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Edgewood, MD, United States of America

Smiths Detection Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 87

% Expired Patents = 25.3



Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 1,829

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108 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Steven A Sunshine (25 out of 59 patents)

silverMedal Chang-Meng Hsiung (14 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Shou-Hua Zhang (10 out of 14 patents)

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

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

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

7.  Vadym Berkout (7 out of 16 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 22 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:

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),
Smiths Detection Inc. is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies. With over 40 years of experience, the company provides advanced security solutions for aviation, ports and borders, military and emergency responders. Smiths Detection Inc. offers a comprehensive range of products and services including X-ray scanners, explosives trace detection systems, radiation detection, and chemical detection solutions.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Smiths Detection Inc.
87 Patents

#1 in Edgewood, MD

#39 in Maryland

#4,275 in US

#8,750 in the World

Edgewood, MD (US)
Edgewood, MD, United States of America

Smiths Detection Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,829

108 inventors:

goldMedal Steven A Sunshine (25 out of 59 patents)

silverMedal Chang-Meng Hsiung (14 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Shou-Hua Zhang (10 out of 14 patents)

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

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

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