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Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America

Norand Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 250

Forward Citations = 21,109

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87 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Steven E Koenck (59 out of 163 patents)

George E Hanson (57 out of 91 patents)

Darald R Schultz (52 out of 66 patents)

4. Arvin D Danielson (42 out of 87 patents)

5. Ronald L Mahany (41 out of 114 patents)

6. Phillip C Miller (35 out of 69 patents)

7. Keith K Cargin, Jr (29 out of 48 patents)

8. Dennis A Durbin (28 out of 66 patents)

9. George E Chadima, Jr (28 out of 34 patents)

10. Darrell L Boatwright (22 out of 34 patents)

11. Guy J West (20 out of 55 patents)

12. Vadim Laser (18 out of 25 patents)

13. Paul F Beard (18 out of 105 patents)

14. Patrick H Davis (17 out of 20 patents)

15. William T Gibbs (15 out of 20 patents)

Core Competencies:

Data Capture

Portable Terminals

RF Communication

Battery Management

Optical Readers

Hierarchical Networks

Charging Systems

Modular Devices

Memory Cache

Wireless Access

Data Processing

Communication Modules

250 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6322644 - Magnesium-based casting alloys having improved elevated temperature performance (2001-11-27),

2. 6144976 - Hand-held data collection computer terminal having power management (2000-11-07),

3. 6091227 - Process and apparatus for charging lithium cells or the like (2000-07-18),

4. 6039258 - Hand-held portable data collection terminal system (2000-03-21),

5. 6026027 - Flash memory system having memory cache (2000-02-15),

6. 6012939 - Multifunction fastening apparatus (2000-01-11),

7. 6006100 - Multi-level, hierarchical radio-frequency communication system (1999-12-21),

8. 5996896 - Hand-held portable data collection system having optical control link (1999-12-07),

9. 5996080 - Safe, virtual trigger for a portable data capture terminal (1999-11-30),

10. 5992751 - Portable data file readers (1999-11-30),

11. 5987499 - Versatile RF data capture system (1999-11-16),

12. 5978569 - System having plurality of docking unit receptacles for transmitting (1999-11-02),

13. 5969321 - Hand-held optically readable information set reader with operation over (1999-10-19),

14. 5961337 - Universal charging and data communication apparatus (1999-10-05),

15. 5960344 - Local area network having multiple channel wireless access (1999-09-28),

Company Overview

Norand Corporation, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, specializes in advanced data capture systems that enhance operational efficiency across various industries. The company focuses on developing portable terminals and optical readers, integrating RF communication and battery management technologies to facilitate seamless data collection and processing. Norand's innovative solutions support hierarchical networks and modular devices, ensuring robust performance in diverse environments, from retail to logistics, where accurate data capture is critical.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

250 Patents

#2 in Cedar Rapids, IA

#11 in Iowa

#1,710 in US

#3,481 in the World

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America

Norand Corporation

Forward Citations = 21,109

87 inventors:

Steven E Koenck (59 out of 163 patents)

George E Hanson (57 out of 91 patents)

Darald R Schultz (52 out of 66 patents)

4. Arvin D Danielson (42 out of 87 patents)

5. Ronald L Mahany (41 out of 114 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Norand Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/norand

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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