University of Houston System
385Patents
366Active
385Granted
59Portfolio score
Filing activity: Sep 12, 1989 → Mar 25, 2024 · 36 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6473332B1 | Electrically variable multi-state resistance computing | Physics | 374 | Expired |
| US6847737B1 | Methods for performing DAF data filtering and padding | Physics | 149 | Expired |
| US7272265B2 | Methods for performing DAF data filtering and padding | Physics | 93 | Expired |
| US9855103B2 | Robotic device and system software, hardware and methods of use for image-guided and robot-assisted surgery | Human Necessities | 43 | Active |
| US8090160B2 | Automated method for human face modeling and relighting with application to face recognition | Physics | 39 | Active |
| US6231011A | Satellite angular momentum control system using magnet-superconductor flywheels | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 33 | Expired |
| US7400021B2 | Thin film optical detectors for retinal implantation and methods for making and using same | Physics | 19 | Active |
| US6762481B2 | Electrically programmable nonvolatile variable capacitor | Electricity | 16 | Expired |
| US8996088B2 | Apparatus and method for improving training threshold | Human Necessities | 14 | Active |
| US9306698B2 | Methods and apparatuses for DWDM multi-mode switching router and dynamic multi-mode configuration and reconfiguration | Electricity | 13 | Active |
| US9445775B2 | Single step differential phase contrast x-ray imaging | Physics | 12 | Active |
| US5550082A | Method and apparatus for doping silicon wafers using a solid dopant source and rapid thermal processing | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 12 | Expired |
| US7987728B2 | Piezoceramic-based smart aggregate for unified performance monitoring of concrete structures | Physics | 12 | Active |
| US9145295B2 | Ultra-fast suspended graphene nano-sensors suitable for large scale production | Electricity | 11 | Active |
| US10039796B2 | Mutant herpes simplex virus-2 for cancer therapy | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 11 | Active |
| US5726512A | Vibration-free levitated platform | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 11 | Expired |
| US9023642B2 | Method and apparatus for a miniature bioreactor system for long-term cell culture | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 10 | Active |
| US8212554B2 | Intraluminal magneto sensor system and method of use | Human Necessities | 10 | Active |
| US7806528B2 | System and method for detecting central retinal distortions associated with macular diseases | Human Necessities | 10 | Active |
| US8106656B2 | Superconducting loop, saddle and birdcage MRI coils | Physics | 9 | Active |
| US7504619B2 | Energetic neutral particle lithographic apparatus and process | Electricity | 8 | Expired |
| US9077640B2 | Method and system of congestion control in a mobile virtual network | Electricity | 8 | Active |
| US7067327B2 | Thin film optical detectors for retinal implantation and methods for making and using same | Human Necessities | 8 | Expired |
| US8529872B2 | Seeds and markers for use in imaging | Human Necessities | 8 | Active |
| USD755970S1 | Contact lens extractor | General | 7 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.