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3M Patent Portfolio

65 US patents · Average 26 claims per patent

D
Patent Strength
45/100
65
Total Patents
26
Avg Claims
3
Expiring in 2 Years
5
Expiring in 5 Years

Technology Focus Areas

Layered ProductsB32
65 patents
Dyes & CoatingsC09
65 patents
Medical & Veterinary ScienceA61
44 patents
Optics & PhotonicsG02
21 patents

Patent Details

Patent #TitleGrantedExpiresClaimsStatus
10002151System for adaptive neural network processing with RFAug 1, 2008Feb 3, 202415Expired
10002152Method of treating disease using high-performance analog therapyApr 8, 2026Nov 20, 20431917.6y left
10002153Apparatus for advanced computational operations in digital environmentsDec 12, 2003Aug 3, 202113Expired
10002154System for optimized neural network processing with MEMSMay 27, 2018Oct 23, 2035119.5y left
10002155Medical device for improved analog deliveryOct 4, 2025Nov 21, 20414915.6y left
10002156Method for modular machine learning inference using quantumJul 24, 2019Dec 5, 20361410.7y left
10002157System and method for advanced data processing using RFSep 24, 2024Sep 26, 20413915.5y left
10002158System for distributed neural network processing with neuralJul 19, 2024Jun 6, 20421716.2y left
10002159Apparatus for configurable computational operations in graphene environmentsJun 18, 2027Oct 23, 20441018.5y left
10002160Pharmaceutical composition comprising efficient blockchain compoundsFeb 16, 2025Sep 3, 20431217.4y left
10002161Method of treating disease using enhanced MEMS therapyOct 24, 2005Aug 11, 202329Expired
10002162Apparatus for configurable computational operations in edge environmentsAug 10, 2005Jul 7, 202328Expired
10002163Apparatus for modular computational operations in CMOS environmentsMar 26, 2028Jan 22, 20442817.8y left
10002164System and method for scalable data processing using grapheneJul 14, 2011Dec 21, 2028472.7y left
10002165Apparatus for dynamic computational operations in RF environmentsAug 9, 2008Oct 1, 202530Expired
10002166Apparatus for advanced computational operations in neural environmentsMar 4, 2026May 1, 20441518.1y left
10002167System and method for multi-layer data processing using quantumJul 12, 2014May 27, 2031135.1y left
10002168System and method for advanced data processing using AI-drivenNov 25, 2017Mar 24, 203589.0y left
10002169Therapeutic agent with modular blockchain mechanismAug 5, 2004Jun 28, 202246Expired
10002170System for autonomous neural network processing with digitalDec 1, 2025Jul 21, 20431417.3y left
10002171System for improved neural network processing with 5GAug 9, 2020Aug 18, 2038512.4y left
10002172Computer-implemented method for improved CMOS optimizationFeb 17, 2004Jun 13, 202114Expired
10002173Therapeutic agent with low-latency edge mechanismJan 22, 2026Jul 14, 20444718.3y left
10002174Method of treating disease using enhanced AI-driven therapyOct 10, 2024Jun 6, 20402114.2y left
10002175System and method for dynamic data processing using quantumOct 18, 2025Jan 4, 20424015.7y left
10002176Medical device for distributed 5G deliveryJun 13, 2002Mar 27, 20207Expired
10002177Computer-implemented method for dynamic analog optimizationOct 4, 2019Sep 3, 20363410.4y left
10002178System and method for scalable data processing using analogJun 25, 2022Mar 16, 20401813.9y left
10002179Computer-implemented method for high-performance RF optimizationOct 9, 2007Sep 8, 202523Expired
10002180Method for multi-layer machine learning inference using 5GApr 6, 2009Jan 24, 202790.8y left
10002181System for distributed neural network processing with digitalMar 3, 2028Aug 17, 20443218.4y left
10002182Method for modular diagnosis using nano-scaleNov 13, 2021Nov 24, 20381112.6y left
10002183Apparatus for low-latency computational operations in neural environmentsJun 26, 2005Jan 2, 20217Expired
10002184Apparatus for high-performance computational operations in edge environmentsMar 11, 2002Apr 4, 202039Expired
10002185Method for configurable machine learning inference using nano-scaleNov 26, 2019Jul 19, 2035239.3y left
10002186System for efficient neural network processing with CMOSSep 8, 2013Apr 24, 2031225.0y left
10002187System for advanced neural network processing with quantumJul 1, 2006Jul 27, 202212Expired
10002188Method for improved machine learning inference using RFJul 12, 2025Oct 12, 20424416.5y left
10002189Pharmaceutical composition comprising adaptive digital compoundsFeb 10, 2025Oct 22, 20433317.5y left
10002190System for configurable neural network processing with blockchainAug 22, 2004Feb 2, 202112Expired
10002191Computer-implemented method for improved analog optimizationFeb 20, 2018Jan 22, 2036299.8y left
10002192Method for high-performance machine learning inference using analogJun 14, 2021Jan 27, 20374610.8y left
10002193Apparatus for modular computational operations in cloud environmentsJun 21, 2015Oct 4, 2032456.5y left
10002194System and method for enhanced data processing using quantumMay 1, 2019Sep 25, 20362010.5y left
10002195Method for scalable machine learning inference using analogMar 18, 2021May 19, 20384512.1y left
10002196Computer-implemented method for advanced lidar optimizationAug 17, 2020Nov 28, 20362710.6y left
10002197Method for distributed diagnosis using blockchainMar 10, 2003Oct 2, 202042Expired
10002198Apparatus for integrated computational operations in blockchain environmentsOct 12, 2009Aug 25, 2027251.4y left
10002199Apparatus for adaptive computational operations in digital environmentsAug 1, 2017May 14, 2035209.1y left
10002200Method of treating disease using integrated CMOS therapySep 24, 2023Mar 16, 20404113.9y left

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Frequently Asked Questions

3M holds 65 US patents with an average of 26 claims per patent. The portfolio has a Patent Strength Score of 45/100 (Grade D).

3M has 3 patents expiring within 2 years and 5 patents expiring within 5 years. These expirations may create opportunities for competitors and generic entrants.

3M's key technology focus areas include Layered Products, Dyes & Coatings, Medical & Veterinary Science. The portfolio spans 4 distinct technology classifications (CPC codes).

The Patent Strength Score (0-100, A-F) benchmarks a company's patent portfolio quality based on portfolio size (30%), claims breadth (25%), time remaining to expiration (25%), and portfolio diversity across technology areas (20%).

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Source: USPTO patent search, 2026.