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Grandville, MI, United States of America

X-Rite Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 83

% Expired Patents = 10.8

EPO Patents = 22

Trademarks = 9

Forward Citations = 1,103

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81 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Douglas V Baker (17 out of 35 patents)

Bernard J Berg (17 out of 21 patents)

Richard John Van Andel (12 out of 13 patents)

4. James L Overbeck (12 out of 12 patents)

5. Steven Henry Peterson (12 out of 21 patents)

6. Mark A Cargill (11 out of 14 patents)

7. Jon Nisper (10 out of 14 patents)

8. Thomas Richardson (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Timothy R Friend (6 out of 10 patents)

10. Christian Boes (5 out of 5 patents)

11. David Salyer (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Peter G Vander Jagt (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Thomas J Boes (5 out of 5 patents)

14. David R Bowden (5 out of 6 patents)

15. Michael J Mater (4 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Hyperspectral Imaging

Spectrophotometer

Color Management

Optical Assembly

Color Verification

Densitometer

Calibration

Color Instrument

Appearance Simulation

Color Measurement Device

Portable Scanner

Optical Measurement

83 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12718411 - Multi-use color measurement instrument with live view of target surface (2026-08-25),

2. 12704411 - Delta E formula match prediction (2026-08-11),

3. 12680874 - Validation of displays for displaying reference colors (2026-07-14),

4. 12423869 - Hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system (2025-09-23),

5. 12423647 - System and method for ink inventory reduction (2025-09-23),

6. 11748912 - Hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system (2023-09-05),

7. 10909723 - Hyperspectral imaging spectrophotometer and system (2021-02-02),

8. 10190911 - Targeting system for color measurement device (2019-01-29),

9. 10089780 - Surface appearance simulation (2018-10-02),

10. 9767599 - Surface appearance simulation (2017-09-19),

11. 8982412 - Systems and methods for facilitating reproduction of arbitrary colors (2015-03-17),

12. 8446585 - Optical assemblies for a color measurement instrument (2013-05-21),

13. 8345252 - Method and system for enhanced formulation and visualization rendering (2013-01-01),

14. 8274644 - Sensing temperature of a light emitting diode (2012-09-25),

15. 8237138 - Systems and method for optical scatter imaging of latent image plates (2012-08-07),

Company Overview

X-Rite GmbH, headquartered in Grandville, MI, specializes in advanced color measurement solutions. The company develops and manufactures a range of instruments and software designed for color management, including spectrophotometers, densitometers, and calibration tools. Their expertise extends to hyperspectral imaging and optical assembly, enabling precise color verification across various industries. X-Rite's commitment to innovation ensures that clients can achieve accurate color reproduction and consistency in their products, enhancing quality and brand integrity.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

83 Patents

#1 in Grandville, MI

#174 in Michigan

#4,473 in US

#9,158 in the World

Grandville, MI, United States of America

X-Rite Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,103

81 inventors:

Douglas V Baker (17 out of 35 patents)

Bernard J Berg (17 out of 21 patents)

Richard John Van Andel (12 out of 13 patents)

4. James L Overbeck (12 out of 12 patents)

5. Steven Henry Peterson (12 out of 21 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: X-Rite Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/x-rite

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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