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Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Kistler Aerospace Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 31.3

Forward Citations = 287

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal George E Mueller (11 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal David B Cochran (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas C Taylor (3 out of 16 patents)

4.  Richard H Kohrs (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Richard A Bailey (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Charles D Limerick (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Thomas G Johnson (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Dale D Myers (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Henry O Pohl (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Aaron Cohen (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Gary Lai (2 out of 4 patents)

12.  Walter P Kistler (2 out of 24 patents)

13.  Steven C Knowles (2 out of 6 patents)

14.  Adam P Bruckner (1 out of 8 patents)

15.  Dean L Misterek (1 out of 1 patent)


16 patents:

1. 7354020 - System for use of external secondary payloads (2008-04-08),
2. 7198233 - Reusable orbital vehicle with interchangeable cargo modules (2007-04-03),
3. 7004185 - Liquid loading techniques (2006-02-28),
4. 6945498 - Commercial experiment system in orbit (2005-09-20),
5. 6789767 - Active satellite dispenser for reusable launch vehicle (2004-09-14),
6. 6513760 - Logistics module system and method (2003-02-04),
7. 6289818 - Stage separation system and method (2001-09-18),
8. 6267330 - Liquid oxygen downcomer (2001-07-31),
9. 6186039 - Spacecraft launch system and method (2001-02-13),
10. 6158693 - Recoverable booster stage and recovery method (2000-12-12),
11. 6113032 - Delivering liquid propellant in a reusable booster stage (2000-09-05),
12. 6082676 - Cryogenic tanks for launch vehicles (2000-07-04),
13. 6076771 - System and method for controlling a re-entry vehicle (2000-06-20),
14. 6059234 - Payload module (2000-05-09),
15. 5927653 - Two-stage reusable earth-to-orbit aerospace vehicle and transport system (1999-07-27),
Company Overview
Kistler Aerospace Corporation, based in Kirkland, WA, specializes in advanced aerospace technologies and systems. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative solutions for space exploration, satellite systems, and related aerospace applications. With a commitment to enhancing the capabilities of aerospace missions, Kistler integrates cutting-edge engineering and research to address the evolving needs of the aerospace sector, contributing to both commercial and governmental projects.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

16 Patents

#20 in Kirkland, WA

#434 in Washington

#19,907 in US

#37,788 in the World

Kirkland, WA (US)
Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Kistler Aerospace Corporation

Forward Citations = 287

23 inventors:

goldMedal George E Mueller (11 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal David B Cochran (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas C Taylor (3 out of 16 patents)

4.  Richard H Kohrs (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Richard A Bailey (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kistler Aerospace Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kistler-aerospace

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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