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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Modern Controls, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 44

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 611

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William N Mayer (21 out of 29 patents)

Daniel W Mayer (17 out of 51 patents)

Roger C Oestreich (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Richard Karl Kirchner (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Nicholas Cleanthis Andreadakis (5 out of 6 patents)

6. Stephen D Tuomela (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Richard Rosik (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Craig K Loebig (2 out of 5 patents)

9. Robert L Neiss (2 out of 4 patents)

10. Rex C Wood (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Mark D Evans (1 out of 4 patents)

12. Philip L Reid (1 out of 29 patents)

13. Wayne K Savick (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Jeffrey C Thon (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Steven W Broders (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Gas Analysis

Vapor Transmission

Oxygen Sensor

Permeability Measurement

Capacitance Sensor

Tablet Sorting Machine

Humidity Control

Pharmaceutical Capsules

Display Panels

Water Vapor Sensor

Gas Sampling

Film Thickness

44 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5900378 - Gas analysis of sealed ampules (1999-05-04),

2. 5837888 - Process for measuring vapor transmission through materials (1998-11-17),

3. 5822951 - Apparatus and method for sampling gas in product packages (1998-10-20),

4. 5817924 - Method and apparatus for measuring oxygen transmission through contact (1998-10-06),

5. 5602485 - Apparatus for screening capsules using velocity measurements (1997-02-11),

6. 5591898 - Method for measuring material permeability characteristics (1997-01-07),

7. 5513515 - Method for measuring permeability of a material (1996-05-07),

8. 5449912 - Measurement cell for water vapor sensor (1995-09-12),

9. 5403464 - High permeability rate oxygen sensor (1995-04-04),

10. 5390539 - Device for measuring the permeability of a membrane to water vapor (1995-02-21),

11. 5337902 - Tablet sensor (1994-08-16),

12. 5308713 - Process for the reactivating sealed liquid electrolyte batteries (1994-05-03),

13. 5265463 - Apparatus for measuring the transmission rate of volatile organic (1993-11-30),

14. 5240118 - High-speed tablet sorting machine (1993-08-31),

15. 5225785 - Apparatus for sensing the thickness of a moving sheet of film (1993-07-06),

Company Overview

Modern Controls, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN, specializes in advanced technologies for gas analysis and vapor transmission. The company develops innovative solutions including oxygen sensors, capacitance sensors, and gas sampling systems, catering to diverse industries that require precise material permeability and humidity control. Additionally, Modern Controls offers tablet sorting machines, enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing processes. Their expertise positions them as a key player in the field of environmental monitoring and control technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

44 Patents

#48 in Minneapolis, MN

#226 in Minnesota

#7,963 in US

#15,771 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Modern Controls, Inc.

Forward Citations = 611

20 inventors:

William N Mayer (21 out of 29 patents)

Daniel W Mayer (17 out of 51 patents)

Roger C Oestreich (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Richard Karl Kirchner (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Nicholas Cleanthis Andreadakis (5 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Modern Controls, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/modern-controls

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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