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Rochester, NY, United States of America

J Kelly Lee

This inventor holds 34 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Microelectromechanical Systems. Top assignees: Eastman-Kodak Company, Omnivision Technologies, Inc., Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 1979-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: J Kelly Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/j-kelly-lee

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 34

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.2

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 505(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Brighton, NY (US) (1997 - 1998)
  • Rochester, NY (US) (1979 - 2006)
  • Pittsford, NY (US) (2010 - 2012)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 21,605 
 
Eastman-Kodak Company
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 1,417 
 
Omnivision Technologies, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 61 
 
Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1979-2012

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Areas of Expertise:
Micro-Electromechanical
Diaphragm Pump
Electromagnetic Shutter
Camera Technology
Laser Scanning
Magnetization Patterns
Piezoelectric Devices
Audio Recording
Magnetic Writing
Camera Cartridge
Stepper Motor Control
Theft Detection
34 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8194178 - Programmable micro-electromechanical microshutter array (2012-06-05),
2. 8077372 - Micro-electromechanical microshutter array (2011-12-13),
3. 7684101 - Micro-electromechanical microshutter array (2010-03-23),
4. 7104767 - Diaphragm pump for medical applications (2006-09-12),
5. 6123468 - Magnetically biased electromagnetic shuttering device for controlling (2000-09-26),
6. 6102505 - Recording audio and electronic images (2000-08-15),
7. 5983036 - Non-photographic strip having a base layer similar to a photographic (1999-11-09),
8. 5917303 - Device for controlling a stepper motor that drives one or more camera (1999-06-29),
9. 5912691 - Electrographic printing method and apparatus (1999-06-15),
10. 5797051 - Non-photographic strip having a base layer similar to a photographic (1998-08-18),
11. 5764429 - Magnetic writing of repetitive information on magnetic wheel and (1998-06-09),
12. 5757466 - Method of customer photoprint annotation (1998-05-26),
13. 5737650 - Photographic medium cartridge with magnetically activated status (1998-04-07),
14. 5717967 - Method and camera for writing hand-generated information on a filmstrip (1998-02-10),
15. 5715487 - Camera and cartridge with password protection (1998-02-03),

Title: J. Kelly Lee: Inventor of Microshutter Array Technologies

Introduction

J. Kelly Lee is an inventor based in Rochester, New York. His work includes micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), particularly microshutter arrays designed to control light through individually operated shutter elements. He is credited with 34 patents.

Latest Patents

Lee’s listed recent inventions include a programmable micro-electromechanical microshutter array and a micro-electromechanical microshutter array.

The programmable array uses a frame with a light-transmissive portion crossed by parallel linear microshutter elements. Each element has a flat blade and torsion arms. A control circuit supplies an independently controlled voltage to each element, while a controller sets the respective voltages. This arrangement enables individual control of the shutters.

The micro-electromechanical microshutter array also features a light-transmissive frame and parallel linear shutter elements. Each element includes a blade and torsion arms, with at least one electrode extending parallel to the element. Together, these components provide a structure for electrically actuating the shutters.

Career Highlights

Lee’s professional experience includes work with Eastman Kodak Company and OmniVision Technologies, Inc. His patent portfolio reflects contributions to microshutter design and control.

Collaborations

Among Lee’s listed coworkers are Svetlana Reznik and Dale Frederick McIntyre. Their shared professional context connects Lee’s work with colleagues involved in related technology and innovation.

Conclusion

J. Kelly Lee’s inventions focus on controllable MEMS microshutter arrays, combining mechanical shutter structures with electrical control to manage light transmission.

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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