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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Automaton, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18


Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 130

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Spencer Hewett (15 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Adam Blair (7 out of 7 patents)

bronzeMedal Ken Seiff (6 out of 6 patents)

4.  Michael Murphy (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Mark Wieman (6 out of 6 patents)

6.  Tamara Adlin (6 out of 6 patents)

7.  Joe Mueller (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Prokopios Panagiotou (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Paul Petrus (1 out of 41 patents)

10.  David Sheldon Stephenson (1 out of 74 patents)

11.  David T Winn (1 out of 22 patents)

12.  Phillip A Lindsey (1 out of 5 patents)

13.  Melissa Swats (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Matthew Lange (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Richard Marcks, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)


18 patents:

1. 12792738 - Systems, devices, and methods for secure booting of RFID sensors (2026-11-10),
2. 12571901 - Systems and methods for RFID tag locating using constructive interference (2026-03-10),
3. 12541662 - Antenna arrays and signal processing for RFID tag readers (2026-02-03),
4. 12529750 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2026-01-20),
5. 12511502 - Rfid tag readers switchable between interrogator and listener modes (2025-12-30),
6. 12437166 - Deploying RFID readers in environments having a dense population of RFID tags (2025-10-07),
7. 12164048 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2024-12-10),
8. 12117548 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2024-10-15),
9. 12013474 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2024-06-18),
10. 11933877 - Systems and methods for RFID tag locating using constructive interference (2024-03-19),
11. 11915567 - Systems and methods for RFID-based retail management (2024-02-27),
12. 11543512 - Systems and methods for RFID tag locating using constructive interference (2023-01-03),
13. 11408965 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2022-08-09),
14. 11215691 - Methods and apparatus for locating RFID tags (2022-01-04),
15. 11043093 - Systems and methods for RFID-based retail management (2021-06-22),
Company Overview
Automaton, Inc. is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in advanced automation solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative software and hardware systems that enhance operational efficiency across various industries. With a strong emphasis on robotics and artificial intelligence, Automaton aims to transform traditional processes into streamlined, automated workflows. Their expertise extends to sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and smart infrastructure, positioning them as a key player in the automation landscape.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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Automaton, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
18 Patents

#329 in San Diego, CA

#4,303 in California

#18,004 in US

#34,321 in the World

San Diego, CA (US)
San Diego, CA, United States of America

Automaton, Inc.

Forward Citations = 130

18 inventors:

goldMedal Spencer Hewett (15 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Adam Blair (7 out of 7 patents)

bronzeMedal Ken Seiff (6 out of 6 patents)

4.  Michael Murphy (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Mark Wieman (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Automaton, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/automaton

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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