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Monrovia, CA, United States of America

John Rice Rogers

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Optical Design. Top assignees: Intelligent Diagnostics, LLC, Synopsys, Inc., Optical Research Associates. Active years: 1985-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John Rice Rogers. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-rice-rogers

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 93.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 140(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Bellevue, WA (US) (1985)
  • Monrovia, CA (US) (2003 - 2023)
  • Pasadena, CA (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 6 
 
Intelligent Diagnostics, LLC
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 2,613 
 
Synopsys, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 25 
 
Optical Research Associates
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Intelligent Dignostics LLC
 patent
5. 1 out of 1,787 
 
Kla Tencor Corporation
 patents
6. 2 out of 834,659 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Optical Surfaces
Corneal Topography
EUV Imaging
Beamsplitting Structures
Optical Systems
User Interface
Head Mounted Displays
Telescope Optics
Illumination Assembly
Panoramic Optics
Orthodontic Brackets
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12228754 - Electronic structure for representing freeform optical surfaces in optical design software (2025-02-18),
2. 11803051 - Freeform optical surface and method of forming a freeform optical surface (2023-10-31),
3. 11576573 - Corneal topography methods (2023-02-14),
4. 11471046 - Corneal topography system operations (2022-10-18),
5. 11412926 - Corneal topography system and methods (2022-08-16),
6. 11224341 - Corneal topography system and methods including illumination assembly (2022-01-18),
7. 11219361 - Corneal topography system and methods (2022-01-11),
8. 11219360 - Corneal topography system and method of operation (2022-01-11),
9. 11096573 - Corneal topography system and methods (2021-08-24),
10. 9367648 - Specification-guided user interface for optical design systems (2016-06-14),
11. 8842272 - Apparatus for EUV imaging and methods of using same (2014-09-23),
12. 7360899 - Beamsplitting structures and methods in optical systems (2008-04-22),
13. 7230766 - Optical combiner designs and head mounted displays (2007-06-12),
14. 6612693 - Panoramic reverse Galilean telescope optics for an underwater diving mask (2003-09-02),
15. 4553932 - Method and implement for pulling bonded orthodontic brackets off teeth (1985-11-19),

Title: The Innovations of John Rice Rogers

Introduction

John Rice Rogers is a notable inventor based in Monrovia, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical design, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on freeform optical surfaces, which are essential in various optical applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Electronic structure for representing freeform optical surfaces in optical design software." This invention includes an off-axis optical surface and a departure optical module, with the off-axis optical surface potentially being an off-axis conic optical surface. Another significant patent is the "Freeform optical surface and method of forming a freeform optical surface," which shares similar features with the previous invention, emphasizing the importance of off-axis optical surfaces in modern optical design.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, John has worked with prominent companies such as Intelligent Diagnostics, LLC and Synopsys, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to innovative projects in the optical design sector.

Collaborations

John has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including David A. Wallace and Stephen Klyce. These partnerships have likely enhanced his work and led to further advancements in optical technologies.

Conclusion

John Rice Rogers is a distinguished inventor whose work in freeform optical surfaces has made a significant impact on optical design. His numerous patents and collaborations reflect his dedication to innovation in this specialized field.

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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