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Edgewood, MD, United States of America

Smiths Detection Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 87

% Expired Patents = 25.3

CIPO Patents = 21

EPO Patents = 32

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 1,852

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108 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Steven A Sunshine (25 out of 59 patents)

Chang-Meng Hsiung (14 out of 19 patents)

Shou-Hua Zhang (10 out of 14 patents)

4. Ajoy Kumar Roy (10 out of 16 patents)

5. Vadym Berkout (8 out of 16 patents)

6. Michael Gregory Steinthal (8 out of 12 patents)

7. Michael Allen Vicic (8 out of 12 patents)

8. Greger Andersson (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Bethsabeth Munoz (6 out of 9 patents)

10. Douglas Jason Green (6 out of 9 patents)

11. Kevin Judge (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Timothy E Burch (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Beth C Munoz (5 out of 15 patents)

14. Joseph Bendahan (4 out of 53 patents)

15. Peng Zou (4 out of 23 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cargo Inspection

Computed Tomography

Mass Spectrometry

Backscatter Scanners

Raman Spectroscopy

Sensor Array

Environmental Monitoring

Chemical Detection

Data Communication

Bioaerosol Identification

Gas Identification

Networked Camera Control

87 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12691195 - Tray sanitization systems and methods (2026-07-28),

2. 12580092 - Collimator and methods of forming same (2026-03-17),

3. 12517068 - Below-ground computed tomography cargo inspection system and method (2026-01-06),

4. 12442779 - Systems and methods for inspection portals (2025-10-14),

5. 12332191 - Systems and methods for real-time configurable backscatter scanners (2025-06-17),

6. 12253648 - High-energy x-ray imaging system (2025-03-18),

7. 11769039 - System for determining the presence of a substance of interest in a sample (2023-09-26),

8. 11379709 - System for determining the presence of a substance of interest in a sample (2022-07-05),

9. 10969515 - Contactless data communication in CT systems (2021-04-06),

10. 10942117 - Estimation of water interference for spectral correction (2021-03-09),

11. 10839009 - Systems and methods for analyzing time series data based on event transitions (2020-11-17),

12. 10734213 - Intermittent mass spectrometer inlet (2020-08-04),

13. 10677943 - System and method for monitoring a computed tomography imaging system (2020-06-09),

14. 10629424 - Low temperature plasma probe with auxiliary heated gas jet (2020-04-21),

15. 10436716 - Ubiquitous transmissive raman spectroscopy for stand-off detection (2019-10-08),

Company Overview

Smiths Detection Inc., headquartered in Edgewood, MD, specializes in advanced cargo inspection systems that enhance security and safety across various sectors. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies such as computed tomography, mass spectrometry, and backscatter scanners, which are essential for detecting threats in cargo and environmental monitoring. With a commitment to chemical detection and sensor array technologies, Smiths Detection plays a critical role in safeguarding transportation and public spaces globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

87 Patents

#1 in Edgewood, MD

#39 in Maryland

#4,290 in US

#8,787 in the World

Edgewood, MD, United States of America

Smiths Detection Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,852

108 inventors:

Steven A Sunshine (25 out of 59 patents)

Chang-Meng Hsiung (14 out of 19 patents)

Shou-Hua Zhang (10 out of 14 patents)

4. Ajoy Kumar Roy (10 out of 16 patents)

5. Vadym Berkout (8 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smiths Detection Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smiths-detection

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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