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Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

Phd, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 89

% Expired Patents = 14.6



Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 715

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Bruce D McIntosh (43 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Steven M Moilanen (24 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth A Steele (21 out of 21 patents)

4.  Matthew R Williams (18 out of 35 patents)

5.  William David Givens (9 out of 9 patents)

6.  William E Davenport (8 out of 8 patents)

7.  Lyle A Null (6 out of 6 patents)

8.  Parag Patwardhan (5 out of 5 patents)

9.  Peter W Boyer (5 out of 5 patents)

10.  Tod A Gunder (4 out of 4 patents)

11.  Glen A Morr (4 out of 4 patents)

12.  Kay T Nusbaumer (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Cale M Reese (3 out of 3 patents)

14.  Clinton L Alexander (3 out of 3 patents)

15.  Larry E Keeling, Jr (3 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
Articulating Gripper
Modular Gripper
Clamping Mechanism
Pneumatic Control
Rotary Actuator
Synchronization
Adjustable Sensors
Force-Multiplying
Parts Stamper
Slide Assembly
Energy Harvester
Bearing Devices

89 patents:

1. 12398737 - Electro-fluidic remote drive (2025-08-26),
2. 11685061 - Articulating gripper tooling (2023-06-27),
3. 11685056 - Autonomously encapsulating gripper tooling (2023-06-27),
4. 11648688 - Modular articulating gripper (2023-05-16),
5. 11345050 - Articulating gripper tooling (2022-05-31),
6. 11312022 - Autonomously encapsulating gripper tooling (2022-04-26),
7. 11285617 - Modular articulating gripper (2022-03-29),
8. 10836005 - Locating pin assembly (2020-11-17),
9. 10780575 - Robot end effector cuff (2020-09-22),
10. D853811 - Gripper (2019-07-16),
11. 10201904 - Synchronizing and braking mechanism for gripper jaws (2019-02-12),
12. 10075045 - Actuator exhaust fluid energy harvester (2018-09-11),
13. 10011025 - Articulating gripper tooling (2018-07-03),
14. 9902048 - Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature (2018-02-27),
15. 9902032 - Pin clamp with multi-thickness clamping feature (2018-02-27),
Phd, Inc. is a leading innovator in gripper technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced gripping solutions. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company focuses on developing articulating and modular grippers, along with sophisticated clamping mechanisms. Their expertise extends to pneumatic control systems, rotary actuators, and synchronization technologies, enabling precise and efficient handling in various industrial applications. Phd, Inc. is committed to enhancing automation processes through adjustable sensors and force-multiplying systems, catering to diverse sectors.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Phd, Inc.
89 Patents

#3 in Fort Wayne, IN

#75 in Indiana

#4,189 in US

#8,597 in the World

Fort Wayne, IN (US)
Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

Phd, Inc.

Forward Citations = 715

45 inventors:

goldMedal Bruce D McIntosh (43 out of 43 patents)

silverMedal Steven M Moilanen (24 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Kenneth A Steele (21 out of 21 patents)

4.  Matthew R Williams (18 out of 35 patents)

5.  William David Givens (9 out of 9 patents)

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