Balen, Belgium

Christophe Wouters

This inventor holds 9 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Kla Corporation, Kla Tencor Corporation. Active years: 2015-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Christophe Wouters. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/christophe-wouters

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 9 

% Patents Active = 88.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 8(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2015-2024

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9 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Christophe Wouters

Introduction

Christophe Wouters is a notable inventor based in Balen, Belgium. He has made significant contributions to the field of defect detection in work pieces, holding a total of nine patents. His innovative approaches have advanced the technology used in various industries.

Latest Patents

One of Christophe Wouters' latest patents is an apparatus, method, and computer program product for defect detection in work pieces. This invention includes at least one light source that generates illumination light of a wavelength range at which the work piece is transparent. A camera captures the light from at least one face of the work piece using a lens, while a stage is utilized for moving the work piece and imaging it completely with the camera. The computer program product is stored on a non-transitory, computer-readable medium and is designed for defect detection in work pieces. A computer executes the various process steps and controls the apparatus.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Christophe Wouters has worked with prominent companies such as Kla Corporation and KLA-Tencor Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to significant advancements in technology.

Collaborations

Christophe has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Tom Marivoet and Carl Truyens. These collaborations have fostered innovation and the sharing of ideas, further enhancing the impact of his work.

Conclusion

Christophe Wouters is a distinguished inventor whose work in defect detection technology has led to numerous patents and advancements in the industry. His contributions continue to influence the field and inspire future innovations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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