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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Donald G Larson

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Cymer Laser Technologies, Cymer, Inc.. Active years: 1990-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald G Larson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-g-larson

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 517(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Digeo, CA (US) (1991)
  • Encinitas, CA (US) (1998)
  • San Diego, CA (US) (1990 - 2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 18 
 
Cymer Laser Technologies
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 542 
 
Cymer, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1990-2000

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6034978 - Gas discharge laser with gas temperature control (2000-03-07),
2. 6021150 - Laser having baffled enclosure (2000-02-01),
3. 5863017 - Stabilized laser platform and module interface (1999-01-26),
4. 5848089 - Excimer laser with magnetic bearings supporting fan (1998-12-08),
5. 5770933 - Blower motor with adjustable timing (1998-06-23),
6. 5748656 - Laser having improved beam quality and reduced operating cost (1998-05-05),
7. 5586134 - Excimer laser (1996-12-17),
8. 5377215 - Excimer laser (1994-12-27),
9. 5337330 - Pre-ionizer for a laser (1994-08-09),
10. 5048041 - Compact excimer laser (1991-09-10),
11. 5033055 - Compact excimer laser (1991-07-16),
12. 5029177 - Compact excimer laser (1991-07-02),
13. 5027366 - Compact excimer laser (1991-06-25),
14. 5023884 - Compact excimer laser (1991-06-11),
15. 5018162 - Compact excimer laser (1991-05-21),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Donald G. Larson

Introduction

Donald G. Larson is a prominent inventor based in San Diego, California, known for his significant contributions to laser technology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Larson has made remarkable advancements in the field, particularly in gas discharge lasers.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Gas discharge laser with gas temperature control." This invention features a fast response gas temperature control system that maintains the laser gas temperature within desired limits during burst mode operation. The design includes a passive temperature stabilizer with fins that have surface areas exposed to flowing laser gas, ensuring efficient cooling. Additionally, Larson's patent for a "Laser having baffled enclosure" presents a laser useful in applications such as photolithography and medical surgery. This laser comprises a discharge chamber and heat-generating electronics enclosed in a baffled enclosure, which requires less cooling air than previous designs. The invention also includes a heat-exchange system that quickly responds to changes in laser gas temperature, ensuring consistent performance.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Donald G. Larson has worked with notable companies, including Cymer Laser Technologies and Cymer, Inc. His work has significantly impacted the development of advanced laser systems, enhancing their efficiency and reliability.

Collaborations

Larson has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Robert P. Akins and Uday K. Sengupta

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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