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Houston, TX, United States of America

Houston Industries Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 46

Forward Citations = 487

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Danny R Williams (15 out of 17 patents)

William Meredith Menger (4 out of 10 patents)

Ronald J Finke (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Carl J Wentzel (2 out of 18 patents)

5. Donald L Wise (2 out of 24 patents)

6. Ernest E Kern (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Jack R Grant (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Richard W Blair (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Mary A Barron (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Mark S Johnson (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Gordon T French, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Tobe W Williams (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Lance T Rumfield (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Leroy F Stavinoha (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Charles C Juarez (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electrical Power Distribution

Cable Management

Testing Devices

Heavy Object Lifting

Vibration Monitoring

Refrigerant Recovery

Circuit Breaker Monitoring

Substation Protection

Installation Tools

Biochemical Processes

Power Line Apparatus

Enzymatic Desulfurization

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5873980 - Apparatus and method for recovering solvent (1999-02-23),

2. 5864096 - Wildlife guard for electrical power distribution and substation (1999-01-26),

3. 5752730 - Hoist transport tool (1998-05-19),

4. 5707168 - Heavy object lifting connector device (1998-01-13),

5. 5636664 - Conductor preform remover (1997-06-10),

6. 5566041 - Zero-sequence opening of power distribution (1996-10-15),

7. 5556299 - Self-latching clamp for power lines (1996-09-17),

8. 5546809 - Vibration monitor mounting block (1996-08-20),

9. 5521697 - Protective cover for fiberoptic scanner head (1996-05-28),

10. 5481217 - High current test signal converter circuit (1996-01-02),

11. 5379604 - Emergency refrigerant recovery activation system (1995-01-10),

12. 5315068 - Terminal block insulator extender (1994-05-24),

13. 5314353 - Test lead adapter (1994-05-24),

14. 5296818 - Electrical yoke tester (1994-03-22),

15. 5281067 - Pole installation guide (1994-01-25),

Company Overview

Houston Industries Incorporated, based in Houston, TX, specializes in advanced solutions for various industrial applications. The company focuses on solvent recovery technologies, wildlife protection systems, and innovative tools for hoisting and transporting heavy objects. Additionally, it offers expertise in power distribution, vibration monitoring, and electrical testing, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Houston Industries is committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that address the complex needs of its clients across multiple sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

46 Patents

#125 in Houston, TX

#417 in Texas

#7,590 in US

#15,096 in the World

Houston, TX, United States of America

Houston Industries Incorporated

Forward Citations = 487

51 inventors:

Danny R Williams (15 out of 17 patents)

William Meredith Menger (4 out of 10 patents)

Ronald J Finke (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Carl J Wentzel (2 out of 18 patents)

5. Donald L Wise (2 out of 24 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Houston Industries Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/houston-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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