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Bofors, Sweden

Aktiebolaget Bofors

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USPTO Granted Patents = 145

Forward Citations = 1,481

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161 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Torsten Larsson (9 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Olle Gustavsson (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Sven Lindberg (5 out of 6 patents)

4.  Arne Johansson (5 out of 10 patents)

5.  Sven-Erik Bratt (5 out of 5 patents)

6.  Goran Sundmar (5 out of 5 patents)

7.  Sten Hallqvist (5 out of 6 patents)

8.  Lars-Erik Skagerlund (4 out of 7 patents)

9.  Tore Boberg (4 out of 7 patents)

10.  Lennart Claussen (4 out of 4 patents)

11.  Kjell A Albrektsson (4 out of 7 patents)

12.  Hans Broberg (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Jan Axinger (3 out of 8 patents)

14.  Arne Franzen (3 out of 7 patents)

15.  Ulf Melhus (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Large-Caliber Guns
Ignition Systems
Proximity Fuses
Armor Piercing Shell
Ammunition Units
Blasting Chamber
Rapid-Firing
Detonation Chamber
Pyrotechnical Delay Charge
Submunitions
Fuzes
Hollow Charge

145 patents:

1. 5121672 - System for carrying out shelling of a target by means of a rapid-firing (1992-06-16),
2. 5115715 - Breech mechanisms (1992-05-26),
3. 5099246 - Apparatus for determining roll position (1992-03-24),
4. 5088414 - Subwarhead (1992-02-18),
5. 5085123 - Large-caliber guns (1992-02-04),
6. 5069135 - Ignition system (1991-12-03),
7. 5066251 - Device connectable to the rear cover of a connector (1991-11-19),
8. 5063849 - Subwarhead (1991-11-12),
9. 5050502 - Ammunition unit having a sleeve on a primer tube (1991-09-24),
10. 5025732 - Ammunition units (1991-06-25),
11. 5023456 - Radiation detector system (1991-06-11),
12. 5020415 - Tanks (1991-06-04),
13. 5016535 - Arrangement for mine construction (1991-05-21),
14. 4991489 - Loading device (1991-02-12),
15. 4989494 - Feed device incorporated in a tank (1991-02-05),
Company Overview
Aktiebolaget Bofors is a prominent entity in the field of ammunition technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced munitions. The company focuses on large-caliber guns and various ignition systems, enhancing the effectiveness and reliability of military armaments. Its expertise extends to proximity fuses, armor-piercing shells, and sophisticated ammunition units, which are critical for modern warfare. Bofors is recognized for its innovative approaches in rapid-firing mechanisms and detonation chambers, contributing significantly to defense capabilities.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

145 Patents

#1 in Bofors

#55 in Sweden

#5,630 in the World

Bofors, SE
Bofors, Sweden

Aktiebolaget Bofors

Forward Citations = 1,481

161 inventors:

goldMedal Torsten Larsson (9 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Olle Gustavsson (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Sven Lindberg (5 out of 6 patents)

4.  Arne Johansson (5 out of 10 patents)

5.  Sven-Erik Bratt (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Aktiebolaget Bofors. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/aktiebolaget-bofors

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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