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Calabasas, CA, United States of America

Line 6, Inc

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 705

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Marcus Ryle (17 out of 18 patents)

Michel Alain Doidic (8 out of 10 patents)

Dave Hamilton (6 out of 6 patents)

4. John Brinkman (6 out of 6 patents)

5. John Longawa (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Charles Corris Randall (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Rob Rampley (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Peter J Celi (5 out of 6 patents)

9. Guy Coker (4 out of 4 patents)

10. James Purcell (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Alan Zak (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Olivier Limacher (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Carol A Hatzinger (2 out of 2 patents)

14. David W Fruehling (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9838809 - System and method for a redundant real-time wireless receiver network (2017-12-05),

2. 9203533 - System and method for real-time wireless transmission of digital audio at multiple radio frequencies (2015-12-01),

3. 8692101 - Stringed instrument for connection to a computer to implement DSP modeling (2014-04-08),

4. 8509692 - System and method for real-time wireless transmission of digital audio signal and control data (2013-08-13),

5. 8098830 - Method and apparatus for reducing noise in an audio signal (2012-01-17),

6. 7812243 - Stringed instrument with embedded DSP modeling for modeling acoustic stringed instruments (2010-10-12),

7. 7799986 - Stringed instrument for connection to a computer to implement DSP modeling (2010-09-21),

8. 7711442 - Audio signal processor with modular user interface and processing functionality (2010-05-04),

9. 7404202 - System, device, and method for providing secure electronic commerce transactions (2008-07-22),

10. 7279631 - Stringed instrument with embedded DSP modeling for modeling acoustic stringed instruments (2007-10-09),

11. 7081580 - Computing device to allow for the selection and display of a multimedia presentation of an audio file and to allow a user to play a musical instrument in conjunction with the multimedia presentation (2006-07-25),

12. 7030311 - System and method for delivering a multimedia presentation to a user and to allow the user to play a musical instrument in conjunction with the multimedia presentation (2006-04-18),

13. 7020635 - System and method of secure electronic commerce transactions including tracking and recording the distribution and usage of assets (2006-03-28),

14. 6998528 - Multi-channel nonlinear processing of a single musical instrument signal (2006-02-14),

15. 6969797 - Interface device to couple a musical instrument to a computing device to allow a user to play a musical instrument in conjunction with a multimedia presentation (2005-11-29),

Company Overview

Line 6, Inc. is a prominent developer of innovative music technology solutions, specializing in guitar amplifiers, effects processors, and digital modeling technology. Based in Calabasas, California, the company is recognized for its commitment to enhancing the musical experience through advanced audio processing and connectivity features. Line 6's products cater to musicians and audio professionals, integrating cutting-edge technology with user-friendly interfaces to facilitate creativity and performance in diverse musical genres.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

18 Patents

#11 in Calabasas, CA

#4,295 in California

#17,980 in US

#34,263 in the World

Calabasas, CA, United States of America

Line 6, Inc

Forward Citations = 705

14 inventors:

Marcus Ryle (17 out of 18 patents)

Michel Alain Doidic (8 out of 10 patents)

Dave Hamilton (6 out of 6 patents)

4. John Brinkman (6 out of 6 patents)

5. John Longawa (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Line 6, Inc. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/line-6

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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