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Norfolk, VA, United States of America

Norfolk Southern Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 38.5

Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 262

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61 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ilya A Lavrik (5 out of 6 patents)

Evan Thomas Gebhardt (5 out of 10 patents)

Patrick E Keister (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Wei Liu (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Robert S Runyon (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Mahbod Amouie (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Gongli Duan (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Daniel W Plonk (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Greg Temple (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Donald R Faulkner (3 out of 3 patents)

11. William B Thompson (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Gibson V Barbee (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Gerhard A Thelen (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Derick Vander Klippe (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Myles Grayson Akin (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Machine Learning

Railcar Systems

Defect Detection

Weather Abatement

Locomotive Configurations

Railroad Spikes

Diagnostic Systems

Track Inspection

Autonomous Testing

Railcar Maintenance

Cooling Methods

Wheel/Brake Performance

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12670568 - Machine-learning framework for detecting defects or conditions of railcar systems (2026-06-30),

2. 12556458 - Industrial equipment diagnostic system (2026-02-17),

3. 12462362 - Machine-learning framework for detecting defects or conditions of railcar systems (2025-11-04),

4. 12269524 - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for monitoring moving vehicles (2025-04-08),

5. 12158333 - Track geometry inspection (2024-12-03),

6. 11870659 - Industrial equipment diagnostic system (2024-01-09),

7. 11859350 - Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs (2024-01-02),

8. 11663711 - Machine-learning framework for detecting defects or conditions of railcar systems (2023-05-30),

9. 11634871 - Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs (2023-04-25),

10. 11507779 - Two-stage deep learning framework for detecting the condition of rail car coupler systems (2022-11-22),

11. 11468551 - Machine-learning framework for detecting defects or conditions of railcar systems (2022-10-11),

12. 11384491 - One-piece bridge tie restraining clip (2022-07-12),

13. 11091882 - Edge weather abatement using hyperlocal weather and train activity inputs (2021-08-17),

14. 10514411 - Testing system for multiple-unit locomotives (2019-12-24),

15. 9377378 - Power assembly test stand system and method (2016-06-28),

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation is a major North American transportation service provider, specializing in rail freight transportation. The company operates an extensive network that connects key markets across the eastern United States, facilitating the movement of a diverse range of goods including coal, automotive products, and intermodal containers. Norfolk Southern is committed to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety, while also focusing on sustainable practices within the transportation sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

39 Patents

#5 in Norfolk, VA

#152 in Virginia

#8,823 in US

#17,448 in the World

Norfolk, VA, United States of America

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Forward Citations = 262

61 inventors:

Ilya A Lavrik (5 out of 6 patents)

Evan Thomas Gebhardt (5 out of 10 patents)

Patrick E Keister (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Wei Liu (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Robert S Runyon (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Norfolk Southern Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/norfolk-southern

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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