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Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Duke Energy Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 38

Trademarks = 32

Forward Citations = 84

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stuart Laval (10 out of 12 patents)

James Douglas Cleveland (8 out of 8 patents)

Raiford Smith (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Gilbert DeFreitas (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Louis Lombardi (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Gregory S Tribbe (6 out of 8 patents)

7. Steven Patrick Hinkel (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Jason P Handley (5 out of 6 patents)

9. Peter N Henderson (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Aleksandar Vukojevic (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Daniel Blair Sowder (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Shanda Hardin (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Norvin Clontz, Ii (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Shiva K Sainoju Korremla (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Jason L Plummer (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Digital Banner

Gas Leak Detection

Power Distribution

Flood Detection

Robotic Breaker Racking

Energy Storage Systems

Solar Inverter

Power Line Communication

Electric Grid Optimization

Moisture Detection

Utility Meter

38 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1139191 - Pole-mountable digital banner (2026-08-04),

2. 12366499 - Methods of determining flow rates of gas leaks in a pressurized gas system (2025-07-22),

3. 12244143 - Methods of securely controlling utility grid edge devices (2025-03-04),

4. 12068602 - Advanced power distribution platform (2024-08-20),

5. 11935387 - Apparatus and systems for flood/moisture detection and notification (2024-03-19),

6. 11828686 - Hands-free liquid sampling method and apparatus (2023-11-28),

7. 11792592 - Methods of controlling a digital display based on sensor data, and related systems (2023-10-17),

8. 11784483 - Recloser lockout methods and related devices (2023-10-10),

9. 11768131 - Hands-free liquid sampling methods and apparatus (2023-09-26),

10. 11703528 - Power cords that measure and report electrical energy consumption, and related hardwired apparatuses and methods (2023-07-18),

11. 11619062 - Utility structure with retractable mast (2023-04-04),

12. 11581713 - Methods and apparatuses for robotic breaker racking (2023-02-14),

13. 11559054 - Bird excrement shields for electric power transmission towers (2023-01-24),

14. 11412338 - Methods of controlling a digital display based on sensor data, and related systems (2022-08-09),

15. 11335180 - Apparatus and systems for flood/moisture detection and notification (2022-05-17),

Company Overview

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, including renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, alongside traditional fossil fuel and nuclear power plants. Duke Energy is committed to advancing energy technology and sustainability initiatives, serving millions of customers across the United States while focusing on innovative solutions to meet future energy demands.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

38 Patents

#43 in Charlotte, NC

#214 in North Carolina

#9,035 in US

#17,870 in the World

Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Duke Energy Corporation

Forward Citations = 84

65 inventors:

Stuart Laval (10 out of 12 patents)

James Douglas Cleveland (8 out of 8 patents)

Raiford Smith (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Gilbert DeFreitas (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Louis Lombardi (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Duke Energy Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/duke-energy

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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