Michael Wayne Davis

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 20 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Shape Memory Alloys. Top assignees: Hutchinson Technology Corporation, Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Mound Laser & Photonics Center, Inc.. Active years: 1978-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55 (Patent Applications = 20)

% Patents Active = 85.5

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 388(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 316(Dec 10, 2025)

Location History:

Costa Mesa, CA (US) (1978)
Campbell, CA (US) (1992)
Humboldt, IA (US) (1998 - 1999)
Lincolnton, GA (US) (1999)
Minnetonka, MN (US) (2001)
Torrington, WY (US) (2001)
Shorewood, MN (US) (2010)
Shoreview, MN (US) (2012)
Apex, NC (US) (2021)
Rockford, MN (US) (2003 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

40 out of 423

Hutchinson Technology Corporation

patents

6 out of 6,572

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

patents

4 out of 5

Mound Laser & Photonics Center, Inc.

patents

4. 3 out of 834,307

Other

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1978-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Shape Memory Alloy

Actuators

Miniature Sensors

Battery Technology

Surgical Instruments

Thermal Dissipation

Wiring Systems

Occlusion Devices

Bifurcated Stents

Disk Drive Head

Electrode Tabs

Chemically Sharpened Blades

55 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12669353 - Systems and methods to increase sensor robustness (2026-06-30),

2. 12663691 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2026-06-23),

3. 12422733 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2025-09-23),

4. 12216013 - Miniature pressure/force sensor with integrated leads (2025-02-04),

5. 12159983 - Sensored battery pouch (2024-12-03),

6. 12049877 - Shape memory alloy actuator (2024-07-30),

7. 11907790 - Component identification (2024-02-20),

8. 11867575 - Miniature pressure/force sensor with integrated leads (2024-01-09),

9. 11867160 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2024-01-09),

10. 11791521 - Electrode tabs and methods of forming (2023-10-17),

11. 11782286 - Shape memory alloy wire attachment structures for a suspension assembly (2023-10-10),

12. 11769977 - Wire feeding and attaching system for camera lens suspensions (2023-09-26),

13. 11686294 - Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof (2023-06-27),

14. 11682876 - Wire feeding and attaching system for camera lens suspensions (2023-06-20),

15. 11638353 - Apparatus and method for forming sensors with integrated electrical circuits on a substrate (2023-04-25),

Title: Inventor Michael Wayne Davis

Introduction: Michael Wayne Davis is a prolific inventor based in Rockford, Minnesota. He is known for his innovative contributions to various industries.

Latest Patents: Michael Wayne Davis holds several patents in the fields of technology, healthcare, and consumer products. His most recent patents focus on improving efficiency in manufacturing processes.

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