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Oakdale, MN, United States of America

Imation Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 621

% Expired Patents = 27.9

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 7,146

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626 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Douglas W Johnson (36 out of 41 patents)

Jathan D Edwards (32 out of 50 patents)

Yung Yip (28 out of 31 patents)

4. Richard W Molstad (27 out of 34 patents)

5. G Phillip Rambosek (24 out of 30 patents)

6. Laurence Hamid (22 out of 80 patents)

7. Denis J Langlois (19 out of 19 patents)

8. Christopher J Zwettler (17 out of 20 patents)

9. Robert C Martin (16 out of 16 patents)

10. James S Anderson (15 out of 17 patents)

11. Matthew D Bondurant (14 out of 23 patents)

12. Stephen J Rothermel (14 out of 15 patents)

13. Donald J Kerfeld (14 out of 22 patents)

14. Chad R Sandstrom (14 out of 15 patents)

15. Robert W Tapani (13 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Digital Shredding

Removable Media

Data Authentication

Secure Credential Entry

Archiving Systems

Magnetic Media

Audio Player Systems

Flash Memory

Worm Enforcement

Data Integrity

Peripheral Devices

Secure Booting

621 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9583130 - Methods for control of digital shredding of media (2017-02-28),

2. 9519646 - Archiving system with partitions of individual archives (2016-12-13),

3. 9286243 - Logical-to-physical address translation for a removable data storage device (2016-03-15),

4. 9268943 - Portable desktop device and method of host computer system hardware recognition and configuration (2016-02-23),

5. 9219957 - Sound pressure level limiting (2015-12-22),

6. 9173045 - Headphone response optimization (2015-10-27),

7. 9143861 - Wireless audio player and speaker system (2015-09-22),

8. 9137609 - Earphone device with impedance correction unit (2015-09-15),

9. 9129114 - Preboot environment with system security check (2015-09-08),

10. 9118665 - Authentication system and method (2015-08-25),

11. 9116900 - Methods for controlling remote archiving systems (2015-08-25),

12. 9104891 - Recovering from unexpected flash drive removal (2015-08-11),

13. 9087197 - Device and method for verifying connectivity (2015-07-21),

14. 9083746 - Method of providing assured transactions using secure transaction appliance and watermark verification (2015-07-14),

15. 9071906 - Wireless audio player and speaker system (2015-06-30),

Company Overview

Imation Corporation, headquartered in Oakdale, Minnesota, specializes in data storage security solutions. The company focuses on developing technologies for digital shredding, removable media, and data authentication, ensuring secure credential entry and robust archiving systems. With expertise in magnetic media and flash memory, Imation addresses the evolving needs of data protection and management across various sectors. Its innovative audio player systems further enhance its diverse portfolio, positioning the company as a key player in the data security landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Imation Corporation

621 Patents

#1 in Oakdale, MN

#24 in Minnesota

#803 in US

#1,587 in the World

Oakdale, MN, United States of America

Imation Corporation

Forward Citations = 7,146

626 inventors:

Douglas W Johnson (36 out of 41 patents)

Jathan D Edwards (32 out of 50 patents)

Yung Yip (28 out of 31 patents)

4. Richard W Molstad (27 out of 34 patents)

5. G Phillip Rambosek (24 out of 30 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Imation Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/imation

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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