John Patrick Ternus
Vice President, Hardware Engineering at Apple
USA
John Patrick Ternus has filed 403 patents, out of which 317 have been granted. Of these 403 patents, more than 48% patents are active. The USA is where John Patrick Ternus has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and Australia.
Apple has confirmed that John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 2026, marking the end of Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as he steps into the role of executive chairman.
John Ternus is Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering . He leads the development of Apple’s major products, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro.
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Over the years, he has played a key role in launching new product categories and advancing multiple generations of Apple devices. Before joining Apple, he worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems
| Total Patents | 403 |
| Granted Patents | 317 |
| Associated Companies | Apple, Virtual Research |
| Field of Invention | Consumer Electronics |
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Key Patent of John Patrick Ternus
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S. No. |
Publication Number |
Title |
First Filing Year |
Tech Area |
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1 |
Foldable Accessory Device |
2010 |
Consumer Electronics |
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2 |
Accessory Device For Peek Mode |
2010 |
Consumer Electronics |
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3 |
Flexible Electronic Devices |
2011 |
Consumer Electronics |
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4 |
Foldable Cover For Electronic Device |
2010 |
Consumer Electronics |
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5 |
Electronic Device With Magnetic Attachment |
2010 |
Consumer Electronics |
How many patents does John Patrick Ternus have?
John Patrick Ternus has a total of 403 patents. These patents belong to 36 unique patent families. Out of 403 patents, 195 patents are active.
How Many Patents did John Patrick Ternus File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | John Patrick Ternus Applications Filed | John Patrick Ternus Patents Granted |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 | 20 |
| 2019 | 9 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 | 34 |
| 2016 | 13 | 18 |
How many John Patrick Ternus patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did John Patrick TernusFile in Different Countries?
Countries in which John Patrick Ternus Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 132 |
| China | 54 |
| Australia | 29 |
| Korea (South) | 27 |
| Europe (EPO) | 23 |
| Hong Kong (S.A.R.) | 19 |
| Germany | 14 |
| Taiwan | 13 |
| India | 12 |
| Austria | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| Brazil | 8 |
| Mexico | 7 |
| Japan | 7 |
| Canada | 7 |
| Viet Nam | 4 |
| Singapore | 4 |
| Spain | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Russia | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of John Patrick Ternus Patents Located?
10 Best John Patrick Ternus Patents
US8143982B1 is the most popular patent in the John Patrick Ternus portfolio. It has received 247 citations so far from companies like 360 Mobility Solutions, Speculative Product Design Llc and Motorola Mobility.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of John Patrick Ternus:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| US8143982B1 | 247 |
| US8264310B2 | 228 |
| US8929085B2 | 185 |
| US8253518B2 | 147 |
| US8143983B1 | 144 |
| US8576031B2 | 142 |
| US8344836B2 | 134 |
| US20060237599A1 | 116 |
| US8947627B2 | 105 |
| US8390411B2 | 100 |
What are John Patrick Ternus key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by John Patrick Ternus?
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