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Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Tacan Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 19

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 409

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eric M Bradley (4 out of 14 patents)

James H Bechtel (4 out of 5 patents)

Michael M Salour (2 out of 19 patents)

4. Stephen R Schaefer (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Todd Van Cleave (1 out of 10 patents)

6. Thomas Edward Cooney (1 out of 2 patents)

7. Gary Edwin Winter (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Daniel H Lam (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Ronald F Mathis (1 out of 20 patents)

10. Dennis J Toms (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Mark E Curran (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Stewart L Cummings (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Mark E Tucker (1 out of 1 patent)

14. William Swafford (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Andog Hu (1 out of 1 patent)

19 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6396327 - Method and apparatus for reducing distortion produced by a nonlinear device (2002-05-28),

2. 6014241 - Method and apparatus for reducing non-linear characteristics of a signal (2000-01-11),

3. 5491764 - Narrowband twisted optical fiber wavelength division multiplexer (1996-02-13),

4. 5428314 - Odd/even order distortion generator and distortion cancellation circuit (1995-06-27),

5. 5381495 - Optical fiber coupler or attenuator and method of use thereof (1995-01-10),

6. 5227736 - Second-order predistorter (1993-07-13),

7. 5166509 - Optical modulator noise nonlinearity reduction circuit (1992-11-24),

8. 5136572 - Optical data storage using temperature stabilizer lasers (1992-08-04),

9. 5123070 - Method of monolithic temperature-stabilization of a laser diode by (1992-06-16),

10. 5119448 - Modular micro-optical systems and method of making such systems (1992-06-02),

11. 5111519 - Method of interference reduction for frequency multiplexed optical fiber (1992-05-05),

12. 5111467 - Hybrid rugate filter assembly for temperature stabilized emission of (1992-05-05),

13. 5109386 - Rugate filter on grating coupled surface emitting laser array (1992-04-28),

14. 5077619 - High linearity optical transmitter (1991-12-31),

15. 5001937 - Optically based torsion sensor (1991-03-26),

Company Overview

Tacan Corporation, based in Carlsbad, California, specializes in advanced technology solutions for various industries. The company focuses on developing innovative systems and products that enhance operational efficiency and reliability. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Tacan is dedicated to creating cutting-edge technologies in fields such as aerospace, defense, and telecommunications. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in the technology landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

19 Patents

#64 in Carlsbad, CA

#4,105 in California

#17,150 in US

#32,693 in the World

Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Tacan Corporation

Forward Citations = 409

23 inventors:

Eric M Bradley (4 out of 14 patents)

James H Bechtel (4 out of 5 patents)

Michael M Salour (2 out of 19 patents)

4. Stephen R Schaefer (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Todd Van Cleave (1 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tacan Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tacan

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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