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Brighton, MI, United States of America

Willem Den Boer

This inventor holds 86 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 15 EPO patents, primarily in Capacitive Touch Panels (CPC class G06F3-044). Top assignees: Guardian Industries Corporation, Guardian Glass, LLC, Apple Inc.. Active years: 2010-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Willem Den Boer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/willem-den-boer

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 86 

% Patents Active = 45.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 929(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 740(Dec 10, 2025)


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Company Filing History:

goldMedal37 out of 720 
 
Guardian Industries Corporation
 patents
silverMedal28 out of 253 
 
Guardian Glass, LLC
 patents
bronzeMedal13 out of 43,495 
 
Apple Inc.
 patents
4. 4 out of 119 
 
Centre Luxembourgeois De Recherches Pour Le Verre Et La Ceramique S.a. (c.r.v.c.)
 patents
5. 2 out of 2 
 
Guardian Do Brasil Vidros Planos Ltda.
 patents
6. 2 out of 2 
 
Scanvue Technologies, LLC
 patents
7. 2 out of 176 
 
X-Celeprint Limited
 patents
8. 1 out of 2 
 
Heliotrope Europe S.l.
 patents
9. 1 out of 1 
 
Huron Cycling, LLC
 patent
10. 2 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2010-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Capacitive Touch Panel
Transparent Conductive Coating
Electrochromic Device
Liquid Crystal Display
Photovoltaic Skylight
Silver-inclusive Layer
Micro-LED Display
Cycle Crank Assembly
Low-E Coating
Fingerprint Detection
Multi-layer Electrode
Projected Capacitive Touch
86 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11886651 - Touch screen liquid crystal display (2024-01-30),
2. 11762274 - Capacitive touch panel having diffuser and patterned electrode (2023-09-19),
3. 11467461 - Electrochromic device including transparent conductors having reduced sheet resistance in a direction of current flow (2022-10-11),
4. 11340742 - Transparent conductive coating for capacitive touch panel with silver having increased resistivity (2022-05-24),
5. 11175762 - Touch screen liquid crystal display (2021-11-16),
6. 11168023 - IG window unit having triple silver coating and dielectric coating on opposite sides of glass substrate (2021-11-09),
7. 11142281 - Cycle crank assembly (2021-10-12),
8. 11099474 - Capacitive touch panel having diffuser and patterned electrode (2021-08-24),
9. 10976846 - Touch screen liquid crystal display (2021-04-13),
10. 10647611 - IG window unit having triple silver coating and dielectric coating on opposite sides of glass substrate (2020-05-12),
11. 10540047 - Transparent conductive coating for capacitive touch panel and method of making same (2020-01-21),
12. 10539864 - Capacitive touch panel having diffuser and patterned electrode (2020-01-21),
13. 10479723 - Window with UV-treated low-coating and method of making same (2019-11-19),
14. 10444926 - Transparent conductive coating for capacitive touch panel with additional functional film(s) (2019-10-15),
15. 10444925 - Transparent conductive coating for capacitive touch panel with silver having increased resistivity (2019-10-15),

Title: Willem Den Boer: A Visionary Inventor Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation

Introduction:

Willem Den Boer, hailing from Brighton, MI (US), has established himself as a visionary inventor with a keen passion for innovation. His dedication to creating a positive impact on the world sets him apart in the realm of inventors, inspiring future generations to reach new heights.

Latest Patents:

Den Boer's latest patents include groundbreaking innovations such as the Touch Screen Liquid Crystal Display, revolutionizing how touch sensing elements are integrated with display circuitry. Another remarkable invention is the Capacitive Touch Panel with a diffuser and patterned electrode, offering interactive transparent display solutions for augmented reality applications.

Career Highlights:

With an impressive portfolio of 86 patents, Den Boer's career highlights showcase his relentless pursuit of innovation. Having worked at Guardian Industries Corporation and Guardian Glass, LLC, he has left a lasting impact on the industry with his cutting-edge inventions.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Den Boer has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Alexey Krasnov and Eric Walter Akkashian. Together, they have contributed to the advancement of technology and the realization of innovative ideas.

Conclusion:

Willem Den Boer's remarkable journey as an inventor epitomizes the spirit of creativity and ingenuity. His visionary approach to innovation continues to inspire and pave the way for future inventors to explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of what is achievable.

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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