for and method of providing a controlled deposition on wafers (1998-11-03),

12. 5766426 - Apparatus for, and method of, depositing a film on a substrate (1998-06-16),

13. 5759268 - System for providing a controlled deposition on wafers (1998-06-02),

14. 5310410 - Method for processing semi-conductor wafers in a multiple vacuum and (1994-05-10),

15. 5135634 - Apparatus for depositing a thin layer of sputtered atoms on a member (1992-08-04),

Company Overview

Sputtered Films, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Santa Barbara, California, focusing on advanced thin film technologies. The company develops high-performance sputtered films for a variety of applications, including optics, electronics, and energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Sputtered Films leverages its expertise in material science and engineering to create products that meet the evolving needs of industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and renewable energy, contributing to advancements in technology and sustainability.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

18 Patents

#27 in Santa Barbara, CA

#4,284 in California

#17,952 in US

#34,187 in the World

Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Sputtered Films, Inc.

Forward Citations = 540

4 inventors:

Peter J Clarke (13 out of 19 patents)

Robert George Begin (8 out of 16 patents)

Andrew P Clarke (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Jack A Dimock (2 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sputtered Films, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sputtered-films

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