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Birmingham, AL, United States of America

Sonics Associates, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Expired Patents = 6.7

Forward Citations = 680

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal William Clayton Scofield (6 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Stevan Otha Saunders (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal William Thomas Edwards (4 out of 7 patents)

4.  Eugene Arnold Eighmy (3 out of 4 patents)

5.  Alan John Testani (3 out of 6 patents)

6.  Charles Richard Lewis, Jr (2 out of 63 patents)

7.  Joe L Hanson (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Dan Harden (2 out of 56 patents)

9.  Sonja Schiefer (2 out of 3 patents)

10.  Lynn A McCroskey (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Joe L Hanson (1 out of 1 patent)


15 patents:

1. 6853732 - Center channel enhancement of virtual sound images (2005-02-08),
2. 6144747 - Head mounted surround sound system (2000-11-07),
3. 5852506 - Method and apparatus for controlling program start/stop operations (1998-12-22),
4. 5850610 - Method and apparatus for providing zoned communications (1998-12-15),
5. 5841879 - Virtually positioned head mounted surround sound system (1998-11-24),
6. 5818814 - Method and apparatus for synchronizing and controlling remote receiver (1998-10-06),
7. 5717412 - 3-D glasses with variable duty cycle shutter lenses (1998-02-10),
8. 5661812 - Head mounted surround sound system (1997-08-26),
9. 5459790 - Personal sound system with virtually positioned lateral speakers (1995-10-17),
10. D358151 - 3-D audio headset (1995-05-09),
11. D358150 - Combined 3D audio headset and glasses (1995-05-09),
12. 5373497 - Compact disc with synchronizing header (1994-12-13),
13. 5272757 - Multi-dimensional reproduction system (1993-12-21),
14. 5226046 - Method and apparatus for synchronizing digital data steams (1993-07-06),
15. 5132955 - Method and apparatus for synchronizing multiple CD players (1992-07-21),
Company Overview
Sonics Associates, Inc. is a technology firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in advanced engineering solutions and consulting services. The company focuses on the development of innovative systems and technologies, particularly in the fields of signal processing, telecommunications, and embedded systems. With a commitment to enhancing performance and efficiency, Sonics Associates collaborates with various industries to deliver tailored solutions that meet complex technical challenges, fostering growth and innovation in their respective sectors.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

15 Patents

#16 in Birmingham, AL

#87 in Alabama

#21,052 in US

#39,921 in the World

Birmingham, AL (US)
Birmingham, AL, United States of America

Sonics Associates, Inc.

Forward Citations = 680

11 inventors:

goldMedal William Clayton Scofield (6 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Stevan Otha Saunders (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal William Thomas Edwards (4 out of 7 patents)

4.  Eugene Arnold Eighmy (3 out of 4 patents)

5.  Alan John Testani (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sonics Associates, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sonics-associates

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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