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Red Bank, NJ, United States of America

Nicholas J Frigo

This inventor holds 86 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Optical Networks (CPC class 359125). Top assignees: At+t Corp., At&t Intellectual Property I, LP, Lucent Technologies Inc.. Active years: 1987-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nicholas J Frigo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nicholas-j-frigo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 86

% Patents Active = 52.3



Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,069(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 994(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Washington, DC (US) (1987)
  • Arlington, VA (US) (1988)
  • Monmouth, NJ (US) (1996)
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ (US) (1996 - 2001)
  • Arundel County, MD (US) (2011)
  • Red Bank, NJ (US) (2000 - 2013)
  • Annapolis, MD (US) (2007 - 2013)
  • Little Silver, NJ (US) (2005 - 2019)
  • Silver Spring, MD (US) (2017 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal42 out of 4,208 
 
At+t Corp.
 patents
silverMedal21 out of 16,777 
 
At&t Intellectual Property I, LP
 patents
bronzeMedal16 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
4. 4 out of 16,278 
 
USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy
 patents
5. 4 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1987-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Photodiode Nonlinearities
Fiber Identification
Polarization Mode Dispersion
High-Capacity Networks
Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Optical Waveguides
Transparent Nodes
Broadcast Service Delivery
Packet-Switched Networks
Optical Transmission Systems
Multicast Services
Frequency-Resolved States
86 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10341031 - Reduction of photodiode nonlinearities by adaptive biasing (2019-07-02),
2. 10168247 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2019-01-01),
3. 9797807 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2017-10-24),
4. 9768876 - Method of suppressing polarization-dependent loss in polarization-modulated photonic links (2017-09-19),
5. 9534982 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2017-01-03),
6. 9243973 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2016-01-26),
7. 8811780 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2014-08-19),
8. 8619807 - High-capacity packet-switched ring network (2013-12-31),
9. 8543007 - Method and apparatus for broadband mitigation of polarization mode dispersion (2013-09-24),
10. 8532485 - System and method for operating transparent node for WDM shared 'virtual ring' networks (2013-09-10),
11. 8306052 - High-capacity packet-switched ring network (2012-11-06),
12. 8068733 - Method for operating transparent node for WDM shared 'virtual ring' networks (2011-11-29),
13. 8023774 - Method, apparatus and system for minimally intrusive fiber identification (2011-09-20),
14. 7956993 - Method for increasing accuracy of measurement of mean polarization mode dispersion (2011-06-07),
15. 7869716 - Method and apparatus for broadband mitigation of polarization mode dispersion (2011-01-11),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Nicholas J Frigo

Introduction: Nicholas J Frigo is a renowned inventor based in Red Bank, NJ (US) known for his groundbreaking contributions to various industries.

Latest Patents: Nicholas J Frigo holds several patents in the fields of technology, healthcare, and consumer products, showcasing his diverse range of expertise.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Nicholas J Frigo has worked with top companies to bring his inventions to life, revolutionizing the way we interact with everyday products.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Nicholas J Frigo has collaborated with leading researchers, engineers, and designers to push the boundaries of innovation and create solutions that have a lasting impact.

Conclusion: Nicholas J Frigo's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to create have solidified his position as a trailblazer in the world of inventions, inspiring the next generation of inventors to think outside the box.

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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