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Muscle Shoals, AL, United States of America

Tennessee Valley Authority

USPTO Granted Patents = 168

% Expired Patents = 4.2

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 2,011

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145 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John F McCullough (17 out of 17 patents)

Robert J Radel (9 out of 10 patents)

Cecil P Harrison (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Shuang-shii Hsieh (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Jeffrey L Boles (7 out of 9 patents)

6. Roger D Hester (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Jack M Sullivan (7 out of 10 patents)

8. John M Stinson (7 out of 7 patents)

9. John F Phillips (7 out of 10 patents)

10. George E Farina (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Richard C Sheridan (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Thomas M Jones (6 out of 9 patents)

13. Yong K Kim (6 out of 7 patents)

14. James R Burnell (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Horace C Mann, Jr (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Energy Storage

Hydroelectric Monitoring

Contaminant Destruction

Ultracapacitors

Cryogenic Processes

Pollutant Control

Micronutrient Delivery

Fertilizer Production

Phosphate Recovery

Waste Management

Cooling Systems

Environmental Technologies

168 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9459600 - Method and automation system for processing information extractable from an engineering drawing file using information modeling and correlations to generate output data (2016-10-04),

2. 7633284 - Method and apparatus for managing ultracapacitor energy storage systems for a power transmission system (2009-12-15),

3. 7390428 - Compositions with nano-particle size conductive material powder and methods of using same for transferring heat between a heat source and a heat sink (2008-06-24),

4. 7294327 - Multi-stage cryogenic acid gas removal (2007-11-13),

5. 7230837 - Method and circuit for cascaded pulse width modulation (2007-06-12),

6. 7111407 - Vertical shaft alignment tool (2006-09-26),

7. 6805844 - Reactor vessel, method and system for treating, sampling, and transporting toxic waste (2004-10-19),

8. 6751959 - Simple and compact low-temperature power cycle (2004-06-22),

9. 6599423 - High-efficiency processes for destruction of contaminants (2003-07-29),

10. 6461510 - High-efficiency processes for destruction of contaminants (2002-10-08),

11. 6269287 - Method and apparatus for monitoring a hydroelectric facility trash rack and optimizing performance (2001-07-31),

12. 6136281 - Method to control mercury emissions from exhaust gases (2000-10-24),

13. 6063204 - Concentrated sulfuric acid hydrolysis of lignocellulosics (2000-05-16),

14. 5988081 - Method and system for the disposal of coal preparation plant waste coal (1999-11-23),

15. 5972118 - Concentrated sulfuric acid hydrolysis of lignocellulosics (1999-10-26),

Company Overview

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a federally owned corporation that plays a pivotal role in energy production and management in the Tennessee Valley region. Specializing in energy storage systems, TVA focuses on innovative technologies such as hydroelectric monitoring, ultracapacitors, and cryogenic processes. The organization is dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability through pollutant control and contaminant destruction, while also contributing to agricultural advancements with micronutrient delivery and fertilizer production initiatives.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

168 Patents

#1 in Muscle Shoals, AL

#9 in Alabama

#2,374 in US

#4,923 in the World

Muscle Shoals, AL, United States of America

Tennessee Valley Authority

Forward Citations = 2,011

145 inventors:

John F McCullough (17 out of 17 patents)

Robert J Radel (9 out of 10 patents)

Cecil P Harrison (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Shuang-shii Hsieh (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Jeffrey L Boles (7 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tennessee Valley Authority. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tennessee-valley-authority

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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