Huntsville, AL, United States of America

Richard Joel Thompson

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Quantum Computing. Top assignees: The Boeing Company, US Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army, Other. Active years: 1984-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard Joel Thompson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-joel-thompson

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 26 (Patent Applications = 6)

% Patents Active = 96.2

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 8)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 115(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Bainbridge, WA (US) (1984)
Spring, TX (US) (1986)
Huntsville, AL (US) (1984 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

US Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army

patents

1 out of 834,513

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Years Active: 1984-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Quantum Process Parallelization

Corrosion Analysis

Composite Materials

Logistics Network Optimization

Physical System Simulation

Hybrid-Computing Resource Optimization

Liquid Fuel Expulsion

Ply Optimization

Vehicle Design

Topological Surface Detection

Foreign Object Debris Simulation

Automated Process Discovery

26 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12762303 - Process for identifying and implementing additive manufacturing evacuation gas flow improvements (2026-10-13),

2. 12461015 - Method for determining corrosion of an object (2025-11-04),

3. 12450403 - Method and tool for modeling changes in solid materials caused by galvanic or chemical interactions (2025-10-21),

4. 12354054 - Methods and systems for identifying and replacing potential failure points in a logistics network (2025-07-08),

5. 12282714 - Physical system simulation (2025-04-21),

6. 12265853 - Hybrid-computing resource optimization (2025-04-01),

7. 12223343 - Quantum process parallelization (2025-02-11),

8. 12197834 - Reducing resources in quantum circuits (2025-01-14),

9. 12175743 - Foreign object debris movement simulation (2024-12-24),

10. 11960859 - Automated process for discovering optimal programs and circuits in new computing platforms (2024-04-16),

11. 11861273 - Computing system and method for defining a guide having one or more defined sets of ordered ply orientations (2024-01-02),

12. 11710060 - Quantum processing system (2023-07-25),

13. 11379627 - Vehicular liquid container design and manufacture (2022-07-05),

14. 11217014 - Topological surface detector (2022-01-04),

15. 10867082 - Panel-based local optimization of ply sequencing (2020-12-15),

Title: Richard Joel Thompson: A Pioneer in Hybrid Computing and Quantum Processing

Introduction

Richard Joel Thompson, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is an accomplished inventor holding 21 patents. His innovative work primarily focuses on hybrid-computing resource optimization and quantum process parallelization, significantly advancing the fields of computing and quantum technologies.

Latest Patents

One of Richard's latest innovations includes a patent for hybrid-computing resource optimization. This invention presents a method for arranging computational sub-tasks within a hybrid-computing environment. It involves receiving input regarding the number of nodes, where each node represents a computational sub-task grouped by different computing resources. By generating a directed graph network, the method solves an optimization problem to determine the best path to derive desired outputs from initial data inputs, thereby streamlining computational objectives.

Another notable patent focuses on quantum process parallelization. This invention outlines a method and apparatus for parallelizing quantum processes. A computer system identifies subproblems based on the problem's structure, selecting quantum circuits across a set of quantum computers to effectively process these subproblems. This approach enhances the efficiency of solving complex challenges through quantum computing.

Career Highlights

Richard has worked with prestigious organizations such as The Boeing Company and the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army. His experience in these noteworthy institutions has allowed him to refine his expertise in advanced computing technologies and develop groundbreaking patents.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Richard has collaborated with talented professionals in his field, including Adriana Willempje Blom-Schieber and Marna M Kagele. These collaborations have propelled innovative projects and further advanced research in hybrid and quantum computing.

Conclusion

Richard Joel Thompson's contributions to the realm of technology through his numerous patents have established him as a leading inventor in hybrid computing and quantum processing. His innovative solutions continue to influence the industry, paving the way for future advancements in computational methodologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.