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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Joy Global Surface Mining Inc

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USPTO Granted Patents = 91

CIPO Patents = 17

Trademarks = 9

Forward Citations = 143

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88 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard Nicoson (15 out of 22 patents)

Wesley P Taylor (12 out of 29 patents)

Nicholas R Voelz (11 out of 17 patents)

4. Joseph J Colwell (11 out of 52 patents)

5. James Rynold Popp (9 out of 11 patents)

6. Michael J Linstroth (8 out of 30 patents)

7. Matthew L Gross (8 out of 15 patents)

8. Samuel F Haworth (7 out of 8 patents)

9. Ethan J Pedretti (6 out of 8 patents)

10. Anab A Akanda (5 out of 7 patents)

11. William J Hren (5 out of 24 patents)

12. Jason E Gaska (5 out of 6 patents)

13. Jason Knuth (4 out of 19 patents)

14. Daniel Schlegel (4 out of 8 patents)

15. Owen J Warr (4 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Geofence

Vibration Monitoring

Automated Control

Ground Engagement Tools

Proximity Detection

Payload Estimation

Swing Automation

Drilling Equipment

Heavy Machinery

Adaptive Control

Industrial Machines

Failure Prediction

91 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12789589 - Operator cab and window for same (2026-11-10),

2. 12596380 - System and method for operating a mining machine with respect to a geofence using a dynamic operation zone (2026-04-07),

3. 12590528 - Systems, methods, and devices for controlling the operation of an industrial machine based on a pipe attribute (2026-03-31),

4. 12428818 - Object proximity detection and feedback system for a mining machine (2025-09-30),

5. 12391320 - Guide rail for crawler track (2025-08-19),

6. 12331491 - System and method for collecting operational vibration data for a mining machine (2025-06-17),

7. 12312765 - Dipper door and dipper door trip assembly (2025-05-27),

8. 12286771 - Modular ground engagement tooling system (2025-04-29),

9. 12168923 - Systems, methods, and devices for controlling the operation of an industrial machine based on a pipe attribute (2024-12-17),

10. 12164022 - Proximity detection system for an industrial machine including externally mounted indicators (2024-12-10),

11. 12163315 - Ground engaging tool locking system (2024-12-10),

12. 12098514 - Support system for hoist system (2024-09-24),

13. 12049941 - Digging attachment support for shovel (2024-07-30),

14. 12018463 - Swing automation for rope shovel (2024-06-25),

15. 11987961 - Virtual field-based track protection for a mining machine (2024-05-21),

Company Overview

Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, specializes in advanced mining machine technology. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety in surface mining operations. Key technology areas include geofencing, vibration monitoring, and automated control systems, which are integral to modern mining practices. Joy Global also emphasizes ground engagement tools and proximity detection technologies, ensuring optimal performance and safety in challenging mining environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

91 Patents

#23 in Milwaukee, WI

#95 in Wisconsin

#4,115 in US

#8,458 in the World

Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Joy Global Surface Mining Inc

Forward Citations = 143

88 inventors:

Richard Nicoson (15 out of 22 patents)

Wesley P Taylor (12 out of 29 patents)

Nicholas R Voelz (11 out of 17 patents)

4. Joseph J Colwell (11 out of 52 patents)

5. James Rynold Popp (9 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/joy-global-surface-mining

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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