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Katy, TX, United States of America

Kenneth A Smith

This inventor holds 31 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Social Networking Technology. Top assignees: William Marsh Rice University, Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc., Nioxx LLC. Active years: 2004-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenneth A Smith. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenneth-a-smith

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 31 

% Patents Active = 32.3


Average Co-Inventor Count = 7.0

ph-index = 25

Forward Citations = 2,604(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Katy, TX (US) (2004 - 2011)
  • Houston, TX (US) (2004 - 2016)
  • Fremont, CA (US) (2013 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 661 
 
William Marsh Rice University
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 3 
 
Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 3 
 
Nioxx LLC
 patents
4. 1 out of 5 
 
Unidym, Inc.
 patents
5. 5 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2004-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Software Agents
Contextual Recommendations
Adaptive Networking
Social Topical Context
Content Clustering
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
Nanoscale Devices
Nitric Oxide Production
Composite Materials
Catalyst Support
Carbon Fiber
Purification Methods
31 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11816743 - Information enhancing method using software agents in a social networking system (2023-11-14),
2. 11805091 - Social topical context adaptive network hosted system (2023-10-31),
3. 11539657 - Contextually-based automatic grouped content recommendations to users of a social networking system (2022-12-27),
4. 10691726 - Methods using social topical adaptive networking system (2020-06-23),
5. 10142276 - Contextually-based automatic service offerings to users of machine system (2018-11-27),
6. 9445996 - Extended production of nitric oxide from a microencapsulated nitrite salt and an aqueous acidified gel (2016-09-20),
7. 8676937 - Social-topical adaptive networking (STAN) system allowing for group based contextual transaction offers and acceptances and hot topic watchdogging (2014-03-18),
8. 8539359 - Social network driven indexing system for instantly clustering people with concurrent focus on same topic into on-topic chat rooms and/or for generating on-topic search results tailored to user preferences regarding topic (2013-09-17),
9. 7959779 - Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies (2011-06-14),
10. 7811542 - Carbon nanotube particulates, compositions and use thereof (2010-10-12),
11. 7357906 - Method for fractionating single-wall carbon nanotubes (2008-04-15),
12. 7250148 - Method for making single-wall carbon nanotubes using supported catalysts (2007-07-31),
13. 7205069 - Membrane comprising an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes (2007-04-17),
14. 7115864 - Method for purification of as-produced single-wall carbon nanotubes (2006-10-03),
15. 7105596 - Methods for producing composites of single-wall carbon nanotubes and compositions thereof (2006-09-12),

Title: Innovations and Contributions of Kenneth A. Smith

Introduction

Kenneth A. Smith, based in Katy, Texas, is an accomplished inventor with a notable portfolio comprising 24 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in the fields of nano-technology and bioactive gas applications. Through his innovative approaches, he has significantly contributed to both academic and practical applications in these domains.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Kenneth's patent for "Extended production of nitric oxide from a microencapsulated nitrite salt and an aqueous acidified gel" stands out. This invention outlines methods and compositions that enable the generation and application of long-lasting therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas. The process revolves around a microencapsulated nitrite salt reacting with an aqueous acidified gel, which not only converts the nitrite salt into nitric oxide but also retains it in a bioactive form.

Another remarkable invention is related to "Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies." This patent addresses the techniques for cutting single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT), detailing methods for preparing homogeneous populations of short carbon nanotube molecules. The invention employs oxidative etching with concentrated nitric acid to achieve precise lengths, thereby paving the way for diverse applications in nanotechnology.

Career Highlights

Kenneth A. Smith's career features significant positions at renowned institutions, including William Marsh Rice University and Carbon Nanotechnologies, Inc. His work at these organizations not only fostered personal growth but also facilitated advancements in the field of carbon nanotube research and development.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kenneth has collaborated with esteemed professionals such as Richard E. Smalley and Daniel T. Colbert. These collaborations have contributed to groundbreaking research, enhancing the scope and impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Kenneth A. Smith has made impressive strides in innovation through his extensive patent portfolio and collaborative efforts. His pioneering developments in therapeutic gases and nanoscale technologies continue to influence both academia and industry, demonstrating the importance of innovation in solving complex scientific challenges.

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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