Kurt Nihei

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Chevron U.s.a. Inc., Los Alamos National Security, LLC, Gas Research Institute. Active years: 2000-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kurt Nihei. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kurt-nihei

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 19 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 13)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 51(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Los Alamos National Security, LLC

patents

1 out of 645

Gas Research Institute

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2000-2026

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19 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12663307 - System and method for automatic detection of microseismic reflections in distributed acoustic sensing data (2026-06-23),

2. 9453926 - System and method for investigating sub-surface features of a rock formation using compressional acoustic sources (2016-09-27),

3. 9360573 - System and method for generating 3D images of non-linear properties of rock formation using surface seismic or surface to borehole seismic or both (2016-06-07),

4. 9223039 - System and method for generating micro-seismic events and characterizing properties of a medium with non-linear acoustic interactions (2015-12-29),

5. 9110179 - Integrated system for investigating sub-surface features of a rock formation (2015-08-18),

6. 9110178 - System and method for investigating sub-surface features of a rock formation with acoustic sources generating conical broadcast signals (2015-08-18),

7. 9046620 - System and method for investigating sub-surface features and 3D imaging of non-linear property, compressional velocity VP, shear velocity VS and velocity ratio VP/VS of a rock formation (2015-06-02),

8. 8942063 - Data acquisition and processing system and method for investigating sub-surface features of a rock formation (2015-01-27),

9. 8923092 - System and method for investigating sub-surface features of a rock formation with acoustic sources generating coded signals (2014-12-30),

10. 8559269 - Device and method for generating a beam of acoustic energy from a borehole, and applications thereof (2013-10-15),

11. 8547791 - Device and method for generating a beam of acoustic energy from a borehole, and applications thereof (2013-10-01),

12. 8547790 - Device and method for generating a beam of acoustic energy from a borehole, and applications thereof (2013-10-01),

13. 8345509 - System and method to create three-dimensional images of non-linear acoustic properties in a region remote from a borehole (2013-01-01),

14. 8289808 - System and method to estimate compressional to shear velocity (VP/VS) ratio in a region remote from a borehole (2012-10-16),

15. 8259530 - System for generating a beam of acoustic energy from a borehole, and applications thereof (2012-09-04),

Title: Kurt Nihei: Pioneering Inventor from Oakland

Introduction: Kurt Nihei is a renowned inventor based in Oakland, CA, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various industries.

Latest Patents: Kurt Nihei holds several patents in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable technology, and consumer electronics.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Kurt Nihei has worked with leading tech companies to develop innovative solutions that have revolutionized the way we live and work.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Kurt Nihei has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers to bring his ideas to life and create impactful products that have garnered international acclaim.

Conclusion: Kurt Nihei's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to push the boundaries of technology make him a true trailblazer in the world of inventions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.