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Woodside, CA, United States of America

Friedrich B Prinz

This inventor holds 70 USPTO granted patents and 15 published patent applications, primarily in Fuel Cell Technology (CPC class H01L). Top assignees: Leland Stanford Junior University, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. Active years: 2001-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Friedrich B Prinz. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/friedrich-b-prinz

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 70 

% Patents Active = 38.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.4

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 571(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 558(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Menlo Park, CA (US) (2002 - 2006)
  • Palo Alto, CA (US) (2017)
  • Woodside, CA (US) (2001 - 2018)
  • Stanford, CA (US) (2004 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal65 out of 5,512 
 
Leland Stanford Junior University
 patents
silverMedal22 out of 22,006 
 
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 10,092 
 
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
 patents
4. 5 out of 3,762 
 
Volkswagen Ag
 patents
5. 4 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
6. 2 out of 36 
 
Honda Patents & Technologies North America, LLC
 patents
7. 2 out of 61 
 
Quantumscape Corporation
 patents
8. 1 out of 1 
 
Quantrumscape Corporation
 patent
9. 2 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2001-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
Electrochemical Catalysts
Membrane Electrode Assemblies
Solid State Energy Storage
Graphene-Pt Composites
Thin Film Semiconductor
Quantum Dot Solar Cell
Metal Silicide Nanowires
Tunneling Nano-Structures
Atomic Layer Deposition
Fuel Cell Components
Electrode/Electrolyte Interface
70 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12170379 - Catalyst layer with extended surface area and method of forming such catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (2024-12-17),
2. 11973233 - Electrochemical catalysts with enhanced catalytic activity (2024-04-30),
3. 11955646 - Ultrathin electrochemical catalysts on catalyst support for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (2024-04-09),
4. 11936051 - Electrochemical catalysts with enhanced catalytic activity (2024-03-19),
5. 11834741 - Atomic layer deposition with passivation treatment (2023-12-05),
6. 11462744 - Scalable roll-to-roll fabrication of high-performance membrane electrode assemblies (2022-10-04),
7. 10056609 - Solid state energy storage devices (2018-08-21),
8. 9935208 - Energy storage device with large charge separation (2018-04-03),
9. 9881865 - Semiconductor devices including electrically isolated patterns and method of fabricating the same (2018-01-30),
10. 9748581 - Functionalized graphene-Pt composites for fuel cells and photoelectrochemical cells (2017-08-29),
11. 9659764 - Method of controlled crack propagation for material cleavage using electromagnetic forces (2017-05-23),
12. 9564286 - Method of forming thin film of semiconductor device (2017-02-07),
13. 9373503 - Method of fabricating thin, freestanding, single crystal silicon sheet (2016-06-21),
14. 9312398 - Energy storage device with large charge separation (2016-04-12),
15. 9293255 - Solid state energy storage devices (2016-03-22),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Inventor Friedrich B. Prinz

Introduction: Friedrich B. Prinz, a distinguished inventor based in Woodside, CA (US), has made significant contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Friedrich B. Prinz holds several groundbreaking patents in the areas of nanotechnology, renewable energy, and semiconductor devices, showcasing his expertise and forward-thinking approach.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over three decades, Friedrich B. Prinz has held key positions in leading research institutions and technology companies, where he has spearheaded numerous projects that have pushed the boundaries of science and engineering.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Friedrich B. Prinz has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists from around the world, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing that has led to groundbreaking discoveries.

Conclusion: Friedrich B. Prinz's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the limits of technology have established him as a visionary inventor in the field. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and researchers to think outside the box and create solutions that shape the world of tomorrow.

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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