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MicroFab Technologies Inc.

42Patents
0Active
42Granted
41Portfolio score

Filing activity: Oct 30, 1987 → Aug 11, 2004

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5736314A Inline thermo-cycler Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 631 Expired
US5658802A Method and apparatus for making miniaturized diagnostic arrays Physics 303 Expired
US5849208A Making apparatus for conducting biochemical analyses Physics 237 Expired
US6267724A Implantable diagnostic sensor Human Necessities 218 Expired
US6325475A Devices for presenting airborne materials to the nose Human Necessities 192 Expired
US6334980B1 Flexible apparatus with ablation formed chamber(s) for conducting bio-chemical analyses Physics 161 Expired
US6390453B1 Method and apparatus for delivery of fragrances and vapors to the nose Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 141 Expired
US6077380A Method of forming an adhesive connection Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 140 Expired
US5681757A Process for dispensing semiconductor die-bond adhesive using a printhead having a microjet array and the product produced by the process Electricity 131 Expired
US5707684A Method for producing micro-optical components Performing Operations; Transporting 121 Expired
US5229016A Method and apparatus for dispensing spherical-shaped quantities of liquid solder Electricity 115 Expired
US6672129B1 Method for calibrating a sensor for measuring concentration of odors Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 92 Expired
US6015083A Direct solder bumping of hard to solder substrate Electricity 91 Expired
US5377902A Method of making solder interconnection arrays Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 87 Expired
US6339897B1 Method and apparatus for dispensing airborne materials for controlling pests Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 80 Expired
US5498444A Method for producing micro-optical components Performing Operations; Transporting 69 Expired
US6334851B1 Method for collecting interstitial fluid from the skin Human Necessities 60 Expired
US5772106A Printhead for liquid metals and method of use Electricity 57 Expired
US5736074A Manufacture of coated spheres Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 57 Expired
US6029896A Method of drop size modulation with extended transition time waveform Performing Operations; Transporting 52 Expired
US5193738A Methods and apparatus for soldering without using flux Electricity 51 Expired
US5092864A Method and apparatus for improved laser surgery Human Necessities 51 Expired
US6114187A Method for preparing a chip scale package and product produced by the method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 49 Expired
US4812856A Method and apparatus for dispensing a fluid with dispersed particles therein Performing Operations; Transporting 47 Expired
US5415679A Methods and apparatus for forming microdroplets of liquids at elevated temperatures Chemistry; Metallurgy 42 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.