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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Charles L Thomas

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignees: University of Utah Research Foundation, Government of the United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Commerce, Other. Active years: 1992-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles L Thomas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-l-thomas

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 63.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 175(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Philadelphia, PA (US) (1992 - 1995)
  • Charlotte, NC (US) (2001)
  • Salt Lake City, UT (US) (1996 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 1,687 
 
University of Utah Research Foundation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 762 
 
Government of the United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Commerce
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1992-2015

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9198731 - Integrated surgical cutting system (2015-12-01),
2. 8965485 - Integrated surgical cutting system (2015-02-24),
3. 8250729 - 3D fabrication of needle tip geometry and knife blade (2012-08-28),
4. 7017412 - Continuous wave ultrasonic process monitor for polymer processing (2006-03-28),
5. 6288637 - Fire protection system (2001-09-11),
6. 6231802 - Rapid prototyping method (2001-05-15),
7. 5818718 - Higher order construction algorithm method for rapid prototyping (1998-10-06),
8. 5663883 - Rapid prototyping method (1997-09-02),
9. 5519211 - Method and apparatus for monitoring resin crystallization and shrinkage (1996-05-21),
10. 5384079 - Method for detecting thermodynamic phase transitions during polymer (1995-01-24),
11. 5151748 - Optical sensor for the measurement of molecular orientation and (1992-09-29),

Title: Innovations of Charles L Thomas

Introduction

Charles L Thomas is a prominent inventor based in Salt Lake City, UT. He holds a total of 11 patents, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of surgical technology. His work focuses on integrating advanced systems to enhance surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is the Integrated Surgical Cutting System. This system utilizes scanned images to create a three-dimensional model, which is then used to generate optimized tool paths for surgical machining. The integrated system operates in a pre-programmed manner, eliminating the need for in-situ sensory or guidance feedback, thereby streamlining surgical processes.

Career Highlights

Charles has worked with notable organizations, including the University of Utah Research Foundation and the Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Commerce. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative surgical technologies.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Anthony J Bur and Zetian Wang, who have contributed to his research and development efforts.

Conclusion

Charles L Thomas continues to be a leading figure in surgical innovation, with his patents reflecting a commitment to advancing medical technology. His work not only enhances surgical precision but also aims to improve the overall quality of patient care.

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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