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Kent, WA, United States of America

Merlin Technology, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 287

% Expired Patents = 40.8

EPO Patents = 25

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,714

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John E Mercer (198 out of 275 patents)

Albert W Chau (156 out of 179 patents)

Guenter W Brune (96 out of 109 patents)

4. Rudolf Zeller (65 out of 81 patents)

5. Benjamin John Medeiros (27 out of 28 patents)

6. Mark H Marvin (26 out of 39 patents)

7. Scott Phillips (25 out of 27 patents)

8. Timothy Bayliss (16 out of 16 patents)

9. Loc Viet Lam (15 out of 15 patents)

10. Thomas J Hall (14 out of 14 patents)

11. James W Burrows (13 out of 13 patents)

12. Craig Caswell (11 out of 11 patents)

13. Shiu Sang Ng (11 out of 31 patents)

14. Lloyd Alfred Moore (11 out of 28 patents)

15. Peter H Hambling (11 out of 20 patents)

Core Competencies:

Directional Drilling

Communication Protocols

Target Steering

Passive Interference Management

Drill String

Sonde

Mechanical Shock Resistance

Inground Operations

Emergency Actuator

GPS Module

Noise Measurement

Tracking Positions

287 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12754302 - Communication protocol in directional drilling system, apparatus and method utilizing multi-bit data symbol transmission (2026-10-06),

2. 12644380 - Inground device with advanced transmit power control and associated methods (2026-06-02),

3. 12637940 - Advanced inground operations, system and associated apparatus (2026-05-26),

4. 12584404 - Directional drilling communication protocols, apparatus and methods (2026-03-24),

5. 12553336 - Advanced drill string communication system, components and methods (2026-02-17),

6. 12546209 - Horizontal directional drilling area network and methods (2026-02-10),

7. 12546169 - Directional drilling target steering apparatus and method (2026-02-10),

8. 12509223 - Advanced emergency collective actuator with friction pull-off and method for a helicopter (2025-12-30),

9. 12448883 - Sonde with advanced battery power conservation and associated methods (2025-10-21),

10. 12442288 - Sonde with integral pressure sensor and method (2025-10-14),

11. 12435571 - Advanced inground device power control and associated methods (2025-10-07),

12. 12326468 - Portable device with measuring leg for display of noise information in coordination with measured distance and transmission frequency selection (2025-06-10),

13. 12312942 - Drill planning tool for topography characterization, system and associated methods (2025-05-27),

14. 12241909 - Mechanical shock resistant MEMS accelerometer arrangement, associated method, apparatus and system (2025-03-04),

15. 12228030 - Advanced passive interference management in directional drilling system, apparatus and methods (2025-02-18),

Company Overview

Merlin Technology, Inc., based in Kent, WA, specializes in advanced solutions for directional drilling. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance drilling efficiency and accuracy, including sophisticated communication protocols and target steering mechanisms. Their expertise extends to passive interference management and the design of robust drill strings and sondes, ensuring mechanical shock resistance for reliable performance during inground operations. Merlin Technology is committed to advancing the capabilities of directional drilling in various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

287 Patents

#3 in Kent, WA

#26 in Washington

#1,523 in US

#3,089 in the World

Kent, WA, United States of America

Merlin Technology, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,714

39 inventors:

John E Mercer (198 out of 275 patents)

Albert W Chau (156 out of 179 patents)

Guenter W Brune (96 out of 109 patents)

4. Rudolf Zeller (65 out of 81 patents)

5. Benjamin John Medeiros (27 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Merlin Technology, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/merlin-technology

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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