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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Alliant Techsystems Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 492

% Expired Patents = 17.3

CIPO Patents = 11

EPO Patents = 25

Trademarks = 172

Forward Citations = 6,869

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662 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Eric M Yeates (19 out of 95 patents)

Thomas M Gregory (18 out of 52 patents)

Robert A Kincaid (18 out of 66 patents)

4. Daniel W Doll (18 out of 33 patents)

5. Gary K Lund (16 out of 63 patents)

6. Louis F Cannizzo (15 out of 21 patents)

7. Clifton L Cook (13 out of 43 patents)

8. Thomas A Marx (13 out of 33 patents)

9. Daniel B Nielson (13 out of 36 patents)

10. Vernon M Benson (13 out of 35 patents)

11. Todd A Rosevear (13 out of 17 patents)

12. Reed J Blau (12 out of 37 patents)

13. Kirstin F Warner (12 out of 15 patents)

14. Stephen P Velarde (11 out of 16 patents)

15. Edward J Kroliczek (11 out of 24 patents)

Core Competencies:

Explosive Devices

Gas Generators

Projectile Compositions

Fire Suppression

Fragmentation Bodies

Muzzleloader Cartridges

Training Cartridges

Aerial Weapon Adapters

Thermal Management

Sensor Systems

Automated Delivery

Composite Armor

492 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9170080 - Reloading kit with lead free bullet composition (2015-10-27),

2. 9127918 - Distributed ordnance system, multiple stage ordnance system, and related methods (2015-09-08),

3. 9074864 - Device and method relating to a sensing device (2015-07-07),

4. 9023121 - Solid feed systems for elevated pressure processes, gasification systems and related methods (2015-05-05),

5. 8985026 - Penetrator round assembly (2015-03-24),

6. D724690 - Practice projectile (2015-03-17),

7. 8973503 - Fragmentation bodies, warheads including fragmentation bodies, and related ordnance (2015-03-10),

8. D723653 - Muzzleloader propellant cartridge (2015-03-03),

9. 8971048 - Self-locating electronics package precursor structure, method for configuring an electronics package, and electronics package (2015-03-03),

10. 8968685 - Fuel processing system and related methods (2015-03-03),

11. 8967284 - Liquid-augmented, generated-gas fire suppression systems and related methods (2015-03-03),

12. 8967046 - Gas generators, launch tubes including gas generators and related systems and methods (2015-03-03),

13. 8952304 - Rocket nozzle assembly (2015-02-10),

14. 8939225 - Inflator-based fire suppression (2015-01-27),

15. 8931415 - Initiation systems for explosive devices, scalable output explosive devices including initiation systems, and related methods (2015-01-13),

Company Overview

Alliant Techsystems Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is a leader in the ordnance systems sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced explosive devices and related technologies. The company focuses on a range of core areas, including gas generators, projectile compositions, and fire suppression systems. Additionally, Alliant Techsystems produces training cartridges and aerial weapon adapters, contributing to enhanced military and defense capabilities. Its innovations support both domestic and international defense initiatives.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

492 Patents

#7 in Minneapolis, MN

#25 in Minnesota

#986 in US

#1,962 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Alliant Techsystems Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,869

662 inventors:

Eric M Yeates (19 out of 95 patents)

Thomas M Gregory (18 out of 52 patents)

Robert A Kincaid (18 out of 66 patents)

4. Daniel W Doll (18 out of 33 patents)

5. Gary K Lund (16 out of 63 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Alliant Techsystems Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/alliant-techsystems

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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