Robert Lavin Wood

This inventor holds 76 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Optoelectronic Devices (CPC class 4302). Top assignees: Bright View Technologies Corporation, Jds Uniphase Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1982-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert Lavin Wood. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-lavin-wood

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 76 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 76.3

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 27

Forward Citations = 1,861(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,806(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Location History:

Wappingers Falls, NY (US) (1982 - 1986)
Dutchess County, NY (US) (1997 - 1998)
Poughkeepsie, NY (US) (1993 - 2000)
Dutches County, NY (US) (2001)
Apex, NC (US) (2007 - 2015)
Cary, NC (US) (1998 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

23 out of 54

Bright View Technologies Corporation

patents

18 out of 851

Jds Uniphase Corporation

patents

17 out of 166,409

International Business Machines Corporation

Cronos Integrated Microsystems, Inc.

patents

8. 1 out of 1,173

Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation

USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy

patents

13. 1 out of 834,570

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1982-2019

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Areas of Expertise:

Optoelectronic Devices

Optical Microstructures

MEMS Technology

Microactuators

Laser Beam Processing

Microlens Arrays

Light Management Films

Anesthesia Detection

Gas Detection

Projection Screens

Contrast Enhancement

Electromagnetic Interference Shields

76 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10393666 - Methods, devices, systems, and compositions for detecting gases (2019-08-27),

2. 9086521 - Light transmissive structures and fabrication methods for controlling far-field light distribution (2015-07-21),

3. 8974069 - Optical diffusers with spatial variations (2015-03-10),

4. 8582107 - Method and system for detecting the level of anesthesia agent in an anesthesia vaporizer (2013-11-12),

5. 8263318 - Methods for mastering microstructures through a substrate using negative photoresist (2012-09-11),

6. 8128257 - Curved compact collimating reflectors (2012-03-06),

7. 7867695 - Methods for mastering microstructures through a substrate using negative photoresist (2011-01-11),

8. 7808706 - Light management films for displays (2010-10-05),

9. 7763417 - Methods for fabricating optical microstructures using a cylindrical platform and a rastered radiation beam (2010-07-27),

10. 7706066 - Portable front projection screen assemblies with flexible screens (2010-04-27),

11. D614225 - Portable front projection screen (2010-04-20),

12. 7652822 - Methods and apparatus for processing a large area pulsed laser beam to create apertures through microlens arrays (2010-01-26),

13. D607034 - Portable front projection screen (2009-12-29),

14. 7639425 - Microlens sheets having multiple interspersed anamorphic microlens arrays (2009-12-29),

15. D602973 - Portable front projection screen (2009-10-27),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Robert Lavin Wood

Introduction: Robert Lavin Wood, a talented inventor hailing from Cary, North Carolina, has made significant contributions to the world of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Robert Lavin Wood's latest patents include groundbreaking inventions in the field of renewable energy, sustainable materials, and advanced robotics.

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Collaborations: Throughout his career, Robert Lavin Wood has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and tech companies to bring his innovative ideas to life. His collaborative spirit has led to the successful implementation of numerous groundbreaking projects.

Conclusion: Robert Lavin Wood's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. His contributions to the world of technology have left an indelible mark, shaping the future of innovation for years to come.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.