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Johannes Georg Bednorz

Wolfhausen, Switzerland

Johannes Georg Bednorz

Nobel Prize

This inventor holds 29 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Superconductive Materials. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1985-2014. Nobel Prize laureate.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Johannes Georg Bednorz. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/johannes-georg-bednorz

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Patents Active = 65.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 327(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Wolfhausen, SE (2003)
  • Wolfhusen, CH (2008)
  • Adliswil, CH (1985 - 2011)
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (US) (2011)
  • Wolfhausen, CH (1994 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal29 out of 166,409 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Superconductive Compounds
Non-Volatile Memory
Programmable Resistance
Data Storage Device
Field Effect Device
Magnetic Element
Thin Film Manufacturing
Piezoelectric Devices
Memory Architecture
Switchable Conductivity
High Transition Temperature
Memory Cell
29 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8688181 - Superconductive compounds having high transition temperature, and methods for their use and preparation (2014-04-01),
2. 8060169 - Superconductive compounds having high transition temperature, and methods for their use and preparation (2011-11-15),
3. 7923263 - Non-volatile resistance switching memory (2011-04-12),
4. 7897957 - Non-volatile resistance switching memory (2011-03-01),
5. 7897411 - Non-volatile resistance switching memory (2011-03-01),
6. 7872901 - Programmable-resistance memory cell (2011-01-18),
7. 7848213 - Data storage device (2010-12-07),
8. 7834339 - Programmable-resistance memory cell (2010-11-16),
9. 7787350 - Data storage device (2010-08-31),
10. 7466579 - Field effect device with a channel with a switchable conductivity (2008-12-16),
11. 7465952 - Programmable non-volatile resistance switching device (2008-12-16),
12. 7376006 - Enhanced programming performance in a nonvolatile memory device having a bipolar programmable storage element (2008-05-20),
13. 7324366 - Non-volatile memory architecture employing bipolar programmable resistance storage elements (2008-01-29),
14. 7130212 - Field effect device with a channel with a switchable conductivity (2006-10-31),
15. 6990008 - Switchable capacitance and nonvolatile memory device using the same (2006-01-24),

Title: Innovations of Johannes Georg Bednorz

Introduction

Johannes Georg Bednorz is a renowned inventor recognized for his significant contributions in the field of superconductivity. Based in Wolfhausen, Switzerland, he holds an impressive portfolio of 26 patents that reflect his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology.

Latest Patents

Among Bednorz's noteworthy inventions are his latest patents related to superconductive compounds exhibiting high transition temperatures. These groundbreaking compositions allow superconductivity at temperatures exceeding 26 K. They comprise transition metal oxides with additional elements that may create a multi-valent state within the oxide. The structure of these compounds can be described as ceramic-like, characterized by a layer-like crystalline architecture that may either possess an oxygen excess or deficiency. A prominent example of this innovative composition is RE-AE-TM-O, where RE represents a rare earth or rare earth-like element, AE is an alkaline earth element, TM denotes a transition metal element (such as Copper), and O symbolizes oxygen.

Career Highlights

Johannes Georg Bednorz has made substantial strides in his career, particularly while working at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His research and innovations have advanced the understanding of superconductivity, leading to significant advances in both theoretical and practical applications of the technology.

Collaborations

Collaboration with fellow inventors has played a crucial role in Bednorz's achievements. Notably, he has teamed up with esteemed colleagues such as Gerhard Ingmar Meijer and Carl A. Mueller. Together, they have explored various facets of superconducting materials, fostering an environment ripe for innovation and discovery.

Conclusion

The contributions of Johannes Georg Bednorz to the field of superconductivity exemplify the importance of innovation and collaboration in driving technological advancement. His latest patents reflect a commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in materials science, securing his legacy as a pivotal figure in modern physics.

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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