Semiconductors patent applications on 14th August 2025
Semiconductors Patent Applications on 14th August 2025
Executive Summary
On 14th August 2025, 409 patent applications related to Semiconductors were published, representing 6.4% of all patent applications for the day. This high level of activity indicates Semiconductors is a major focus area for R&D investment globally.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Semiconductors innovation include:
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- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: 42 applications (10.3% of Semiconductors patents)
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd: 27 applications (6.6% of Semiconductors patents)
- Applied Materials Inc: 21 applications (5.1% of Semiconductors patents)
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd: 14 applications (3.4% of Semiconductors patents)
- Tokyo Electron Limited: 9 applications (2.2% of Semiconductors patents)
These 5 organizations account for 113 applications (27.6% of all Semiconductors patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Semiconductors encompass several key innovation areas:
- Semiconductor: Core technology area
- Microprocessor: Core technology area
- Integrated Circuit: Core technology area
- Silicon: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Semiconductors include:
- H01L24/32 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 22 applications (5.4%)
- H01L24/16 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 19 applications (4.6%)
- H10D30/6757 (Technology classification): 18 applications (4.4%)
- H10D84/038 (Technology classification): 17 applications (4.2%)
- H10D30/6735 (Technology classification): 17 applications (4.2%)
- H01L24/73 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 17 applications (4.2%)
- H10D62/121 (Technology classification): 16 applications (3.9%)
- H01L2224/32225 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 16 applications (3.9%)
- H01L25/0657 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 14 applications (3.4%)
- H10D30/43 (Technology classification): 14 applications (3.4%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Semiconductors spans multiple countries:
- US: 462 inventors (32.2%)
- KR: 281 inventors (19.6%)
- JP: 273 inventors (19.0%)
- TW: 220 inventors (15.3%)
- CN: 63 inventors (4.4%)
- DE: 31 inventors (2.2%)
- GB: 18 inventors (1.3%)
- SG: 12 inventors (0.8%)
- SE: 11 inventors (0.8%)
- IL: 11 inventors (0.8%)
The US accounts for 32.2% of inventors in Semiconductors, reflecting a globally distributed innovation landscape.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Semiconductors include:
- KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA × TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION: 3 joint applications
- LX SEMICON CO LTD × Fj Composite Materials Co Ltd: 2 joint applications
- Dow Global Technologies Llc × Rohm and Haas Company: 1 joint applications
- Dow Global Technologies Llc × Dow Silicones Corporation: 1 joint applications
- Rohm and Haas Company × Dow Silicones Corporation: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 8 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Semiconductors.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Semiconductors innovation:
- Soichiro UMEDA of Saitama JP: 7 applications
- Atsushi KYUTOKU of Saitama JP: 7 applications
- Ichiro MITSUYOSHI of Kyoto JP: 4 applications
- Yohei YAMASHITA of Kikuchi-gun JP: 4 applications
- Hayato TANOUE of Kikuchi-gun JP: 4 applications
- Yasutaka MIZOMOTO of Kikuchi-gun JP: 4 applications
- Ruilong Xie of Niskayuna NY US: 4 applications
- Syunki NARITA of Matsumoto-city JP: 4 applications
- Ryadh Zakaria of Waterlooville HANTS GB: 3 applications
- Chad Hoyt of Roseville MN US: 3 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Semiconductors patent applications from 14th August 2025:
20250255365. Cleanroom Fabric and Garment
Applicant: Burlington Industries Llc
Abstract: A treated fabric is disclosed that is particularly well suited for constructing cleanroom garments. The fabric and garments made according to the present disclosure have extremely low lint properties and can be constructed to have a very high hydrostatic head. The fabric treatment can comprise chemistries that are not fluorinated. The fabric treatment guarantees high performance level after undergoing multiple cycles of washing, drying, sterilization, autoclaving, and even gamma processing where...
20250255485. System and Method for Remotely Monitoring Pathological Functions and Conditions with Multi-Spectral, Chip-Based Lidar
Applicant: Svi Technologies Inc
Abstract: Various implementations of the invention relate to a silicon-embedded multi-spectral lidar system and method for non-invasive, remote monitoring of pathological conditions of an individual. The system integrates multiple laser sources, photodetectors, and a processing module onto a silicon chip, enabling the capture and analysis of spatial, spectral, scattering and temporal data from a target subject (e.g., individual). By utilizing lidar signals at various wavelengths, various implementations o...
20250255488. DUAL FREQUENCY COMB PORTABLE PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGICAL IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Applicant: Honeywell International Inc
Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for non-invasive medical imaging is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises emitting light from a photonic integrated circuit scale dual frequency comb at a plurality of different wavelengths via a hand-held device directed at one or more bodily structures, detecting acoustic waves from thermo-elastic changes in two or more elements within the bodily structures exposed to the emitted light via three or more se...
20250255489. DUAL FREQUENCY COMB PORTABLE PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE MEDICAL IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Applicant: Honeywell International Inc
Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a device for non-invasive medical imaging is provided. In some embodiments, the device comprises a photonic integrated circuit scale dual frequency comb (DFC), a hand-held wand, and at least one processing element. The wand comprises at least one emission point for emitting light from the DFC at a plurality of different wavelengths and at least three sensors. The wand directs the emitted light at one or more bodily structures. The...
20250255490. DUAL FREQUENCY COMB PORTABLE PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE ONCOLOGICAL IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Applicant: Honeywell International Inc
Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for non-invasive cancer imaging is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises emitting light from a photonic integrated circuit scale dual frequency comb at a plurality of different wavelengths via a hand-held device directed at one or more bodily structures having one or more tumors, one or more suspected tumors, and/or one or more potential tumor sites, detecting acoustic waves from thermo-elastic changes in tw...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 409 applications in a single day, Semiconductors demonstrates very high innovation intensity, suggesting rapid technological advancement and strong commercial interest.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Semiconductors involves 188 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Semiconductors patents include: layer, semiconductor, substrate, region, surface, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Semiconductors is in a mature development phase with strong commercial applications.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Semiconductors often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Medical Devices: 437 applications
- 5G Technology: 229 applications
- Cybersecurity: 225 applications
- Internet of Things: 171 applications
- Generative AI: 165 applications
- Renewable Energy: 162 applications
- Environmental Tech: 133 applications
- Biotechnology: 127 applications