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

Top 10 -  Other consumer goods  [ 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 other consumer goods, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Consumer Electronics: A significant focus is on the development of innovative consumer electronics, such as electronic cigarettes, personal care devices, and wearable technology. These devices often incorporate advanced technologies, such as microelectronics, sensors, and wireless communication.

Household Appliances: Patents related to household appliances, such as cooking appliances, cleaning appliances, and laundry appliances, highlight the ongoing innovation in this sector. These appliances are becoming increasingly sophisticated, incorporating features like smart connectivity and energy efficiency.

Personal Care Products: Patents related to personal care products, such as cosmetics, hair care products, and oral care products, focus on improving product performance, safety, and user experience.

Footwear: Patents related to footwear design and manufacturing aim to improve comfort, performance, and style. This includes innovations in materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic design.

Overall, the top cited patents in other consumer goods reflect the increasing demand for innovative and user-friendly products. These advancements are driven by factors such as changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability concerns.

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

  1. 8 5060671    Flavor generating article
  Inventors:  Mary E. Counts; Bernard C. LaRoy; D. Bruce Losee, Jr.; Constance H. Morgan; Ulysses Smith; F. Murphy Sprinkel, Jr.; Francis V. Utsch

  1. 8 6189346    Clothes treating apparatus
  Inventors:  David H. Chen; David Blakely; Bruce MacGregor; Rudy Lucas Samuels; Reynaldo Jose Quintana

  1. 8 8499766    Electronic cigarette with function illuminator
  Inventors:  Kyle D. Newton

  4. 7 5894841    Dispenser
  Inventors:  Robert Martin Voges

  5. 6 4299242    Method of making artificial eyelashes
  Inventors:  Sunjeen Choe

  5. 6 4947875    Flavor delivery articles utilizing electrical energy
  Inventors:  Johnny L. Brooks; Donald L. Roberts; Jerry S. Simmons

  5. 6 5093894    Electrically-powered linear heating element
  Inventors:  Seetharama C. Deevi; Francis M. Sprinkel

  5. 6 5144962    Flavor-delivery article
  Inventors:  Mary E. Counts; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Constance H. Morgan; Ulysses Smith; Francis M. Sprinkel; Francis V. Utsch

  5. 6 5345638    Process for producing a shoe-shaped part from a web of material and resulting shoe-shaped part
  Inventors:  Mamoru Nishida

  5. 6 5613505    Inductive heating systems for smoking articles
  Inventors:  John M. Campbell; Grier S. Fleischhauer; Charles T. Higgins; Robert L. Ripley; David E. Sharpe; Michael L. Watkins; Susan E. Wrenn

  5. 6 6000148    Multi-layered sole coupled to a reinforcement of the upper of the boot
  Inventors:  Frederic Cretinon

  5. 6 6038790    Flexible sole with cushioned ball and/or heel regions
  Inventors:  Clifford L. Pyle; John F. Ludemann

  5. 6 6227936    Hands free pumping and nursing bra
  Inventors:  Amelia Mendoza

  5. 6 7793438    Rear entry footwear
  Inventors:  Mark Busse; William Marvin

  5. 6 8020317    Footwear with integrated biased heel fit device
  Inventors:  Susan Sokolowski

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

  1. 60 5060671    Flavor generating article
  Inventors:  Mary E. Counts; Bernard C. LaRoy; D. Bruce Losee, Jr.; Constance H. Morgan; Ulysses Smith; F. Murphy Sprinkel, Jr.; Francis V. Utsch

  1. 60 5144962    Flavor-delivery article
  Inventors:  Mary E. Counts; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Constance H. Morgan; Ulysses Smith; Francis M. Sprinkel; Francis V. Utsch

  3. 56 5878752    Method and apparatus for using, cleaning, and maintaining electrical heat sources and lighters useful in smoking systems and other apparatuses
  Inventors:  John M. Adams; William J. Crowe; Grier S. Fleischhauer; Jay A. Fournier; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Willie G. Houck, Jr.; Donald B. Losee; Constance H. Morgan; John D. Naworal; H. Neal Nunnally; John B. Paine, III; Wynn R. Raymond; Robert L. Ripley; Jeffrey I. Seeman; Francis M. Sprinkel; Michael L. Watkins

  4. 53 4947874    Smoking articles utilizing electrical energy
  Inventors:  Johnny L. Brooks; Donald L. Roberts; Jerry S. Simmons

  4. 53 6053176    Heater and method for efficiently generating an aerosol from an indexing substrate
  Inventors:  John M. Adams; Michael S. Braunshteyn; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Wesley G. Sanderson

  4. 53 6155268    Flavor-generating device
  Inventors:  Manabu Takeuchi

  7. 52 5322075    Heater for an electric flavor-generating article
  Inventors:  Seetharama C. Deevi; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Herbert Herman; Charles T. Higgins; Michael L. Watkins; Bruce E. Waymack; Sung Yi

  8. 51 4922901    Drug delivery articles utilizing electrical energy
  Inventors:  Johnny L. Brooks; Donald L. Roberts; Jerry S. Simmons

  8. 51 5666977    Electrical smoking article using liquid tobacco flavor medium delivery system
  Inventors:  Charles T. Higgins; Wynn R. Raymond; Francis M. Sprinkel

  8. 51 7832410    Electronic atomization cigarette
  Inventors:  Lik Hon

 

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