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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026
129 Patents
#3 in Middleton, WI
#61 in Wisconsin
#3,010 in US
#6,230 in the World
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
Forward Citations = 824
108 inventors:
Middleton, WI, United States of America
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 7.0
CIPO Patents = 1
EPO Patents = 23
Trademarks = 51
Forward Citations = 824
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108 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Donald Aloysius Hoffend, Iii (23 out of 24 patents)
John P Thurk (11 out of 11 patents)
William R Florac (9 out of 9 patents)
4. Timothy George Robbins (9 out of 9 patents)
5. Koen Buys (8 out of 8 patents)
6. Adam Bennette (8 out of 8 patents)
7. David J Cahalane (7 out of 7 patents)
8. Evan Gnam (7 out of 7 patents)
9. Jon Rasche (7 out of 7 patents)
10. Zack Zlevor (7 out of 7 patents)
11. Gary Bewick (7 out of 7 patents)
12. Eric W Suomi (7 out of 7 patents)
13. Dennis William Varian (7 out of 7 patents)
14. David Kinzer (6 out of 6 patents)
15. Christopher Mizerak (6 out of 6 patents)
Core Competencies:
Counterweight Rigging
Spectral Power Distribution
Lighting Control
Luminaire
Focus Assistance
Light Fixture
LED Technology
Collision Detection
Stage Mapping
Lift Assembly
Cyc Light
Theatre Apparatus
129 patents:
Company Overview
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced lighting control systems, specializing in innovative solutions for the entertainment and architectural lighting industries. Based in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company focuses on developing technologies that enhance the performance and efficiency of lighting systems, including counterweight rigging, spectral power distribution, and LED technology. ETC's commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a key player in shaping the future of lighting control and design.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/electronic-theatre-controls
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1 patent (CIPO):
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23 patents (EPO):
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]