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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 65

% Expired Patents = 15.4


Trademarks = 113

Forward Citations = 195

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79 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Keith G Jacobs (16 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Glen C Wernersbach (14 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Derek William Jones (12 out of 41 patents)

4.  Thomas Bruce Meagher (8 out of 16 patents)

5.  Julian Poyner (8 out of 14 patents)

6.  Jeffrey A McKelvey (5 out of 11 patents)

7.  Mike D'Amico (5 out of 10 patents)

8.  Mark F Smith (4 out of 8 patents)

9.  Derek Sawyer (4 out of 6 patents)

10.  Gerald Robert Creech (4 out of 9 patents)

11.  Philip John Agar (4 out of 5 patents)

12.  Burt Sacherski (3 out of 24 patents)

13.  Marc Koeppel (3 out of 6 patents)

14.  Randy A Cannady (3 out of 9 patents)

15.  Tim Caine (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Controlled Motion System
Industrial Controller
Safety Switch
Packaging System
Transport Systems
HMI System
Distance Measuring Device
Infrared Safety
Actuator Assembly
Information Access
Analog Output Control
Fault Detection

65 patents:

1. 12596786 - Anomalous event aggregation for analysis and system response (2026-04-07),
2. 12179604 - Short block linear synchronous motors and switching mechanisms (2024-12-31),
3. 11753055 - Controlled architecture for transport systems (2023-09-12),
4. 11619924 - Combined visualization thin client HMI system and method (2023-04-04),
5. 11312403 - Controlled architecture for transport systems (2022-04-26),
6. 11305800 - Controlled architecture for transport systems (2022-04-19),
7. 11233683 - HART sampling (2022-01-25),
8. 11104524 - Controlled motion system having an improved track configuration (2021-08-31),
9. 11018934 - Systems and methods for automated access to relevant information in a mobile computing environment (2021-05-25),
10. 10852436 - Imaging system and method for monitoring a field of view (2020-12-01),
11. 10823827 - Imaging system, distance measuring device, and method for operating the imaging system and the distance measuring device (2020-11-03),
12. 10700924 - Remote line integration (2020-06-30),
13. 10647339 - Controlled architecture for transport systems (2020-05-12),
14. 10630220 - Controlled motion system (2020-04-21),
15. 10587730 - Enhanced transfer of information using an industrial protocol system and method (2020-03-10),
Company Overview
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading provider of industrial automation and information solutions, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for controlled motion systems, industrial controllers, and safety devices, enhancing operational efficiency and safety across various sectors. Rockwell's expertise extends to packaging systems, transport systems, and human-machine interface (HMI) systems, positioning it as a key player in the global industrial automation landscape.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
65 Patents

#34 in Milwaukee, WI

#138 in Wisconsin

#5,616 in US

#11,346 in the World

Milwaukee, WI (US)
Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Forward Citations = 195

79 inventors:

goldMedal Keith G Jacobs (16 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Glen C Wernersbach (14 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Derek William Jones (12 out of 41 patents)

4.  Thomas Bruce Meagher (8 out of 16 patents)

5.  Julian Poyner (8 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Rockwell Automation, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/rockwell-automation

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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