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Spokane, WA, United States of America

Avista Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 7.1

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 91

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Erik Jon Lee (5 out of 5 patents)

Clint Kalich (3 out of 3 patents)

Xin Shane (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Greg Johnson (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Curtis Allen Kirkeby (2 out of 7 patents)

6. Darrell Richardson (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Greg Paulson (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Will Stone (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Joshua Dominic DiLuciano (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Robert David Cloward (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Allen Glenn Cousins (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Matthew Russell Michael (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Gregory Ryan Johnson (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Mark Wayne Gustafson (1 out of 16 patents)

15. Stephen Edward Schulte (1 out of 5 patents)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12009652 - Systems and methods to detect and react to objects in proximity to power systems (2024-06-11),

2. 11515116 - Monitoring and locating fuse cutouts (2022-11-29),

3. 11215678 - Electrical continuity detection system (2022-01-04),

4. 11038335 - Systems and methods to detect and react to objects in proximity to power systems (2021-06-15),

5. 10944248 - Smart hoist (2021-03-09),

6. 10847975 - Conservation voltage reduction system and methods using constant impedance load and constant power load technique (2020-11-24),

7. 10686619 - Wireless broadband meter collar (2020-06-16),

8. 10644509 - SK analysis techniques (2020-05-05),

9. 10316833 - Hydroelectric power optimization (2019-06-11),

10. 9026257 - Real-time optimization of hydropower generation facilities (2015-05-05),

11. 8928489 - Ping server (2015-01-06),

12. 8774975 - Outage management algorithm (2014-07-08),

13. 8626352 - Hydroelectric power optimization service (2014-01-07),

14. 6030718 - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell power system (2000-02-29),

Company Overview

Avista Corporation is a diversified energy company based in Spokane, Washington, specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas. The organization is committed to providing reliable energy solutions while focusing on sustainability and innovation. Avista engages in various research initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and integrating renewable energy sources into its operations, contributing to a cleaner energy future for the communities it serves.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

14 Patents

#18 in Spokane, WA

#484 in Washington

#22,319 in US

#42,249 in the World

Spokane, WA, United States of America

Avista Corporation

Forward Citations = 91

28 inventors:

Erik Jon Lee (5 out of 5 patents)

Clint Kalich (3 out of 3 patents)

Xin Shane (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Greg Johnson (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Curtis Allen Kirkeby (2 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Avista Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/avista

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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