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Lakeville, MN, United States of America

Despatch Industries Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 11.1

Forward Citations = 325

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hans L Melgaard (16 out of 30 patents)

Louis A Larson (3 out of 5 patents)

Wendell L Schafer (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Jeffrey A Bell (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Paul J Haas (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Michael James Franklin (1 out of 14 patents)

7. Joseph Stitz (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Brian E Hajder (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Phillip G Jordon (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Eric W Nelson (1 out of 2 patents)

11. David E Johnson (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Terrance E Polsfuss (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Richard H Welch, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Gary M Mercier (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Gary H Mercier (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8007276 - Fiber treatment oven with adjustable gates (2011-08-30),

2. 6552560 - Wafer-level burn-in oven (2003-04-22),

3. 6455815 - Magnetic annealing oven and method (2002-09-24),

4. 6048493 - Sterilizable passageway (2000-04-11),

5. 5516489 - Apparatus for testing peroxide concentrations in sterilants (1996-05-14),

6. 5436569 - Electronic component testing oven (1995-07-25),

7. 5431491 - Insertion and ejection apparatus for environmental test chambers (1995-07-11),

8. 5263265 - Convection/radiation material treatment oven (1993-11-23),

9. 4988288 - Material heating oven (1991-01-29),

10. 4846669 - Continuous material heating oven (1989-07-11),

11. 4821866 - Conveyor for a clean room (1989-04-18),

12. 4729246 - Product testing system (1988-03-08),

13. 4515561 - Fiber treatment oven (1985-05-07),

14. 4361744 - Microwave process unit (1982-11-30),

15. 4322964 - Gas analyzer calibration apparatus (1982-04-06),

Despatch Industries Limited is a leading provider of thermal processing equipment for the electronics, healthcare, and industrial markets. With a focus on innovation and quality, Despatch offers a range of products including ovens, furnaces, and dryers. Their solutions are known for their reliability, precision, and efficiency, making them the top choice for clients worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

18 Patents

#2 in Lakeville, MN

#535 in Minnesota

#17,913 in US

#34,099 in the World

Lakeville, MN, United States of America

Despatch Industries Limited

Forward Citations = 325

15 inventors:

Hans L Melgaard (16 out of 30 patents)

Louis A Larson (3 out of 5 patents)

Wendell L Schafer (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Jeffrey A Bell (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Paul J Haas (1 out of 1 patent)

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