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Updated April 2026 · USPTO PatentsView

CPC B62

Cycles & Transport Patent Landscape

15 patents tracked across 1 companies in CPC B62.

The Cycles & Transport technology class (CPC B62) covers 15 U.S. patents tracked here, held across 1 companies. Filing activity, top patent holders, and recent grants below all come directly from USPTO records.

Patent landscape for Cycles & Transport technology (CPC class B62). Covers innovations in cycles & transport from leading companies worldwide.

Cycles & Transport at a Glance

15 patents tracked under Cycles & Transport. Smaller technology classes can be either nascent areas with growing filing activity or legacy areas where filing has slowed — the yearly trend on this page is the easiest way to tell which.

Ford sits as the lead patent holder in Cycles & Transport with 15 patents and a Patent Strength Score grade of D. That kind of single-leader position usually reflects deep specialization — the leader has invested in this CPC class for years and views it as core IP.

Patent Activity by Year

2004
1
2005
1
2009
1
2017
2
2018
3
2019
2
2022
1
2026
2
2027
2

Filing activity in Cycles & Transport has accelerated, with the most recent five years averaging about 2 new patents per year — roughly 60% above the earlier window. Acceleration often correlates with a technology shift attracting fresh corporate R&D, and it tends to push expiration cliffs further out as new filings replace older ones.

Recent Patents in Cycles & Transport

Patent #TitleAssigneeGrantedExpiresClaimsStatus
10003571Computer-implemented method for low-latency AI-driven optimizationFordFeb 25, 2027Jul 11, 20444618.3y left
10003588Apparatus for adaptive computational operations in 5G environmentsFordJan 22, 2027Mar 17, 20433216.9y left
10003582Apparatus for enhanced computational operations in graphene environmentsFordAug 6, 2026Aug 6, 20434017.3y left
10003551Apparatus for advanced computational operations in graphene environmentsFordApr 14, 2026Aug 4, 20424216.3y left
10003586Computer-implemented method for scalable AI-driven optimizationFordAug 26, 2022Jun 7, 20383712.2y left
10003559System for dynamic neural network processing with AI-drivenFordSep 16, 2019Feb 20, 2036229.9y left
10003572Apparatus for optimized computational operations in cloud environmentsFordJul 13, 2019Sep 6, 20373111.4y left
10003590System and method for distributed data processing using blockchainFordOct 13, 2018Jan 9, 2035328.8y left
10003569Computer-implemented method for high-performance neural optimizationFordSep 6, 2018Feb 25, 2036239.9y left
10003555System for optimized neural network processing with analogFordMay 17, 2018Jun 24, 2034418.2y left
10003552Computer-implemented method for advanced 5G optimizationFordJun 25, 2017Nov 24, 2033447.6y left
10003553System for integrated neural network processing with MEMSFordJan 22, 2017Oct 20, 2033367.5y left
10003564System and method for modular data processing using edgeFordJan 15, 2009Aug 13, 202539Expired
10003545System for scalable neural network processing with cloudFordApr 16, 2005Oct 2, 202314Expired
10003583Method for optimized machine learning inference using grapheneFordFeb 14, 2004Aug 7, 202125Expired

What Expirations Mean for Cycles & Transport

As patents in Cycles & Transport expire, the underlying methods and apparatuses enter the public domain. Competitors gain freedom to operate without licensing the original claims, and downstream products incorporating the formerly protected technology can ship without a royalty stack. This is the ground-truth mechanism that drives generic-drug economics and the broader competitive dynamics in semiconductor process generations and consumer electronics platforms.

For pharmaceutical and biotech CPC classes, drug-specific exclusivities tracked in the FDA Orange Book can delay generic entry past patent expiration. For non-drug technology classes, expiration is a cleaner trigger — competitors generally gain freedom-to-operate immediately. Either way, the underlying expiration math comes from USPTO records.

How This Patent Landscape Is Built

Patents are assigned to Cycles & Transport based on their primary CPC classification (B62) as recorded by USPTO examiners. Total counts include all patents in the tracked dataset that carry this CPC prefix; recent-patent and yearly-trend tables are derived from the same record set. Each company\'s grade reflects its overall Patent Strength Score across its entire tracked portfolio, not just patents in this CPC class. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline, score weights, and known limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cycles & Transport CPC class?

Cycles & Transport corresponds to Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) prefix B62, the international system used by the USPTO and EPO to organize patents by technical subject matter. Patent landscape for Cycles & Transport technology (CPC class B62). Covers innovations in cycles & transport from leading companies worldwide. CPC classes are assigned by patent examiners and update as the technology evolves, so the patent set tracked here reflects the current classification of every included patent.

Who are the top patent holders in Cycles & Transport?

Ford (15 patents) are the leading holders in Cycles & Transport. Patent counts at the company level are useful for spotting concentration, but they do not tell you about claim strength — for a finer signal, see each company's Patent Strength Score grade in the table below.

How many Cycles & Transport patents will expire soon?

Per-year expiration counts for this technology class can be derived from the recent patents table on this page combined with each patent's expiration date — patents typically expire 20 years from earliest non-provisional filing. For year-by-year expiration totals across all CPC classes, see the expiring-year pages on this site, which break down each year's cohort by company and technology.

What happens when patents in Cycles & Transport expire?

When a patent expires, its claims enter the public domain. For Cycles & Transport, that means competitors can implement the underlying methods or apparatus without licensing fees. The practical impact varies — in regulated areas like pharmaceuticals, FDA-granted exclusivities can extend market protection past patent expiry. In unregulated technology areas, expiration usually translates directly into freedom-to-operate for new entrants.

Where does Cycles & Transport patent data come from?

All patent data is sourced from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through the PatentsView and Open Data Portal APIs. CPC classifications are assigned by USPTO examiners and are part of the official patent record. Verify any individual patent through USPTO Patent Public Search (ppubs.uspto.gov) or Google Patents.

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Sources: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PatentsView, Open Data Portal). Public-domain federal data. Cite as: "PatentCliff, Cycles & Transport landscape, April 2026. Data: USPTO."

Last updated 2026-04-10 · 15 patents tracked in Cycles & Transport.