Sputtering Components, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 11

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 74

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel Theodore Crowley (9 out of 16 patents)

Patrick Lawrence Morse (6 out of 10 patents)

William A Meredith, Jr (4 out of 11 patents)

4. John Robert German (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Michelle Lynn Neal (1 out of 1 patent)

11 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10727034 - Magnetic force release for sputtering sources with magnetic target materials (2020-07-28),

2. RE46599 - Sputtering apparatus (2017-11-06),

3. 9758862 - Sputtering apparatus (2017-09-12),

4. 9418823 - Sputtering apparatus (2016-08-16),

5. 9406487 - Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) source (2016-08-02),

6. 9312108 - Sputtering apparatus (2016-04-12),

7. 9198274 - Ion control for a plasma source (2015-11-24),

8. 8900428 - Sputtering apparatus (2014-12-02),

9. 8182662 - Rotary cathode for magnetron sputtering apparatus (2012-05-22),

10. 6905579 - Cylindrical magnetron target and spindle apparatus (2005-06-14),

11. 6841051 - High-power ion sputtering magnetron (2005-01-11),

Company Overview

Sputtering Components, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Owatonna, Minnesota, focusing on advanced materials and components for the semiconductor and thin film industries. The company is known for its expertise in sputtering technology, which is essential for the deposition of thin films in various applications, including electronics, optics, and coatings. With a commitment to innovation, Sputtering Components, Inc. supports a range of industries by providing high-quality products that enhance performance and reliability in critical manufacturing processes.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

11 Patents

#13 in Owatonna, MN

#786 in Minnesota

#27,529 in US

#51,801 in the World

Owatonna, MN, United States of America

Sputtering Components, Inc.

Forward Citations = 74

5 inventors:

Daniel Theodore Crowley (9 out of 16 patents)

Patrick Lawrence Morse (6 out of 10 patents)

William A Meredith, Jr (4 out of 11 patents)

4. John Robert German (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Michelle Lynn Neal (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sputtering Components, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sputtering-components

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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]

3 patents (EPO):

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]