Patent and License Lookup
USGS Patents
USGS Scientists Innovate New Means to Sample Data
Select a category below to find USGS patented instruments and methods and explore inventions used to further our research
Samplers/Sensors
Patented samplers and sensors include mechanical or electronic devices used to collect a targeted substance and (or) measure, test or respond to a physical property.
Methods
Patented methods include an act, or a series of acts, performed upon a subject-matter to accomplish a specific goal.
Products
Other patented products include various components, machines, modules or subsystems (excluding Samplers or Sensors).