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Middleton, WI, United States of America

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 129

% Expired Patents = 7.0



Trademarks = 51

Forward Citations = 764

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108 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Donald Aloysius Hoffend, Iii (23 out of 24 patents)

silverMedal John P Thurk (11 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal 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:

1. 12753906 - Light fixture including a three-bar frame solver for shutter control (2026-10-06),
2. D1150575 - Light fixture (2026-09-29),
3. 12635047 - Lighting control for color mixing (2026-05-19),
4. 12624982 - Intelligent digital load cell transducer (2026-05-12),
5. 12616914 - Convertible counterweight rigging system (2026-05-05),
6. 12606424 - Digital interface for a manual counterweight hoist (2026-04-21),
7. 12596295 - Range-based focus assistance for projection optics (2026-04-07),
8. 12588119 - Systems, methods, and devices for creating a custom output spectral power distribution (2026-03-24),
9. 12538406 - Independent lighting control (2026-01-27),
10. 12523355 - Focus assistance for rotating luminaire based on measurements by independently rotating distance sensor (2026-01-13),
11. 12389511 - Low power standby mode for luminaire (2025-08-12),
12. 12320509 - Systems and methods for controlling the position of a moving light fixture (2025-06-03),
13. 12279347 - Color compensation for optical modification (2025-04-14),
14. 12207406 - Light module aperture for printed circuit board integration (2025-01-21),
15. 12108503 - Independent lighting control (2024-10-01),
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.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
129 Patents

#3 in Middleton, WI

#61 in Wisconsin

#3,000 in US

#6,214 in the World

Middleton, WI (US)
Middleton, WI, United States of America

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Forward Citations = 764

108 inventors:

goldMedal Donald Aloysius Hoffend, Iii (23 out of 24 patents)

silverMedal John P Thurk (11 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

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