Providence, RI, United States of America

Paul Braun

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Abrasive Particle Technology. Top assignees: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Paul Braun. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/paul-braun

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 94.1

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 6)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 28(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 513

Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.

patents

5 out of 326

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.

patents

4 out of 279

Saint-Gobain Abrasifs

patents

4. 2 out of 422

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation

patents

5. 1 out of 14

Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions France

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Abrasive Particles

Shaped Particles

Composite Materials

Leak Detection

Dopant Material

Particle Formation

Electronics Component

Manufacturing Methods

Surface Engineering

Material Science

Particle Shape

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12779628 - Abrasive particles having particular shapes and methods of forming such particles (2026-11-03),

2. 11926781 - Shaped abrasive particle including dopant material and method of forming same (2024-03-12),

3. 11453811 - Shaped abrasive particle and method of forming same (2022-09-27),

4. 11154964 - Abrasive particles having particular shapes and methods of forming such particles (2021-10-26),

5. 11148254 - Abrasive particles having particular shapes and methods of forming such particles (2021-10-19),

6. 10871417 - Leak detection system with electronics component (2020-12-22),

7. 10759024 - Abrasive article including shaped abrasive particles (2020-09-01),

8. 10597568 - Shaped abrasive particle including dopant material and method of forming same (2020-03-24),

9. 10428255 - Shaped abrasive particle and method of forming same (2019-10-01),

10. 10365178 - Leak detection system (2019-07-30),

11. 10286523 - Abrasive particles having particular shapes and methods of forming such particles (2019-05-14),

12. 10280350 - Composite shaped abrasive particles and method of forming same (2019-05-07),

13. 9771507 - Shaped abrasive particle including dopant material and method of forming same (2017-09-26),

14. 9765249 - Shaped abrasive particle and method of forming same (2017-09-19),

15. 9440332 - Abrasive particles having particular shapes and methods of forming such particles (2016-09-13),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Paul Braun

Introduction

Paul Braun is a prominent inventor based in Providence, RI, known for his significant contributions to the field of abrasive materials. With a total of 16 patents to his name, Braun has developed innovative methods and products that have advanced the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for forming a shaped abrasive particle that includes a dopant material. This process involves extruding a mixture into a form, applying a dopant material to the exterior surface, and subsequently forming a precursor shaped abrasive particle. Another notable patent describes a method for creating a mixture that includes a ceramic material, which is then sectioned into a sheet. This method allows for the formation of shaped abrasive particles with various two-dimensional shapes, including polygons, ellipsoids, and even complex shapes that combine different geometric forms.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Paul Braun has worked with esteemed companies such as Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. and Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. His work in these organizations has been instrumental in developing advanced abrasive technologies that are widely used in various applications.

Collaborations

Braun has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including coworkers Doruk Omer Yener and Anuj Seth. These collaborations have fostered an environment of innovation and creativity, leading to the development of groundbreaking products and methods.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.