Sarah K Czaplewski

This inventor holds 118 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Thermal Interface Materials (CPC class H01L23-49827). Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2016-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sarah K Czaplewski. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sarah-k-czaplewski

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 118 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 42.4

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 174(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 143(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

118 out of 166,409

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2016-2024

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Areas of Expertise:

Thermal Interface Materials

Microcapsules

Flexible Hoses

Flame Retardants

Polycaprolactones

Chemical Detection

Self-Healing Polymers

Composite Materials

Biorenewable Resources

Optical Fiber

Manufacturing Techniques

Photochromic Molecules

118 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11872729 - Feature casting for manufacture observation (2024-01-16),

2. 11335621 - Composite thermal interface objects (2022-05-17),

3. 11143332 - Hose with tunable flexibility using cyclizable, photochromic molecules (2021-10-12),

4. 11092763 - Coaxial wire and optical fiber trace via hybrid structures and methods to manufacture (2021-08-17),

5. 11053422 - Chain-reactive heat-generating microcapsules (2021-07-06),

6. 11016255 - Coaxial wire and optical fiber trace via hybrid structures and methods to manufacture (2021-05-25),

7. 10974420 - Feature casting for manufacture observation (2021-04-13),

8. 10941895 - Pipeline repair (2021-03-09),

9. 10927976 - Hose with tunable flexibility using cyclizable, photochromic molecules (2021-02-23),

10. 10903188 - Selectively cross-linked thermal interface materials (2021-01-26),

11. 10900908 - Chemiluminescence for tamper event detection (2021-01-26),

12. 10899880 - Functionalized polyhydroxyalkanoate materials formed from an unsaturated polyhydroxyalkanoate material (2021-01-26),

13. 10899878 - Phosphorus-containing caprolactone monomers for synthesis of flame retardant polycaprolactones (2021-01-26),

14. 10882952 - Side-chain-functionalized polyhydroxyalkanoate materials (2021-01-05),

15. 10833001 - Trace/via hybrid structure and method of manufacture (2020-11-10),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Sarah K. Czaplewski

Introduction: Sarah K. Czaplewski, based in Rochester, MN, is an accomplished inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 118 patents. Her work primarily focuses on advancements in technology that enhance manufacturing processes and thermal management systems.

Latest Patents: Among her latest patents are notable inventions such as "Feature Casting for Manufacture Observation," which describes a method to apply a molding material to a circuit feature and cure it to reveal a cast of the feature. Another significant patent is for "Composite Thermal Interface Objects," which introduces a two-layer design incorporating different thermal interface materials, optimizing compliance characteristics through cleverly aligned graphite fibers.

Career Highlights: Sarah K. Czaplewski is an esteemed member of the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where she has contributed to numerous advancements in technology. Her extensive body of work reflects her commitment to innovation and excellence in the field.

Collaborations: Throughout her career, Sarah has worked alongside talented colleagues, including Joseph Paul Kuczynski and Eric J. Campbell, fostering a collaborative environment that drives creativity and innovation.

Conclusion: Sarah K. Czaplewski's impressive record of patents and her role at IBM demonstrate her significant impact on the realm of technology and manufacturing. Her innovative spirit continues to inspire and shape future advancements in her field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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