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Houston, TX, United States of America

Ope, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 80

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joshua Norman Smith (13 out of 16 patents)

Robert Chad McCollum (13 out of 16 patents)

Marcus Aaron Smith (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Andrey Bogdanov (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Richard Earl Preston (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Tommy Lee Hull (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Richard David Haun (2 out of 6 patents)

8. Gary O Quenan (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Andrey Bogdanov (0 patent)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12455494 - Light-based computing methods (2025-10-28),

2. 12380813 - Control circuitry for data security apparatus (2025-08-05),

3. 12174655 - Method for optical computation of sums and differences (2024-12-24),

4. 12061408 - Apparatus with light-based control of light-based computation (2024-08-13),

5. 11699361 - Data security apparatus and method using constant optical signal input to analog component (2023-07-11),

6. 11635783 - Method for non-binary difference computation with light (2023-04-25),

7. 11137664 - Calculating arithmetic sums in a single operation with light (2021-10-05),

8. 11119527 - Light-based, non-binary computation device (2021-09-14),

9. 11004360 - Data security apparatus with analog component (2021-05-11),

10. 10634294 - Method of making a wavelength specific light source (2020-04-28),

11. 10551720 - Light based computing apparatus (2020-02-04),

12. 10545529 - Optical analog numeric computation device (2020-01-28),

13. 10465861 - Light source with quantum dot layer (2019-11-05),

14. 6761508 - Satellite separator platform(SSP) (2004-07-13),

15. 6739804 - SCR top connector (2004-05-25),

Ope, Inc. is a Houston-based company specializing in advanced technology solutions for the energy sector. The organization focuses on developing innovative software and hardware that enhance operational efficiency and safety in various applications, including oil and gas exploration and production. With a commitment to research and development, Ope, Inc. aims to drive technological advancements that address the evolving challenges within the energy industry, positioning itself as a key player in the market.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

17 Patents

#309 in Houston, TX

#1,148 in Texas

#18,881 in US

#35,887 in the World

Houston, TX, United States of America

Ope, Inc.

Forward Citations = 80

8 inventors:

Joshua Norman Smith (13 out of 16 patents)

Robert Chad McCollum (13 out of 16 patents)

Marcus Aaron Smith (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Andrey Bogdanov (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Richard Earl Preston (2 out of 2 patents)

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