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Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Vixar, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 121

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Klein L Johnson (15 out of 33 patents)

Mary K Brenner (12 out of 16 patents)

Matthew Dummer (8 out of 8 patents)

4. William Hogan (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Mary K Hibbs-Brenner (4 out of 11 patents)

6. Tal Fishman (1 out of 10 patents)

7. Tal Bakish (1 out of 18 patents)

8. Dadi Setiadi (1 out of 37 patents)

9. Dave Shelander (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Garrett D Cole (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Chen Chen (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Sara Rothwell (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Randolph Schueller (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Kent D Choquette (1 out of 17 patents)

15. Benjamin F Olson (1 out of 3 patents)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12166333 - Small pitch VCSEL array (2024-12-10),

2. 12021349 - Eye safe optical modules (2024-06-25),

3. 12007504 - 3D and LiDAR sensing modules (2024-06-11),

4. 11894658 - Power monitoring approach for VCSELS and VCSEL arrays (2024-02-06),

5. 11699893 - VCSELs for high current low pulse width applications (2023-07-11),

6. 11641091 - VCSELs and VCSEL arrays designed for improved performance as illumination sources and sensors (2023-05-02),

7. 11462884 - Power monitoring approach for VCSELs and VCSEL arrays (2022-10-04),

8. 11336077 - Low cost optical package (2022-05-17),

9. 11307019 - Self-mix module utilizing filters (2022-04-19),

10. 10749312 - VCSELs and VCSEL arrays designed for improved performance as illumination sources and sensors (2020-08-18),

11. 10177527 - VCSELS and VCSEL arrays designed for improved performance as illumination sources and sensors (2019-01-08),

12. 10135222 - VCSELs and VCSEL arrays designed for improved performance as illumination sources and sensors (2018-11-20),

13. 10014661 - Method and apparatus including improved vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (2018-07-03),

14. 9991673 - Low cost optical package (2018-06-05),

15. 9739962 - Plastic optical fiber data communication links (2017-08-22),

Vixar, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced photonics solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, the company focuses on applications across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Vixar's innovative technologies enable enhanced optical performance and efficiency, driving advancements in areas such as 3D sensing, data communication, and imaging systems.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

20 Patents

#32 in Plymouth, MN

#492 in Minnesota

#16,368 in US

#31,196 in the World

Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Vixar, Inc.

Forward Citations = 121

17 inventors:

Klein L Johnson (15 out of 33 patents)

Mary K Brenner (12 out of 16 patents)

Matthew Dummer (8 out of 8 patents)

4. William Hogan (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Mary K Hibbs-Brenner (4 out of 11 patents)

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