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Millbrae, CA, United States of America

Ecofactor, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 42

% Expired Patents = 7.1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 3,156

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4 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John Douglas Steinberg (42 out of 59 patents)

Scott Douglas Hublou (25 out of 25 patents)

Leo Cheung (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Bradley S Richter (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

HVAC Efficiency

Energy Management

Mobile Device Optimization

Wireless Sensors

Thermostat Programming

Dynamic Compressor Delay

Thermal Mass Calculation

Peak Demand Reduction

Networked Thermostats

Plug-in Air Conditioners

Portable Heaters

Occupancy Sensors

42 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11835396 - System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system (2023-12-05),

2. 11835395 - System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system (2023-12-05),

3. 11835394 - System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system (2023-12-05),

4. 10612983 - System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system (2020-04-07),

5. 10584890 - System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system (2020-03-10),

6. 10534382 - System and method for using a wireless device as a sensor for an energy management system (2020-01-14),

7. 10393398 - System and method for optimizing use of plug-in air conditioners and portable heaters (2019-08-27),

8. 10289131 - System and method for using a wireless device as a sensor for an energy management system (2019-05-14),

9. 10254775 - System and method for using ramped setpoint temperature variation with networked thermostats to improve efficiency (2019-04-09),

10. 10048706 - System and method for optimizing use of individual HVAC units in multi-unit chiller-based systems (2018-08-14),

11. 10018371 - System, method and apparatus for identifying manual inputs to and adaptive programming of a thermostat (2018-07-10),

12. 9982905 - System, method and apparatus for use of dynamically variable compressor delay in thermostat to reduce energy consumption (2018-05-29),

13. 9939333 - System and method for evaluating changes in the efficiency of an HVAC system (2018-04-10),

14. 9709292 - System and method for using a mobile electronic device to optimize an energy management system (2017-07-18),

15. 9279594 - System, method and apparatus for use of dynamically variable compressor delay in thermostat to reduce energy consumption (2016-03-08),

EcoFactor, Inc. is an energy management company that provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for residential and commercial customers. Their platform leverages artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to optimize energy usage and reduce wastage, resulting in energy savings and environmental benefits. EcoFactor's technology analyzes customer data, weather patterns, and home characteristics to create personalized energy efficiency plans. Their innovative approach helps customers save money on energy bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. EcoFactor's solutions are scalable, adaptable, and user-friendly, making it easier for individuals and businesses to make sustainable choices in managing their energy consumption.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Ecofactor, Inc.

42 Patents

#1 in Millbrae, CA

#1,935 in California

#8,239 in US

#16,301 in the World

Millbrae, CA, United States of America

Ecofactor, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,156

4 inventors:

John Douglas Steinberg (42 out of 59 patents)

Scott Douglas Hublou (25 out of 25 patents)

Leo Cheung (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Bradley S Richter (1 out of 1 patent)

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