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Alan D Kathman

Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Alan D Kathman

USPTO Granted Patents = 75 (Patent Applications = 6)

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 683(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 640(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Company Filing History:

Digital Optics Corporation

Tessera North America, Inc.

Digitaloptics Corporation East

4. 5 out of 411

Flir Systems, Incorporated

Teledyne Flir Commercial Systems, Inc.

Digital Opitcs Corporation

Flir Systems Trading Belgium Bvba

Tessera North Carolina, Inc.

9. 1 out of 832,843

Other

patents

Years Active: 1998-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Components

Lens Systems

Imaging Systems

Optical Elements

Diffractive Optical Elements

Micro-Optical Systems

Optical Chassis

Wavelength Monitor

Spectrometer

Beam Shaping Elements

Fiber Coupler

Wafer Level Manufacturing

75 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12393021 - Optical components for ghost image suppression systems and methods (2025-08-19),

2. 12253657 - Lens systems and methods of manufacture (2025-03-18),

3. 11982797 - Aspect ratio modifying imaging systems and methods (2024-05-14),

4. 11415783 - Lens systems and methods of manufacture (2022-08-16),

5. 11063159 - Methods for routing electrical interconnections and resultant structures (2021-07-13),

6. D875153 - Camera core (2020-02-11),

7. 10401632 - Planar high angle line generator (2019-09-03),

8. 8885257 - Focus compensation for optical elements and applications thereof (2014-11-11),

9. 8821035 - Optical element and system using the same (2014-09-02),

10. 8611026 - Optical device including at least one replicated surface and associated methods (2013-12-17),

11. 8593733 - Diffractive optical elements and applications thereof (2013-11-26),

12. 8553331 - Selective diffractive optical element and a system including the same (2013-10-08),

13. 8529139 - Optical element and system using the same (2013-09-10),

14. 8411379 - Optical device and associated methods (2013-04-02),

15. 8318057 - Method for replicating optical elements, particularly on a wafer level, and replicas formed thereby (2012-11-27),

Alan D. Kathman, based in Charlotte, NC, is an inventor with an impressive number of 52 patents to his name. His latest patents involve lens systems and methods of manufacture, including an annealing process that stabilizes the shape and performance of the lens, as well as methods for routing electrical interconnections.

Kathman has worked with companies such as Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. and FLIR Systems, Incorporated. During his time at these companies, he collaborated with a number of coworkers, including Michael R Feldman and William Hudson Welch.

Kathman's work in the field of optics and electronics has undoubtedly contributed to advancements in imaging devices and optoelectronic device packaging. Those interested in innovations and patents would do well to take note of Kathman's impressive track record in these areas.

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