Environmental Technology

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. (1) 12 10869800    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  1. (1) 12 10993865    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  3. (4) 8 10507153    Relocation modules and methods for surgical field
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  3. (4) 8 10702436    Relocation modules and methods for surgical field
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  *3. 8 11160710    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  *3. 8 6402944    Water softener control valve with removable seal stack
  Inventors:  Don Vaughan

  7. (4) 7 10653577    Relocation modules and methods for surgical field
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  *7. 7 11173089    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  *7. 7 4374025    Water conditioning regeneration control
  Inventors:  Harvey L. Loke

  *7. 7 4919314    Time control device for water conditioning apparatus
  Inventors:  Masanobu Nishiyama; Hitoshi Abe; Yasuo Ochi

  *7. 7 5096596    Process and apparatus for removal of mineral contaminants from water
  Inventors:  Terence P. Hellenbrand; Jeffrey J. Hellenbrand

  *7. 7 5919373    Method and system for purification of potable water
  Inventors:  C. Lee Naaktgeboren

  *7. 7 6206042    Modular control apparatus for water treatment system
  Inventors:  Alan B. Channell; Rudy B. Wilfong; Robert W. Wilfong; Danny J. Painter

  *7. 7 6596159    Automatic regeneration valve for water softener
  Inventors:  Shigeru Maruyama; Yoshisada Furukawa

  *7. 7 6696963    Method and system for anticipating salt depletion
  Inventors:  Jeffrey A. Zimmerman; Gregory John Kennedy; Jose A. Castro; Wesley F. Chapman; John E. Ziegenfuss

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Cited by Applicant

  1. (1) 23 5820646    Inline filter apparatus
  Inventors:  Gary R. Gillingham; Wayne M. Wagner; Joseph C. Tokar; Daniel T. Risch; Jim C. Rothman; Fred H. Wahlquist

  2. (2) 22 6190432    Filter arrangement; sealing system; and methods
  Inventors:  Steven Scott Gieseke; Carolyn J. Finnerty

  2. (2) 22 6235195    Filter element incorporating a handle member
  Inventors:  Joseph C. Tokar

  4. (5) 21 5772883    Slanted inline filter
  Inventors:  Jim C. Rothman; Gary R. Gillingham; Wayne M. Wagner; Joseph C. Tokar; Daniel T. Risch; Fred H. Wahlquist; Bernard A. Matthys

  4. (8) 21 7625419    Air filter arrangement; assembly; and, methods
  Inventors:  Benny Kevin Nelson; Gregory L. Reichter; Bruce Allen Boehrs; Paul Anthony Wendt

  *4. 21 6673136    Air filtration arrangements having fluted media constructions and methods
  Inventors:  Gary R. Gillingham; Mark A. Gogins; Thomas M. Weik

  7. (8) 20 5902364    Conical filter
  Inventors:  Joseph C. Tokar; Gary R. Gillingham; Wayne M. Wagner; Daniel T. Risch; Jim C. Rothman; Fred H. Wahlquist; Edward A. Steinbrueck; Steven A. Carter

  *7. 20 10414067    Concrete drum control, property prediction, and monitoring systems and methods
  Inventors:  Bryan S. Datema; Christopher K. Yakes; Cody Clifton; Zhenyi Wei

  *7. 20 9174686    Military vehicle
  Inventors:  Rob Messina; Chris Yakes; Dave Marek; Colin Wheeler; Joseph Holda; Dean Seefeldt; Ben Andrews; Martin Schimke; Steve Tittl; Austin Dowdy; Kevin Pennau; Greg Malcolm; Andrew Drach; Andy McClaine; Ryan Carignan; Erik S. Ellifson; Aaron Rositch

  *7. 20 9707869    Military vehicle
  Inventors:  Rob Messina; Chris Yakes; Dave Marek; Colin Wheeler; Joseph Holda; Dean Seefeldt; Ben Andrews; Martin Schimke; Steve Tittl; Austin Dowdy; Kevin Pennau; Greg Malcolm; Andrew Drach; Andy McClaine; Ryan Carignan; Erik S. Ellifson; Aaron Rositch

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Summary¹
The most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in the field of Environmental Technology indicate advancements in water treatment, air quality control, sustainable construction practices, and waste management, technologies that are important to address global environmental challenges,pollution, resource scarcity and creating a more sustainable future.

Water Treatment and Purification:

  • Patents like US Patent No. 6402944 ("Water softener control valve with removable seal stack") by Vaughan and US Patent No. 4374025 ("Water conditioning regeneration control") by Loke highlight the ongoing development of efficient, cost-effective and sustainable water treatment systems for residential and industrial applications.

  • Patents related to water filtration, such as US Patent No. 5820646 ("Inline filter apparatus") by Gillingham et al. and US Patent No. 6190432 ("Filter arrangement; sealing system; and methods") by Gieseke et al., demonstrate the continuous improvement of filtration technologies for removing contaminants from water sources.

  • Patents like US Patent No. 5919373 ("Method and system for purification of potable water") by Naaktgeboren and US Patent No. 6206042 ("Modular control apparatus for water treatment system") by Channell et al. demonstrate the increasing importance of advanced water treatment technologies for ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water.
Air Quality Control:
  • Patents like US Patent No. 6673136 ("Air filtration arrangements having fluted media constructions and methods") by Gillingham et al., US Patent No. 5902364 ("Conical filter") by Tokar et al., US Patent No. 5820646 ("Inline filter apparatus") by Gillingham et al. and US Patent No. 6190432 ("Filter arrangement; sealing system; and methods") by Gieseke et al. highlight the development of high-performance air filtration systems for improving indoor and outdoor air quality.
Sustainable Construction and Infrastructure:
  • Patents related to military vehicle technology, such as US Patent No. 9174686 ("Military vehicle") by Messina et al. and US Patent No. 9707869 ("Military vehicle") by Messina et al., often incorporate environmental considerations such as fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and off-road mobility.
Waste Management and Resource Recovery:
  • While not directly related to environmental technology, patents such as US Patent No. 10869800 ("Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment") by Augustine et al. and US Patent No. 10993865 ("Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment") by Augustine et al. (though likely miscategorized in the provided list) demonstrate the increasing importance of waste reduction and recycling in various sectors, including healthcare.
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