Electrical Machinery, Apparatus, Energy

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

  *1. 16 9906109    Vibration actuator
  Inventors:  Masaya Endo; Satoru Ishikawa

  2. (7) 15 7671493    Vibration assembly, input device using the vibration assembly, and electronic equipment using the input device
  Inventors:  Kouichiro Takashima; Shun Kayama; Tsutomu Takahashi; Yukiko Shimizu; Hideki Okii; Takashi Sawada

  *3. 13 10307791    Linear vibrator
  Inventors:  Hongfu Xu; Xingzhi Huang; Jinquan Huang; Fanghua Ling

  *3. 13 10328461    Vibration motor
  Inventors:  Hongfu Xu; Fanghua Ling; Wenli Wang

  *3. 13 10486196    Linear vibrator
  Inventors:  Zhilin Chai; Wenli Wang; Hongfu Xu; Fanghua Ling

  *3. 13 8278786    Linear vibrator with an increased driving force
  Inventors:  Ki-Suk Woo; Kyung-Ho Lee; Jun-Kun Choi; Yong-jin Kim; Hwa-Young Oh; Je-Hyun Bang; Young-Bok Yoon; Suck-Jun Park; Kwang-Hyung Lee

  *7. 12 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

  *8. 11 10674278    Multi-function speaker
  Inventors:  Jiasheng Zhou; Long Zhang

  *9. 10 10840735    Power source load control
  Inventors:  J. Carl Cooper

  *9. 10 7586220    Electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy
  Inventors:  Stephen Roberts

  *9. 10 7911098    Vibration motor
  Inventors:  Kyoung-Ho Lee; Jun-Kun Choi; Jae-Woo Jun; Hwa-Young Oh; Kwang-Hyung Lee; Je-Hyun Bang; Seok-Jun Park; Yong-jin Kim; Seung-Heon Han

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Cited by Applicant

  1. (5) 55 8009042    Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing
  Inventors:  James P. Steiner; Andrew Peter Schmalz; Andrew Ryan Offenbacher; Adam J. Schrems; Brian Raymond Valenta

  *2. 49 5982253    In-line module for attenuating electrical noise with male and female blade terminals
  Inventors:  Randall L. Perrin; Matthew W. Taylor; John M. Washeleski

  3. (8) 48 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

  *3. 48 8199010    Method and apparatus for configuring a wireless sensor
  Inventors:  Greg Edward Sloan; Andrew Peter Schmalz; Jon M. Keagy; Jason C. Killo; Joel S. Spira

  *5. 45 4947874    Smoking articles utilizing electrical energy
  Inventors:  Johnny L. Brooks; Donald L. Roberts; Jerry S. Simmons

  *5. 45 8451116    Wireless battery-powered daylight sensor
  Inventors:  James P. Steiner; Greg Edward Sloan

  7. (1) 44 9808246    Method of operating a powered surgical instrument
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; David C. Yates; Jason L. Harris; Jerome R. Morgan

  *7. 44 5144962    Flavor-delivery article
  Inventors:  Mary E. Counts; Mohammad R. Hajaligol; Constance H. Morgan; Ulysses Smith; Francis M. Sprinkel; Francis V. Utsch

  *7. 44 6155268    Flavor-generating device
  Inventors:  Manabu Takeuchi

  *7. 44 7832410    Electronic atomization cigarette
  Inventors:  Lik Hon

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Summary¹
The field of Electrical Machinery, Apparatus, and Energy is a dynamic sector, important across various industries, from renewable energy to consumer electronics. Analyzing the most cited patents of 2023 in this field provides valuable insights into the key technological trends shaping the future of power generation, transmission, and utilization. The most cited patents of 2023 in the field of Electrical Machinery, Apparatus, and Energy indicate the advancement of vibration technologies, the growing importance of energy harvesting and conversion, and the increasing integration of smart technologies in energy management systems.

Vibration Technology: A significant portion of the top cited patents focuses on vibration technology, particularly in the development of efficient and compact vibration motors.

  • US Patent No. 10307791 ("Linear vibrator") by Xu et al., US Patent No. 10328461 ("Vibration motor") by Xu et al., and US Patent No. 10486196 ("Linear vibrator") by Chai et al. demonstrate the ongoing pursuit of improved vibration motor designs for applications in mobile devices, haptics, and other areas.
Energy Harvesting and Conversion: The focus on energy efficiency and sustainability is evident in several top cited patents.
  • US Patent No. 7586220 ("Electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy") by Roberts highlights the growing interest in energy harvesting technologies, such as converting ambient vibrations into usable electrical energy.
Smart Grid and Energy Management: Advancements in smart grid technologies and energy management systems are also reflected in the top cited patents.
  • US Patent No. 8009042 ("Radio-frequency lighting control system with occupancy sensing") by Steiner et al. and US Patent No. 8199010 ("Method and apparatus for configuring a wireless sensor") by Sloan et al. demonstrate the increasing integration of smart sensors and wireless communication in energy management systems.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or business advice.

Note: This article is based on the provided list of patents and may not be exhaustive.

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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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Published: Jan. 30, 2025