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Belle Mead, NJ, United States of America

Willem G Einthoven

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Semiconductor Devices. Top assignees: General Instrument Corporation, General Semiconductor, Inc., Rca Inc.. Active years: 1976-2005.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Willem G Einthoven. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/willem-g-einthoven

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 222(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Belle Meade, NJ (US) (1989 - 1990)
  • Somerset, NJ (US) (1999)
  • Belle Mead, NJ (US) (1976 - 2005)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 1,156 
 
General Instrument Corporation
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 96 
 
General Semiconductor, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 5,349 
 
Rca Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 52 
 
General Instrument Corporation of Delaware
 patents
5. 1 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1976-2005

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Areas of Expertise:
Transient-Voltage Suppression
Schottky Barrier
P-N Junction
Mesa Structure
Silicon Diode
Surge Protection
Thermal Management
Power MOSFET
Integrated Circuit
Current Flow
Temperature Coefficients
23 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6858510 - Low-voltage punch-through bi-directional transient-voltage suppression devices having surface breakdown protection and methods of making the same (2005-02-22),
2. 6602769 - Low-voltage punch-through bi-directional transient-voltage suppression devices and methods of making the same (2003-08-05),
3. 6600204 - Low-voltage punch-through bi-directional transient-voltage suppression devices having surface breakdown protection and methods of making the same (2003-07-29),
4. 6489660 - Low-voltage punch-through bi-directional transient-voltage suppression devices (2002-12-03),
5. 5882986 - Semiconductor chips having a mesa structure provided by sawing (1999-03-16),
6. 5773874 - Semiconductor device having a mesa structure for surface voltage (1998-06-30),
7. 5640043 - High voltage silicon diode with optimum placement of silicon-germanium (1997-06-17),
8. 5635414 - Low cost method of fabricating shallow junction, Schottky semiconductor (1997-06-03),
9. 5371647 - Surge protection circuit module and method for assembling same (1994-12-06),
10. 5166769 - Passitvated mesa semiconductor and method for making same (1992-11-24),
11. 5010023 - Method for fabricating a rectifying semiconductor junction having (1991-04-23),
12. 4980315 - Method of making a passivated P-N junction in mesa semiconductor (1990-12-25),
13. 4929987 - Method for setting the threshold voltage of a power mosfet (1990-05-29),
14. 4891685 - Rectifying P-N junction having improved breakdown voltage (1990-01-02),
15. 4859621 - Method for setting the threshold voltage of a vertical power MOSFET (1989-08-22),

Title: The Legacy of Willem G. Einthoven: Pioneer in Medical Innovations

Introduction: Willem G. Einthoven, a distinguished inventor, was born on May 21, 1860, in Semarang, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). He later resided in Belle Mead, New Jersey (US), where he made groundbreaking contributions to the field of medicine.

Latest Patents: Willem G. Einthoven held several patents related to his inventions in the medical field, including advancements in electrocardiography that revolutionized the diagnosis of heart conditions.

Career Highlights: Einthoven's most notable achievement was the invention of the first practical electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) in 1903, which allowed for the recording of the electrical activity of the heart. This invention earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1924.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Einthoven collaborated with leading scientists and researchers in the medical community to further develop and refine his inventions. His collaborative efforts paved the way for significant advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Conclusion: Willem G. Einthoven's innovative spirit and dedication to medical research have left an indelible mark on the field of cardiology. His pioneering work in electrocardiography continues to save lives and inspire future generations of inventors and innovators in the medical field.

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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