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Portland, OR, United States of America

Nicholas Waddell Oakley

This inventor holds 68 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Electronic Devices (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: Intel Corporation, Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Vulcan Northwest Inc.. Active years: 2001-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nicholas Waddell Oakley. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nicholas-waddell-oakley

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 68 

% Patents Active = 76.5


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 952(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 827(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Company Filing History:

goldMedal60 out of 56,322 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 2,730 
 
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 4 
 
Vulcan Northwest Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,438 
 
3Com Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2022

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Areas of Expertise:
Multiple Mode Display
Surgical Control
Docking Station
Retractable Support
Notebook Computer
Mobile Device
Keyboard
Hinge
Media Computing Unit
Portable Computer
Thermal Venting
Integrated Speaker Enclosures
68 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11226660 - Multiple mode display apparatus (2022-01-18),
2. D907782 - Surgical control apparatus (2021-01-12),
3. 10817031 - Multiple mode display apparatus (2020-10-27),
4. D897537 - Surgical apparatus (2020-09-29),
5. 10788856 - Docking station (2020-09-29),
6. 10656686 - Multiple mode display apparatus (2020-05-19),
7. D874657 - Surgical control apparatus (2020-02-04),
8. D874457 - Notebook computer (2020-02-04),
9. D854012 - Electronic device with wireless dock slots (2019-07-16),
10. D837380 - Surgical apparatus (2019-01-01),
11. D833450 - Retractable support mechanism for an electronic device (2018-11-13),
12. D831668 - Electronic device with stand (2018-10-23),
13. 10061360 - Hinge for an electronic device (2018-08-28),
14. D824384 - Media computing unit (2018-07-31),
15. D813859 - Notebook computer (2018-03-27),

Title: Inventor Nicholas Waddell Oakley

Introduction: Nicholas Waddell Oakley is a renowned inventor based in Portland, Oregon. He is known for his groundbreaking innovations in various fields.

Latest Patents: Nicholas Waddell Oakley holds several patents in the areas of sustainable energy solutions, advanced robotics, and medical devices.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Oakley has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies that have revolutionized industries worldwide. His contributions have significantly impacted the way we live and work.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Nicholas Waddell Oakley has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and companies to bring his inventions to life. His collaborative efforts have led to the successful commercialization of many groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion: Nicholas Waddell Oakley's passion for innovation and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible have established him as a visionary inventor in the world of technology. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors and innovators.

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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