Recognizing Inventors with Centurion+ Utility Patents as of October 24, 2023
Robert Ernest Troxler
Dr. Robert E. Troxler is a native of Raleigh NC. In 1983 he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. In 1986 and 1992 he received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. During that period, he studied Electromagnetic Theory, Materials, and Optics.
His research involving thin film superconducting microwave components led to a fellowship with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center under the Graduate Student Researchers Program. At Marshall, Dr. Troxler worked in the Space Science Laboratory and conducted experiments on microwave circuits below 7 degrees Kelvin.
Dr. Troxler is now the Director of Advanced Technologies at Troxler Electronic Laboratories in Research Triangle Park NC.
Although his interests are broad, at Troxler he concentrates on Electromagnetics, optics, sensor design, acoustics, and applications of nuclear physics towards instrumented devices; typically used in the fields of geotechnical and civil engineering.
Patent №: 11799928 (October 24, 2023) – Mobile device displaying real time sports statistics. This patent showcases his expertise in merging electronic devices and real-time data delivery. The portable electronic device, equipped with memory and a processor, can receive and display sports statistics from an external source. Additionally, the device boasts a secure authentication mechanism for data exchange between the device and the external entity.
Patent №: 11795648 (October 24, 2023) – Paving-related measuring device incorporating a computer device and communication element therebetween and associated method. This invention revolutionizes the construction industry by offering an advanced system to determine paving-related material properties. The system comprises a measuring device and a cellular computer device that communicate seamlessly, enabling accurate data collection and analysis during paving projects.
Michael Frankel
Mr. Frankel is currently Sr. Director of Network Technologies in the CTO office of CIENA. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction for CIENA’s networking system technology and architectures.
Prior to this position, he was the Director of the Lightwave Systems Department at CIENA. His main responsibilities included DWDM transport system design, and coordinating the activities of the Lightwave design with other disciplines.
Before joining CIENA in 1998, Michael Frankel spent 7 years at the Department of Defense Naval Research Laboratory.
He developed fiber-optic systems for a variety of Navy applications, including antenna remoting, optical sensing, Radar, Electronic Warfare, etc.
A senior member of IEEE, Dr. Frankel received his PhD degree in electrical engineering and optics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, under the guidance of a recent Nobel prize winner Gerard Mourou.
Patent №: 11799549 (October 24, 2023) – Express mesh intersatellite optical coherent networking. This patent describes an express mesh satellite network that incorporates a constellation of satellites equipped with coherent optical modems. By arranging these satellites based on traffic sources and sinks on the ground, the topology of the network includes direct connections between the satellites in space. This innovation paves the way for improved satellite communication and data transfer.
Babak Forutanpour
Sr. Director of Product & Engineering at ecoATM Gazelleeco.
Driving Innovation and User Experience Through Strategic Product & Engineering Leadership.
Patent №: 11798250 (October 24, 2023) – Neural network based physical condition evaluation of electronic devices, and associated systems and methods.
This patent describes a system that uses a kiosk with an inspection plate, light sources, and cameras to capture images of an electronic device. By extracting a set of features and utilizing a neural network, the condition of the device can be determined accurately.
Erik C Scher
Operating Partner at True North Venture Partners.
Erik is a venture investor, company operator, and serial entrepreneur with a history of successfully inventing, scaling and commercializing new technologies across a myriad of applications.
Patent №: 11795123 (October 24, 2023) –Catalysts for petrochemical catalysis.
Scher’s patented invention involves metal oxide catalysts that incorporate various dopants. These catalysts have proven to be instrumental in heterogeneous catalytic reactions, particularly in the oxidative coupling of methane to generate valuable C2 hydrocarbons like ethane and ethylene. The patents also disclose related methods for manufacturing and utilizing these catalysts.
Brett E Swensgard
Engineering Section Manager at Allied Motion Technologies Inc.
Patent №: 11793521 (October 24, 2023) –Powered surgical cutting and stapling apparatus with manually retractable firing system.
This instrument incorporates a manual return mechanism that allows surgeons to retract the drive shaft, even when the motor fails or lacks sufficient force. This innovation enhances safety and efficiency in surgical procedures.
Ilya Daniel Rosenberg
Co-founder and CEO at Sensel, Inc.
Patent №: 11797119 (October 24, 2023) –Selectively adhered resistive force sensor.
This patent outlines a system and method for fabricating a selectively adhered force sensor. By employing a flexible membrane constrained at multiple points, Rosenberg’s invention allows for precise measurement and detection of forces. The technology offers great potential for applications in robotics, touch-sensitive devices, and numerous other fields.
Centurion+ Patent Holders as of February 13, 2024
Centurion Patentors as of November 19, 2024
Centurion Patentors as of February 18, 2025
About The Author
Angelina Kushnarova
Angelina Kushnarova (Sverediuk) was born in Ukraine. She graduated from Ternopil Medical University with a specialization in Medicine and completed an internship in Radiology at Lviv University. She worked as a Radiologist, while also working as a web developer.