Civil Engineering

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2023

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant | Summary]

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

  *1. 10 11301006    Hinge module and a foldable type device with the same
  Inventors:  Yu-Tsun Hsu

  *2. 8 10384519    Doors with adaptive positioning
  Inventors:  Matthew L. Brown; Phillip Michael Hobson; John Raff; Sung H. Kim; Russell C. Mead, Jr.; Ronald J. Smith

  *2. 8 10480225    Hinge mechanism and flexible electronic device having the same
  Inventors:  An-Szu Hsu; Way-Han Dai; Shao-Chun Chao

  *2. 8 11353931    Hinge device for a foldable device
  Inventors:  Yu-Tsun Hsu

  *2. 8 11408417    Automatic selection and control of pumps for well stimulation operations
  Inventors:  Stanley Vernon Stephenson; Timothy Holiman Hunter; Billy D. Coskrey

  6. (1) 7 10664021    Foldable display device and a hinge mechanism
  Inventors:  An-Szu Hsu; Way-Han Dai; Shao-Chun Chao

  *6. 7 10545541    Hinged device
  Inventors:  Rajesh Dighde; Kabir Siddiqui

  *6. 7 10845850    Hinge structure and electronic device including the same
  Inventors:  Jaeho Kang; Minsung Lee; Seunghyun Hwang; Chungkeun Yoo; Jungjin Kim; Jongyoon Kim

  *6. 7 11194366    Semi-automatic hinge of a mobile terminal having an inward-foldable flexible screen and a mobile terminal having an inward-foldable flexible screen
  Inventors:  Guanlun Cheng

  *10. 6 10066367    System for determining autonomous adjustments to an implement position and angle
  Inventors:  Liang Wang; Linli Zhang

  *10. 6 10352354    Positionable hinge mechanism and angularly positionable flexible display device having the same
  Inventors:  An-Szu Hsu; Way-Han Dai; Chun-Han Lin

  *10. 6 10401917    Multi-linkage hinge and electronic device having the same
  Inventors:  Way-Han Dai; Chun-Han Lin

  *10. 6 10458213    Positioning device for shaped charges in a perforating gun module
  Inventors:  Christian Eitschberger; Arash Shahinpour; Gernot Uwe Burmeister; Thilo Scharf

  *10. 6 10745966    Support structure for roller for a shade
  Inventors:  Lin Chen; Keng-Hao Nien

  *10. 6 10907404    Gated barrier with lift lock
  Inventors:  Mark A. Flannery; Gary T. Schultze; Matthew A. Willms; Michael P. Lane

  *10. 6 11016541    Hinge assembly and electronic device using the same
  Inventors:  Che-Hsien Lin; Ko-Yen Lu

  *10. 6 5031863    Upward/outward opening, plug-type overwing emergency exit hatch
  Inventors:  Donald R. Noble

  *10. 6 6041860    Apparatus and method for performing imaging and downhole operations at a work site in wellbores
  Inventors:  Gregory R. Nazzal; Paulo S. Tubel; Gerald D. Lynde; John W. Harrell; James V. Leggett, III

  *10. 6 6378627    Autonomous downhole oilfield tool
  Inventors:  Paulo S. Tubel; Jeffrey E. Johnson; Colin M. Angle; Thomas W. McIntyre

  *10. 6 6816072    Fire hydrant anti-tamper device
  Inventors:  Michael Zoratti

  *10. 6 7584583    Resilient groove
  Inventors:  Marcus Bergelin; Mats Nilsson

  *10. 6 8701353    Deployable door handle for vehicles
  Inventors:  Rajesh K. Patel; Kosta Papanikolaou

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Cited by Applicant

  1. (1) 77 9534473    Mobile electric power generation for hydraulic fracturing of subsurface geological formations
  Inventors:  Jeffrey G. Morris; Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh; Brett Vann

  2. (2) 65 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. (5) 63 8789601    System for pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid using electric pumps
  Inventors:  Joel N. Broussard; Jeff McPherson; Robert Kurtz

  *4. 59 9945365    Fixed frequency high-pressure high reliability pump drive
  Inventors:  Jennifer Hernandez; Bruce A. Vicknair; Blake C. Burnette

  5. (3) 58 9410410    System for pumping hydraulic fracturing fluid using electric pumps
  Inventors:  Joel N. Broussard; Jeff McPherson; Robert Kurtz

  *5. 58 8083504    Quintuplex mud pump
  Inventors:  Ellis Williams; Michael R. Williams; Jason C. Williams

  7 (10) 57 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

  8. (4) 55 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

  9. (6) 54 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

  9. (7) 54 9611728    Cold weather package for oil field hydraulics
  Inventors:  Jared Oehring

  9. (8) 54 9366114    Mobile, modular, electrically powered system for use in fracturing underground formations
  Inventors:  Todd Coli; Eldon Schelske

  *9. 54 9103193    Mobile, modular, electrically powered system for use in fracturing underground formations
  Inventors:  Todd Coli; Eldon Schelske

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Summary¹
The most cited patents of 2023 in the field of Civil Engineering indicate R&D in smart structures and materials, the increasing adoption of automation and robotics, and the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency with applications from infrastructure and transportation to sustainable construction and disaster resilience.

Smart Structures and Advanced Materials:

  • US Patent No. 10384519 ("Doors with adaptive positioning") by Brown et al. and US Patent No. 10480225 ("Hinge mechanism and flexible electronic device having the same") by Hsu et al. demonstrate the growing importance of smart materials and adaptive systems in building design and construction, enabling enhanced functionality and energy efficiency.
Construction Automation and Robotics:
  • US Patent No. 10066367 ("System for determining autonomous adjustments to an implement position and angle") by Wang et al. highlights the increasing use of automation and robotics to improve construction efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability: sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.
  • US Patent No. 9366114 ("Mobile, modular, electrically powered system for use in fracturing underground formations") by Coli et al. and US Patent No. 9103193 ("Mobile, modular, electrically powered system for use in fracturing underground formations") by Coli et al. demonstrate the growing importance of electrification and sustainable energy solutions in the energy sector.
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1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations using a prompt generally as follows: 'Assume you are a person of ordinary skill in the art in the field of: [WIPO field]. Write a short article. Topic: an industry cheerleading informative overview of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Use the list of patents below, which list includes the US patent number, title, and inventors of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Include inventor names, patent numbers and patent titles to support the positions and statements made in the memo. Assume these most cited patents teach and disclose foundational knowledge and thus indicate areas receiving the most attention in this field in 2023. Include hashtag terms that are pertinent and will target decision makers in the market to buy attorney IP services.' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) Gemini's output was edited, removing redundant content and topics outside the scope. 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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