% Expired Patents = 50.0

Trademarks = 9

Forward Citations = 240

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David Rein (2 out of 2 patents)

Dennis Episkopos (1 out of 8 patents)

Cliff Pearce (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Francis Kurupacheril (1 out of 5 patents)

5. Joseph Weglein (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Frank Cernese (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Jesse Odom (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Simon Woollard (1 out of 1 patent)

4 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10423237 - Gesture-based control and usage of video relay service communications (2019-09-24),

2. 8528068 - Method of authenticating a user on a network (2013-09-03),

3. 8010706 - Method of and system for enabling offline applications (2011-08-30),

4. D502866 - Fastener (2005-03-15),

Company Overview

Purple Communications is a leading provider of video relay services (VRS) for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The company offers a range of solutions, including Purple VRS, Purple VRI, and Purple SmartVP, to help connect people through sign language communication. Purple Communications aims to enhance the lives of its customers by providing reliable and accessible communication services.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

4 Patents

#4 in Rocklin, CA

#14,058 in California

#60,671 in US

Rocklin, CA, United States of America

Purple Communications, Inc.

Forward Citations = 240

8 inventors:

David Rein (2 out of 2 patents)

Dennis Episkopos (1 out of 8 patents)

Cliff Pearce (1 out of 1 patent)

4. Francis Kurupacheril (1 out of 5 patents)

5. Joseph Weglein (1 out of 1 patent)

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

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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