Orbotech Ltd.
149Patents
72Active
149Granted
52Portfolio score
Filing activity: May 29, 1991 → Sep 8, 2023 · 26 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5495535A | Method of inspecting articles | Physics | 123 | Expired |
| US5333052A | Method and apparatus for automatic optical inspection | Physics | 93 | Expired |
| US6822734B1 | Apparatus and method for fabricating flat workpieces | Physics | 46 | Expired |
| US6275514A | Laser repetition rate multiplier | Electricity | 45 | Expired |
| US7200259B1 | Optical inspection system | Physics | 40 | Expired |
| US7170542B2 | System and method for providing high brightness illumination | Physics | 39 | Expired |
| US5374021A | Vacuum holder particulary useful as a vacuum table | Performing Operations; Transporting | 37 | Expired |
| US7206443B1 | Apparatus and methods for the inspection of objects | Physics | 32 | Expired |
| US5450201A | Apparatus and method for optical inspection of articles | Physics | 32 | Expired |
| US6864498B2 | Optical inspection system employing a staring array scanner | Physics | 31 | Expired |
| US7181059B2 | Apparatus and methods for the inspection of objects | Physics | 31 | Expired |
| US5625403A | Method and apparatus for recording on optically-sensitive media | Electricity | 30 | Expired |
| US7253891B2 | Method and apparatus for simultaneous 2-D and topographical inspection | Physics | 29 | Expired |
| US6037965A | Method and apparatus for delivering laser energy to an object | Physics | 28 | Expired |
| US5774573A | Automatic visual inspection system | Physics | 28 | Expired |
| US5774572A | Automatic visual inspection system | Physics | 28 | Expired |
| US5328811A | Method of printing an image on a substrate particularly useful for producing printed circuit boards | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 27 | Expired |
| US7388978B2 | Apparatus and methods for the inspection of objects | Physics | 24 | Expired |
| US6145648A | Method and system for continuously processing successive workpieces along a production line | Electricity | 24 | Expired |
| US5369431A | Verification and repair station of PCBS | Electricity | 23 | Expired |
| US6689985B2 | Laser drill for use in electrical circuit fabrication | Electricity | 23 | Expired |
| US6759850B2 | System and method for non-contact electrical testing employing a CAM derived reference | Physics | 21 | Expired |
| US6810297B2 | System and methods for imaging employing a levitating conveyor | Electricity | 18 | Expired |
| US6819789B1 | Scaling and registration calibration especially in printed circuit board fabrication | Electricity | 17 | Expired |
| US7897902B2 | Imaging device and method for high-sensitivity optical scanning and integrated circuit therefor | Electricity | 17 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.