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Charlestown, MA, United States of America

Kevin John McCallion

This inventor holds 57 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Optoelectronic Devices (CPC class H01S). Top assignees: Finisar Corporation, Molecular Optoelectronics Corporation, Coretek, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kevin John McCallion. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kevin-john-mccallion

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 57 

% Patents Active = 93.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 15

Forward Citations = 641(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 539(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Albany, NY (US) (1998 - 2002)
  • Boston, MA (US) (2001 - 2003)
  • Charlestown, MA (US) (2004 - 2016)
  • Winchester, MA (US) (2013 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal30 out of 1,430 
 
Finisar Corporation
 patents
silverMedal18 out of 44 
 
Molecular Optoelectronics Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 31 
 
Coretek, Inc.
 patents
4. 2 out of 16 
 
908 Devices Inc.
 patents
5. 1 out of 4 
 
Azna LLC
 patents
6. 1 out of 4,171 
 
Nortel Networks Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1998-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Mass Spectrometry
Optical Beam Steering
Tunable Lasers
Optical Filters
Monolithic Power Monitor
Optical Attenuators
DBR Lasers
Wavelength Reference
Chirp Managed Lasers
Optical Transmission
Thermal Stability
Optical Fiber
57 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10438787 - Integrated mass spectrometry systems (2019-10-08),
2. 9698000 - Integrated mass spectrometry systems (2017-07-04),
3. 9298023 - Optical beam steering for tunable laser applications (2016-03-29),
4. 8792531 - Optical beam steering for tunable laser applications (2014-07-29),
5. 8781336 - Optical filter for use in a laser transmitter (2014-07-15),
6. 8750714 - Monolithic power monitor and wavelength detector (2014-06-10),
7. 8666257 - Optoelectronic devices with intelligent transmitter modules (2014-03-04),
8. 8472811 - Variable optical attenuator integration into transmitter optical subassemblies (2013-06-25),
9. 8411351 - Optical differential phase-shift keyed signal demodulator (2013-04-02),
10. 8379295 - Optical differential phase-shift keyed signal demodulator (2013-02-19),
11. 8236590 - DBR laser with improved thermal tuning efficiency (2012-08-07),
12. 8236589 - DBR laser with improved thermal tuning efficiency (2012-08-07),
13. 8204386 - Chirped laser with passive filter element for differential phase shift keying generation (2012-06-19),
14. 8078063 - Monolithic power monitor and wavelength detector (2011-12-13),
15. 8027593 - Slow chirp compensation for enhanced signal bandwidth and transmission performances in directly modulated lasers (2011-09-27),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Kevin John McCallion

Introduction

Kevin John McCallion, an accomplished inventor based in Charlestown, MA, holds an impressive portfolio of 57 patents. His groundbreaking innovations primarily focus on advancing mass spectrometry systems, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, McCallion features innovations in integrated mass spectrometry systems. These systems encompass an ion source, an ion trap, an ion detector, and a module housing that envelops both the ion trap and the ion detector. Additionally, they include a vacuum pump with a housing designed to receive the module. This innovative design allows the module to sit within the vacuum pump housing, facilitating a common gas flow path that enables heat transfer from the vacuum pump to the module during operation.

Career Highlights

McCallion's career includes pivotal roles at distinguished firms, including Finisar Corporation and Molecular Optoelectronics Corporation. His work at these companies showcases his dedication to developing cutting-edge technologies and enhancing the capabilities of mass spectrometry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, McCallion has collaborated with other notable professionals, such as Parviz Tayebati and Yasuhiro Matsui. These partnerships have fostered valuable exchanges of ideas and have been instrumental in advancing their collective work in the realm of mass spectrometry and related fields.

Conclusion

Kevin John McCallion continues to make a remarkable impact through his innovations in mass spectrometry systems. His extensive patent portfolio and collaborations underscore his commitment to advancing technology in analytical chemistry, paving the way for future developments in this critical area of research.

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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