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Atherton, CA, United States of America

William Richard Trutna

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, primarily in Optical Communication. Top assignees: Corning Incorporated, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Avago Technologies Ecbu IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.. Active years: 1982-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Richard Trutna. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-richard-trutna

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 22 

% Patents Active = 31.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 309(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Pasadena, TX (US) (1982)
  • Austin, TX (US) (1997)
  • Atherton, GA (US) (2018)
  • Atherton, CA (US) (2004 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 7,491 
 
Corning Incorporated
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 4,741 
 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 497 
 
Avago Technologies Ecbu IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
 patents
4. 2 out of 778 
 
Corning Optical Communications LLC
 patents
5. 1 out of 1,813 
 
Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
 patents
6. 1 out of 178 
 
Avago Technologies Wireless IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
 patents
7. 1 out of 2 
 
Avago Wireless IP Pte Ltd
 patents
8. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1982-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Metallized Vias
Waveguide System
LED Lighting
Electrical Interconnects
Touch Screen Systems
Optical Engines
Quantum Dot Glass
Laser Beam Modification
Acoustic Wave Resonator
Frequency Shifting
Atmospheric Compensation
Tunable Laser
22 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11158519 - Method of forming capped metallized vias (2021-10-26),
2. 10756405 - Waveguide system comprising a hollow glass waveguide attached to glass connectors and the glass waveguide including an embedded metal layer (2020-08-25),
3. 10158057 - LED lighting devices (2018-12-18),
4. 9983376 - High-data-rate electrical interconnect cables (2018-05-29),
5. 9285623 - Touch screen systems with interface layer (2016-03-15),
6. 9225423 - Optical engines and optical cable assemblies capable of low-speed and high-speed optical communication (2015-12-29),
7. 9213445 - Optical touch-screen systems and methods using a planar transparent sheet (2015-12-15),
8. 9202996 - LED lighting devices with quantum dot glass containment plates (2015-12-01),
9. 8994695 - Methods and apparatus for sensing touch events on a display (2015-03-31),
10. 8822032 - Phosphor containing glass frit materials for LED lighting applications (2014-09-02),
11. 8436833 - Methods and apparatus for sensing touch events on a display (2013-05-07),
12. 7474680 - Method and apparatus for modifying the spread of a laser beam (2009-01-06),
13. 7427819 - Film-bulk acoustic wave resonator with motion plate and method (2008-09-23),
14. 7418016 - Method and apparatus for modifying the spread of a laser beam (2008-08-26),
15. 7280206 - Method and apparatus to improve the dynamic range of optical devices using spatial apodization (2007-10-09),

Title: The Legacy of William Richard Trutna

Introduction: William Richard Trutna, a distinguished inventor hailing from Atherton, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of technology through his innovative creations and patents.

Latest Patents: Trutna's latest patents showcase his expertise in cutting-edge technologies, including advancements in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and medical devices.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Trutna has established himself as a visionary inventor with a keen eye for identifying gaps in the market and developing groundbreaking solutions to address them.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Trutna has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and tech companies to bring his inventions to life and make a lasting impact on various industries.

Conclusion: William Richard Trutna's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a pioneering inventor, shaping the future of technology for generations to come.

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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