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Cheshire, United Kingdom

Ferranti Plc

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USPTO Granted Patents = 169

Forward Citations = 2,225

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159 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hugh McPherson (7 out of 7 patents)

John M Morrison (5 out of 9 patents)

Jeffrey Kane (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Brian E Pitches (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Russell A Leather (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Melvyn R Bell (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Andrew M Mallinson (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Kenneth Robson Brown (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Sydney Jackson (4 out of 4 patents)

10. David Latham Grundy (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Graham Morley Clarke (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Graham M Clarke (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Frank Walters (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Nicolas L Brignall (4 out of 4 patents)

15. David Allan Wright (3 out of 17 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Scanning

Laser Technology

Display Control

Radiation Detection

Data Processing

Positioning Systems

Microwave Systems

Circuit Assemblies

Image Processing

Measurement Apparatus

Bipolar Transistor

Accelerometer Systems

169 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5387973 - Detector apparatus for detecting coherent point-source radiation (1995-02-07),

2. 4951042 - Pixel memory arrangement for information display system (1990-08-21),

3. 4903276 - Power supply for radio-frequency excited gas laser (1990-02-20),

4. 4823271 - Data processing arrangements (1989-04-18),

5. 4779286 - Multiple-fold laser (1988-10-18),

6. 4772798 - Optical scanning apparatus (1988-09-20),

7. 4768028 - Display control apparatus having a cursor (1988-08-30),

8. 4764002 - Balanced optical system (1988-08-16),

9. 4760313 - Cathode ray tube display systems (1988-07-26),

10. 4728809 - Pulse circuit for switching a grid electrode of an electron beam (1988-03-01),

11. 4722601 - Apparatus for determining the direction of a line of sight (1988-02-02),

12. 4714873 - Microwave noise measuring apparatus (1987-12-22),

13. 4714321 - Optical viewing apparatus (1987-12-22),

14. 4703489 - Waveguide laser (1987-10-27),

15. 4702602 - Dither mechanism for ring laser gyroscope (1987-10-27),

Company Overview

Ferranti Plc, headquartered in Cheshire, UK, specializes in advanced optical systems and technologies. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative solutions in optical scanning, laser technology, and display control. Additionally, Ferranti is engaged in radiation detection, data processing, positioning systems, microwave systems, and circuit assemblies. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, Ferranti plays a pivotal role in enhancing capabilities across various industries through its sophisticated technological offerings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

169 Patents

#2 in Cheshire

#105 in United Kingdom

#4,896 in the World

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Ferranti Plc

Forward Citations = 2,225

159 inventors:

Hugh McPherson (7 out of 7 patents)

John M Morrison (5 out of 9 patents)

Jeffrey Kane (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Brian E Pitches (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Russell A Leather (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ferranti Plc. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ferranti

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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