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Oakland, CA, United States of America

Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: University of California. Active years: 1998-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/clark-tu-cuong-nguyen

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 80.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 225(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Berkeley, CA (US) (1998 - 2001)
  • Oakland, CA (US) (2014 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 16,058 
 
University of California
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2015

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9077060 - Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonant switches and applications for power converters and amplifiers (2015-07-07),
2. 8704316 - Etchant-free methods of producing a gap between two layers, and devices produced thereby (2014-04-22),
3. 6236281 - Q-controlled microresonators and tunable electronic filters using such resonators (2001-05-22),
4. 5955932 - Q-controlled microresonators and tunable electric filters using such (1999-09-21),
5. 5839062 - Mixing, modulation and demodulation via electromechanical resonators (1998-11-17),

Title: Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen: Innovator in Microelectromechanical Systems

Introduction

Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen is a prominent inventor based in Oakland, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance the performance and efficiency of electronic devices.

Latest Patents

Nguyen's latest patents include innovative designs for MEMS resonant switches and their applications in power converters and amplifiers. One of his notable inventions is a modally driven oscillating element that periodically contacts one or more electrical contacts, functioning as a resonant switch, or 'resoswitch'. This technology achieves very high quality factors, typically above 10,000 in air, and even higher in a vacuum. The periodic constrained contacting of the contacts significantly improves the bandwidth of the switch. Additionally, he has developed etchant-free methods for producing gaps between materials, which are crucial for creating MEMS and NEMS devices.

Career Highlights

Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen is affiliated with the University of California, where he continues to push the boundaries of MEMS technology. His research has led to advancements that allow for the integration of resonant switches with other CMOS elements, resulting in highly compact switching devices. His innovative approaches have the potential to reduce device drive voltages to 2.5 V or lower, making them more efficient.

Collaborations

Nguyen has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Roger T Howe and Vadim Gutnik. Their combined expertise has contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies in the MEMS field.

Conclusion

Clark Tu-Cuong Nguyen is a leading figure in the innovation of microelectromechanical systems, with a focus on enhancing the performance of electronic devices through his patented technologies. His contributions continue to shape the future of this field.

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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