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Philadelphia, PA, United States of America

W Novis Smith

This inventor holds 92 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Battery Recycling (CPC class 428441). Top assignees: Toxco, Inc., Retriev Technologies Incorporated, Lakeland Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1980-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: W Novis Smith. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/w-novis-smith

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 92

% Patents Active = 80.4


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 25

Forward Citations = 1,538(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,485(Dec 10, 2025)


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    Location History:

    • Quakertown, PA (US) (1980 - 1982)
    • Philadephia, PA (US) (1991 - 2012)
    • Philadelphia, PA (US) (1984 - 2015)

    Company Filing History:

    goldMedal12 out of 14 
     
    Toxco, Inc.
     patents
    silverMedal9 out of 9 
     
    Retriev Technologies Incorporated
     patents
    bronzeMedal8 out of 26 
     
    Lakeland Industries, Inc.
     patents
    4. 7 out of 8 
     
    Advanced Glass Systems Corporation
     patents
    5. 6 out of 6 
     
    Lithdyne International
     patents
    6. 5 out of 5 
     
    Agp Plastics, Inc.
     patents
    7. 5 out of 9 
     
    Cyprus Foote Mineral Company
     patents
    8. 5 out of 5 
     
    Lithdyne, LLC
     patents
    9. 4 out of 4 
     
    Artistic Glass Products Company
     patents
    10. 2 out of 2 
     
    Kinsbursky Brothers, Inc.
     patents
    11. 2 out of 2 
     
    Lithchem International
     patents
    12. 2 out of 4 
     
    R.k. Carbon Fibers, Ltd.
     patents
    13. 2 out of 5 
     
    Sunrez, Inc.
     patents
    14. 1 out of 2 
     
    Artistic Glass Products
     patents
    15. 1 out of 5,196 
     
    Bridgestone Corporation
     patents
    16. 1 out of 1 
     
    Dr. W. Novis Smith and Company, Inc.
     patent
    17. 1 out of 1 
     
    Lithdyn International
     patent
    18. 1 out of 1 
     
    Lithdyne Internatioal Inc.
     patent
    19. 1 out of 7 
     
    Sgl Technic Inc.
     patents
    20. 1 out of 1,304 
     
    Stauffer Chemical Company
     patents
    21. 1 out of 1 
     
    W. Novis Smith and Co.
     patent
    22. 18 out of 834,601 
    Other
     patents
    where one patent can have more than one assignee

    Years Active: 1980-2015

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    Areas of Expertise:
    Capacitors
    Electrolyte Solutions
    Lithium Recovery
    Lead Acid Batteries
    Non-Aqueous Electrolyte
    Carbon Electrodes
    Lithium-Ion Batteries
    Radioactive Decontamination
    Polycarbonate Polymers
    Alkaline Batteries
    High Purity Lead Oxide
    Impact Resistant Windows
    92 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
    1. 9034517 - Capacitors having conditioned carbon for electrodes (2015-05-19),
    2. 8980203 - Process for obtaining highly pure litharge from lead acid battery paste (2015-03-17),
    3. 8911696 - Recycle process for alkaline and carbon zinc batteries (2014-12-16),
    4. 8882007 - Process for recovering and regenerating lithium cathode material from lithium-ion batteries (2014-11-11),
    5. 8802041 - Decontamination of radioactive metals (2014-08-12),
    6. 8785057 - Electrolyte solution for capacitors and batteries (2014-07-22),
    7. 8728419 - Process for recycling alkaline batteries (2014-05-20),
    8. 8715615 - Recovery of high purity lead oxide from lead acid battery paste (2014-05-06),
    9. 8696788 - Process for the Recovery of AB5 Alloy from Used Nickel/Metal Hydride Batteries (2014-04-15),
    10. 8616475 - Recovery of lithium ion batteries (2013-12-31),
    11. 8586218 - Process for recycling alkaline batteries (2013-11-19),
    12. 8562923 - Process for obtaining pure litharge from lead acid battery paste (2013-10-22),
    13. 8323595 - Recovery of high purity lead oxide from lead acid battery paste (2012-12-04),
    14. 8288007 - Transparent laminating resins (2012-10-16),
    15. 8286405 - Fire and impact resistant window and building structures (2012-10-16),

    Title: Inventor W Novis Smith - Revolutionizing Technology in Philadelphia

    Introduction: W Novis Smith is a pioneering inventor based in Philadelphia, PA, known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology.

    Latest Patents: W Novis Smith holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and medical devices, showcasing his diverse range of innovative ideas.

    Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, W Novis Smith has worked with leading tech companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that have had a significant impact on various industries.

    Collaborations: Throughout his career, W Novis Smith has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and scientists to bring his inventions to life, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.

    Conclusion: W Novis Smith's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the boundaries of technology make him a true visionary in the world of inventors.

    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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