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Paarl, South Africa

Frederick Johannes Bruwer

This inventor holds 60 USPTO granted patents and 27 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in User Interface Technology (CPC class H05B). Top assignees: Azoteq (Pty) Ltd, Azoteq Holdings Limited, Microchip Technology Inc.. Active years: 1997-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Frederick Johannes Bruwer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/frederick-johannes-bruwer

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 60 

% Patents Active = 45.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,029(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 872(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Verwoerdburg, ZA (1998)
  • Montana, ZA (1997 - 2001)
  • Pretoria, ZA (2001)
  • Paarl, 7620, ZA (2002)
  • Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton, ZA (2003)
  • Paarl 7620, ZA (2008)
  • Lyttelton, ZA (2001 - 2009)
  • Paarl, ZA (2002 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal34 out of 35 
 
Azoteq (Pty) Ltd
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 6 
 
Azoteq Holdings Limited
 patents
bronzeMedal5 out of 1,442 
 
Microchip Technology Inc.
 patents
4. 4 out of 4 
 
Global Touch Solutions, LLC
 patents
5. 3 out of 3 
 
Azotec (Pty) Limited
 patents
6. 1 out of 1 
 
Azoteq (Pte) Ltd
 patent
7. 7 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1997-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
User Interface
Capacitive Sensing
Touch Sensor
Proximity Sensing
Haptic Feedback
Intelligent Devices
Power Factor Dimming
Pressure Sensitive Switches
Inductive Sensing
Electrical Switching
Data Transfer
Noise Rejection
60 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12687409 - Inductive movement sensor (2026-07-21),
2. 12609699 - Electronic device user interface (2026-04-21),
3. 12591320 - Track pad with force sensing and haptic features (2026-03-31),
4. 12561014 - Pressure mouse wheel (2026-02-24),
5. 11624633 - Inductive sensing user interface devices (2023-04-11),
6. 10527457 - Inductance sensing (2020-01-07),
7. 10321532 - Power factor dimming (2019-06-11),
8. 10275055 - Rotational sensing (2019-04-30),
9. 10019590 - Secure mobile phone document storage application (2018-07-10),
10. 9948297 - Pressure dependent capacitive sensing circuit switch construction (2018-04-17),
11. 9709614 - Parasitic capacitance cancellation in capacitive measurement (2017-07-18),
12. 9645692 - User interface with proximity sensing (2017-05-09),
13. 9588628 - User interface with proximity sensing (2017-03-07),
14. 9496793 - Capacitive sensing enabled switch mode power supply and data transfer (2016-11-15),
15. 9360510 - Parasitic capacitance cancellation in capacitive measurement (2016-06-07),

Title: Frederick Johannes Bruwer - The Innovative Mind from Paarl

Introduction: Frederick Johannes Bruwer is a renowned inventor hailing from Paarl, South Africa, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields of technology and science.

Latest Patents: Frederick Johannes Bruwer holds several patents in the areas of renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and advanced materials, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach to innovation.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Bruwer has worked with leading research institutions and universities to develop cutting-edge solutions for global challenges. His work has been instrumental in shaping the future of technology.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Frederick Johannes Bruwer has collaborated with top companies, innovative startups, and fellow inventors to bring his ideas to life. His ability to work in diverse teams has led to the successful implementation of many groundbreaking projects.

Conclusion: Frederick Johannes Bruwer's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to push the boundaries of what is possible make him a true pioneer in the world of inventions. His work continues to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators worldwide.

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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