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Costa Mesa, CA, United States of America

Msi Data Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15

Forward Citations = 509

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gerald Paul Hester (6 out of 6 patents)

Paul William Sherer (4 out of 17 patents)

Ernest R Cadotte (3 out of 3 patents)

4. David W Culp (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Martin D Husted (3 out of 3 patents)

6. John D Platt (1 out of 2 patents)

7. Larry S Edman (1 out of 1 patent)

8. David A Goff (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Dale P Mastell (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Oren J Chesebro (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Ronald G Pavelka (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Joseph A Weidinger (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Melvin M Oliveira (1 out of 1 patent)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4720858 - Telephone handset/acoustic coupler adapter (1988-01-19),

2. D275956 - Housing for portable data entry terminal (1984-10-16),

3. 4471218 - Self-contained, portable data entry terminal (1984-09-11),

4. 4354101 - Method and apparatus for reading and decoding a high density linear bar (1982-10-12),

5. 4345315 - Customer satisfaction terminal (1982-08-17),

6. 4326102 - Audio data transmission device with coupling device (1982-04-20),

7. D260883 - Variable keyboard for computer terminal, or the like (1981-09-22),

8. D257616 - Customer satisfaction terminal, or the like (1980-12-09),

9. D257588 - Customer satisfaction terminal, or the like (1980-12-02),

10. 4160156 - Method and apparatus for reading bar coded data wherein the light source (1979-07-03),

11. 4146291 - Antistatic electrical connector housing (1979-03-27),

12. D249345 - Self-contained, portable data entry terminal or the like (1978-09-12),

13. 4104514 - Bar code reader and decoder (1978-08-01),

14. 4058708 - Bar code reader and decoder (1977-11-15),

15. 3959822 - Magnetic tape transport for positive coupling of cassette tape reels (1976-05-25),

Company Overview

Msi Data Corporation, based in Costa Mesa, California, specializes in providing advanced data management solutions tailored for various industries. The company focuses on developing innovative software applications that enhance operational efficiency and data analytics capabilities. With a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, Msi Data Corporation aims to empower organizations to make informed decisions through effective data utilization, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

15 Patents

#28 in Costa Mesa, CA

#5,049 in California

#21,119 in US

#40,063 in the World

Costa Mesa, CA, United States of America

Msi Data Corporation

Forward Citations = 509

13 inventors:

Gerald Paul Hester (6 out of 6 patents)

Paul William Sherer (4 out of 17 patents)

Ernest R Cadotte (3 out of 3 patents)

4. David W Culp (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Martin D Husted (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Msi Data Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/msi-data

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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