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Fond du Lac, WI, United States of America

Fives Machining Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

% Expired Patents = 4.5

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 13

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 46

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Milo Vaniglia (6 out of 16 patents)

Nicholas Boroughs (4 out of 9 patents)

Duncan Kochhar-Lindgren (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Cody Casteneda (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Nicholas Gacek (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Amanda Kotchon (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Christopher D Nicholson (3 out of 9 patents)

8. Michael N Grimshaw (3 out of 17 patents)

9. Michael A Noel (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Richard A Curless (2 out of 9 patents)

11. Robert E Borgmann (2 out of 7 patents)

12. Randall A Kappesser (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Peter L Mischler (2 out of 8 patents)

14. Stanislaus J Blaszczyk (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Brent L Keller (1 out of 1 patent)

22 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12686185 - Fiber placement machine with composite tape film removal (2026-07-21),

2. 12544991 - Fiber placement machines with scrap recovery (2026-02-10),

3. 11872775 - Fiber placement head with augmented restart (2024-01-16),

4. 11685147 - Tape lamination machine scrap collection assembly (2023-06-27),

5. 11498324 - Tape lamination machine cutting assembly (2022-11-15),

6. 11260640 - Tape lamination machine scrap collection assembly (2022-03-01),

7. 11254072 - Fiber tow wrap resistant fiber placement head (2022-02-22),

8. 11141937 - Tape lamination head with tape tension control system (2021-10-12),

9. 11135787 - Automatically-threading fiber placement head (2021-10-05),

10. 11117334 - Modular fiber placement head (2021-09-14),

11. 10059067 - Small 4-axis fiber placement machine (2018-08-28),

12. 10000357 - Passive tensioning system for composite material payout control (2018-06-19),

13. 9315007 - Composites system with dockable heads (2016-04-19),

14. 8931725 - Fiber placement auto spool loader (2015-01-13),

15. 8919410 - Small flat composite placement system (2014-12-30),

Fives Machining Systems, Inc. specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions, focusing on precision machining systems and automation technologies. The company is known for its innovative approaches in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy, providing tailored solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. With a commitment to research and development, Fives leverages cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability in its products.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

22 Patents

#2 in Fond du Lac, WI

#352 in Wisconsin

#15,012 in US

#28,724 in the World

Fond du Lac, WI, United States of America

Fives Machining Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 46

25 inventors:

Milo Vaniglia (6 out of 16 patents)

Nicholas Boroughs (4 out of 9 patents)

Duncan Kochhar-Lindgren (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Cody Casteneda (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Nicholas Gacek (4 out of 4 patents)

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