July 30, 2024, Weekly Patents Insights
Welcome to the 30th of July 2024: A glimpse at what’s new in weekly patents insights on recent patent grants that have been issued across various industries.
New weekly (July 30, 2024) USPTO Patents data have been added.
| Most Prolific (weekly) |
| Company | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd | 102 patents |
| Patent Attorney | Fish & Richardson | 77 patents |
| City | Tokyo, JP | 183 patents |
| Female Inventor | Kathryn Thomas, Portland, ME | 4 patents |
| Inventor | Dawei Zhang, Saratoga, CA | 13 patents |
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| Patent Wars: Everyday Objects Caught in the Crossfire |
First up, the humble smartphone. That sleek gadget you can’t live without? It’s the star of endless court dramas, with tech giants throwing lawsuits like confetti at a wedding. Picture courtroom battles over who invented the magical swipe, pinch, and tap. It’s like the Avengers but with patents instead of superpowers.
Next, let’s talk about your coffee pod machine. Yep, that life-saving device for those who can’t function before their caffeine fix. Coffee giants have been in an intense legal brew- ha-ha over who gets to sell you that precious, overpriced pod. It’s a legal grind that makes courtroom coffee breaks awkward.
Oh, and the Wi-Fi router that keeps you connected? It’s been caught in a web of lawsuits, too. Tech companies have been at each other’s throats over who invented the sorcery that lets you stream cat videos seamlessly. The irony? They probably resolved their disputes over a Zoom call.
Even your fitness tracker isn’t safe. Companies have been fighting tooth and nail over who patented the most accurate way to count your steps while you paced, wondering why you didn’t hit your 10,000-step goal.
Our everyday lives are peppered with items that have seen more courtroom action than legal drama. So next time you swipe your phone, sip your coffee, stream videos, or track your steps, give a nod to the patent wars that made it all possible. It’s a fascinating insight into the creation of the things we use every day.
| Trivia |
What is the longest time it took a patent to be granted (that filed after 1976)?
Please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to find out.
| Featured Inventor |
Pasquale Natuzzi: A Pioneer in Furniture Design and Patents
Pasquale Natuzzi, a renowned Italian inventor and entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to the world of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. With a strong passion for innovation and relentless drive, Natuzzi has transformed how we perceive furniture.
Natuzzi’s innovative approach has resulted in an impressive portfolio of 444 patents.
Natuzzi has devoted his career to the furniture industry, propelling his family-owned company, Industrie Natuzzi S.p.A., to international acclaim. Under his leadership, the company has become one of the largest manufacturers of upholstered furniture in the world. With a keen eye for design and an unwavering commitment to quality, Natuzzi has positioned his brand as a symbol of excellence and luxury.
His contributions have shaped the way we interact with furniture, with each creation exemplifying excellence in both aesthetics and functionality. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Natuzzi’s journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring inventors and designers around the world.
| Today in Patent History |
Patent #5036267 was granted on July 30, 1991, for an internal energy-generating power source. This invention involves a system where an initial external power source starts an alternator and generator, which then continuously supply power internally, making the system largely self-sustaining.
| Weekly Statistics |
Top Inventors (by Utility Patents) & current Company:
- Dawei Zhang, 13 patents (Apple)
- Tao Luo, 12 patents (Qualcomm)
- Yushu Zhang, 12 patents (Apple)
- Haitong Sun, 12 patents (Qualcomm)
- Wei Zeng, 10 patents (Apple)
- Chunxuan Ye, 10 patents (Apple)
- Hong He, 9 patents (Apple)
- Xiaobo Zhang, 7 patents (Langbo Communication)
- Fangli Xu, 7 patents (Apple)
Top Universities:
- University of California – 10
- MIT – 5
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology – 5
- Tianjin University – 5
- The Johns Hopkins University – 4
- Harvard College – 4
- University of Michigan – 4
- University of South Florida – 4
- King Faisal University – 3
Top Attorneys:
- Fish & Richardson – 77
- Sughrue Mion – 67
- Foley & Lardner – 67
- Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch – 63
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton – 57
- Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox – 56
- Cantor Colburn – 53
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius – 50
- Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear – 49
- Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner – 48
Top Cities in Connecticut (US):
- Glastonbury – 6
- West Hartford – 4
- Southington – 4
- Farmington – 4
- Westport – 3
- Manchester – 3
- Madison – 3
- Greenwich – 3
- Windsor – 3
- Wethersfield – 3
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| Trivia |
The answer is:
| Days | Patent |
| 15938 / 15882 | 10539396 / 10488157 – A dual mode RF/IR seeker suitable for use in an anti-radiation missile is disclosed… |
| 14580 | 10488158 – An infrared signal processor is provided wherein infrared energy from objects on an area of the ground is directed towards a plurality of detectors disposed in a missile… |
| 14060 | 8969641 – Tetrahydrotricyclopentadienes are isomerized to a low pour point, high energy missile fuel… |
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