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Beaverton, OR, United States of America

Francois Vlach

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Phoseon Technology, Inc., Other. Active years: 2007-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Francois Vlach. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/francois-vlach

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 6

% Patents Active = 33.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 172(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Portland, OR (US) (2011 - 2012)
  • Beaverton, OR (US) (2007 - 2013)
  • Tokyo, JP (2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 111 
 
Phoseon Technology, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,708 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2007-2019

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10401012 - High efficiency solid-state light source and methods of use and manufacture (2019-09-03),
2. 8496356 - High efficiency solid-state light source and methods of use and manufacture (2013-07-30),
3. 8192053 - High efficiency solid-state light source and methods of use and manufacture (2012-06-05),
4. 8077305 - Imaging semiconductor structures using solid state illumination (2011-12-13),
5. 7285445 - Direct cooling of LEDs (2007-10-23),
6. 7235878 - Direct cooling of LEDs (2007-06-26),

Title: Innovations of Francois Vlach in Solid-State Lighting

Introduction

Francois Vlach is a notable inventor based in Beaverton, Oregon, recognized for his contributions to the field of solid-state lighting. With a total of six patents to his name, he has made significant advancements in high-efficiency light sources.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "High efficiency solid-state light source and methods of use and manufacture." This invention describes a high-intensity light source created by a micro array of semiconductor light sources, such as LEDs, laser diodes, or VCSELs, densely placed on a thermally conductive substrate that is cooled by liquid or gas. The semiconductor devices are typically attached through a joining process to electrically conductive patterns on the substrate and are powered by a microprocessor-controlled power supply. An optical element is positioned over the micro array to enhance directionality, intensity, and/or spectral purity of the output beam. This innovative light module can be utilized in various processes, including fluorescence, inspection and measurement, photopolymerization, ionization, sterilization, debris removal, and other photochemical applications.

Career Highlights

Francois Vlach has worked with Phoseon Technology, Inc., where he has further developed his expertise in solid-state lighting technologies. His career reflects a commitment to advancing the capabilities and applications of light sources in various industries.

Collaborations

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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