SpaceX Patent Portfolio
30 US patents · Average 29 claims per patent
Technology Focus Areas
Patent Details
| Patent # | Title | Granted | Expires | Claims | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10004910 | System for autonomous neural network processing with neural | Feb 22, 2004 | May 5, 2021 | 29 | Expired |
| 10004911 | Apparatus for efficient data encoding in 5G systems | Dec 21, 2008 | Oct 26, 2024 | 30 | Expired |
| 10004912 | Method for advanced channel estimation in digital communications | Oct 16, 2005 | May 7, 2022 | 16 | Expired |
| 10004913 | System and method for scalable data processing using cloud | Feb 18, 2009 | Nov 6, 2025 | 40 | Expired |
| 10004914 | System and method for multi-layer data processing using analog | Jul 9, 2021 | Nov 25, 2038 | 46 | 12.6y left |
| 10004915 | Apparatus for multi-layer data encoding in AI-driven systems | Jul 10, 2025 | Nov 21, 2041 | 48 | 15.6y left |
| 10004916 | Method for scalable machine learning inference using MEMS | Jan 5, 2026 | Feb 4, 2043 | 25 | 16.8y left |
| 10004917 | Method for scalable wireless communication using neural | Feb 25, 2015 | Aug 15, 2031 | 29 | 5.4y left |
| 10004918 | System and method for configurable data processing using 5G | May 24, 2017 | Jan 20, 2033 | 34 | 6.8y left |
| 10004919 | Apparatus for configurable data encoding in blockchain systems | Apr 25, 2016 | Sep 27, 2034 | 5 | 8.5y left |
| 10004920 | System for configurable signal transmission in blockchain networks | Nov 19, 2007 | May 3, 2025 | 27 | Expired |
| 10004921 | Apparatus for scalable computational operations in edge environments | Jun 1, 2015 | Nov 6, 2032 | 39 | 6.6y left |
| 10004922 | Method for enhanced wireless communication using quantum | May 6, 2028 | Dec 15, 2044 | 33 | 18.7y left |
| 10004923 | Apparatus for adaptive data encoding in nano-scale systems | Apr 9, 2023 | Jan 6, 2041 | 18 | 14.8y left |
| 10004924 | System for integrated signal transmission in AI-driven networks | Sep 5, 2008 | Dec 6, 2025 | 27 | Expired |
| 10004925 | Method for optimized channel estimation in blockchain communications | Nov 18, 2017 | Jul 3, 2035 | 29 | 9.2y left |
| 10004926 | Apparatus for improved data encoding in blockchain systems | Aug 17, 2026 | May 19, 2043 | 36 | 17.1y left |
| 10004927 | Method for multi-layer wireless communication using cloud | Oct 10, 2013 | Oct 9, 2031 | 6 | 5.5y left |
| 10004928 | System for scalable signal transmission in photonic networks | Mar 11, 2020 | Sep 5, 2038 | 45 | 12.4y left |
| 10004929 | Method for high-performance wireless communication using neural | Sep 25, 2024 | Jan 8, 2040 | 32 | 13.8y left |
| 10004930 | System for enhanced neural network processing with analog | Jun 5, 2016 | May 9, 2034 | 49 | 8.1y left |
| 10004931 | System for multi-layer signal transmission in 5G networks | Jan 7, 2026 | Mar 10, 2042 | 29 | 15.9y left |
| 10004932 | Apparatus for dynamic data encoding in MEMS systems | Mar 12, 2018 | Sep 22, 2034 | 28 | 8.5y left |
| 10004933 | System for advanced signal transmission in AI-driven networks | Oct 10, 2022 | Sep 1, 2040 | 38 | 14.4y left |
| 10004934 | Apparatus for efficient data encoding in quantum systems | Oct 1, 2027 | Aug 24, 2044 | 42 | 18.4y left |
| 10004935 | Method for scalable wireless communication using photonic | Dec 11, 2015 | Jul 2, 2031 | 18 | 5.2y left |
| 10004936 | Apparatus for optimized computational operations in graphene environments | Jun 1, 2023 | May 3, 2039 | 25 | 13.1y left |
| 10004937 | System for integrated signal transmission in quantum networks | Jul 9, 2006 | Jul 14, 2024 | 6 | Expired |
| 10004938 | Computer-implemented method for enhanced cloud optimization | May 8, 2019 | Aug 12, 2036 | 14 | 10.3y left |
| 10004939 | System for configurable neural network processing with MEMS | Oct 12, 2016 | Jun 17, 2033 | 28 | 7.2y left |
Frequently Asked Questions
SpaceX holds 30 US patents with an average of 29 claims per patent. The portfolio has a Patent Strength Score of 38/100 (Grade D).
SpaceX has 0 patents expiring within 2 years and 0 patents expiring within 5 years. The portfolio has a healthy time horizon.
SpaceX's key technology focus areas include Computing & Data Processing, Telecommunications. The portfolio spans 2 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%).
Patent Strength Score is based on portfolio size, claims breadth, time to expiration, and technology diversity using CPC classifications.
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