Hong Xu

This inventor holds 72 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Taste Receptor Research (CPC class G01N). Top assignees: Senomyx, Inc., Firmenich Incorporated, Senumyx, Inc.. Active years: 2004-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hong Xu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hong-xu

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 72 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 63.9

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 1)

EPO Patents = 6 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 1,441(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 833(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

Firmenich Incorporated

Years Active: 2004-2020

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Areas of Expertise:

Taste Receptors

Hetero-Oligomeric

Sweet Signaling

Umami Modulators

Bitter Ligands

T1R Receptors

Cell Lines

Taste Compounds

Screening Methods

Functional Assays

CNG Channel

Chimeric Polypeptides

72 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10670584 - In vitro methods of detecting heteroligomeric T1R2/T2R3-expressing cells that are potentially sensitive to sweet tastants (2020-06-02),

2. 10591464 - Methods of using T1R hetero-oligomeric taste receptors to screen for compounds which modulate sweet or umami taste signaling (2020-03-17),

3. 10520502 - Identification of bitter ligands that specifically activate human T2R receptors and related assays for identifying human bitter taste modulators (2019-12-31),

4. 10352929 - T1R hetero-oligomeric taste receptors, cell lines that express said receptors, and taste compounds (2019-07-16),

5. 10114009 - Methods of detecting T1R hetero-oligomeric taste receptor expression to identify cells that are potentially sensitive to sweet tastants (2018-10-30),

6. 10088472 - Methods of using TIR hetero-oligomeric receptors for screening compounds that modulate sweet or umami taste (2018-10-02),

7. 9778258 - Identification of bitter ligands that specifically activate human T2R receptors and related assays for identifying human bitter taste modulators (2017-10-03),

8. 9671390 - In vitro method using hetero-oligomeric T1R1/T1R3 taste receptors to identify umami tastants (2017-06-06),

9. 9476869 - Methods of screening T1R hetero-oligomeric taste receptors for sweet taste modulators (2016-10-25),

10. 9459250 - Use of T1R3 venus flytrap region polypeptide to screen for taste modulators (2016-10-04),

11. 9176130 - Methods of screening T1R1/T1R3 receptors for compounds that modulate umami taste signaling (2015-11-03),

12. 9170254 - Identification of bitter ligands that specifically activate human T2R receptors and related assays for identifying human bitter taste modulators (2015-10-27),

13. 9091686 - Chimeric T1R taste receptor polypeptides and nucleic acid sequences encoding and cell lines that express said chimeric T1R polypeptides (2015-07-28),

14. 8809000 - Methods of screening heteromeric T1R2/T1R3 receptors for compounds which modulate sweet taste signaling (2014-08-19),

15. 8802377 - Methods of detecting umami tastant-sensitive cells which express heteromeric T1R1/T1R3 receptors (2014-08-12),

Title: Inventor Hong Xu: Revolutionizing Technology in San Diego

Introduction: Hong Xu is a visionary inventor based in San Diego, CA, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Hong Xu holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology, showcasing his diverse range of expertise and innovative thinking.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Hong Xu has worked with leading tech companies, research institutions, and universities to develop cutting-edge solutions that have had a significant impact on various industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hong Xu has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing that has led to the development of pioneering technologies.

Conclusion: Hong Xu's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs in San Diego and beyond.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.