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London, United Kingdom

The Rank Organisation Plc

USPTO Granted Patents = 45

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 528

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John D Millward (9 out of 20 patents)

William T Moore (5 out of 6 patents)

David J Whitehouse (5 out of 5 patents)

4. David George Demaine (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Graham John Siddall (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Raymond Matchell (3 out of 3 patents)

7. David R Bertenshaw (2 out of 4 patents)

8. John Wright (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Edwin P Lockwood (2 out of 2 patents)

10. John Anthony Fawcett (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Alex Victor Garner (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Hugh Andrew Pincherle (2 out of 2 patents)

13. John Jungles (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Manfred A Huber (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Norbert M Klimek (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Scanning

Telecine Apparatus

Infra-Red Scanner

Measuring Instruments

Diffraction Gratings

Liquid Crystal Displays

Electro-Acoustic Transducer

Film Scanner

Electro-Mechanical Printing

Surface Measurement

Fiber Optic Display

Opto-Electric Device

45 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4933804 - Interference suppression for semi-conducting switching devices (1990-06-12),

2. 4498043 - Probes for measuring apparatus (1985-02-05),

3. 4437169 - Stage lighting control system (1984-03-13),

4. 4342091 - Method of determining the coordinates of the center of curvature of the (1982-07-27),

5. 4334282 - Testing apparatus (1982-06-08),

6. 4315284 - Thermal scanning devices (1982-02-09),

7. 4279685 - Apparatus for use in film splicing (1981-07-21),

8. 4268865 - Continuous motion flying spot telecine (1981-05-19),

9. 4266246 - Continuous motion telecine apparatus and method (1981-05-05),

10. 4247207 - Matrix printer (1981-01-27),

11. 4227207 - CRT film scanner with compensation for local brightness variations of (1980-10-07),

12. 4225251 - Electro-mechanical printing apparatus (1980-09-30),

13. 4218144 - Measuring instruments (1980-08-19),

14. 4212845 - Analytical apparatus (1980-07-15),

15. 4205337 - Television film scanner (1980-05-27),

The Rank Organisation Plc is a prominent entity based in London, specializing in a diverse range of technologies. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of advanced systems in interference suppression, semi-conducting devices, and stage lighting control. Additionally, it is involved in creating thermal scanning devices, telecine apparatus, and optical scanning systems. With expertise in liquid crystal displays and electro-mechanical printing, Rank plays a significant role in enhancing various sectors through innovative technological solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

The Rank Organisation Plc

45 Patents

#94 in London

#395 in United Kingdom

#15,408 in the World

London, United Kingdom

The Rank Organisation Plc

Forward Citations = 528

51 inventors:

John D Millward (9 out of 20 patents)

William T Moore (5 out of 6 patents)

David J Whitehouse (5 out of 5 patents)

4. David George Demaine (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Graham John Siddall (3 out of 3 patents)

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