South Pasadena, CA, United States of America

Xiaolei Liu

This inventor holds 65 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in MEMS Actuation Systems (CPC class B81B). Top assignees: Digitaloptics Corporation Mems, Mems Drive, Inc., Mems Drive (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2010-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 65 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 84.6

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 5)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 259(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 198(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Los Angeles, CA (US) (2010 - 2017)
Arcadia, CA (US) (2013 - 2018)
South Pasadena, CA (US) (2017 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

25 out of 74

Digitaloptics Corporation Mems

Mems Drive (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.

patents

4. 2 out of 1,693

University of Southern California

patents

5. 1 out of 1

Digitaloptics Corporatin Mems

patent

6. 1 out of 12

Tessera Mems Technologies, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 2010-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

MEMS Assembly

MEMS Actuator

Piezo Actuator

Optical Image Stabilization

Shock Resistant Structures

Multi-Directional Actuator

Device Fabrication

Isolation Structures

Flexures

Comb Drive

Actuation Methods

Slidable Connection

65 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12237780 - MEMS assembly and process flow (2025-02-25),

2. 12135437 - MEMS actuator system (2024-11-05),

3. 12132420 - MEMS actuator package architecture (2024-10-29),

4. 12003195 - MEMS actuation system (2024-06-04),

5. 11825749 - Piezo actuator fabrication method (2023-11-21),

6. 11652425 - MEMS actuation system (2023-05-16),

7. 11522472 - MEMS actuation system (2022-12-06),

8. 11407634 - MEMS actuation systems and methods (2022-08-09),

9. 11327276 - MEMS actuation system (2022-05-10),

10. 11279612 - MEMS actuation systems and methods (2022-03-22),

11. 11274033 - MEMS actuation systems and methods (2022-03-15),

12. 11261081 - MEMS actuation systems and methods (2022-03-01),

13. 11124411 - MEMS actuator structures resistant to shock (2021-09-21),

14. 11104570 - Shock caging features for MEMS actuator structures (2021-08-31),

15. 11095820 - MEMS locking system (2021-08-17),

Xiaolei Liu: an Inventor with 61 Patents to his name

Meet Xiaolei Liu, a South Pasadena, CA (US) based inventor who has been making waves in the world of Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology for many years. With 61 patents to his name and counting, Liu has marked his presence as one of the most productive innovators in the field.

Liu's latest patents are a testament to his expertise in the MEMS domain. His patent titled "MEMS actuation system" describes a multi-axis MEMS assembly with an optoelectronic device coupled to the MEMS actuator. The assembly is capable of providing linear three-axis movement and includes an in-plane MEMS actuator and an out-of-plane MEMS actuator, which includes a multi-morph piezoelectric actuator.

Liu has worked with several companies throughout his career to bring his inventions to life, including MEMS Drive (Nanjing) Co. Ltd. and MEMS Drive Inc. While these company names might seem strange, Liu's work with them has been nothing short of noteworthy.

Liu has collaborated with some of the most innovative minds of his time, including Guiqin Wang and Roman Gutierrez. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of MEMS technology, creating products that have changed the way we interact with our environment.

Liu's contributions to the field of MEMS technology cannot be overstated. His work has opened up new avenues for innovation, and his patents continue to inspire inventors worldwide. We at idiyas.com are proud to showcase his achievements and honor him as an exceptional inventor.