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Cambridge, United Kingdom

Neil John Harris

This inventor holds 79 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 12 EPO patents, primarily in Acoustic Devices (CPC class H04R). Top assignees: New Transducers Limited, Nvf Tech Ltd, Google Inc.. Active years: 1999-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Neil John Harris. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/neil-john-harris

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 79 

% Patents Active = 94.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 23

Forward Citations = 1,688(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,584(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Great Shelford, GB (1999 - 2002)
  • Huntingdon, GB (2009 - 2011)
  • Whittlesford, GB (2019)
  • Cambridge, GB (2000 - 2020)
  • Cambridgeshire, GB (2009 - 2020)
  • Cambourne, GB (2014 - 2020)
  • Los Altos, CA (US) (2019 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal51 out of 110 
 
New Transducers Limited
 patents
silverMedal15 out of 20 
 
Nvf Tech Ltd
 patents
bronzeMedal12 out of 33,920 
 
Google Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 2 
 
Hiwave Technologies (UK) Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
In-ear Acoustic Device
Noise-Cancellation
Transducers
Loudspeaker Actuator
Panel Loudspeaker
Haptic Device
Touch Sensitive
Bending Wave
Vibratory Panel
Resonant Element
Acoustic Device
79 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12470858 - In-ear acoustic device with transparency and noise-cancellation (2025-11-11),
2. 11730061 - Transducers with improved impedance matching (2023-08-15),
3. 11032643 - Distributed mode loudspeaker actuator including patterned electrodes (2021-06-08),
4. 10986446 - Panel loudspeaker controller and a panel loudspeaker (2021-04-20),
5. 10924076 - Active distributed mode actuator (2021-02-16),
6. 10848856 - Multi-resonant coupled system for flat panel actuation (2020-11-24),
7. 10809806 - Touch sensitive device (2020-10-20),
8. 10769900 - Touch sensitive device (2020-09-08),
9. 10714673 - Transducers with improved impedance matching (2020-07-14),
10. 10705608 - Touch sensitive device (2020-07-07),
11. 10631089 - Distributed mode loudspeaker actuator including patterned electrodes (2020-04-21),
12. 10630253 - Active distributed mode actuator (2020-04-21),
13. 10477321 - Driving distributed mode loudspeaker actuator that includes patterned electrodes (2019-11-12),
14. 10476461 - Active distributed mode actuator (2019-11-12),
15. 10416773 - Touch sensitive device (2019-09-17),

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Title: Innovator Spotlight: Neil John Harris

Introduction:

Neil John Harris is a prolific inventor based in Cambridge, GB, with an impressive portfolio of 78 patents to his name. His innovative work in the field of transducers and loudspeaker actuators has made him a standout figure in the tech industry.

Latest Patents:

1. Transducers with Improved Impedance Matching: Neil's patent describes a transducer with an overmould designed to provide optimal impedance matching between the transducer and the load over an operative frequency range.

2. Distributed Mode Loudspeaker Actuator Including Patterned Electrodes: This patent showcases Neil's expertise in selecting electrode pairs for generating sound within a subset of frequencies using a piezoelectric transducer.

Career Highlights:

Neil John Harris has made significant contributions to companies such as New Transducers Limited and Nvf Tech Ltd. His innovative spirit and dedication to improving transducer technology have garnered him recognition in the industry.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Neil has collaborated with notable individuals in the field, including Martin Colloms and Henry Firouz Azima. These collaborations have led to groundbreaking developments in transducer design and loudspeaker technology.

Conclusion:

Neil John Harris's inventive prowess and dedication to advancing transducer technology have solidified his position as a leading innovator in the field. His patents not only showcase his technical expertise but also highlight his commitment to driving innovation forward.

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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