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Dallas, TX, United States of America

Southern Methodist University

USPTO Granted Patents = 119

% Expired Patents = 31.9

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 1,556

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176 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Choon Sae Lee (11 out of 29 patents)

Alexander R Lippert (9 out of 11 patents)

John D Buynak (8 out of 21 patents)

4. John G Wise (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Pia D Vogel (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Edmond Richer (8 out of 10 patents)

7. Paul Samuel Krueger (8 out of 8 patents)

8. Marc P Christensen (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Prasanna V Rangarajan (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Adam L Cohen (7 out of 119 patents)

11. Frances K Brewer (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Courtney A Follit (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Edward R Biehl (6 out of 7 patents)

14. David W Matula (6 out of 21 patents)

15. Vikrant R Bhakta (5 out of 30 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Switch

Machine Learning

Drug Resistance

Imaging Techniques

Micro-fabrication

Energy Trading

3D Printing

Subcutaneous Imaging

Nanocomposites

Sensors

Antibiotics

Fluid Dynamics

119 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12558845 - System and method for a three-dimensional optical switch display device (2026-02-24),

2. 12543966 - Tuned microwave resonant system for subcutaneous imaging (2026-02-10),

3. 12459603 - Fluid entrapment via perforated surfaces for drag reduction (2025-11-04),

4. 12442723 - Data fusion technique for predicting soil classification (2025-10-14),

5. 12438394 - Resonant coupler systems and methods for implants (2025-10-07),

6. 12379374 - Sensor and method for detecting target molecules (2025-08-05),

7. 12278491 - Systems and methods for energy crowdsourcing and peer-to-peer energy trading (2025-04-14),

8. 12208076 - Mechanosynthesis of a co-amorphous formulation of creatine with citric acid and humidity-mediated transformation into a co-crystal (2025-01-28),

9. 12073149 - Computing interactions of sources embedded in three dimensional layered media (2024-08-27),

10. 12010287 - System and method for a three-dimensional optical switch display device (2024-06-11),

11. 12007313 - Data fusion technique for predicting soil classification (2024-06-11),

12. 11981557 - Ohmic nanopore fabrication and real-time cleaning (2024-05-14),

13. 11965878 - Sensor and method for detecting target molecules (2024-04-23),

14. 11656241 - Micro-fabricated optical motion sensor (2023-05-23),

15. 11551092 - Bridge impact detection and classification systems and methods (2023-01-10),

Company Overview

Southern Methodist University, located in Dallas, Texas, is a prominent research institution specializing in various technological fields, particularly optical systems. The university focuses on advancing knowledge in areas such as optical switches, machine learning, and imaging techniques. Additionally, it explores innovative applications in drug resistance, micro-fabrication, energy trading, and 3D printing. SMU fosters a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary research, contributing to advancements in both academia and industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

119 Patents

#17 in Dallas, TX

#179 in Texas

#3,243 in US

#6,698 in the World

Dallas, TX, United States of America

Southern Methodist University

Forward Citations = 1,556

176 inventors:

Choon Sae Lee (11 out of 29 patents)

Alexander R Lippert (9 out of 11 patents)

John D Buynak (8 out of 21 patents)

4. John G Wise (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Pia D Vogel (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Southern Methodist University. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/southern-methodist-university

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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