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Auckland, New Zealand

Fisher & Paykel Limited


USPTO Granted Patents = 137

% Expired Patents = 2.9


Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 7,282

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127 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Gerald David Duncan (14 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Frank W Shacklock (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal John J Williams (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  Adrian Anthony Sargeant (9 out of 9 patents)

5.  Philip John Brace (8 out of 8 patents)

6.  Jon Keith Richardson (8 out of 8 patents)

7.  Robert William Todd (7 out of 10 patents)

8.  Lewis George Gradon (6 out of 58 patents)

9.  Stephen William McPhee (6 out of 16 patents)

10.  Andrew Paul Salmon (6 out of 8 patents)

11.  Dennis E Smith (6 out of 6 patents)

12.  Willem Ouwens (6 out of 6 patents)

13.  Hans-Joachim Scholz (6 out of 6 patents)

14.  William Hugh Currie (6 out of 6 patents)

15.  Jonathan David Harwood (5 out of 63 patents)


Core Competencies:
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Linear Motor
Respiratory Humidification
Infant Warmer
Refrigeration System
Electronic Motor Control
Agitation Control
Fault Protection
Ventilation System
Water Flow Control
Humidity Treatment

137 patents:

1. 8042211 - Method of detecting an off-balance condition of a clothes load in a washing machine (2011-10-25),
2. 6864647 - Linear motor (2005-03-08),
3. 6820617 - Breathing assistance apparatus (2004-11-23),
4. 6815847 - Linear motor (2004-11-09),
5. 6811236 - Door opening and closing system (2004-11-02),
6. 6809434 - Linear motor (2004-10-26),
7. 6802314 - Respiratory humidification system (2004-10-12),
8. 6794621 - Cook top status indicator (2004-09-21),
9. 6776015 - Perforation of laundry machine drum (2004-08-17),
10. 6748618 - Top loading washing machine and method of braking same (2004-06-15),
11. 6719780 - Warming methods and apparatus (2004-04-13),
12. 6694974 - Respiratory humidification system (2004-02-24),
13. 6679257 - Breathing assistance apparatus (2004-01-20),
14. 6619287 - Filter (2003-09-16),
15. 6598604 - Fault protection system for a respiratory conduit heater element (2003-07-29),
Company Overview
Fisher & Paykel Limited, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative laundry appliances. The company is renowned for its advanced washing machines and dishwashers, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as linear motors and electronic motor control to enhance performance and efficiency. Beyond laundry solutions, Fisher & Paykel also focuses on respiratory humidification, infant warmers, and refrigeration systems, demonstrating a commitment to improving everyday life through thoughtful design and engineering.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Fisher & Paykel Limited USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
137 Patents

#3 in Auckland

#3 in New Zealand

#5,905 in the World

Auckland, NZ
Auckland, New Zealand

Fisher & Paykel Limited

Forward Citations = 7,282

127 inventors:

goldMedal Gerald David Duncan (14 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Frank W Shacklock (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal John J Williams (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  Adrian Anthony Sargeant (9 out of 9 patents)

5.  Philip John Brace (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Fisher & Paykel Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/fisher-and-paykel

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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