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New Providence, NJ, United States of America

John A Rogers

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Optical Devices (CPC class 3563). Top assignees: Lucent Technologies Inc., Active Impulse Systems, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Active years: 1993-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John A Rogers. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-a-rogers-15j695sf

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 55

% Patents Active = 94.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 30

Forward Citations = 2,303(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,275(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Cambridge, MA (US) (1997 - 1999)
  • Castle Rock, CO (US) (1993 - 2004)
  • New Providence, NJ (US) (1999 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal25 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
silverMedal9 out of 9 
 
Active Impulse Systems, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 8,600 
 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 patents
4. 4 out of 3,081 
 
Harvard College
 patents
5. 3 out of 2,316 
 
Agere Systems Inc.
 patents
6. 3 out of 218 
 
Fitel USA Corporation
 patents
7. 2 out of 598 
 
Agere Systems Guardian Corp.
 patents
8. 1 out of 60 
 
Agere Systems Optoelectronics Guardian Corp.
 patents
9. 1 out of 3,161 
 
Texaco Inc.
 patents
10. 1 out of 14,087 
 
U.S. Philips Corporation
 patents
11. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2008

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Waveguide
Microfluidic Devices
Semiconductor Encapsulation
Tunable Grating
Thin-Film Transistor
Electrophoretic Display
Patterned Structures
Communication Systems
Dispersion Compensation
Optical Modulator
Nanoscale Patterns
Thermally Tunable Devices
55 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7439096 - Semiconductor device encapsulation (2008-10-21),
2. 7229847 - Forming electrical contacts to a molecular layer (2007-06-12),
3. 7139478 - Nonlinear device comprising a spectrally broadening fiber (2006-11-21),
4. 7110646 - Tunable microfluidic optical fiber devices and systems (2006-09-19),
5. 6975664 - Article comprising a two-dimensional photonic crystal coupler and method of making the same (2005-12-13),
6. 6946332 - Forming nanoscale patterned thin film metal layers (2005-09-20),
7. 6829415 - Optical waveguide devices with electro-wetting actuation (2004-12-07),
8. 6795198 - Method and device for measuring thin films and semiconductor substrates using reflection mode geometry (2004-09-21),
9. 6778734 - Thermally tunable fiber devices with microcapillary heaters (2004-08-17),
10. 6753131 - Transparent elastomeric, contact-mode photolithography mask, sensor, and wavefront engineering element (2004-06-22),
11. 6747285 - Optical modulator/detector based on reconfigurable diffraction grating (2004-06-08),
12. 6736985 - High-resolution method for patterning a substrate with micro-printing (2004-05-18),
13. 6734982 - Method and device for measuring the thickness of thin films near a sample's edge and in a damascene-type structure (2004-05-11),
14. 6719868 - Methods for fabricating microfluidic structures (2004-04-13),
15. 6655286 - Method for preventing distortions in a flexibly transferred feature pattern (2003-12-02),

Title: John A. Rogers: A Pioneer in Semiconductor Innovations

Introduction

John A. Rogers is a renowned inventor located in New Providence, NJ, with an impressive portfolio of 55 patents attributed to his name. His groundbreaking work primarily focuses on advancements in semiconductor devices and innovative methodologies for electrical contact formation in nanoscale devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an invention related to semiconductor device encapsulation. This patent describes a method wherein an encapsulant material is deposited on a semiconductor device in an environment that enhances its performance. The encapsulant materials include organic polymers, silicon polymers, and metal/polymer-layered encapsulants. The invention also outlines various formation environments, such as inert, reducing, and ammonia gas environments, that aid in optimal encapsulation. Another significant patent by Rogers involves the formation of electrical contacts to a molecular layer within nanoscale devices. This process includes coating a stamp surface with a metal layer and forming an attached layer of anchored molecules to a conductive or semiconductive substrate. This method enhances device reliability compared to traditional fabrication techniques.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, John A. Rogers has significantly contributed to the field of semiconductor technology while working with notable companies like Lucent Technologies Inc. and Active Impulse Systems, Inc. His experience with these organizations has allowed him to further explore his inventive potential and focus on pioneering solutions in semiconductor innovation.

Collaborations

Rogers has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Benjamin John Eggleton and Matthew J. Banet. These partnerships have undoubtedly enriched Rogers’ work and contributed to the advancement of semiconductor technologies.

Conclusion

John A. Rogers continues to be a pivotal figure in the semiconductor industry, with his substantial patent portfolio and focus on innovation driving the field forward. His inventions not only highlight the capabilities of modern technology but also set the stage for future advancements in semiconductor devices and related applications.

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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