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Bingen, WA, United States of America

The Insitu Group, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 1,329

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Andreas Hubertus Von Flotow (8 out of 93 patents)

Brian Theodore McGeer (8 out of 34 patents)

Brian D Dennis (7 out of 14 patents)

4. Cory Roeseler (5 out of 13 patents)

5. Clifford Jackson (3 out of 12 patents)

6. Stephen B Heppe (2 out of 24 patents)

7. Steven M Sliwa (1 out of 3 patents)

8. Mathieu Mercadal (1 out of 9 patents)

9. Kristoffer Gauksheim (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Jeffrey Knapp (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Andreas H Vonflotow (0 patent)

12. Brian T Mcgeer (0 patent)

13. Brian T Mcgeer (0 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7185261 - Multidimensional turbo product code decoding of encoded data transmitted over diversity channel (2007-02-27),

2. 7182297 - Method and apparatus for supporting aircraft components, including actuators (2007-02-27),

3. 7182290 - Methods and systems for starting propeller-driven devices (2007-02-27),

4. 7175135 - Methods and apparatuses for capturing unmanned aircraft and constraining motion of the captured aircraft (2007-02-13),

5. 7165745 - Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including releasably gripping aircraft during launch and braking subsequent grip motion (2007-01-23),

6. 7152827 - Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components (2006-12-26),

7. 7143974 - Methods and apparatuses for launching airborne devices along flexible elongated members (2006-12-05),

8. 7140575 - Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including methods and apparatuses for releasably gripping aircraft during launch (2006-11-28),

9. 7128294 - Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including methods and apparatuses for launching aircraft with a wedge action (2006-10-31),

10. 7121507 - Methods and apparatuses for capturing and storing unmanned aircraft, including methods and apparatuses for securing the aircraft after capture (2006-10-17),

11. 7114680 - Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft, including a combined launch and recovery system (2006-10-03),

12. 7104495 - Methods and apparatuses for launching, capturing, and storing unmanned aircraft, including a container having a guide structure for aircraft components (2006-09-12),

13. 7090166 - Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft, including methods and apparatuses for transmitting forces to the aircraft during launch (2006-08-15),

14. 7066430 - Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft, including extendable capture devices (2006-06-27),

15. 7059564 - Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft, including a cleat for capturing aircraft on a line (2006-06-13),

Company Overview

The Insitu Group, Inc. is a technology company based in Bingen, Washington, specializing in the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related technologies. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for various applications, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and data collection across diverse industries. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety, Insitu leverages its expertise in aerospace engineering and software development to deliver cutting-edge products and services to its clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

18 Patents

#3 in Bingen, WA

#385 in Washington

#17,963 in US

#34,217 in the World

Bingen, WA, United States of America

The Insitu Group, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,329

10 inventors:

Andreas Hubertus Von Flotow (8 out of 93 patents)

Brian Theodore McGeer (8 out of 34 patents)

Brian D Dennis (7 out of 14 patents)

4. Cory Roeseler (5 out of 13 patents)

5. Clifford Jackson (3 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Insitu Group, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/insitu-group

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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