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Fremont, CA, United States of America

Tactus Technology, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 62

% Expired Patents = 93.5

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 925

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Micah B Yairi (54 out of 56 patents)

Craig M Ciesla (51 out of 74 patents)

Nathaniel Mark Saal (23 out of 30 patents)

4. Curtis A Ray (10 out of 20 patents)

5. Mario Sotelo Garcia (9 out of 9 patents)

6. Roman Rak (9 out of 9 patents)

7. Nathan Knapp (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Michael Hammersley (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Jonathon Jenkins (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Ben Guron Calub (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Carl Del Rosario (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Brandon Gregory Miller (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Justin Virgili (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Forrest Russell Grinstead (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Maxwell Harshorn Shimshak (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tactile Feedback

User Interface

Dynamic Interface

Virtual Keyboard

Actuation Methods

Optical Distortion

Elastomer Layers

Touch Screens

Computing Devices

Button Overlays

Interface Enhancement

User Input

62 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11078319 - Method for forming a cast elastomer (2021-08-03),

2. 10895922 - Film and stylus system for emulating pen-on-paper tactile feedback (2021-01-19),

3. 10592018 - Elastomer tie layer and methods (2020-03-17),

4. 9760172 - Dynamic tactile interface (2017-09-12),

5. D795860 - Housing for a computing device (2017-08-29),

6. 9720501 - Dynamic tactile interface (2017-08-01),

7. 9626059 - User interface system (2017-04-18),

8. 9619030 - User interface system and method (2017-04-11),

9. 9612659 - User interface system (2017-04-04),

10. 9588684 - Tactile interface for a computing device (2017-03-07),

11. 9588683 - Dynamic tactile interface (2017-03-07),

12. D777728 - Button overlay for a virtual keyboard (2017-01-31),

13. 9557915 - Dynamic tactile interface (2017-01-31),

14. 9557813 - Method for reducing perceived optical distortion (2017-01-31),

15. 9552065 - Dynamic tactile interface (2017-01-24),

Tactus Technology, Inc., based in Fremont, CA, specializes in the development of innovative tactile interfaces that enhance user interaction with devices. The company focuses on creating dynamic user interfaces that incorporate tactile feedback, enabling users to experience physical sensations through virtual keyboards and touch screens. Their core technologies include advanced actuation methods, optical distortion techniques, and elastomer layers, all aimed at improving the functionality and responsiveness of touch-enabled devices.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Tactus Technology, Inc.

62 Patents

#42 in Fremont, CA

#1,367 in California

#5,840 in US

#11,755 in the World

Fremont, CA, United States of America

Tactus Technology, Inc.

Forward Citations = 925

39 inventors:

Micah B Yairi (54 out of 56 patents)

Craig M Ciesla (51 out of 74 patents)

Nathaniel Mark Saal (23 out of 30 patents)

4. Curtis A Ray (10 out of 20 patents)

5. Mario Sotelo Garcia (9 out of 9 patents)

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