Semiconductors patent applications on 4th September 2025
Semiconductors Patent Applications on 4th September 2025
Executive Summary
On 4th September 2025, 311 patent applications related to Semiconductors were published, representing 5.9% 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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- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd: 26 applications (8.4% of Semiconductors patents)
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd: 19 applications (6.1% of Semiconductors patents)
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd: 13 applications (4.2% of Semiconductors patents)
- Micron Technology Inc: 9 applications (2.9% of Semiconductors patents)
- Kioxia Corporation: 8 applications (2.6% of Semiconductors patents)
These 5 organizations account for 75 applications (24.1% 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:
- H01L24/16 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 22 applications (7.1%)
- H01L24/08 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 17 applications (5.5%)
- H01L24/32 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 17 applications (5.5%)
- H01L25/0657 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 15 applications (4.8%)
- H01L24/73 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 15 applications (4.8%)
- H01L23/5226 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 14 applications (4.5%)
- H01L23/5283 ({Geometry or} layout of the interconnection structure {(): 13 applications (4.2%)
- H01L2224/32225 (SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS): 13 applications (4.2%)
- H01L25/50 ({Multistep manufacturing processes of assemblies consisting of devices, each device being of a type provided for in group): 13 applications (4.2%)
- H01L25/18 (the devices being of types provided for in two or more different subgroups of the same main group of groups): 12 applications (3.9%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Semiconductors spans multiple countries:
- US: 294 inventors (27.5%)
- TW: 240 inventors (22.5%)
- JP: 152 inventors (14.2%)
- KR: 150 inventors (14.0%)
- CN: 75 inventors (7.0%)
- DE: 32 inventors (3.0%)
- BE: 23 inventors (2.2%)
- IN: 18 inventors (1.7%)
- GB: 11 inventors (1.0%)
- IT: 9 inventors (0.8%)
The US accounts for 27.5% 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: 5 joint applications
- DENSO CORPORATION × TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 2 joint applications
- DENSO CORPORATION × MIRISE Technologies Corporation: 2 joint applications
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA × MIRISE Technologies Corporation: 2 joint applications
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd × BASF SE: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 12 joint applications, indicating moderate industry cooperation in Semiconductors.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Semiconductors innovation:
- Kuo-Hsing Lee of Hsinchu County TW: 4 applications
- Ningbo XU of Ningde CN: 4 applications
- Peipei CHEN of Ningde CN: 4 applications
- Kuan-Lun Cheng of Hsin-Chu TW: 3 applications
- Chih-Hao Wang of Hsinchu County TW: 3 applications
- Chang-Yih Chen of Tainan City TW: 3 applications
- Chun-Hsien Lin of Tainan City TW: 3 applications
- Jiazheng WANG of Ningde CN: 2 applications
- Nathan A. Eckel of Lufkin TX US: 2 applications
- Chun-Yi Liu of Rancho Cordova CA US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Semiconductors patent applications from 4th September 2025:
20250275663. SYNTHETIC SPONGE AND USE THEREOF AS A DISH SCRUBBER
Applicant: Dotti Inc
Abstract: A synthetic sponge comprising a body made of a silicone-based foam, the foam comprising between about 50 wt % and 90 wt % silicone material and between about 10 wt % and 50 wt % polyurethane sponge. A method of manufacturing a synthetic sponge, comprising mixing silicone material and polyurethane sponge precursor, obtaining a cool the mixture, infusing the mixture with gas and bursting the mixture to form the synthetic sponge. The silicone may be food-grade. The synthetic sponge can be used to m...
20250275690. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CAPTURING MUSCLE ACTIVITY USING PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCERS
Applicant: Deltapress Solutions Inc
Abstract: The disclosed system includes a wearable device with piezoelectric transducers for capturing muscle activity by measuring dynamic surface pressure differentials created by muscle contractions. The device includes multiple sensors at points of muscular activity. The hardware component, comprising the transducers, circuitry, and a microprocessor, generates an analog signal proportional to the pressure applied, which is then converted into a digital signal. The software component utilizes a machine...
20250275841. INTRAORAL DEVICE
Applicant: Solmetex Llc
Abstract: A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may include a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection...
20250275872. Apparatuses and Methods for Improving Post-Operative Recovery from Surgery
Applicant: Noleus Technologies Inc
Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for preventing the onset and progression of post-operative ileus and for preventing and/or alleviating post-operative edema. In one example, a fan-like polyurethane heat-sealed bilayer that surrounds a plurality of wedge-shaped foam strips that join at a collecting foam portion, is subjected to a negative pressure provided through silicone tubing which is sealed to the perforated collecting foam portion. Such negative pressure applied for approx...
20250276264. SELF-SUPPORTING FILTER MEDIA
Applicant: Delstar Technologies Inc
Abstract: Nonwoven material, self-supporting filter media and filters, such as residential and commercial air filters, are provided that comprise a plurality of fibers with a silicone-based coating. The silicone-based coating comprises a silicone compound having an add-on weight of at least about 1.0 gsm. The silicone-based coating increases the efficiency of the filter media at capturing contaminants, particularly contaminants in the E2 and E3 particle group range, without compromising other important ch...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 311 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 139 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, structure, 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: 327 applications
- Cybersecurity: 219 applications
- Renewable Energy: 142 applications
- Internet of Things: 130 applications
- 5G Technology: 130 applications
- Generative AI: 129 applications
- Biotechnology: 123 applications
- Environmental Tech: 122 applications