Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Thomas Hoekman

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 16 published patent applications, plus 14 CIPO patents and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Multiview Display Technology. Top assignees: Leia Inc., Google Inc., Leia Spv LLC. Active years: 2022-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas Hoekman. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-hoekman

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 16)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 23)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)

Location History:

San Mateo, CA (US) (2022)
Menlo Park, CA (US) (2022 - 2024)
Redwood City, CA (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

Years Active: 2022-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Multiview Display

Backlight Fabrication

Augmented Reality

Privacy Display

Optical Diffuser

Diffraction Artifacts

Multi-Zone Backlight

Horizontal Parallax

Reflective Elements

Optical Mask

Subwavelength Gratings

Multi-User Display

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12326580 - Multiview display and method using effective light sources (2025-06-10),

2. 12321006 - Diffractive backlight fabrication method (2025-06-03),

3. 12313872 - Static-image augmented privacy display, mode-switchable privacy display system, and method (2025-05-27),

4. 12204137 - Multiview backlight, display, and method with reflective sub-elements having varying protrusion distances (2025-01-21),

5. 12140791 - Multi-zone backlight, multiview display, and method (2024-11-12),

6. 12124073 - Method of fabricating diffractive backlight (2024-10-22),

7. 12117693 - Active emitter multiview backlight, display, and method employing a diffuser (2024-10-15),

8. 12072577 - Horizontal parallax multiview backlight, display, and method (2024-08-27),

9. 12066631 - Control of diffraction artifacts in augmented reality display using view control layer (2024-08-20),

10. 12032178 - Multiview backlight, display, and method having optical mask elements (2024-07-09),

11. 11909948 - Multiview backlight, multiview display, and method employing reflective multibeam elements (2024-02-20),

12. 11906758 - Multiview backlight, display, and method employing an optical diffuser (2024-02-20),

13. 11467421 - Multi-directional backlight, multi-user multiview display, and method (2022-10-11),

14. 11442221 - Multiview display alignment method and system (2022-09-13),

15. 11256022 - Polarization recycling backlight, method and multiview display employing subwavelength gratings (2022-02-22),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Thomas Hoekman

Introduction

Thomas Hoekman is a prominent inventor based in Menlo Park, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of display technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing visual experiences through innovative display methods and technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Multiview display and method using effective light sources." This invention employs an array of lenses to provide effective light sources from semi-collimated light. The multiview display includes a semi-collimated backlight configured to provide the semi-collimated light, an array of light valves arranged as multiview pixels, and an array of lenses disposed between the semi-collimated backlight and the array of lenses. Each lens of the array is designed to provide an effective light source at a focal plane of the lens to illuminate a corresponding multiview pixel. Another notable patent is the "Diffractive backlight fabrication method." This method utilizes a diffraction grating to scatter light from a light guide and define a reflective island aligned with the diffraction grating. The fabrication process includes providing the light guide with the diffraction grating, diffractively scattering guided light out of the light guide, and depositing a reflective material to form a reflective island.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas Hoekman has worked with notable companies such as Leia Inc. and Leia Spv LLC. His innovative approach and technical expertise have positioned him as a key player in the development of advanced display technologies.

Collaborations

Thomas has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including David A. Fattal and Ming Ma. Their combined efforts have contributed to the advancement of display technology and innovation.

Conclusion

Thomas Hoekman's contributions to display technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovative work continues to influence the way we experience visual media.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.