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

Top 10 -  Materials, metallurgy  [ Raw tally ]

Specific 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 materials and metallurgy, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Ammunition Technology: The development of advanced ammunition technologies, particularly polymer-based ammunition, is driving innovation in materials science and manufacturing processes. These technologies offer potential advantages in terms of weight, performance, and safety.

Advanced Materials: A significant focus is on the development of advanced materials with enhanced properties, such as strength, durability, and thermal conductivity. This includes materials like high-performance polymers, ceramics, and composites.

Additive Manufacturing: The increasing adoption of additive manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, is evident in the cited patents. This technology enables the production of complex components with high precision and flexibility.

Materials Processing: Patents related to materials processing techniques, such as casting, forging, and heat treatment, are essential for improving the properties and performance of materials.

Surface Engineering: Surface engineering techniques, such as coating and surface modification, are used to enhance the properties of materials, such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and lubricity.

Overall, the top cited patents in materials and metallurgy reflect the ongoing innovation in materials science and engineering. These advancements are driving the development of new products and technologies across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics.

#materialscience #metallurgy #additivemanufacturing #3Dprinting #advancedmaterials #innovation #technology

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

  1. 8 3099958    Firearm cartridges
  Inventors:  Benjamin K Daubenspeck; Rex E Dickey; Donald S Foote; Justin H Whipple

  1. 8 8561543    Lightweight polymer ammunition cartridge casings
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  1. 8 9546849    Lightweight polymer ammunition cartridge casings
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  1. 8 9631907    Polymer ammunition cartridge having a wicking texturing
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  1. 8 9835423    Polymer ammunition having a wicking texturing
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  1. 8 9885551    Subsonic polymeric ammunition
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  1. 8 9933241    Method of making a primer insert for use in polymer ammunition
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  8. 7 10274293    Polymer cartridge having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  9. 6 10234249    Polymer ammunition having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  9. 6 10240905    Polymer ammunition having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  9. 6 10254499    Additive manufacturing of active devices using dielectric, conductive and magnetic materials
  Inventors:  Adam Cohen; Paul Samuel Krueger; Matt Saari; Edmond Richer; Bryan Cox; Bin Xia; Collin Gabriel Clay

  9. 6 10359262    Polymer ammunition having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  9. 6 10466021    Polymer cartridge having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove
  Inventors:  Lonnie Burrow

  9. 6 6477848    Refrigerating apparatus
  Inventors:  Nobuo Domyo; Koichi Kita

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

  1. 32 4863538    Method and apparatus for producing parts by selective sintering
  Inventors:  Carl R. Deckard

  2. 29 8854623    Systems and methods for measuring a profile characteristic of a glass sample
  Inventors:  Norman Henry Fontaine; Vitor Marino Schneider

  3. 28 10071422    Skillful three-dimensional printing
  Inventors:  Benyamin Buller; Erel Milshtein; Thomas Blasius Brezoczky; Zachary Ryan Murphree; Daniel Christiansen; Alan Rick Lappen

  3. 28 8586492    Crack and scratch resistant glass and enclosures made therefrom
  Inventors:  Kristen L Barefoot; Matthew John Dejneka; Sinue Gomez; Timothy Michael Gross; Nagaraja Shashidhar

  5. 26 5204055    Three-dimensional printing techniques
  Inventors:  Emanuel M. Sachs; John S. Haggerty; Michael J. Cima; Paul A. Williams

  5. 26 6811744    Forming structures from CAD solid models
  Inventors:  David M. Keicher; James W. Love; Kevin J. Dullea; James L. Bullen; Pierrette H. Gorman; Mark E. Smith

  5. 26 9156205    Three dimensional printer with composite filament fabrication
  Inventors:  Gregory Thomas Mark; Antoni S. Gozdz

  5. 26 9186848    Three dimensional printing of composite reinforced structures
  Inventors:  Gregory Thomas Mark; Antoni S. Gozdz

  9. 25 8561429    Glass with compressive surface for consumer applications
  Inventors:  Douglas Clippinger Allan; Adam James Ellison; Sinue Gomez

  9. 25 9149988    Three dimensional printing
  Inventors:  Gregory Thomas Mark; Antoni S. Gozdz

  9. 25 9254535    Apparatuses, systems and methods for three-dimensional printing
  Inventors:  Benyamin Buller; Erel Milshtein

  9. 25 9327452    Methods for composite filament fabrication in three dimensional printing
  Inventors:  Gregory Thomas Mark; Antoni S. Gozdz

 

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