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Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Etak, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 22

Forward Citations = 2,069

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Richard Frederick Poppen (7 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Alan C Phillips (6 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth Alan Milnes (5 out of 28 patents)

4.  Stanley K Honey (4 out of 31 patents)

5.  Walter B Zavoli (3 out of 4 patents)

6.  George E Loughmiller, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Terence J O'Brien (2 out of 8 patents)

8.  Rodney Jude Fernandez (2 out of 3 patents)

9.  Darrell L Mathis (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Marvin S White, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  James L Buxton (2 out of 9 patents)

12.  Marvin S White (1 out of 38 patents)

13.  Charles S Taylor (1 out of 89 patents)

14.  Monica A Sardesai (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Gary L Latshaw (1 out of 1 patent)


22 patents:

1. 6161092 - Presenting information using prestored speech (2000-12-12),
2. 6038509 - System for recalculating a path (2000-03-14),
3. 6026384 - Cost zones (2000-02-15),
4. 6021406 - Method for storing map data in a database using space filling curves and (2000-02-01),
5. 6016485 - System for pathfinding (2000-01-18),
6. 5978730 - Caching for pathfinding computation (1999-11-02),
7. 5948043 - Navigation system using GPS data (1999-09-07),
8. 5916299 - Method for determining exits and entrances for a region in a network (1999-06-29),
9. 5893081 - Using multiple levels of costs for a pathfinding computation (1999-04-06),
10. 5729458 - Cost zones (1998-03-17),
11. 5694534 - Apparatus storing a presentation of topological structures and methods (1997-12-02),
12. 5546107 - Automatic chain-based conflation of digital maps (1996-08-13),
13. 5311195 - Combined relative and absolute positioning method and apparatus (1994-05-10),
14. 4914605 - Apparatus and method for displaying a map (1990-04-03),
15. 4811613 - Two-axis angular rate gyroscope (1989-03-14),
Company Overview
Etak, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in advanced mapping and location-based services. The organization focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance navigation and geospatial data applications. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Etak leverages cutting-edge technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of location services, catering to various industries including automotive, mobile applications, and logistics. Their expertise positions them as a key player in the evolving landscape of geolocation technology.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

22 Patents

#73 in Menlo Park, CA

#3,586 in California

#15,037 in US

#28,782 in the World

Menlo Park, CA (US)
Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Etak, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,069

21 inventors:

goldMedal Richard Frederick Poppen (7 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Alan C Phillips (6 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth Alan Milnes (5 out of 28 patents)

4.  Stanley K Honey (4 out of 31 patents)

5.  Walter B Zavoli (3 out of 4 patents)

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

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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