San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Allen Topping

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Allen Topping. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/allen-topping

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 70(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Years Active: 1998

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Mind of Allen Topping

Introduction

Allen Topping is an inventive mind based in San Francisco, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of automated identification systems. His work focuses on utilizing unique biological characteristics for personal identification.

Latest Patents

Allen Topping holds a patent for a method and apparatus for the automated identification of individuals. This innovative system encodes and recognizes individuals by the unique characteristics of their fingernails or other body parts. The technology employs a master oscillator that controls multiple monochromatic light sources. Light beams are directed through a 2-D beam deflector to selectively illuminate individual input port fibers. The reflected light from the individual's body part is then analyzed to provide a unique identification, similar to how fingerprints are used.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Allen has demonstrated a commitment to advancing identification technology. His patent showcases his ability to merge biology with technology, creating a system that offers a reliable method for identifying individuals based on unique physical traits.

Collaborations

Allen has worked alongside talented individuals such as Austin Gormley and Vladimir Kuperschmidt. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the field.

Conclusion

Allen Topping's work exemplifies the intersection of technology and biology, paving the way for advancements in automated identification systems. His contributions are a testament to the potential of innovative thinking in solving complex problems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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