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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Sunpower Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 854

% Expired Patents = 8.4



Trademarks = 27

Forward Citations = 12,461

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460 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David D Smith (109 out of 129 patents)

silverMedal Peter John Cousins (74 out of 80 patents)

bronzeMedal Gabriel Harley (59 out of 78 patents)

4.  Brian S Wares (48 out of 55 patents)

5.  Taeseok Kim (45 out of 63 patents)

6.  Thomas Pass (43 out of 48 patents)

7.  Richard Hamilton Sewell (40 out of 61 patents)

8.  Patrick L Chapman (34 out of 76 patents)

9.  Seung Bum Rim (34 out of 55 patents)

10.  Nathan Beckett (29 out of 70 patents)

11.  Gilad Almogy (28 out of 128 patents)

12.  Itai Suez (27 out of 33 patents)

13.  Richard M Swanson (27 out of 37 patents)

14.  William T Beale (27 out of 32 patents)

15.  Ratson Morad (26 out of 71 patents)


Core Competencies:
Photovoltaic Module
Solar Panel
Energy Control System
Solar Cell
Solar Tracking
Cabling Systems
Performance Estimation
Metallization Techniques
Installation Methods
Silicon Recycling
Load Control Architecture
Remote Site Survey

854 patents:

1. 12132439 - Clamps for solar system (2024-10-29),
2. 12119779 - Photovoltaic module mounting assembly (2024-10-15),
3. D1043743 - Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface (2024-09-24),
4. D1042512 - Display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface (2024-09-17),
5. 12034398 - Junction box for a photovoltaic module mounting assembly (2024-07-09),
6. 12028019 - Remote site survey for photovoltaic system site (2024-07-02),
7. 12021388 - Systems and methods for photovoltaic production curtailment and autonomous load breaking (2024-06-25),
8. 12015377 - Cabling systems for rooftop photovoltaic solar systems (2024-06-18),
9. 12003213 - Methods and systems for integrating energy control systems with electrical systems (2024-06-04),
10. 12003208 - Multi-drive solar-tracking photovoltaic system (2024-06-04),
11. 12000428 - Water sealing surface attachment (2024-06-04),
12. 11949032 - Systems and methods for improved installation of photovoltaic assemblies (2024-04-02),
13. 11947880 - Systems and method for determining solar panel placement and energy output (2024-04-02),
14. 11855482 - Energy control system (2023-12-26),
15. 11811261 - Backup load energy control system (2023-11-07),
Company Overview
SunPower Corporation, headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in advanced photovoltaic systems that harness solar energy. The company is known for its innovative solar panels and photovoltaic modules, which are designed to maximize energy efficiency and performance. SunPower also focuses on energy control systems, solar tracking technologies, and cabling systems, contributing to the optimization of solar energy generation. With a commitment to sustainability, SunPower plays a significant role in the renewable energy sector, driving advancements in solar technology.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

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854 Patents

#28 in San Jose, CA

#143 in California

#595 in US

#1,170 in the World

San Jose, CA (US)
San Jose, CA, United States of America

Sunpower Corporation

Forward Citations = 12,461

460 inventors:

goldMedal David D Smith (109 out of 129 patents)

silverMedal Peter John Cousins (74 out of 80 patents)

bronzeMedal Gabriel Harley (59 out of 78 patents)

4.  Brian S Wares (48 out of 55 patents)

5.  Taeseok Kim (45 out of 63 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sunpower Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sunpower

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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