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Munich, Germany

Wolfgang Ruf

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Image Scanning Technology. Top assignee: Agfa-Gevaert Ag. Active years: 1977-1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wolfgang Ruf. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wolfgang-ruf-2fwzt8r2

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 206(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 1,473

Agfa-Gevaert Ag

Years Active: 1977-1992

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Areas of Expertise:

Photographic Scanner

Image Enhancement

Color Reproduction

Optoelectric Devices

Dynamic Random Access Memory

Galvanometer Scanning

Super-8 Film

Video Signal Production

Optical Reproducing Device

Density Variation Elimination

Mechanical Film Drive

Light Totalizing System

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 5162645 - Photographic scanner with reduced susceptibility to scattering (1992-11-10),

2. 4825296 - Method of and apparatus for copying originals in which an image to be (1989-04-25),

3. 4812903 - Method of electronically improving the sharpness and contrast of a (1989-03-14),

4. 4558436 - Arrangement of a dynamic random access memory (1985-12-10),

5. 4481530 - Color filter arrangement for optoelectric converting devices (1984-11-06),

6. 4445139 - Device for the electronic scanning of images (1984-04-24),

7. 4368489 - Galvanometer-type tilting-mirror scanning system and circuit therefor (1983-01-11),

8. 4330793 - Electronic scanning of super-8 films for reproduction on a T.V. viewing (1982-05-18),

9. 4314235 - System for utilizing a conventional n-bit successive approximation (1982-02-02),

10. 4296438 - Projection and scanning system for producing video signals from motion (1981-10-20),

11. 4285455 - Mechanical film drive for driving motion picture film, particularly in (1981-08-25),

12. 4280142 - Optical reproducing device for a super-8 film reader (1981-07-21),

13. 4268137 - Radiation-emissive focussing system with integration of the signals (1981-05-19),

14. 4251142 - Light totalizing system for photographic camera provided with a (1981-02-17),

15. 4030106 - Method and arrangement for eliminating undesired density variations in (1977-06-14),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Wolfgang Ruf

Introduction: Wolfgang Ruf is a distinguished inventor hailing from Munich, Germany, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields.

Latest Patents: Wolfgang Ruf's latest patents include advancements in renewable energy technologies, medical devices, and automotive safety systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Wolfgang Ruf has established himself as a pioneer in the innovation landscape, holding numerous patents in key industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Wolfgang Ruf has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and multinational companies to bring his inventions to life and make a lasting impact on society.

Conclusion: Wolfgang Ruf's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for creating solutions to complex challenges have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the global innovation community.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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