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Versailles, France

Giat Industries

USPTO Granted Patents = 236

% Expired Patents = 21.2

CIPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 2,598

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256 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Patrick Balbo (11 out of 14 patents)

Nicolas Eches (10 out of 14 patents)

Dominique Dion (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Jean-Paul A Dupuy (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Fabienne Mandereau (9 out of 9 patents)

6. Alain L Kerdraon (8 out of 11 patents)

7. Georges H Simon (8 out of 17 patents)

8. Thierry J Bredy (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Philippe Grelat (7 out of 8 patents)

10. Loic Laine (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Bernard Brion (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Patrice H Chemiere (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Guy Malassenet (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Emile Urvoy (6 out of 7 patents)

15. Michel Vives (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Projectile Systems

Pyrotechnic Devices

Weapon Aiming Mechanisms

Ammunition Containers

Muzzle Brakes

Explosive Charges

Defense Systems

Energy Recuperation

Guidance Systems

Ignition Devices

Combat Vehicles

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236 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7743965 - Process to deposit a protective coating on the inner wall of a tube, and notably a gun barrel produced according to this process (2010-06-29),

2. 7540240 - Protection device for military or civilian vehicles against magnetic detection mines (2009-06-02),

3. 7520705 - Method for grooving the bore of a tube and grooving tool-holder (2009-04-21),

4. 7503262 - Sealing band for projectile, sub-caliber projectile and ammunition equipped with such a band (2009-03-17),

5. 7500636 - Processes and devices to guide and/or steer a projectile (2009-03-10),

6. 7490553 - Pyrotechnic safety device of reduced dimensions (2009-02-17),

7. 7444937 - Pyrotechnic safety device with micro-machined barrier (2008-11-04),

8. 7434514 - Ignition device for explosive charge or pyrotechnic composition (2008-10-14),

9. 7418897 - Weapon system that can be carried by a truck (2008-09-02),

10. 7357063 - Weapon system able to equip a light vehicle and process to implement such a weapon system (2008-04-15),

11. 7353755 - Deconfinement device for the casing of a piece of ammunition (2008-04-08),

12. 7308981 - Container for ammunition (2007-12-18),

13. 7296505 - Muzzle brakes for weapons (2007-11-20),

14. 7286213 - Processes and devices enabling the entry of a target into a zone to be detected (2007-10-23),

15. 7267195 - Exhaust device with or without dilution based on two controllable outputs (2007-09-11),

Company Overview

Giat Industries, headquartered in Versailles, France, specializes in military technology with a focus on advanced projectile systems and pyrotechnic devices. The company is renowned for its expertise in weapon aiming mechanisms and the development of innovative ammunition containers and muzzle brakes. Additionally, Giat Industries is involved in the design of explosive charges and defense systems, emphasizing energy recuperation technologies. Its contributions are pivotal in enhancing military capabilities and operational effectiveness on the battlefield.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

236 Patents

#1 in Versailles

#108 in France

#3,640 in the World

Versailles, France

Giat Industries

Forward Citations = 2,598

256 inventors:

Patrick Balbo (11 out of 14 patents)

Nicolas Eches (10 out of 14 patents)

Dominique Dion (9 out of 10 patents)

4. Jean-Paul A Dupuy (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Fabienne Mandereau (9 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Giat Industries. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/giat-industries

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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