Overall rank by patents
#11,339
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
MEMS Drive, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 27 granted patents across 11 technology areas, active 2016–2021. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B81B (MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES).
27
Total patents granted
11
CPC technology areas
12.8
Avg claims per patent
-77%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
MEMS Drive, Inc. has been granted 27 US utility patents between 2016 and 2021, placing MEMS Drive, Inc. at rank #11,339 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 11 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 12.8 claims per patent with primary concentration in B81B (MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES). As a US Corporation, MEMS Drive, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 30.9/100 blends portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth into a single comparable measure drawn directly from USPTO PatentsView records.
Filing cadence tells the strategic story. Between 2020 and 2025 the company received 5 grants, compared with 22 in the 2015–2019 window — a -77% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. The US Corporation classification further shapes interpretation, since corporate, government, and individual filers pursue patents for materially different reasons.
Claim depth and technology breadth together indicate competitive posture. MEMS Drive, Inc.'s 12.8 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 11 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark MEMS Drive, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does MEMS compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
106,890 patents
- International Bus…
International Business Machines Corporation
72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
34,378 patents
- LG 32,607
LG ELECTRONICS INC.
32,607 patents
- Taiwan Semiconduc… 31,041
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
31,041 patents
- Apple 30,560
Apple Inc.
30,560 patents
- Qualcomm Incorpor… 30,354
QUALCOMM Incorporated
30,354 patents
- Intel 27,498
Intel Corporation
27,498 patents
- MEMS Drive ◀ 27
MEMS Drive, Inc.
27 patents
What this shows MEMS holds 27 patents — placing it at rank #11,339 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.
USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2016–2021
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2016–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 2017 | 7 | 25.9% |
| 2018 | 4 | 14.8% |
| 2019 | 10 | 37.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 11.1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 7.4% |
Which technologies does MEMS Drive, Inc. patent most?
Top 11 of 11 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does MEMS Drive, Inc. hold?
MEMS Drive, Inc. holds 27 US granted patents filed between 2016 and 2021, spanning 11 technology areas.
What is MEMS Drive, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
MEMS Drive, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 30.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does MEMS Drive, Inc. focus on?
MEMS Drive, Inc.'s top technology area is B81B (MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS, e.g. MICROMECHANICAL DEVICES) with 22 patents. The company has filed patents in 11 CPC subclasses total.
Is MEMS Drive, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
MEMS Drive, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -77% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for MEMS Drive, Inc.'s patents?
MEMS Drive, Inc.'s patents average 12.8 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the MEMS Drive, Inc. patent data sourced?
All patent data comes from USPTO PatentsView, a public research dataset maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering US granted utility patents from 2015 to 2025.
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Data sourced from USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. government patent data. See our methodology for computation details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainPatent Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the USPTO PatentsView database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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All federal data sources used on this page
- USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bulk patent data. patentsview.org
- USPTO Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) — application status and file history. uspto.gov/patents/pair
- USPTO Bulk Data Storage System — comprehensive patent text + claims dataset. bulkdata.uspto.gov
- USPTO CPC Classification — Cooperative Patent Classification scheme for technology categorization. uspto.gov/cpc
- SEC EDGAR — public filings cross-reference for assignee corporate entity matching. sec.gov/edgar
- WIPO PATENTSCOPE — international patent context (related international filings). wipo.int/patentscope
