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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Ruikang K Wang

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This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 10 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: University of Washington, Oregon Health & Science University, Carl Zeiss Meditec Gmbh. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ruikang K Wang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ruikang-k-wang

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 76.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 67(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Portland, OR (US) (2012 - 2015)
  • Bellevue, WA (US) (2016 - 2022)
  • Seattle, WA (US) (2017 - 2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 2,169 
 
University of Washington
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 524 
 
Oregon Health & Science University
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 210 
 
Carl Zeiss Meditec Gmbh
 patents
4. 1 out of 5,122 
 
Colgate Palmolive Company
 patents
5. 1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2026

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12622613 - Remote monitoring of oxygenation status and blood pulsation within skin tissue (2026-05-12),
2. 12539042 - Multi-modal imaging system and method therefor (2026-02-03),
3. 12239376 - Handheld optical imaging devices and methods (2025-03-04),
4. 12231830 - System and method for analyzing surface features using a low-dimensional color space camera (2025-02-18),
5. 11413007 - Non-contact acoustic radiation force based (ARF-based) generation of broad bandwidth mechanical waves using air-coupled ultrasound (2022-08-16),
6. 11284792 - Methods and systems for enhancing microangiography image quality (2022-03-29),
7. 10909683 - Methods and systems for enhancing optical image quality (2021-02-02),
8. 10529061 - Systems and methods of forming enhanced medical images (2020-01-07),
9. 10405793 - Systems and methods for in vivo visualization of lymphatic vessels with optical coherence tomography (2019-09-10),
10. 10354378 - Systems and methods for quantitative assessment of microvasculature using optical coherence tomography angiography (2019-07-16),
11. 9833148 - Methods and systems for integrated imaging using optical coherence tomography and photoacoustic imaging (2017-12-05),
12. 9759544 - Methods of reducing motion artifacts for optical coherence tomography angiography (2017-09-12),
13. 9282905 - Methods for laser speckle contrast imaging of blood perfusion (2016-03-15),
14. 9086264 - Polarization sensitive spectral domain OCT using an interference signal modulated at a constant frequency and a two-path reference arm with a single reference mirror (2015-07-21),
15. 9013555 - Method and apparatus for ultrahigh sensitive optical microangiography (2015-04-21),

Title: The Innovations of Ruikang K Wang

Introduction

Ruikang K Wang is a prominent inventor based in Seattle, WA. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical imaging, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced imaging technologies that enhance the capabilities of medical diagnostics.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for handheld optical imaging devices and methods. This invention includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) system designed for imaging the eye of a patient. The OCT probe is configured as a hand-held device that directs a source OCT signal to the eye and captures the returning OCT scan signal. Additionally, it features an on-probe display that shows imaging data to the operator during the imaging process.

Another notable patent is for a system and method for analyzing surface features using a low-dimensional color space camera. This computer-implemented method generates visualizations of wavelength-dependent surface characteristics. The method involves processing an input image captured by a camera to determine spectrum band information and extracting subtractive information to obtain the desired surface characteristic information. This innovative approach can even be implemented on a smartphone.

Career Highlights

Ruikang K Wang has worked with esteemed organizations such as the University of Washington and Carl Zeiss Meditec GmbH. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to collaborate on groundbreaking research and development projects in the field of optical imaging.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Anqi Zhang and Shaozhen Song. Their combined expertise has contributed to the advancement of imaging technologies and methodologies.

Conclusion

Ruikang K Wang's contributions to optical imaging through his innovative patents and collaborations have significantly impacted the field. His work continues to pave the way for advancements in medical diagnostics and imaging technologies.

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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