Assignee profile:

Nikon Corporation

City:

Country:

Japan

Published Applications:

72

Last publication date:

2023-03-16

Patent Grants:

72

Last grant date:

2025-05-20

Top Inventors for applications by Nikon Corporation

These are the the leading inventors for applications assigned to Nikon Corporation:

Recent patent applications by Nikon Corporation

Nikon Corporation based in , JP has been assigned the rights to these inventions. The list includes both Pending Applications and Patent Grants:

#1 | 2023-03-16 ✅ Patent 12,303,975 granted on 2025-05-20
US20230081971A1
Performing operations; transporting

Analyzer system for aligning and focusing an energy beam in a three-dimensional printer

#2 | 2022-09-29 ✅ Patent 11,921,025 granted on 2024-03-05
US20220307963A1
Physics

Fluid monitoring system

#3 | 2020-07-23 ✅ Patent 11,982,521 granted on 2024-05-14
US20200232786A1
Physics

Measurement of a change in a geometrical characteristic and/or position of a workpiece

#4 | 2019-08-01 ✅ Patent 10,747,117 granted on 2020-08-18
US20190235393A1
Physics

Extreme ultraviolet lithography system that utilizes pattern stitching

#5 | 2019-07-11 ✅ Patent 10,712,671 granted on 2020-07-14
US20190212663A1
Physics

Dense line extreme ultraviolet lithography system with distortion matching

#6 | 2018-09-27 ✅ Patent 10,527,956 granted on 2020-01-07
US20180275534A1
Physics

Temperature controlled heat transfer frame for pellicle

#7 | 2018-06-28 ✅ Patent 10,290,083 granted on 2019-05-14
US20180182077A1
Physics

Multiple phase method for image deconvolution

#8 | 2018-06-28 ✅ Patent 10,578,977 granted on 2020-03-03
US20180181008A1
Physics

On-board supply system for a stage assembly

#9 | 2018-04-19 ✅ Patent 10,254,654 granted on 2019-04-09
US20180107121A1
Physics

Microelectromechanical mirror assembly

#10 | 2018-03-15 ✅ Patent 10,394,138 granted on 2019-08-27
US20180074417A1
Physics

System and method for control of a workpiece and a chuck

#11 | 2017-12-21 ✅ Patent 10,339,643 granted on 2019-07-02
US20170365046A1
Physics

Algorithm and device for image processing

#12 | 2017-11-23 ✅ Patent 10,295,911 granted on 2019-05-21
US20170336720A1
Physics

Extreme ultraviolet lithography system that utilizes pattern stitching

#13 | 2017-05-25 ✅ Patent 10,840,103 granted on 2020-11-17
US20170146900A1
Physics

Forced grid method for correcting mask patterns for a pattern transfer apparatus

#14 | 2017-03-16 ✅ Patent 10,812,695 granted on 2020-10-20
US20170076439A1
Physics

Three-dimensional positioning system using surface pattern recognition and interpolation

#15 | 2017-02-16 ✅ Patent 10,389,922 granted on 2019-08-20
US20170048429A1
Electricity

Multi-wavelength detector

#16 | 2016-10-13 ✅ Patent 9,904,178 granted on 2018-02-27
US20160299439A1
Physics

On-board supply system for a stage assembly

#17 | 2016-06-16 ✅ Patent 9,928,579 granted on 2018-03-27
US20160171667A1
Physics

Multiple phase method for image deconvolution

#18 | 2016-03-17 ✅ Patent 10,165,263 granted on 2018-12-25
US20160080737A1
Electricity

Point spread function estimation of optics blur

#19 | 2016-02-18 ✅ Patent 9,779,491 granted on 2017-10-03
US20160048952A1
Physics

Algorithm and device for image processing

#20 | 2016-01-14 ✅ Patent 10,289,007 granted on 2019-05-14
US20160011525A1
Physics

Lithography tool having a reticle stage capable of dynamic reticle bending to compensate for distortion

#21 | 2015-11-26 ✅ Patent 10,261,419 granted on 2019-04-16
US20150338750A1
Physics

Magnet array for moving magnet planar motor

#22 | 2015-10-22 ✅ Patent 9,726,987 granted on 2017-08-08
US20150301459A1
Physics

Positioning system using surface pattern recognition and interpolation

#23 | 2015-10-15 ✅ Patent 9,530,079 granted on 2016-12-27
US20150294186A1
Physics

Point spread function classification using structural properties

#24 | 2015-09-10 ✅ Patent 9,589,328 granted on 2017-03-07
US20150254814A1
Physics

Globally dominant point spread function estimation

#25 | 2015-05-28 ✅ Patent 9,778,579 granted on 2017-10-03
US20150146176A1
Physics

System and method for controlling a temperature of a reaction assembly

#26 | 2015-05-07 ✅ Patent 10,121,760 granted on 2018-11-06
US20150122414A1
Electricity

Wafer bonding system and method

#27 | 2015-05-07 ✅ Patent 9,947,637 granted on 2018-04-17
US20150122412A1
Performing operations; transporting

System and method for clamping wafers together in alignment using pressure

#28 | 2015-04-30 ✅ Patent 9,639,003 granted on 2017-05-02
US20150116682A1
Physics

Programmable imaging assembly for manufacturing biotest post arrays

#29 | 2015-04-30 ✅ Patent 10,259,104 granted on 2019-04-16
US20150115513A1
Performing operations; transporting

Precision clamp

#30 | 2015-02-26 ✅ Patent 9,874,817 granted on 2018-01-23
US20150055107A1
Physics

Microelectromechanical mirror assembly

#31 | 2014-12-04 ✅ Patent 9,262,815 granted on 2016-02-16
US20140355901A1
Physics

Algorithm for minimizing latent sharp image cost function and point spread function cost function with a spatial mask in a regularization term

#32 | 2014-11-27 ✅ Patent 9,245,328 granted on 2016-01-26
US20140348441A1
Physics

Algorithm for minimizing latent sharp image cost function and point spread function with a spatial mask in a fidelity term

#33 | 2014-07-24 ✅ Patent 9,921,495 granted on 2018-03-20
US20140204358A1
Physics

Magnetic sensor calibration and servo for planar motor stage

#34 | 2014-07-03 ✅ Patent 9,534,934 granted on 2017-01-03
US20140183345A1
Physics

High resolution encoder head

#35 | 2014-03-20 ✅ Patent 9,323,157 granted on 2016-04-26
US20140078485A1
Physics

Mirror assembly for an exposure apparatus

#36 | 2014-03-20 ✅ Patent 9,235,882 granted on 2016-01-12
US20140078353A1
Physics

Method for detecting existence of dust spots in digital images based on locally adaptive thresholding

#37 | 2014-03-20 ✅ Patent 9,338,354 granted on 2016-05-10
US20140078321A1
Electricity

Motion blur estimation and restoration using light trails

#38 | 2014-03-13 ✅ Patent 10,114,193 granted on 2018-10-30
US20140071419A1
Physics

Fly's eye optical mirror with a plurality of optical elements rotationally aligned along two axes

#39 | 2014-02-20 ✅ Patent 9,243,896 granted on 2016-01-26
US20140049762A1
Physics

Two axis encoder head assembly

#40 | 2013-08-15 ✅ Patent 9,213,227 granted on 2015-12-15
US20130208104A1
Physics

Custom color or polarization sensitive CCD for separating multiple signals in autofocus projection system

#41 | 2013-07-25 ✅ Patent 9,237,261 granted on 2016-01-12
US20130188084A1
Electricity

Apparatus and method for improving contrast detected in a fringe projection autofocus system

#42 | 2013-07-04 ✅ Patent 9,412,039 granted on 2016-08-09
US20130169824A1
Physics

Blur detection system for night scene images

#43 | 2013-04-11 ✅ Patent 9,298,077 granted on 2016-03-29
US20130088703A1
Physics

Reaction assembly for a stage assembly

#44 | 2012-09-13 ✅ Patent 9,291,918 granted on 2016-03-22
US20120229817A1
Physics

Light source assembly that generates heterodyne output beams

#45 | 2012-06-07 ✅ Patent 8,820,948 granted on 2014-09-02
US20120140353A1
Physics

Compound parabolic collectors for projection lens metrology

#46 | 2012-05-10 ✅ Patent 9,465,305 granted on 2016-10-11
US20120113405A1
Physics

Method for determining a commutation offset and for determining a compensation map for a stage

#47 | 2012-03-29 ✅ Patent 8,910,093 granted on 2014-12-09
US20120079436A1
Physics

Fast photoresist model

#48 | 2012-02-09 ✅ Patent 8,829,420 granted on 2014-09-09
US20120032067A1
Physics

Two dimensional encoder system and method

#49 | 2010-04-22 ✅ Patent 9,304,385 granted on 2016-04-05
US20100097588A1
Physics

Exposure method and device manufacturing method including selective deformation of a mask

#50 | 2009-01-29 ✅ Patent 7,804,583 granted on 2010-09-28
US20090027639A1
Physics

EUV reticle handling system and method

#51 | 2008-03-20 ✅ Patent 7,741,616 granted on 2010-06-22
US20080068575A1
Physics

EUV light source, EUV exposure equipment, and semiconductor device manufacturing method

#52 | 2007-09-13 ✅ Patent 7,745,079 granted on 2010-06-29
US20070209226A1
Physics

Apparatus for and method of thermophoretic protection of an object in a high-vacuum environment

#53 | 2007-04-12 ✅ Patent 7,612,892 granted on 2009-11-03
US20070080281A1
Physics

Imaging optical system configured with through the lens optics for producing control information

#54 | 2006-11-16 ✅ Patent 7,169,016 granted on 2007-01-30
US20060258263A1
Performing operations; transporting

Chemical mechanical polishing end point detection apparatus and method

#55 | 2006-10-26 ✅ Patent 7,366,642 granted on 2008-04-29
US20060241873A1
Physics

Minimum force output control method for counter-mass with cable

#56 | 2006-06-13 ✅ Patent 7,061,577 granted on 2006-06-13
US10107269
-

Image adjustor including damping assembly

#57 | 2006-06-01 ✅ Patent 7,119,877 granted on 2006-10-10
US20060114443A1
Physics

Exposure apparatus including a non-contact utilities transfer assembly

#58 | 2006-05-04 ✅ Patent 7,368,838 granted on 2008-05-06
US20060091733A1
Electricity

High efficiency voice coil motor

#59 | 2006-03-09 ✅ Patent 7,375,800 granted on 2008-05-20
US20060050262A1
Physics

Non-contact pneumatic transfer for stages with small motion

#60 | 2006-02-16 ✅ Patent 7,333,179 granted on 2008-02-19
US20060033903A1
Physics

Moving mechanism with high bandwidth response and low force transmissibility

#61 | 2005-10-11 ✅ Patent 6,953,109 granted on 2005-10-11
US10267489
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Vibration isolator with low lateral stiffness

#62 | 2005-09-20 ✅ Patent 6,947,862 granted on 2005-09-20
US10367039
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Method for simulating slurry flow for a grooved polishing pad

#63 | 2005-08-11 ✅ Patent 7,034,474 granted on 2006-04-25
US20050173992A1
Physics

Auto-calibration of attraction-only type actuator commutations

#64 | 2005-08-09 ✅ Patent 6,927,838 granted on 2005-08-09
US9796332
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Multiple stage, stage assembly having independent stage bases

#65 | 2005-08-04 ✅ Patent 7,288,859 granted on 2007-10-30
US20050168076A1
Physics

Wafer stage operable in a vacuum environment

#66 | 2005-08-04 ✅ Patent 6,979,920 granted on 2005-12-27
US20050168075A1
Electricity

Circulation housing for a mover

#67 | 2005-05-03 ✅ Patent 6,888,620 granted on 2005-05-03
US9997553
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System and method for holding a device with minimal deformation

#68 | 2005-04-19 ✅ Patent 6,882,126 granted on 2005-04-19
US9997144
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Holder mover for a stage assembly

#69 | 2005-03-08 ✅ Patent 6,864,601 granted on 2005-03-08
US9797895
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Electric motors with reduced stray magnetic fields

#70 | 2005-02-15 ✅ Patent 6,855,032 granted on 2005-02-15
US10722090
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Fine force control of actuators for chemical mechanical polishing apparatuses

#71 | 2005-01-25 ✅ Patent 6,847,431 granted on 2005-01-25
US10384969
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Method and device for controlling fluid flow in an optical assembly

#72 | 2005-01-20 ✅ Patent 6,956,308 granted on 2005-10-18
US20050012403A1
Electricity

Dual flow circulation system for a mover

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