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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Xros, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 5.6

Forward Citations = 906

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Armand P Neukermans (13 out of 73 patents)

Timothy G Slater (12 out of 26 patents)

Rajiv R Ramaswami (5 out of 36 patents)

4. Robert R Ward (3 out of 12 patents)

5. Jack D Foster (3 out of 9 patents)

6. James P Downing (3 out of 5 patents)

7. Philip Downing (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Marc R Schuman (2 out of 11 patents)

9. Steven M Clark (2 out of 11 patents)

10. Sam Calmes (2 out of 6 patents)

11. John M Green (1 out of 15 patents)

12. James B Bryan (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Arun Malhotra (1 out of 18 patents)

14. Kent Erickson (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Subhashini Kaligotia (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6882765 - Connection protection between clients and optical cross-connect switches (2005-04-19),

2. 6744550 - Two-dimensional micro-mirror array enhancements (2004-06-01),

3. 6650803 - Method and apparatus for optical to electrical to optical conversion in an optical cross-connect switch (2003-11-18),

4. 6597826 - Optical cross-connect switching system with bridging, test access and redundancy (2003-07-22),

5. 6571030 - Optical cross-connect switching system (2003-05-27),

6. 6512868 - Precision fiber optic collimator (2003-01-28),

7. 6467345 - Method of operating micromachined members coupled for relative rotation (2002-10-22),

8. 6445844 - Flexible, modular, compact fiber optic switch (2002-09-03),

9. 6426013 - Method for fabricating micromachined members coupled for relative rotation (2002-07-30),

10. 6392220 - Micromachined members coupled for relative rotation by hinges (2002-05-21),

11. 6272907 - Integrated silicon profilometer and AFM head (2001-08-14),

12. 6229139 - Handheld document scanner (2001-05-08),

13. 6122394 - Compact, simple, 2D raster, image-building fingerprint scanner (2000-09-19),

14. 6064779 - Handheld document scanner (2000-05-16),

15. 6044705 - Micromachined members coupled for relative rotation by torsion bars (2000-04-04),

Xros, Inc., based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in advanced optical networking solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance data transmission and connectivity across various platforms. With a strong emphasis on high-performance optical components, Xros aims to address the growing demands of modern communication networks. Their expertise spans multiple domains, including telecommunications and data center infrastructure, positioning them as a key player in the evolving landscape of optical networking.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

18 Patents

#186 in Santa Clara, CA

#4,278 in California

#17,933 in US

#34,146 in the World

Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

Xros, Inc.

Forward Citations = 906

22 inventors:

Armand P Neukermans (13 out of 73 patents)

Timothy G Slater (12 out of 26 patents)

Rajiv R Ramaswami (5 out of 36 patents)

4. Robert R Ward (3 out of 12 patents)

5. Jack D Foster (3 out of 9 patents)

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