Citations made to U.S. granted patents by U.S. patents granted in 2022

Top 10 -  Civil engineering  [ Raw tally ]

Other WIPO fields: [ Computer technology  |  Digital communication  |  Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy  |  Measurement  |  Audio-visual technology  |  Medical technology  |  Optics  |  Transport  |  Semiconductors  |  Telecommunications  |  Other special machines  |  Pharmaceuticals  |  Organic fine chemistry  |  Mechanical elements  |  Chemical engineering  |  Engines, pumps, turbines  |  Civil engineering  |  Control  |  Basic materials chemistry  |  Handling  |  Furniture, games  |  Machine tools  |  Biotechnology  |  Other consumer goods  |  Macromolecular chemistry, polymers  |  IT methods for management  |  Textile and paper machines  |  Basic communication processes  |  Surface technology, coating  |  Materials, metallurgy  |  Environmental technology  |  Thermal processes and apparatus  |  Analysis of biological materials  |  Food chemistry  |  Micro-structural and nano-technology ]

Summary:¹ The top cited patents in civil engineering, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Construction Equipment and Techniques: A significant focus is on the development of advanced construction equipment and techniques to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity. This includes innovations in earthmoving equipment, concrete construction, and structural engineering.

Infrastructure and Civil Infrastructure: Patents related to infrastructure projects, such as bridges, tunnels, and roads, highlight the need for sustainable and resilient infrastructure. This includes innovations in materials, design, and construction methods.

Building Systems and Components: The development of innovative building systems and components, such as modular construction and prefabricated building elements, is driving efficiency and reducing construction time.

Safety and Security: Patents related to safety and security systems, such as access control systems and fire protection systems, are crucial for ensuring the safety of buildings and infrastructure.

Mobile Power Generation: Developing efficient and portable power sources for remote operations.

Fluid Pumping Systems: Designing advanced systems for high-pressure fluid injection and extraction.

Wellbore and Formation Technologies: Improving techniques for wellbore construction and formation interaction.

Safety and Environmental Considerations: Addressing safety concerns and minimizing environmental impact associated with hydraulic fracturing operations.

Overall, the top cited patents in civil engineering reflect the ongoing innovation in the construction industry. These advancements are shaping the built environment and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

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[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Examiner

  1. 6 10664021    Foldable display device and a hinge mechanism
  Inventors:  An-Szu Hsu; Way-Han Dai; Shao-Chun Chao

  1. 6 6086758    Storm drain liner
  Inventors:  Michael R. Schilling; Daniel Paul Corn

  1. 6 7032711    Accessory tray for stepladders
  Inventors:  Gary Katz; Marvin Teutsch

  1. 6 8037652    Insulated concrete form
  Inventors:  Dale Marshall Tony Yeung Carlo Galasso

  5. 5 10138680    Hinged tray for ladder or step stool
  Inventors:  Benjamin P. Williams; Joseph P. Foley; Dennis D. Simpson

  5. 5 10176368    Vehicle rear door control system
  Inventors:  Avinaash Ramakrishnan

  5. 5 10724224    Storm drain grate and filter apparatus and method
  Inventors:  Brian Deurloo; Thomas James Stypula

  5. 5 10808465    System and method for conducting subterranean operations
  Inventors:  Kenneth Mikalsen; Kjetil Naesgaard

  5. 5 10851544    Multi-function wind-directing leaf-separating-and-discharging rainwater-sealing automatic-multi-screen-raising-and-lowering multi-screen-securing fruit-drying-and-sorting truck-tonneau-covering rainwater-channeling-and-collecting leaf-filtering height-and-angle-adjustable louvered pergola
  Inventors:  Dee Volin

  5. 5 4122903    Motor grader circle drive
  Inventors:  Carroll R. Cole

  5. 5 4972537    Orthogonally composite prefabricated structural slabs
  Inventors:  Robert A. Slaw, Sr.

  5. 5 5375663    Earthmoving apparatus and method for grading land providing continuous resurveying
  Inventors:  Ted L. Teach

  5. 5 5479986    Temporary plug system
  Inventors:  John C. Gano; Jim Longbottom; Bill W. Loughridge; Lance E. Brothers

  5. 5 5485733    Concealed magnetic lock for cabinet closure
  Inventors:  Charles G. Hoffman

  5. 5 5746555    Connector with engagement indicator
  Inventors:  William Richard McEvoy

  5. 5 5835874    Region limiting excavation control system for construction machine
  Inventors:  Toichi Hirata; Eiji Yamagata; Hiroshi Watanabe; Masakazu Haga; Kazuo Fujishima; Hiroyuki Adachi

  5. 5 5854988    Method for controlling an excavator
  Inventors:  Richard W. Davidson; Vernon J. Brabec

  5. 5 5878530    Remotely controllable automatic door operator permitting active and passive door operation
  Inventors:  Jon E. Eccleston; Charles H. Eccleston, III

  5. 5 6485063    Connection
  Inventors:  Huey P. Olivier

  5. 5 6698262    Access system for a vehicle
  Inventors:  Reinhard Wittwer

  5. 5 7744316    Apparatus for lifting building foundations
  Inventors:  Kevin Kaufman

  5. 5 7827738    System for modular building construction
  Inventors:  Alexander Abrams; Jason Buchheit; Eldon Scott; David Wallance

  5. 5 8464803    DCM having adjustable wear assembly
  Inventors:  Andrew G. Greuel; Anthony J. Piraino; Jacob P. Fawer; Daniel E. Bozich

  5. 5 9068443    Plunger lift apparatus
  Inventors:  James Allen Jefferies; Schuyler Kuykendall

  5. 5 9163447    Hinge with damping device
  Inventors:  Hsiu-Chiang Liang; Ken-Ching Chen; Chun-Chiang Wang

  5. 5 9348450    Foldable display apparatus
  Inventors:  Jun Hyung Kim

  5. 5 9493967    Fuel tank cap lock
  Inventors:  Madhu Basavarajappa; Hendrik Wahmann

  5. 5 9732579    Plug apparatus
  Inventors:  Espen Hiorth; Gudleik Klette; Stig Ove Bjorgum

[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Applicant

  1. 68 9534473    Mobile electric power generation for hydraulic fracturing of subsurface geological formations
  Inventors:  Jeffrey G. Morris; Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh; Brett Vann

  2. 57 7845413    Method of pumping an oilfield fluid and split stream oilfield pumping systems
  Inventors:  Rod Shampine; Paul Dwyer; Ronnie Stover; Mike Lloyd; Jean-Louis Pessin; Edward Leugemors; Larry D. Welch; Joe Hubenschmidt; Philippe Gambier; William Troy Huey; Tom Allan

  3. 56 9410410    System for pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid using electric pumps
  Inventors:  Joel N. Broussard; Jeff McPherson; Robert Kurtz

  4. 53 8997904    System and method for powering a hydraulic pump
  Inventors:  Robert Douglas Cryer; George J. Wnukoski; David Kamensky; Ramesh Krishnan; William Halli; Alexey Gaev; Ryan Martorella; Tarun Shivlani

  5. 52 8789601    System for pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid using electric pumps
  Inventors:  Joel N. Broussard; Jeff McPherson; Robert Kurtz

  6. 51 9970278    System for centralized monitoring and control of electric powered hydraulic fracturing fleet
  Inventors:  Joel N. Broussard; Jeff McPherson; Robert Kurtz; Jared Oehring; Brandon Hinderliter

  7. 50 9611728    Cold weather package for oil field hydraulics
  Inventors:  Jared Oehring

  8. 48 9366114    Mobile, modular, electrically powered system for use in fracturing underground formations
  Inventors:  Todd Coli; Eldon Schelske

  9. 47 8905056    Systems and methods for routing pressurized fluid
  Inventors:  William Donald Kendrick

  10. 46 10227854    Hydraulic fracturing system
  Inventors:  Cory Glass

  10. 46 10794165    Power distribution trailer for an electric driven hydraulic fracking system
  Inventors:  John Fischer; John J. Crosetto; David Kubricht; Richard Cheatham; Jeffrey Pollack; Chad Lawman; David Todd; Tyler Nolen

  10. 46 6765304    Mobile power generation unit
  Inventors:  Robert Allen Baten; Kenneth Robert Austin

 

1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) fields, using a prompt generally as follows: 'Using the titles of the patents and the names of the inventors listed below, and any other relevant information you have, please write a paragraph or two explaining the major topics involved. Keep in mind we are using the cited patents as a proxy for the subject matter that was patented in 2022. Please also include relevant LinkedIn hashtags. The field in which these patents were cited is "[WIPO field]".' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Oct. 30, 2024