Company patents

VAREX IMAGING CORPORATION

VAREX IMAGING CORPORATION's patent strategy shows a strong, sustained focus on its core 'Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge' category, representing 32.6% of its portfolio and experiencing a significant 66.7% growth in 2025, despite a -40.0% decline so far in 2026. Surprisingly, while several categories like 'Material & Chemical Analysis' and 'Medical Diagnostics & Surgery' saw substantial growth in 2025 (150.0% and 50.0% respectively), the company is also showing an emerging focus in 'Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies' with a 100.0% YoY growth in 2026, and a new interest in 'Photovoltaic / Photoconductive Devices' with 2 patents so far in 2026 after no activity in prior years.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

86 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 19 themes

X-ray Tube Design & Cooling

Engineering solutions for X-ray tube components, including integrated cooling systems (e.g., oil circulation) and control mechanisms for tube voltage and current to ensure stable and safe operation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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30since 2023
+66.7%YoY
Advanced Security & Inspection Systems

Systems employing various sensing modalities, including X-ray, fiber optics, ground-penetrating radar, and image analysis, for detecting threats, monitoring perimeters, and inspecting objects in security or transportation contexts.

Geophysics & Gravity Measurement
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16since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Charged Particle Beam Optics

Techniques and devices for generating, shaping, focusing, and deflecting electron or ion beams, often involving multi-pole lenses, deflectors, and aberration correction for applications like microscopy or processing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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12since 2023
0.0%YoY
RF Plasma Power Delivery

Systems and methods for delivering radio frequency (RF) power to plasma processing chambers, including impedance matching, pulse shaping, and feedback control for stable and efficient plasma generation.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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10since 2023
+150.0%YoY
Advanced Electronic Packaging

Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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8since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Multi-Sensor Imaging & Synthesis

Systems that combine data from multiple camera sensors or capture multiple images from different perspectives or qualities, often involving image processing techniques like synthesis to create enhanced or comprehensive views.

Pictorial / Video Communications
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7since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Automated Visual Inspection

Systems that employ imaging and image processing to automatically detect defects, verify states, or ensure quality control in manufactured goods, printed materials, or industrial processes.

Material & Chemical Analysis
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7since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Vacuum System & Chamber Evacuation

Techniques and apparatus for achieving and maintaining vacuum conditions within charged particle and plasma processing chambers, including pump control, vacuum degree monitoring, and chamber sealing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
Specialized Image Sensor Applications

Image sensors tailored for specific advanced functionalities beyond basic image capture, such as high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, single-photon detection, auto-focus, or distance measurement (LiDAR), often incorporating specialized pixel designs or processing.

Photovoltaic / Photoconductive Devices
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5since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Ion Implantation Control & Metrology

Methods and apparatus for precise wafer positioning, ion beam uniformity, and dose monitoring during ion implantation processes in semiconductor device manufacturing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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3since 2023
new
3D Image Sensor Pixel Design

Focuses on advanced pixel architectures, often involving vertical stacking (3D) or silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structures, to improve performance, density, or functionality of photodiodes, transistors, and floating diffusion regions within image sensor pixels.

Photovoltaic / Photoconductive Devices
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Plasma Process Chamber Engineering

Design and control of plasma processing chambers, including heating, gas delivery, electrode configurations, and magnetic field control for uniform and efficient material processing in semiconductor manufacturing.

Electron / Ion Tubes & Discharge
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2since 2023
new
Weld Quality Monitoring & NDT

Systems and methods for assessing the quality and characteristics of welds or solder joints, often involving non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, image processing, or real-time feedback for process control and defect detection.

Welding & Soldering
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Flexible and Printed Circuitry

Manufacturing processes and material compositions for creating electronic circuits on flexible or conformable substrates, enabling novel form factors, enhanced durability, and new applications beyond rigid PCBs.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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1since 2023
new
3D Reconstruction & Modeling

Processes for creating or manipulating three-dimensional digital representations of objects or environments, including mesh generation, surface fitting, and depth estimation from multiple views.

Image Processing
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1since 2023
new
Video Enhancement & Object Tracking

Methods and systems for improving the quality of video streams, generating intermediate frames, or continuously locating and following objects within a sequence of images, even under occlusion.

Image Processing
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1since 2023
new
Photonic Integration & Interconnects

The design and manufacturing of integrated circuits that combine optical and electronic components, particularly for high-speed data communication between processors and memory.

Photovoltaic / Photoconductive Devices
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1since 2023
new
Advanced PV Cell Materials & Architectures

Focuses on novel semiconductor materials, heterostructures, and doping profiles to improve photovoltaic conversion efficiency, stability, and spectral response.

Photovoltaic / Photoconductive Devices
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1since 2023
new
Device Enclosure & Material Engineeringfiltered

Methods and materials used to construct robust and protective enclosures for electronic devices, focusing on structural integrity, impact resistance, thermal dissipation, and specialized material properties for enhanced durability.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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1since 2023
new

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