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Faribault, MN, United States of America

Viratec Thin Films, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

Forward Citations = 793

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Erik J Bjornard (14 out of 17 patents)

Eric R Dickey (7 out of 30 patents)

Debra M Steffenhagen (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Clifford L Taylor (6 out of 9 patents)

5. William A Meredith, Jr (5 out of 11 patents)

6. Daniel Theodore Crowley (4 out of 16 patents)

7. Eric William Kurman (4 out of 15 patents)

8. Daniel P Woodruff (3 out of 3 patents)

9. R Russel Austin (2 out of 51 patents)

10. Bruce E Kuhlmann (2 out of 2 patents)

11. David E Stevenson (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Geoffrey H Humberstone (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Jesse D Wolfe (1 out of 6 patents)

14. James J Hoffmann (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Chad J Carter (1 out of 1 patent)

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6490091 - Display panel filter and method of making the same (2002-12-03),

2. 6469685 - Display panel filter and method of making the same (2002-10-22),

3. 6353501 - Display panel filter connection to a display panel (2002-03-05),

4. 5990984 - Coated polymer substrate with matching refractive index and method of (1999-11-23),

5. 5812405 - Three variable optimization system for thin film coating design (1998-09-22),

6. 5772861 - System for evaluating thin film coatings (1998-06-30),

7. 5768471 - Optical analyzer for measuring reflectivity of moving substrate (1998-06-16),

8. 5725746 - Shielding for arc suppression in rotating magnetron sputtering systems (1998-03-10),

9. 5688389 - Method and apparatus for thin film coating an article (1997-11-18),

10. 5651723 - Method and apparatus for cleaning substrates in preparation for (1997-07-29),

11. 5620577 - Spring-loaded mount for a rotatable sputtering cathode (1997-04-15),

12. 5620572 - Method and apparatus for thin film coating an article (1997-04-15),

13. 5579162 - Antireflection coating for a temperature sensitive substrate (1996-11-26),

14. 5571393 - Magnet housing for a sputtering cathode (1996-11-05),

15. 5567289 - Rotating floating magnetron dark-space shield and cone end (1996-10-22),

Viratec Thin Films, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of thin film deposition equipment and processes. With over 20 years of experience, they provide innovative solutions for various industries including semiconductor, solar, optical coating, and more. Their cutting-edge technology and expertise allow clients to achieve high-quality thin film coatings with precision and efficiency. Visit their website to learn more about their products, services, and industry advancements.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

31 Patents

#2 in Faribault, MN

#304 in Minnesota

#10,543 in US

#20,604 in the World

Faribault, MN, United States of America

Viratec Thin Films, Inc.

Forward Citations = 793

27 inventors:

Erik J Bjornard (14 out of 17 patents)

Eric R Dickey (7 out of 30 patents)

Debra M Steffenhagen (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Clifford L Taylor (6 out of 9 patents)

5. William A Meredith, Jr (5 out of 11 patents)

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