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Burlington, NJ, United States of America

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 35

% Expired Patents = 8.6

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 1,367

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Peter N Yianilos (7 out of 16 patents)

Ngoc M Luong (7 out of 7 patents)

David McWherter (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Kurt A Goszyk (3 out of 10 patents)

5. Barry J Lipsky (2 out of 4 patents)

6. Mark M Todorovich (2 out of 6 patents)

7. Robert L Grieb (2 out of 4 patents)

8. Joseph E Decker (2 out of 3 patents)

9. David Justice (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Gregory J Winsky (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Morton Edward David (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Gregory J Winksy (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Eamonn P Hobbs (1 out of 24 patents)

14. Anatoly Kotlarsky (1 out of 122 patents)

15. Duane Ellis (1 out of 28 patents)

Core Competencies:

Speaker System

Electronic Reference Device

Portable Device

Electronic Text

Data Compression

Word Building Machine

Electronic Encyclopedia

Multi-Level Searching

Electronic Dictionary

Coded Cartridges

Alphanumeric Display

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35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8311254 - Speaker system (2012-11-13),

2. D643020 - Stacked modular speaker assembly (2011-08-09),

3. 7747872 - Secure portable electronic reference device (2010-06-29),

4. 7671844 - Portable electronic reference device with pivoting light lid (2010-03-02),

5. 7227528 - Thin electronic reference device (2007-06-05),

6. 6411973 - Method for facilitating user access to stored information in an electronic text (2002-06-25),

7. 6205540 - Processor with enhanced instruction set (2001-03-20),

8. 5895463 - Compression of grouped data (1999-04-20),

9. 5774109 - Electronic scrolling book with temporary interruptions (1998-06-30),

10. 5739451 - Hand held electronic music encyclopedia with text and note structure (1998-04-14),

11. 5717938 - Coded cartridges for electronic books (1998-02-10),

12. 5640552 - Method and apparatus for providing multi-level searching in an (1997-06-17),

13. 5627726 - Electronic card with printed circuit board as outer surface (1997-05-06),

14. 5497474 - Data stream addressing (1996-03-05),

15. D364861 - Computer card package (1995-12-05),

Company Overview

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated is a prominent developer of electronic learning tools and reference materials. Based in Burlington, NJ, the company specializes in creating innovative educational products, including handheld devices and software applications that enhance learning experiences. Franklin's technology focuses on language translation, vocabulary building, and various educational aids, catering to a diverse audience seeking to improve their knowledge and skills through interactive solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

35 Patents

#1 in Burlington, NJ

#392 in New Jersey

#9,756 in US

#19,181 in the World

Burlington, NJ, United States of America

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated

Forward Citations = 1,367

39 inventors:

Peter N Yianilos (7 out of 16 patents)

Ngoc M Luong (7 out of 7 patents)

David McWherter (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Kurt A Goszyk (3 out of 10 patents)

5. Barry J Lipsky (2 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/franklin-electronic-publishers

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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