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Stratford, CT, United States of America

Krautkramer Branson, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 70

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,303

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53 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Erik Primbsch (10 out of 10 patents)

Walter Kaule (9 out of 9 patents)

Peter Renzel (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Ludwig Niklas (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Richard J Pittaro (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Philip A Walker (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Wolf Bickel (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Ulrich Opara (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Klaus Kroesen (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Joseph L Rose (2 out of 29 patents)

11. Reinhard Prause (2 out of 21 patents)

12. John M Cuffe (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Jurgen Kising (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Klaus Volkmann (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Alan D Weiner (2 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ultrasonic Testing

Flaw Detection

Thickness Measurement

Resonant Sensing

Transducer Probe

Pulse-Echo Method

Non-Destructive Testing

Acoustic Waves

Signal Processing

Optical Sensing

Laser Apparatus

Surface Deformation

70 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6035717 - Method and apparatus for measuring the thickness of a coated material (2000-03-14),

2. 6016700 - Signal processing apparatus for ultrasonic flaw detection system (2000-01-25),

3. 5596508 - High resolution measurement of a thickness using ultrasound (1997-01-21),

4. 5511425 - Flaw detector incorporating DGS (1996-04-30),

5. 5287291 - Quiet bus for the busing of analog and digital data (1994-02-15),

6. 4680967 - Ultrasonic angle test probe having at least two transducers (1987-07-21),

7. 4655084 - Ultrasonic test instrument (1987-04-07),

8. 4646571 - Method and apparatus for hardness measurement (1987-03-03),

9. 4636964 - Method and system for generating and adjusting a predetermined quantity (1987-01-13),

10. 4570486 - Ultrasonic thickness gauge circuit with transit path correction (1986-02-18),

11. 4523467 - Method and apparatus for resonant sensing device (1985-06-18),

12. 4513621 - Ultrasonic test instrument with controllable amplifier (1985-04-30),

13. 4497211 - Circuit for generating sawtooth shaped pulses for ultrasonic instruments (1985-02-05),

14. 4470306 - Ultrasonic test instrument (1984-09-11),

15. 4458534 - Ultrasonic transducer probe for providing beams with adjustable angle (1984-07-10),

Company Overview

Krautkramer Branson, Inc., based in Stratford, CT, specializes in advanced ultrasonic testing technologies. The company focuses on non-destructive testing solutions that are essential for ensuring the integrity and safety of materials and structures. Their expertise encompasses flaw detection, thickness measurement, and resonant sensing, utilizing techniques such as the pulse-echo method. With a commitment to innovation, Krautkramer Branson plays a crucial role in various industries, enhancing quality control and reliability through acoustic wave applications.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

70 Patents

#4 in Stratford, CT

#143 in Connecticut

#5,251 in US

#10,653 in the World

Stratford, CT, United States of America

Krautkramer Branson, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,303

53 inventors:

Erik Primbsch (10 out of 10 patents)

Walter Kaule (9 out of 9 patents)

Peter Renzel (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Ludwig Niklas (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Richard J Pittaro (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Krautkramer Branson, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/krautkramer-branson

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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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