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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),

Company Overview

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.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

18 Patents

#186 in Santa Clara, CA

#4,293 in California

#17,974 in US

#34,244 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Xros, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/xros

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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