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Sherman Oaks, CA, United States of America

Ascendent Telecommunications Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 38.1

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 5

Forward Citations = 419

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stephen P Forte (14 out of 15 patents)

Michael Gray (5 out of 19 patents)

Shen-Yuan Michael Yap (4 out of 14 patents)

4. Robert Joseph James, Jr (4 out of 12 patents)

5. Michael Scott Colbert (3 out of 17 patents)

6. Doug Gisby (3 out of 9 patents)

7. Colin Mark Werner (3 out of 13 patents)

8. Carsten Bergmann (2 out of 20 patents)

9. Douglas Michael Gisby (2 out of 44 patents)

10. Peter Eymard Baccay (1 out of 13 patents)

11. Yuriy Yuryevich Lobzakov (1 out of 10 patents)

12. Shen-Yuan (Michael) Yap (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Adrian Buckley (245 patents)

14. Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker (121 patents)

15. Richard John George (54 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8447352 - Method and apparatus for communicating via virtual office telephone extensions (2013-05-21),

2. 8380245 - Method and apparatus for communicating via virtual office telephone extensions (2013-02-19),

3. 8379860 - System and method for establishing a secure communication link (2013-02-19),

4. 8315606 - System and method for intelligent call identification on a mobile communication device (2012-11-20),

5. 8233603 - Method and apparatus for communicating with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number (2012-07-31),

6. 8229084 - Method, apparatus and system for park call messages (2012-07-24),

7. 8195163 - Client device method and apparatus for routing a call (2012-06-05),

8. 8170187 - Method and apparatus for communicating with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster and disaster recovery (2012-05-01),

9. 8169899 - Client device method and apparatus for routing a call (2012-05-01),

10. 8144856 - Method and apparatus for communicating with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number (2012-03-27),

11. 8135410 - Method and apparatus for communicating with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster and disaster recovery (2012-03-13),

12. 8135121 - Method and apparatus for selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number (2012-03-13),

13. 8121638 - System and method for security on a mobile device using multiple communication domains (2012-02-21),

14. 8000712 - Client device method and apparatus for routing a call (2011-08-16),

15. 7680511 - Method and apparatus for communicating via virtual office telephone extensions (2010-03-16),

Company Overview

Ascendent Telecommunications Inc., based in Sherman Oaks, California, specializes in advanced telecommunications solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance communication networks, including software and hardware components designed for improved connectivity and efficiency. With a commitment to research and development, Ascendent aims to address the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry, providing robust solutions that support both enterprise and consumer applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

21 Patents

#5 in Sherman Oaks, CA

#3,775 in California

#15,748 in US

#30,080 in the World

Sherman Oaks, CA, United States of America

Ascendent Telecommunications Inc.

Forward Citations = 419

15 inventors:

Stephen P Forte (14 out of 15 patents)

Michael Gray (5 out of 19 patents)

Shen-Yuan Michael Yap (4 out of 14 patents)

4. Robert Joseph James, Jr (4 out of 12 patents)

5. Michael Scott Colbert (3 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ascendent Telecommunications Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ascendent-telecommunications

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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