% Expired Patents = 25.0

Trademarks = 14

Forward Citations = 32

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mohammad Behforouz (5 out of 6 patents)

Nancy C Behforouz (3 out of 3 patents)

Ronald Lynn Merriman (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Peixuan Guo (1 out of 20 patents)

5. Hui Li (1 out of 40 patents)

6. Emil Khisamutdinov (1 out of 3 patents)

7. Daniel Jasinski (1 out of 3 patents)

8. Hasan Fakhruddin (1 out of 1 patent)

9. James S Locker (1 out of 1 patent)

8 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11242532 - Self-assembled 3D RNA cage nanoparticles (2022-02-08),

2. 7978342 - Method and apparatus for measuring expansion of materials (2011-07-12),

3. 6841555 - Lavendamycin analogs, quinoline-5,8-diones and methods of using them (2005-01-11),

4. 6444684 - Lavendamycin analogs, quinoline-5,8-diones and methods of using them (2002-09-03),

5. 6030983 - Lavendamycin analogs, quinoline-5,8-diones and methods of using them (2000-02-29),

6. 5712289 - Quinoline-5,8-diones and methods of using them (1998-01-27),

7. 5646150 - Methods of using lavendamycin analogs (1997-07-08),

8. 5253757 - Drawing receptacle for use with computer printers (1993-10-19),

Company Overview

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana. Founded in 1918, it offers more than 190 undergraduate majors and 130 graduate programs. The university is recognized for its strong emphasis on hands-on learning, community engagement, and research opportunities for students. With a vibrant campus culture and top-notch facilities, Ball State University prepares its students for success in a wide range of industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

8 Patents

#7 in Muncie, IN

#495 in Indiana

#35,924 in US

Muncie, IN, United States of America

Ball State University

Forward Citations = 32

9 inventors:

Mohammad Behforouz (5 out of 6 patents)

Nancy C Behforouz (3 out of 3 patents)

Ronald Lynn Merriman (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Peixuan Guo (1 out of 20 patents)

5. Hui Li (1 out of 40 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ball State University. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ball-state-university

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

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