Patents offer a glimpse into what might be, and even what will be, as new technologies make the leap from concept to reality. They offer windows into the intellectual property that, in turn, translate into the competitive advantages that help companies garner market share. To that end, and as reported by Bloomberg, Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei Technologies has been climbing the ranks of firms that have been obtaining patents in the United States. That leapfrogging, we contend, might have far ranging implications for the connected economy at large. The newswire noted that Huawei garnered 2,770 U.S. patents last year, as…