Kirk Van Katwyk

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Applied Materials, Inc., University of California. Active years: 2002-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kirk Van Katwyk. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kirk-van-katwyk

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 45.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 8.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 167(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 14,482

Applied Materials, Inc.

patents

1 out of 16,035

University of California

patents

Years Active: 2002-2014

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8911193 - Substrate processing sequence in a cartesian robot cluster tool (2014-12-16),

2. 8066466 - Substrate processing sequence in a Cartesian robot cluster tool (2011-11-29),

3. 7930061 - Methods and apparatus for loading and unloading substrate carriers on moving conveyors using feedback (2011-04-19),

4. 7912576 - Calibration of high speed loader to substrate transport system (2011-03-22),

5. 7798764 - Substrate processing sequence in a cartesian robot cluster tool (2010-09-21),

6. 7651306 - Cartesian robot cluster tool architecture (2010-01-26),

7. 7433756 - Calibration of high speed loader to substrate transport system (2008-10-07),

8. 7374393 - Method of retaining a substrate during a substrate transferring process (2008-05-20),

9. 7374391 - Substrate gripper for a substrate handling robot (2008-05-20),

10. 7230702 - Monitoring of smart pin transition timing (2007-06-12),

11. 6404506 - Non-intrusive laser-based system for detecting objects moving across a planar surface (2002-06-11),

Title: Inventor Kirk Van Katwyk: Revolutionizing Industries

Introduction: Kirk Van Katwyk, a visionary inventor hailing from Tracy, CA (US), is a pioneering force in the world of innovations and patents.

Latest Patents: Kirk Van Katwyk holds several groundbreaking patents in various industries, including technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Kirk Van Katwyk has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible, leading to numerous successful inventions that have reshaped industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kirk Van Katwyk has collaborated with top research institutions, leading companies, and innovative universities to bring his ideas to life and make a lasting impact on society.

Conclusion: Kirk Van Katwyk's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to create have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the world of inventions, with a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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