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Culver City, CA, United States of America

Hughes Helicopters, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

Forward Citations = 380

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael M Cleary (3 out of 3 patents)

Luis A Bohorquez (3 out of 3 patents)

Samuel S Yao (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Andrew H Logan (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Leonard W Price (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Morris Goldin (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Robert E Head (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Edwin E Cohen (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Evan P Sampatacos (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Robert C Miller (1 out of 6 patents)

11. Richard E Moore (1 out of 2 patents)

12. John H Sallach (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Robert B Pounds (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Don E Van Osten (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Charles C Ash (1 out of 1 patent)

22 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4697496 - Method and apparatus for handling beltless ammunition in a twin-barreled (1987-10-06),

2. 4695227 - All composite, constant speed universal joint for use in a shaft driven (1987-09-22),

3. 4665793 - Weapon with next round select feed system (1987-05-19),

4. 4658701 - Side stripping mechanism for linked ammunition (1987-04-21),

5. 4632337 - Helicopter rotor transmission systems (1986-12-30),

6. 4609165 - Helicopter auxiliary energy system (1986-09-02),

7. 4573873 - Collective and cyclic in-mast pitch control system for a helicopter (1986-03-04),

8. 4564336 - Low drag, bearingless rotor head for helicopters (1986-01-14),

9. 4563936 - Weapon with next round select feed system (1986-01-14),

10. 4560364 - Fail-safe improvement for a flexible shaft coupling (1985-12-24),

11. 4541777 - Low drag, bearingless rotor head for helicopters (1985-09-17),

12. 4529341 - Drill bit for Kevlar laminates (1985-07-16),

13. 4524620 - In-flight monitoring of composite structural components such as (1985-06-25),

14. 4519559 - Landing gear energy distribution and righting system (1985-05-28),

15. 4481858 - Single barrel externally powered gun (1984-11-13),

Company Overview

Hughes Helicopters, Inc. is a prominent aerospace manufacturer based in Culver City, California, specializing in the design and production of rotary-wing aircraft. The company is known for its innovative helicopter technologies, focusing on enhancing flight performance, safety, and operational efficiency. With a commitment to advancing aviation capabilities, Hughes Helicopters has played a significant role in military and civilian aviation sectors, contributing to various helicopter models that serve diverse operational needs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

22 Patents

#16 in Culver City, CA

#3,586 in California

#15,037 in US

#28,782 in the World

Culver City, CA, United States of America

Hughes Helicopters, Inc.

Forward Citations = 380

25 inventors:

Michael M Cleary (3 out of 3 patents)

Luis A Bohorquez (3 out of 3 patents)

Samuel S Yao (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Andrew H Logan (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Leonard W Price (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hughes Helicopters, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hughes-helicopters

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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