Michael Chen
38Patents
14h-index
30Co-inventors
81Inventor score
Filing activity: Feb 3, 1989 → Jan 14, 2019
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5575790A | Shape memory alloy internal linear actuator for use in orthopedic correction | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 343 | Expired |
| US10052820B2 | Additive manufacturing of extended structures | Performing Operations; Transporting | 117 | Active |
| US10086568B2 | Seamless scanning and production devices and methods | Physics | 113 | Active |
| US10401832B2 | Terrestrial and space-based manufacturing systems | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 110 | Active |
| US5019809A | Two-dimensional emulation of three-dimensional trackball | Physics | 58 | Expired |
| USD515040S1 | Transmitter | General | 47 | Expired |
| US5832761A | Key in combination with a timer and emitter | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 38 | Expired |
| USD390195S | Palm-held remote controller | General | 34 | Expired |
| US6220312A | Apparatus and method for container filling | Physics | 32 | Expired |
| US5285186A | Vehicle security system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 24 | Expired |
| US6816116B2 | Smart antenna for portable devices | Electricity | 22 | Expired |
| US7471216B2 | Handheld controller for vehicles | Human Necessities | 19 | Expired |
| US5996962A | Computer card retainer and process for using the same | Electricity | 18 | Expired |
| USD393832S | Palm held remote controller | General | 16 | Expired |
| US9656426B2 | Manufacturing in microgravity and varying external force environments | Performing Operations; Transporting | 14 | Active |
| US10705509B2 | Digital catalog for manufacturing | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 13 | Active |
| USD400779S | Key with a remote control and timer | General | 13 | Expired |
| USD533142S1 | Handheld controller for vehicles | General | 12 | Expired |
| USD314720S | Burgler alarm for an automobile | General | 11 | Expired |
| US11077607B2 | Manufacturing in microgravity and varying external force environments | Performing Operations; Transporting | 9 | Active |
| US4956629A | Burglar proof device for automobile use | Performing Operations; Transporting | 8 | Expired |
| US5166661A | Automobile alarm system with noise reduction function | Performing Operations; Transporting | 6 | Expired |
| US5955940A | Integrated security door lock system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 6 | Expired |
| US8355715B2 | Client module, multimedia server and methods for use therewith | Electricity | 3 | Active |
| USD329451S | Calculator | General | 3 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.