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Sioux Falls, SD, United States of America

Aerostar International, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 43


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 31

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kevin Roach (7 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Kevin Ray Anderson (7 out of 37 patents)

bronzeMedal John Cromie (6 out of 16 patents)

4.  Jonathan Nutzmann (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Chase Haegele (4 out of 5 patents)

6.  Michael Eglington (4 out of 12 patents)

7.  Aaron Fan (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Ewout Van Bekkum (4 out of 4 patents)

9.  Kyle Brookes (4 out of 25 patents)

10.  Carey Graham Hijmans (4 out of 8 patents)

11.  Jacques L Gagne (4 out of 42 patents)

12.  Matthew Aaron Knoll (4 out of 17 patents)

13.  David Solum (3 out of 4 patents)

14.  Michael Scott Smith (3 out of 12 patents)

15.  Nathan Winder (3 out of 10 patents)


Core Competencies:
Active Valve
Altitude Control
Heat Sealing
Stratospheric Navigation
Lateral Propulsion
Payload Separation
Solar Panels
Neutrally Buoyant
Drogue Deployment
Centrifugal Compressor
Seals for Aerial Vehicles
Multi-layer Laminate

43 patents:

1. 12649564 - Active valve for throttling ascent rate (2026-06-09),
2. 12502843 - Manufacturing of polyethylene thin films for high-altitude balloons (2025-12-23),
3. 12448107 - Control system of an unfinned lighter than air platform and method for same (2025-10-21),
4. 12365144 - Heat sealing system (2025-07-22),
5. 12221202 - Altitude control system (2025-02-11),
6. 12204034 - Stratospheric position, navigation, and timing system (2025-01-21),
7. 12103242 - Heat sealing system (2024-10-01),
8. 12079014 - Control system of an unfinned lighter than air platform and method for same (2024-09-03),
9. 12043371 - Dynamic axial preloading with flexure plate (2024-07-23),
10. 12036724 - Seals for aerial vehicles (2024-07-16),
11. 12030634 - Payload separation during descent of aerial vehicle (2024-07-09),
12. 11981450 - Torque control for balloon coupling (2024-05-14),
13. 11964749 - Active valve for throttling ascent rate (2024-04-23),
14. 11897593 - Telescoping support structure (2024-02-13),
15. 11851154 - Lateral propulsion systems and architectures for high altitude balloons (2023-12-26),
Company Overview
Aerostar International, Inc., based in Sioux Falls, SD, specializes in advanced aerospace technologies, focusing on systems that enhance the performance and reliability of aerial vehicles. The company develops innovative solutions in altitude control systems, heat sealing technology, and dynamic axial preloading, among others. Their expertise extends to payload separation mechanisms and lateral propulsion systems, contributing to the efficiency and safety of aerial operations. Aerostar's commitment to research and development positions it as a key player in the aerospace sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

43 Patents

#5 in Sioux Falls, SD

#9 in South Dakota

#8,099 in US

#16,040 in the World

Sioux Falls, SD (US)
Sioux Falls, SD, United States of America

Aerostar International, Inc.

Forward Citations = 31

49 inventors:

goldMedal Kevin Roach (7 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Kevin Ray Anderson (7 out of 37 patents)

bronzeMedal John Cromie (6 out of 16 patents)

4.  Jonathan Nutzmann (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Chase Haegele (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Aerostar International, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/aerostar-international

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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