Environmental Tech Patent Applications on July 10 2025

Executive Summary

On July 10 2025, 14 patent applications related to Environmental Tech were published, representing 0.2% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Environmental Tech.

Market Analysis

Leading Organizations

The top organizations driving Environmental Tech innovation include:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: 2 applications (14.3% of Environmental Tech patents)
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.: 1 applications (7.1% of Environmental Tech patents)
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOKAI NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SYSTEM: 1 applications (7.1% of Environmental Tech patents)
AirQuality Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.: 1 applications (7.1% of Environmental Tech patents)
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology: 1 applications (7.1% of Environmental Tech patents)

These 5 organizations account for 6 applications (42.9% of all Environmental Tech patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.

Technology Deep Dive

Core Innovation Areas

Patent applications in Environmental Tech encompass several key innovation areas:

Environmental Technology: Core technology area
Carbon Capture: Core technology area
Pollution Control: Core technology area
Waste Management: Core technology area
Water Treatment: Core technology area
Air Purification: Core technology area
Environmental Monitoring: Core technology area
Sustainability: Core technology area

Emerging areas include:

Green Technology: Developing technology
Carbon Neutral: Developing technology
Emission Reduction: Developing technology
Circular Economy: Developing technology

Technical Classification Analysis

The most active CPC classifications in Environmental Tech include:

B01J23/42 (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS): 2 applications (14.3%)
B01J21/02 (CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROCESSES, e.g. CATALYSIS OR COLLOID CHEMISTRY; THEIR RELEVANT APPARATUS): 2 applications (14.3%)
B01J21/063 ({Titanium; Oxides or hydroxides thereof}): 2 applications (14.3%)
C02F1/24 (by flotation (): 2 applications (14.3%)
B01D33/067 (with rotary cylindrical filtering surfaces, e.g. hollow drums (): 1 applications (7.1%)
B01D24/46 (Regenerating the filtering material in the filter (): 1 applications (7.1%)
B01D33/463 (by scrapers, brushes {nozzles} or the like acting on the cake-side of the filtering element {(): 1 applications (7.1%)
B01D33/58 (Handling the filter cake in the filter for purposes other than for regenerating (): 1 applications (7.1%)
C02F1/001 ({Processes for the treatment of water whereby the filtration technique is of importance (): 1 applications (7.1%)
B01D53/8668 ({Removing organic compounds not provided for in): 1 applications (7.1%)

Global Innovation Landscape

Innovation in Environmental Tech spans multiple countries:

KR: 18 inventors (33.3%)
CN: 12 inventors (22.2%)
US: 10 inventors (18.5%)
GB: 8 inventors (14.8%)
JP: 4 inventors (7.4%)
AU: 1 inventors (1.9%)
CA: 1 inventors (1.9%)

The United States accounts for 18.5% of inventors in Environmental Tech, reflecting a globally distributed innovation landscape.

Industry Collaborations

Notable collaborations in Environmental Tech include:

SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. × NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOKAI NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SYSTEM: 1 joint applications
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. × Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology: 1 joint applications

These collaborations represent 2 joint applications, indicating moderate industry cooperation in Environmental Tech.

Leading Inventors

Key inventors driving Environmental Tech innovation:

Dongjin Ham: 2 applications
Hyun Chul Lee: 2 applications
Shinya UENO: 1 applications
Mitsutoshi KAMAKURA: 1 applications
Yasuhito MUKAI: 1 applications
Shoji ITO: 1 applications
Mijong Kim: 1 applications
Hyeonsu Heo: 1 applications
Min Seok Koo: 1 applications
Jonghyun Ha: 1 applications

Recent Patent Applications

Representative Environmental Tech patent applications from July 10 2025:

20250222378. FILTERING APPARATUS, FILTERING METHOD, AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION TOKAI NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SYSTEM

Abstract: A filtering apparatus includes a cylindrical filter including a cylindrical screen filter, a treated water nozzle including a nozzle port, a casing where the cylindrical filter is accommodated, the ca...

20250222436. COMPOSITE CATALYST, AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITE CATALYST

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Abstract: A composite catalyst, an air purification device including the same, and a method of preparing the composite catalyst, wherein the composite catalyst includes a carrier including an oxide of a first m...

20250222468. DUST COLLECTION PLATE AND PURIFICATION DEVICE

Applicant: AirQuality Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust collection plate and a purification device, and belongs to the technical field of air purification. The dust collection plate includes a body, where the body in...

20250223162. NITROGEN OXIDE DECOMPOSITION CATALYST, CATALYTIC REACTION SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME, AND AIR PURIFICATION DEVICE

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

Abstract: A nitrogen oxide decomposition catalyst, a catalytic reaction system including the same, and an air purification system, wherein the nitrogen oxide decomposition catalyst includes a heterogenous metal...

20250223197. WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

Applicant: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.

Abstract: The embodiments of this disclosure are related to a water treatment system comprising a flotation tank, a shell-tube inlet conduit connected to the flotation tank and comprising a shell configured to ...

Market Implications

Innovation Intensity

With 14 applications, Environmental Tech shows moderate innovation activity, indicating steady technological progress and emerging market opportunities.

Competitive Landscape

Innovation in Environmental Tech involves 13 organizations, indicating moderate competition with multiple established players and emerging companies.

Technology Outlook

Emerging themes in Environmental Tech patents include: water, through, from, steam, with, suggesting future development in these areas.

The current patent activity level suggests Environmental Tech is in a early development phase with emerging applications and technologies.

Related Technology Areas

Innovation in Environmental Tech often intersects with other emerging technologies:

Augmented Reality: 5725 applications
Semiconductors: 1117 applications
Medical Devices: 195 applications
5G Technology: 145 applications
Generative AI: 99 applications
Renewable Energy: 83 applications
Cybersecurity: 70 applications
Autonomous Vehicles: 61 applications

Environmental Tech patent applications on 2025-07-10