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Walpole, MA, United States of America

Bird-Johnson Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

Forward Citations = 246

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Francesco Lanni (4 out of 6 patents)

Gregory P Platzer (3 out of 3 patents)

William F Esthimer (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Stephen C Olson (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Joseph L Cavallaro (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Neal A Brown (1 out of 7 patents)

7. Arthur J Richards, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Charles A Busche (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Ole H Midttun (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Seabury B Waring (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Mark S Dumais (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Peter J MacMurray (1 out of 1 patent)

13. John A Norton (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Richard E Trudell (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Edward H Morin (1 out of 1 patent)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6238257 - Surface vessel with a waterjet propulsion system (2001-05-29),

2. 6152792 - Steering and reversing apparatus for waterjet propulsion systems (2000-11-28),

3. 6135831 - Impeller for marine waterjet propulsion apparatus (2000-10-24),

4. 6071156 - Surface vessel with a fully submerged waterjet propulsion system (2000-06-06),

5. 5304038 - Built-up marine propeller blade balancing (1994-04-19),

6. 5213472 - Inboard servo for marine controllable pitch propellers (1993-05-25),

7. 5145318 - Flange-mounted controllable pitch marine propeller (1992-09-08),

8. 4982066 - Method of rehabilitating propeller hub bodies (1991-01-01),

9. 4907992 - Oil distribution box for a marine controllable pitch propeller (1990-03-13),

10. 4906213 - Apparatus for detecting the pitch of a marine controllable pitch (1990-03-06),

11. 4872811 - Inboard servo for marine controllable pitch propellers (1989-10-10),

12. 4810166 - Controllable pitch marine propeller (1989-03-07),

13. 4801243 - Adjustable diameter screw propeller (1989-01-31),

14. 4289222 - Engine-clutch control interlock system (1981-09-15),

15. 4277945 - Control system for equalizing the torques of multiple engines driving a (1981-07-14),

Company Overview

Bird-Johnson Company, based in Walpole, MA, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced marine and industrial equipment. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in the fields of marine propulsion systems and related technologies, catering to a diverse range of applications. With a commitment to quality and performance, Bird-Johnson serves various sectors, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and safety in marine environments. Its expertise positions the company as a key player in the maritime industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

15 Patents

#3 in Walpole, MA

#1,276 in Massachusetts

#21,052 in US

#39,921 in the World

Walpole, MA, United States of America

Bird-Johnson Company

Forward Citations = 246

17 inventors:

Francesco Lanni (4 out of 6 patents)

Gregory P Platzer (3 out of 3 patents)

William F Esthimer (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Stephen C Olson (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Joseph L Cavallaro (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bird-Johnson Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bird-johnson-company

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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