Assignee
NASA
4,220 granted patents·120 pending applications·134,677 citations·filing 1962–2025
Top patents by PatentIndex Score
4,340 records- 0199US9434832B1Polyimide aerogels having polyamide cross-links and processes for making the sameNASA·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 6, 2016·54 cites·20 claims
- 0299US9309369B1Polyimide aerogels with three-dimensional cross-linked structureNASA·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 12, 2016·40 cites·10 claims
- 0399US7308164B1Method for texturing surfaces of optical fiber sensors used for blood glucose monitoringNASA·Filed 2006·Granted Dec 11, 2007·109 cites·10 claims
- 0498US7156189B1Self mountable and extractable ultrasonic/sonic anchorNASA·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 2, 2007·428 cites·14 claims
- 0598US6759151B1Multilayer article characterized by low coefficient of thermal expansion outer layerNASA·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 6, 2004·239 cites·28 claims
- 0698US5827531AMicrocapsules and methods for makingNASA·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 27, 1998·294 cites·84 claims
- 0798US5632841AThin layer composite unimorph ferroelectric driver and sensorNASA·Filed 1995·Granted May 27, 1997·250 cites·8 claims
- 0898US5242339AApparatus and method for measuring subject work rate on an exercise deviceNASA·Filed 1991·Granted Sep 7, 1993·282 cites·11 claims
- 0998US5002890ASpiral vane bioreactorNASA·Filed 1988·Granted Mar 26, 1991·178 cites·16 claims
- 1098US4988623ARotating bio-reactor cell culture apparatusNASA·Filed 1988·Granted Jan 29, 1991·144 cites·16 claims
- 1198US4603061AProcess for preparing highly optically transparent/colorless aromatic polyimide filmNASA·Filed 1984·Granted Jul 29, 1986·107 cites·13 claims
- 1298US4595548AProcess for preparing essentially colorless polyimide film containing phenoxy-linked diaminesNASA·Filed 1984·Granted Jun 17, 1986·128 cites·17 claims
- 1398US4567857ACombustion engine systemNASA·Filed 1982·Granted Feb 4, 1986·277 cites·29 claims
- 1498US4463357AMethod and apparatus for calibrating the ionosphere and application to surveillance of geophysical eventsNASA·Filed 1981·Granted Jul 31, 1984·250 cites·7 claims
- 1598US4415450AMethod for treating wastewater using microorganisms and vascular aquatic plantsNASA·Filed 1981·Granted Nov 15, 1983·153 cites·17 claims
- 1698US4279632AMethod and apparatus for producing concentric hollow spheresNASA·Filed 1979·Granted Jul 21, 1981·167 cites·8 claims
- 1798US4266177APower factor control system for AC induction motorsNASA·Filed 1979·Granted May 5, 1981·92 cites·9 claims
- 1898US4217633ASolar cell system having alternating current outputNASA·Filed 1979·Granted Aug 12, 1980·93 cites·5 claims
- 1998US4215345AInterferometric locating systemNASA·Filed 1978·Granted Jul 29, 1980·237 cites·8 claims
- 2098US4175249ASelf-reconfiguring solar cell systemNASA·Filed 1978·Granted Nov 20, 1979·241 cites·7 claims
- 2198US4052648APower factor control system for ac induction motorsNASA·Filed 1976·Granted Oct 4, 1977·157 cites·5 claims
- 2298US4041697AOil cooling system for a gas turbine engineNASA·Filed 1975·Granted Aug 16, 1977·140 cites·21 claims
- 2397US10807912B1Advanced high temperature environmental barrier coating systems for SiC/SiC ceramic matrix compositesNASA·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 20, 2020·25 cites·20 claims
- 2497US10604454B1Advanced high temperature environmental barrier coating for SiC/SiC ceramic matrix compositesNASA·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 31, 2020·28 cites·11 claims
- 2597US9650487B1Polyalkylene imide aerogels and processes for making the sameNASA·Filed 2015·Granted May 16, 2017·21 cites·24 claims
- 2697US8933789B1Systems and methods for RFID-enabled information collectionNASA·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 13, 2015·60 cites·33 claims
- 2797US7497443B1Resilient flexible pressure-activated sealNASA·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 3, 2009·73 cites·24 claims
- 2897US7240879B1Method and associated apparatus for capturing, servicing and de-orbiting earth satellites using roboticsNASA·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 10, 2007·87 cites·27 claims
- 2997US7186466B2Low conductivity and sintering-resistant thermal barrier coatingsNASA·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 6, 2007·43 cites·25 claims
- 3097US7159774B2Magnetic field response measurement acquisition systemNASA·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 9, 2007·56 cites·20 claims
- 3197US7094499B1Carbon materials metal/metal oxide nanoparticle composite and battery anode composed of the sameNASA·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 22, 2006·140 cites·12 claims
- 3297US6858197B1Controlled patterning and growth of single wall and multi-wall carbon nanotubesNASA·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 22, 2005·225 cites·21 claims
- 3397US6667725B1Radio frequency telemetry system for sensors and actuatorsNASA·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 23, 2003·241 cites·11 claims
- 3497US6629449B1Bubble measuring instrument and methodNASA·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 7, 2003·110 cites·14 claims
- 3597US6558836B1Structure of thin-film lithium microbatteriesNASA·Filed 2001·Granted May 6, 2003·154 cites·7 claims
- 3697US6545760B1Apparatus and method for measuring strain in optical fibers using rayleigh scatterNASA·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 8, 2003·212 cites·10 claims
- 3797US6470732B1Real-time exhaust gas modular flowmeter and emissions reporting system for mobile apparatusNASA·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 29, 2002·149 cites·26 claims
- 3897US6376830B1System and method for measuring the transfer function of a guided wave deviceNASA·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 23, 2002·100 cites·9 claims
- 3997US6292143B1Multi-mode broadband patch antennaNASA·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 18, 2001·335 cites·44 claims
- 4097US4932491ABody steered roverNASA·Filed 1989·Granted Jun 12, 1990·118 cites·8 claims
- 4197US4909808ASteam reformer with catalytic combustorNASA·Filed 1987·Granted Mar 20, 1990·118 cites·3 claims
- 4297US4765396APolymeric heat pipe wickNASA·Filed 1986·Granted Aug 23, 1988·133 cites·17 claims
- 4397US4553393AMemory metal actuatorNASA·Filed 1983·Granted Nov 19, 1985·603 cites·22 claims
- 4497US4552466ACompliant hydrodynamic fluid journal bearingNASA·Filed 1984·Granted Nov 12, 1985·82 cites·8 claims
- 4597US4415133ASolar powered aircraftNASA·Filed 1981·Granted Nov 15, 1983·94 cites·10 claims
- 4697US4398925AAcoustic bubble removal methodNASA·Filed 1982·Granted Aug 16, 1983·137 cites·10 claims
- 4797US4331422AAcoustic tooth cleanerNASA·Filed 1980·Granted May 25, 1982·200 cites·3 claims
- 4897US4088999ARF beam center location method and apparatus for power transmission systemNASA·Filed 1976·Granted May 9, 1978·289 cites·8 claims
- 4997US4084985AMethod for producing solar energy panels by automationNASA·Filed 1977·Granted Apr 18, 1978·150 cites·21 claims
- 5097US4061577AFiber optic multiplex optical transmission systemNASA·Filed 1976·Granted Dec 6, 1977·168 cites·6 claims
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