Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Craig E Uhrich

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Imaging Systems. Top assignees: Therma-Wave, Inc., Complete Genomics, Inc., Kla-Tencor Technologies Corporation. Active years: 2002-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Craig E Uhrich. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/craig-e-uhrich

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 75.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 309(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Redwood City, CA (US) (2002 - 2016)
  • Mountain View, CA (US) (2016 - 2018)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2002-2018

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Areas of Expertise:
Imaging Systems
Scan Mirrors
Biochemical Arrays
X-ray Reflectometry
Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
Thin Film Measurement
Sample Positioning
Calibration Techniques
Edge Measurements
Resolution Adjustment
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Craig E. Uhrich – A Pioneer in Imaging Systems

Introduction

Craig E. Uhrich, based in Redwood City, California, is an accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 20 patents. His work primarily focuses on advanced imaging systems, particularly those incorporating movable scan mirrors to enhance biochemical imaging accuracy and efficiency.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations are imaging systems that utilize movable scan mirrors. These systems are designed to translate a positioning stage relative to an objective lens component while repositioning a scan mirror to create a two-dimensional image of a biochemical site on a substrate. The embodiment involves a sophisticated configuration comprising a camera, an objective lens component, a positioning stage, and a scan mirror. The integration of a servo system synchronizes the movement of the positioning stage and the tilting of the scan mirror, ensuring that the substrate image remains stable during the imaging process even as the positioning stage moves continuously.

Career Highlights

Craig E. Uhrich's career includes significant contributions to notable companies such as Therma-Wave, Inc. and Complete Genomics, Inc. His engineering and design expertise in imaging systems have made substantial impacts in the fields of biotechnology and molecular imaging.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Uhrich has collaborated with eminent colleagues such as Bryan P. Staker and Jon Opsal. These collaborations have fostered innovation and led to advancements in imaging technology, enabling more precise and reliable results in biochemical analysis.

Conclusion

Craig E. Uhrich stands out as a leading inventor in imaging technologies, with a robust portfolio that further pushes the boundaries of what is possible in biochemical imaging. His innovations exemplify the transformative potential of advanced imaging systems, paving the way for future research and development in this critical area.

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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