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Reston, VA, United States of America

Nextel Communications Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 226

% Expired Patents = 62.4

CIPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 2,217

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166 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ojas Thakor Choksi (34 out of 38 patents)

Arun Manroa (22 out of 55 patents)

Trinh D Vu (20 out of 22 patents)

4. Steven Wesley Barrow (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Zheng Cai (13 out of 75 patents)

6. Nagi A Mansour (12 out of 124 patents)

7. Don Gunasekara (11 out of 71 patents)

8. Masoud Olfat (9 out of 40 patents)

9. Erich Joseph Izdepski (9 out of 16 patents)

10. Karalyn M Szuszczewicz (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Douglas A Hyslop (8 out of 57 patents)

12. Benjamin Charles Levitan (7 out of 8 patents)

13. Manish Sharma (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Safwan A Khan (7 out of 7 patents)

15. Sunil Dwarka Prasad (7 out of 15 patents)

Core Competencies:

Push-To-Talk

Multimedia Messaging

Wireless Networks

Dispatch Communications

Call Setup

Voice Over IP

Network Planning

Handoff Techniques

Radio Resource Allocation

Presence Information

Mobile Node Handoff

Communication Systems

226 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9232364 - Method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for improving push-to-talk call setup speed (2016-01-05),

2. 9060257 - Systems and methods for multimedia messaging (2015-06-16),

3. 9026160 - Method and system for priority handling of dispatch call requests (2015-05-05),

4. 9015019 - Radio access network simulator (2015-04-21),

5. 9014696 - System and method for priority wireless access (2015-04-21),

6. 8989654 - System and method for providing options when a dispatch destination is not available (2015-03-24),

7. 8934895 - System and method for signaling gateway (2015-01-13),

8. 8873541 - System and method for on-duty communication (2014-10-28),

9. 8825061 - System and method for wireless network planning (2014-09-02),

10. 8755504 - System and method for wireless meta service (2014-06-17),

11. 8744471 - Systems and methods of categorized allocation of radio resources (2014-06-03),

12. 8738710 - Systems and methods of providing push-to-application services (2014-05-27),

13. 8667067 - System and method for subscribing to a web logging service via a dispatch communication system (2014-03-04),

14. 8638780 - System and method for obtaining an internet address associated with a telephone number (2014-01-28),

15. 8594586 - Apparatus and method for conducting a push-to-talk (PTT) call with a voice over IP (VOIP) communications device (2013-11-26),

Company Overview

Nextel Communications Inc., based in Reston, VA, specializes in push-to-talk technology, enabling instant communication across various sectors. The company focuses on enhancing multimedia messaging and wireless networks, providing robust dispatch communications and efficient call setup solutions. With expertise in voice over IP and advanced network planning, Nextel is dedicated to optimizing handoff techniques, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliable communication for its users. Its innovations cater to both personal and professional communication needs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

226 Patents

#5 in Reston, VA

#37 in Virginia

#1,850 in US

#3,784 in the World

Reston, VA, United States of America

Nextel Communications Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,217

166 inventors:

Ojas Thakor Choksi (34 out of 38 patents)

Arun Manroa (22 out of 55 patents)

Trinh D Vu (20 out of 22 patents)

4. Steven Wesley Barrow (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Zheng Cai (13 out of 75 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nextel Communications Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nextel-communications

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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