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Dallas, TX, United States of America

Vari-lite, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 60

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 3,794

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38 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James M Bornhorst (23 out of 23 patents)

Timothy D Stacy (13 out of 13 patents)

Richard W Hutton (11 out of 11 patents)

4. Timothy W Terleski (11 out of 43 patents)

5. Brooks W Taylor (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Thomas E Walsh (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Douglas A Hanson (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Richard K Steele (4 out of 5 patents)

9. John Henry Covington (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Breck M Outland (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Thomas A Hough (3 out of 18 patents)

12. Staci Ault Mininger (3 out of 21 patents)

13. Randall D Garrett (3 out of 3 patents)

14. James Maddux, Iii (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Timothy S Martinson (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Lighting Control Console

High Intensity Lighting Projectors

Adjustable Compact Luminaire

Variable Geometry Liquid-Filled Lens

Programmable Rotatable Gobo System

Dimmer Blade

Cross-Fading Color Filters

Automated Truss Module

Optical Device Modification

Architectural Luminaries

Computer Controlled Lighting System

Light Pattern Generator

60 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6578987 - Intra-lens color and dimming apparatus (2003-06-17),

2. 6550939 - Light beam shutter apparatus (2003-04-22),

3. D457673 - Lamp head assembly (2002-05-22),

4. D452339 - Lamp head assembly (2001-12-19),

5. D451890 - Lighting control console (2001-12-12),

6. 6282027 - Zoomable beamspreader with matched optical surfaces for non-imaging illumination applications (2001-08-28),

7. D439356 - Lighting instrument (2001-03-21),

8. 6123436 - Optical device for modifying the angular and spatial distribution of (2000-09-26),

9. 6113252 - Architectural luminaries (2000-09-05),

10. 6046861 - Zoom lens system having imaging and non-imaging ranges (2000-04-04),

11. 6031749 - Universal power module (2000-02-29),

12. D420332 - Lighting control console (2000-02-08),

13. 6011640 - High intensity lighting projectors (2000-01-04),

14. D417300 - Adjustable compact luminaire (1999-11-30),

15. 5969868 - Sequential cross-fading color filters and system (1999-10-19),

Vari-lite, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions for the entertainment industry. With over 30 years of experience, Vari-lite has established itself as a trusted name in the field, offering a wide range of cutting-edge lighting products and systems. Their advanced technologies, including intelligent lighting fixtures and control systems, have revolutionized the way lighting is utilized in concerts, events, theaters, and television production. Vari-lite's commitment to quality and creativity has made them a preferred choice among lighting designers and professionals worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 23 2025

60 Patents

#31 in Dallas, TX

#333 in Texas

#5,777 in US

#11,658 in the World

Dallas, TX, United States of America

Vari-lite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,794

38 inventors:

James M Bornhorst (23 out of 23 patents)

Timothy D Stacy (13 out of 13 patents)

Richard W Hutton (11 out of 11 patents)

4. Timothy W Terleski (11 out of 43 patents)

5. Brooks W Taylor (6 out of 6 patents)

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