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Laconia, NH, United States of America

Aavid Engineering, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 60

Forward Citations = 1,050

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Alfred F McCarthy (45 out of 45 patents)

Philip A Johnson (9 out of 9 patents)

Robert D King (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Jack Churchill (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jeffrey J Panek (3 out of 3 patents)

6. George F Earl (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Henry F Villaume (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Randolph H Cook (2 out of 7 patents)

9. Ronald B Lavochkin (1 out of 3 patents)

10. Allen F Hillman, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Christopher A Soule (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Gary F Kuzmin (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Ralph I Larson, Jr (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Albert F McCarthy (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Kenneth R StJacques (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Heat Sink

Thermal Management

Electronic Devices

Spring Clamp

Self-Fastened

Clip-On

Solderable Mount

Integrated Circuit

Thermally Conductive

Pinned Extrusion

Twin Heat Sink

Asymmetric Heat Sink

60 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6012510 - Torsion bar clamp apparatus and method for improving thermal and (2000-01-11),

2. 5771155 - Spring clamp assembly for improving thermal contact between stacked (1998-06-23),

3. 5661637 - Thermal management system having a thermally conductive sheet and a (1997-08-26),

4. 5570271 - Heat sink assemblies (1996-10-29),

5. 5437561 - Self-locking tab (1995-08-01),

6. 5384940 - Self-locking heat sinks for surface mount devices (1995-01-31),

7. 5304735 - Heat sink for an electronic pin grid array (1994-04-19),

8. 5285350 - Heat sink plate for multiple semi-conductors (1994-02-08),

9. D322594 - Clip-on winged heat sink for an electronic device (1991-12-24),

10. 5040096 - High force clip (1991-08-13),

11. D317907 - Clip-on heat sink for an electronic device (1991-07-02),

12. D314945 - Heat sink (1991-02-26),

13. D313399 - Heat sink with spring clip (1991-01-01),

14. 4964198 - V-shaped clip for attaching a semiconductor device to a heat sink (1990-10-23),

15. 4933746 - Three-legged clip (1990-06-12),

Company Overview

Aavid Engineering, Inc., based in Laconia, NH, specializes in thermal management solutions for electronic devices. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of advanced heat sinks and thermal management systems that enhance the performance and reliability of electronic components. Aavid's innovative technologies include spring clamps, self-fastened systems, clip-on designs, and solderable mounts, catering to a diverse range of applications in the electronics industry. Their expertise supports the efficient thermal regulation essential for integrated circuits and other critical components.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

60 Patents

#1 in Laconia, NH

#45 in New Hampshire

#5,992 in US

#12,083 in the World

Laconia, NH, United States of America

Aavid Engineering, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,050

15 inventors:

Alfred F McCarthy (45 out of 45 patents)

Philip A Johnson (9 out of 9 patents)

Robert D King (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Jack Churchill (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Jeffrey J Panek (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Aavid Engineering, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/aavid-engineering

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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