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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan

wmich.edu

Total Patents

30

National Rank

#160

Top Category

Software & Computing

YoY Growth

Innovation DNA

Patent activity distribution across technology categories

Education Profile

Key education metrics from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Enrollment

12,704

Graduation Rate

58%

STEM Degrees

16%

Avg. Earnings

$50,500

10 yrs after entry

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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Patent Activity by Year

2
2016
1
2017
6
2018
5
2019
5
2020
2
2021
3
2022
2
2023
2
2024
2
2025

Technology Categories

Sample Patents

Selective extraction of anions from solution

2018-10-02 US10087197 ↗

Laser augmented diamond drilling apparatus and method

2019-01-22 US10183337 ↗

Field programmable block system delivering context-aware services in resource-challenged environments

2019-04-09 US10255043 ↗

Composition for treating cancerous cells and a method therefor

2019-10-08 US10434189 ↗

Printed wireless inductive-capacitive (LC) sensor for heavy metal detection

2019-11-05 US10466287 ↗

Behavioral intelligence framework, content management system, and tool for constructing same

2019-11-05 US10467924 ↗

Colored special effect inks

2020-01-28 US10544308 ↗

Dual pressure respiratory assistance device

2020-06-23 US10688273 ↗

3D metal printing device and process

2020-06-23 US10688581 ↗

Metal-metal composite ink and methods for forming conductive patterns

2020-08-18 US10746612 ↗