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Kent, WA, United States of America

Merlin Technology, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 286

% Expired Patents = 40.9

EPO Patents = 25

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,714

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John E Mercer (197 out of 274 patents)

Albert W Chau (156 out of 179 patents)

Guenter W Brune (96 out of 109 patents)

4. Rudolf Zeller (64 out of 80 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 (15 out of 15 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

286 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12644380 - Inground device with advanced transmit power control and associated methods (2026-06-02),

2. 12637940 - Advanced inground operations, system and associated apparatus (2026-05-26),

3. 12584404 - Directional drilling communication protocols, apparatus and methods (2026-03-24),

4. 12553336 - Advanced drill string communication system, components and methods (2026-02-17),

5. 12546209 - Horizontal directional drilling area network and methods (2026-02-10),

6. 12546169 - Directional drilling target steering apparatus and method (2026-02-10),

7. 12509223 - Advanced emergency collective actuator with friction pull-off and method for a helicopter (2025-12-30),

8. 12448883 - Sonde with advanced battery power conservation and associated methods (2025-10-21),

9. 12442288 - Sonde with integral pressure sensor and method (2025-10-14),

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

11. 12326468 - Portable device with measuring leg for display of noise information in coordination with measured distance and transmission frequency selection (2025-06-10),

12. 12312942 - Drill planning tool for topography characterization, system and associated methods (2025-05-27),

13. 12241909 - Mechanical shock resistant MEMS accelerometer arrangement, associated method, apparatus and system (2025-03-04),

14. 12228030 - Advanced passive interference management in directional drilling system, apparatus and methods (2025-02-18),

15. 12188346 - Advanced underground homing system, apparatus and method (2025-01-07),

Merlin Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced technological solutions. We specialize in developing innovative software and hardware products for various industries. Our cutting-edge technology helps businesses enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and achieve significant growth. With a focus on research and development, we strive to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Visit our website to learn more about our solutions and how we can empower your business.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

286 Patents

#3 in Kent, WA

#26 in Washington

#1,524 in US

#3,087 in the World

Kent, WA, United States of America

Merlin Technology, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,714

39 inventors:

John E Mercer (197 out of 274 patents)

Albert W Chau (156 out of 179 patents)

Guenter W Brune (96 out of 109 patents)

4. Rudolf Zeller (64 out of 80 patents)

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

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