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Kansas City, MO, United States of America

Midwest Research Institute

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USPTO Granted Patents = 278

% Expired Patents = 18.0



Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 9,762

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317 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David K Benson (21 out of 38 patents)

silverMedal Bhushan L Sopori (17 out of 28 patents)

bronzeMedal C Edwin Tracy (15 out of 33 patents)

4.  Michael E Himmel (12 out of 31 patents)

5.  Helena L Chum (12 out of 17 patents)

6.  William S Adney (10 out of 17 patents)

7.  Min Zhang (9 out of 24 patents)

8.  Robert J Evans (9 out of 11 patents)

9.  Theodore F Ciszek (8 out of 25 patents)

10.  Rommel Noufi (8 out of 13 patents)

11.  David Samuel Ginley (7 out of 31 patents)

12.  Allan A Lewandowski (7 out of 9 patents)

13.  Todd B Vinzant (7 out of 10 patents)

14.  Thomas F Potter (7 out of 10 patents)

15.  Desikan Bharathan (6 out of 10 patents)


Core Competencies:
Bioforensic Aerosol Collection
Electrostatic Particulate Collector
Multi-Tube Air Sampler
High-Efficiency Filter
Optic Probe
Air Quality Sampler
Hydrogen Production
Thin-Film Solar Cells
Gas Chromatograph
Thermoelectric Particle Precipitator
Corrosion-Resistant Coatings
Recombinant Zymomonas Mobilis

278 patents:

1. 8506686 - Reel-to-reel bioforensic aerosol collection and storage system (2013-08-13),
2. 8323386 - Apparatus and method for electrostatic particulate collector (2012-12-04),
3. 8196479 - Portable multi-tube air sampler unit (2012-06-12),
4. 7834005 - Pyrrolobenzodiazepine derivatives, compositions comprising the same and methods related thereto (2010-11-16),
5. 7823439 - Method for identifying the composition of a sample (2010-11-02),
6. 7511032 - Pyrrolobenzodiazepine derivatives, compositions comprising the same and methods related thereto (2009-03-31),
7. 7452412 - High-efficiency filter device and method for making same (2008-11-18),
8. 7420669 - Optic probe for semiconductor characterization (2008-09-02),
9. 7419635 - [object Object] (2008-09-02),
10. 7393673 - [object Object] (2008-07-01),
11. 7375197 - Cellobiohydrolase I gene and improved variants (2008-05-20),
12. 7374939 - [object Object] (2008-05-20),
13. 7373904 - Stratified vapor generator (2008-05-20),
14. 7364890 - [object Object] (2008-04-29),
15. 7354755 - Stable zymomonas mobilis xylose and arabinose fermenting strains (2008-04-08),
Company Overview
Midwest Research Institute, based in Kansas City, MO, specializes in advanced air quality monitoring technologies. The organization focuses on developing innovative solutions such as bioforensic aerosol collection systems, electrostatic particulate collectors, and multi-tube air samplers. Their expertise extends to high-efficiency filters, optic probes, and air quality samplers, contributing to environmental health and safety. Additionally, they engage in research related to hydrogen production and thin-film solar cells, positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

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278 Patents

#3 in Kansas City, MO

#23 in Missouri

#1,570 in US

#3,185 in the World

Kansas City, MO (US)
Kansas City, MO, United States of America

Midwest Research Institute

Forward Citations = 9,762

317 inventors:

goldMedal David K Benson (21 out of 38 patents)

silverMedal Bhushan L Sopori (17 out of 28 patents)

bronzeMedal C Edwin Tracy (15 out of 33 patents)

4.  Michael E Himmel (12 out of 31 patents)

5.  Helena L Chum (12 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Midwest Research Institute. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/midwest-research-institute

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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