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Campbell, CA, United States of America

Zircon Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 95

% Expired Patents = 4.2



Trademarks = 13

Forward Citations = 1,841

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Charles E Heger (24 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Norman LaVar Krantz (22 out of 22 patents)

bronzeMedal Barry Wingate (21 out of 36 patents)

4.  Chien-Hsu Chen (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  John Robert Stauss (12 out of 12 patents)

6.  Paul W Dodd (5 out of 7 patents)

7.  Lawrence F Miller (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Gary R Schultheis (4 out of 5 patents)

9.  Chien Hsu Chen (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Russell E Tavernetti (3 out of 13 patents)

11.  Larry F Miller (3 out of 4 patents)

12.  Donald D Kook (3 out of 3 patents)

13.  Gerd Reime (2 out of 41 patents)

14.  Anthony J Rossetti (2 out of 10 patents)

15.  Richard Meech Halliday (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Dynamic Gain Switching
Object Detection
Handheld Scanner
Surface Tool
Capacitive Sensing
Laser Line Projector
Stud Sensor
Imaging Radar
Fluid-Actuated Level Device
Electrical Circuit Tracing
Multi-Angle Self-Leveling
Projected Display

95 patents:

1. 12493132 - System and method for dynamic gain switching in detecting objects behind an opaque surface (2025-12-09),
2. 12493131 - System and method for detecting objects behind an opaque surface (2025-12-09),
3. 12265193 - Mapping objects behind an opaque surface using signal density (2025-04-01),
4. 12174332 - Apparatus and method for mapping objects behind an opaque surface (2024-12-24),
5. 11927714 - Scanner for differentiating objects behind an opaque surface (2024-03-12),
6. 11693143 - Scanner for detecting objects behind an opaque surface (2023-07-04),
7. 11512978 - Scanner for differentiating objects detected behind an opaque surface (2022-11-29),
8. D950556 - Scanner (2022-05-03),
9. D950555 - Scanner (2022-05-03),
10. D950554 - Scanner (2022-05-03),
11. D938288 - Tool (2021-12-14),
12. 11131786 - Scanner for detecting objects behind an opaque surface (2021-09-28),
13. 10712468 - Device and method for detecting an article (2020-07-14),
14. D861522 - Grip (2019-10-01),
15. D861521 - Grip (2019-10-01),
Company Overview
Zircon Corporation, based in Campbell, California, specializes in advanced object detection technologies. The company develops innovative tools such as handheld scanners, stud sensors, and surface tools that utilize dynamic gain switching and capacitive sensing to enhance user experience and accuracy in various applications. Their expertise extends to imaging radar and laser line projectors, positioning them as a leader in providing reliable solutions for construction, renovation, and DIY projects.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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95 Patents

#7 in Campbell, CA

#914 in California

#3,940 in US

#8,111 in the World

Campbell, CA (US)
Campbell, CA, United States of America

Zircon Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,841

30 inventors:

goldMedal Charles E Heger (24 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Norman LaVar Krantz (22 out of 22 patents)

bronzeMedal Barry Wingate (21 out of 36 patents)

4.  Chien-Hsu Chen (12 out of 12 patents)

5.  John Robert Stauss (12 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zircon Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zircon

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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