Cottage Grove, MN, United States of America

Kiran S Kanukurthy

This inventor holds 46 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 11 EPO patents, primarily in Personal Protective Equipment. Top assignees: 3M Innovative Properties Company, 3M Electronic Monitoring Ltd, Gemalto Sa. Active years: 2013-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 46 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 95.7

CIPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 11)

EPO Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 25)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 189(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Woodbury, MN (US) (2023)
Cottage Grove, MN (US) (2013 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

44 out of 22,379

3M Innovative Properties Company

patents

1 out of 1

3M Electronic Monitoring Ltd

Years Active: 2013-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Safety Monitoring

Predictive Analytics

Event Avoidance

Context-Based Rules

Optical Sensing

Hazard Detection

Equipment Management

Sensor Modules

Worker Identification

Movement Analysis

Welding Hazards

Respirator Safety

46 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12499711 - Identification of workers using personal protective equipment and worker movement characteristic analysis (2025-12-16),

2. 12488261 - Personal protective equipment system having analytics engine with integrated monitoring, alerting, and predictive safety event avoidance (2025-12-02),

3. 12462663 - Self-check for personal protective equipment (2025-11-04),

4. 12368984 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection (2025-07-22),

5. 12148280 - Context-based programmable safety rules for personal protective equipment (2024-11-19),

6. 12033488 - Self-check for personal protective equipment (2024-07-09),

7. 11979696 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection (2024-05-07),

8. 11963571 - Pixel optical sensing of visibly transparent object utilizing reflective materials for personal protective equipment (2024-04-23),

9. 11925232 - Hearing protector with positional and sound monitoring sensors for proactive sound hazard avoidance (2024-03-12),

10. 11694536 - Self-check for personal protective equipment (2023-07-04),

11. 11689833 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection (2023-06-27),

12. 11682185 - Personal protective equipment management system using optical patterns for equipment and safety monitoring (2023-06-20),

13. 11676468 - Context-based programmable safety rules for personal protective equipment (2023-06-13),

14. 11666486 - Remote interface for digital configuration and security of safety equipment (2023-06-06),

15. 11343598 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) with analytical stream processing for safety event detection (2022-05-24),

Title: Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment by Kiran S Kanukurthy

Introduction

Kiran S Kanukurthy, located in Cottage Grove, MN, is an accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of 42 patents. His contributions primarily focus on enhancing personal protective equipment (PPE) through innovative technological solutions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Kanukurthy developed:

1. **Context-based programmable safety rules for personal protective equipment**: This system integrates a communication component with an article of PPE and a computing device. The device receives context data related to the PPE or the work environment and selects appropriate programmable safety rules based on this information. It effectively communicates these rules to the PPE or a data hub, enabling it to perform operations based on relevant PPE data.

2. **Self-check for personal protective equipment**: This invention features a system where multiple articles of PPE are assigned to specific workers. A data hub sends diagnostic self-check messages to each article of PPE. It then analyzes the acknowledgment messages received from the PPE to determine whether they meet set self-check criteria, thus increasing operational safety and reliability.

Career Highlights

Kanukurthy has contributed his expertise to leading innovative companies such as 3M Innovative Properties Company and 3M Electronic Monitoring Ltd. His work in these organizations has significantly influenced the field of personal protective equipment.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kanukurthy has collaborated with notable professionals such as Steven T Awiszus and Eric C Lobner. These collaborations have further enriched his inventive contributions and expanded the impact of his work in the industry.

Conclusion

Kiran S Kanukurthy's vast array of patents demonstrates his commitment to advancing personal protective equipment through innovative technologies. His work not only enhances safety standards in various work environments but also showcases the importance of continuous improvement and innovation in the field.