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Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Northrop Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 319

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 6,339

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348 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert E Malm (10 out of 25 patents)

Eddy A Stappaerts (9 out of 15 patents)

John W Tully (7 out of 13 patents)

4. Larry L Carver (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Charles E Zamzow (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Donald D Mladenoff (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Harold M Stoll (6 out of 17 patents)

8. Heinz A Gerhardt (6 out of 17 patents)

9. Hiroshi Komine (5 out of 30 patents)

10. David B Cohn (5 out of 20 patents)

11. James W Bohlen (5 out of 6 patents)

12. James M Rowe (5 out of 9 patents)

13. John R Haavisto (5 out of 5 patents)

14. John R Bouchard (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Ali Bahraman (5 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Aircraft Location

High-Lift Device

Advanced Aircrew Protection

Gas Ring Laser

Composite Structures

Optical Waveguides

Neural Networks

Silicon Photodetector

Aerospace

Magnetic Polymers

Laser Scanners

Fiber Coatings

319 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5596332 - Aircraft location and identification system (1997-01-21),

2. 5550434 - Boost-mode energization and modulation circuit for an arc lamp (1996-08-27),

3. 5402720 - Booster-missile self-aligning adapter (1995-04-04),

4. 5366180 - High-lift device for aircraft (1994-11-22),

5. 5352764 - Stepwise linear magnetic polymers and methods for preparation thereof (1994-10-04),

6. 5347680 - Spring retracting caster (1994-09-20),

7. 5341236 - Nonlinear optical wavelength converters with feedback (1994-08-23),

8. 5340915 - Crosslinked magnetic polymers and methods for preparation thereof (1994-08-23),

9. 5336748 - Epoxy and amino trialkoxysilane reaction products (1994-08-09),

10. 5328540 - Mechanized lay up assembly line for composite structures (1994-07-12),

11. 5326206 - Method for compensating for bolt hole misalignment and bolt assemblies (1994-07-05),

12. 5326140 - Submerged cam actuated rotary latch for front access panels (1994-07-05),

13. 5325174 - Integrated optic gyro with one Bragg transducer (1994-06-28),

14. 5325106 - Analog driver for scrollable spatial light modulator (1994-06-28),

15. 5322243 - Separately banking maneuvering aerodynamic control surfaces, system and (1994-06-21),

Company Overview

Northrop Corporation, based in Los Angeles, CA, specializes in advanced aircraft systems and technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in areas such as aircraft location, high-lift devices, and advanced aircrew protection. Its expertise extends to cutting-edge technologies including gas ring lasers, composite structures, optical waveguides, neural networks, and silicon photodetectors. Northrop Corporation plays a vital role in enhancing aerospace capabilities and ensuring the safety and efficiency of air operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

319 Patents

#9 in Los Angeles, CA

#296 in California

#1,383 in US

#2,824 in the World

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Northrop Corporation

Forward Citations = 6,339

348 inventors:

Robert E Malm (10 out of 25 patents)

Eddy A Stappaerts (9 out of 15 patents)

John W Tully (7 out of 13 patents)

4. Larry L Carver (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Charles E Zamzow (6 out of 6 patents)

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

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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