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

Top 10 -  Overall

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

Network Security: A significant focus is on enhancing network security, including methods for detecting and preventing cyberattacks, securing data transmission, and protecting user privacy.

Agricultural Biotechnology: The development of genetically modified crops, such as corn, is a major focus area. These innovations aim to improve crop yields, resistance to pests and diseases, and nutritional value.

Medical Technology: The development of advanced medical devices and surgical instruments is driving innovation in healthcare. This includes innovations in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and medical imaging.

Semiconductor Technology: The continuous miniaturization of semiconductor devices is driving the development of advanced electronic devices and systems. This includes innovations in transistor design, materials science, and manufacturing processes.

Overall, the top cited patents in 2022 reflect the rapid pace of technological advancement across various fields. These innovations are driving the development of new products and services, and shaping the future of industries such as technology, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.

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

  1. 42 5892900    Systems and methods for secure transaction management and electronic rights protection
  Inventors:  Karl L. Ginter; Victor H. Shear; W. Olin Sibert; Francis J. Spahn; David M. Van Wie

  2. 39 9516053    Network security threat detection by user/user-entity behavioral analysis
  Inventors:  Sudhakar Muddu; Christos Tryfonas

  3. 36 7211717    Plants and seeds of corn variety I285291
  Inventors:  Steven K. Johnson; Bradley A. Sockness

  3. 36 7473826    Plants and seeds of corn variety I351729
  Inventors:  Jon Popi

  3. 36 7872183    Plants and seeds of corn variety CV605722
  Inventors:  Jon Popi

  3. 36 8035006    Plants and seeds of corn variety CV112211
  Inventors:  Nathaniel J. Page

  3. 36 8316237    System and method for secure three-party communications
  Inventors:  David P. Felsher; Robert H. Nagel; Steven M. Hoffberg

  3. 36 8324476    Plants and seeds of corn variety CV601652
  Inventors:  Jon Popi

  3. 36 9313970    Plants and seeds of corn variety CV952947
  Inventors:  Nathaniel J. Page

  10. 35 8969677    Plants and seeds of corn variety CV721761
  Inventors:  Nathaniel J. Page

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

  1. 425 6783524    Robotic surgical tool with ultrasound cauterizing and cutting instrument
  Inventors:  Stephen C. Anderson; Christopher A. Julian

  2. 421 9236267    Cut-mask patterning process for fin-like field effect transistor (FinFET) device
  Inventors:  Ho Wei De; Kuei-Liang Lu; Ming-Feng Shieh; Ching-Yu Chang

  3. 420 9520482    Method of cutting metal gate
  Inventors:  Po-Chin Chang; Chih-Hao Wang; Kai-Chieh Yang; Shih-Ting Hung; Wei-Hao Wu; Gloria Wu; Inez Fu; Chia-Wei Su; Yi-Hsuan Hsiao

  3. 420 9576814    Method of spacer patterning to form a target integrated circuit pattern
  Inventors:  Chieh-Han Wu; Cheng-Hsiung Tsai; Chung-Ju Lee; Ming-Feng Shieh; Ru-Gun Liu; Shau-Lin Shue; Tien-I Bao

  5. 381 7380695    Surgical stapling instrument having a single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing
  Inventors:  Kevin Doll; Michael Earl Setser; Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Kenneth Wales

  6. 377 7644848    Electronic lockouts and surgical instrument including same
  Inventors:  Jeffrey S. Swayze; Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Kevin R. Doll; Eugene Timperman

  7. 374 8800838    Robotically-controlled cable-based surgical end effectors
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

  8. 373 6443973    Electromechanical driver device for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments
  Inventors:  Michael P. Whitman

  9. 372 7464849    Electro-mechanical surgical instrument with closure system and anvil alignment components
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Stephen J. Balek; Eugene L. Timperman

  10. 364 7422139    Motor-driven surgical cutting fastening instrument with tactile position feedback
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; John N. Ouwerkerk; Jerome R. Morgan; Jeffrey S. Swayze

 

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