James Allan Bruce

This inventor holds 28 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Optical Proximity Correction. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1986-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James Allan Bruce. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-allan-bruce

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 248(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Underhill, VT (US) (1986)
Essex Junction, VT (US) (1990 - 2012)
Williston, VT (US) (1996 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

28 out of 166,524

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1986-2013

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Areas of Expertise:

Optical Proximity Correction

Lithographic Set Point

Mask Defect Analysis

Design Verification

Etch Bias Proximity Correction

Semiconductor Fabrication

Electrical Test Structure

Photomask Design

Alignment Target Visibility

Plasma Etch Fluting

Doping Process

Photochromic Filter

28 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8619236 - Determining lithographic set point using optical proximity correction verification simulation (2013-12-31),

2. 8577489 - Diagnosing in-line critical dimension control adjustments using optical proximity correction verification (2013-11-05),

3. 8499260 - Optical proximity correction verification accounting for mask deviations (2013-07-30),

4. 8219964 - Method for creating electrically testable patterns (2012-07-10),

5. 8166423 - Photomask design verification (2012-04-24),

6. 7562337 - OPC verification using auto-windowed regions (2009-07-14),

7. 7492941 - Mask defect analysis system (2009-02-17),

8. 7492940 - Mask defect analysis system (2009-02-17),

9. 7269808 - Design verification (2007-09-11),

10. 7257247 - Mask defect analysis system (2007-08-14),

11. 6766507 - Mask/wafer control structure and algorithm for placement (2004-07-20),

12. 6577406 - Structure for lithographic focus control features (2003-06-10),

13. 6539321 - Method for edge bias correction of topography-induced linewidth variation (2003-03-25),

14. 6498096 - Borderless contact to diffusion with respect to gate conductor and methods for fabricating (2002-12-24),

15. 6395624 - Method for forming implants in semiconductor fabrication (2002-05-28),

Title: The Inventor James Allan Bruce: Pioneering Innovations in Williston

Introduction: James Allan Bruce is a distinguished inventor based in Williston, VT, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields.

Latest Patents: James Allan Bruce holds several patents in the areas of renewable energy technologies, medical devices, and consumer electronics.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, James Allan Bruce has been at the forefront of innovation, leading research and development teams in creating cutting-edge solutions.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, James Allan Bruce has collaborated with top research institutions, universities, and leading companies to bring his inventions to life.

Conclusion: James Allan Bruce's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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