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North Andover, MA, United States of America

Schneider Automation Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 124

% Expired Patents = 8.1



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 3,614

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136 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Richard A Baker, Jr (13 out of 35 patents)

silverMedal Allan Tanzman (13 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Jean-Marc Tixador (13 out of 13 patents)

4.  Benoit Lecoanet (12 out of 24 patents)

5.  Jean-Louis Droulin (12 out of 12 patents)

6.  A Dean Papadopoulos (10 out of 11 patents)

7.  Andrew G Swales (9 out of 10 patents)

8.  Richard H Breinlinger (8 out of 8 patents)

9.  Timothy J Byrd (7 out of 11 patents)

10.  Robert A Orlando (6 out of 7 patents)

11.  Rodolfo G Belliardi (5 out of 6 patents)

12.  Dennis J W Dube (5 out of 6 patents)

13.  Rainer H Wischinski (5 out of 5 patents)

14.  William Anthony White, Iii (4 out of 11 patents)

15.  Ronald H Naismith (4 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Redundant Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers
Communication Protocols
Automation Equipment
Network Management
Real Time Monitoring
Web Interfaces
Control Systems
Input/Output Devices
Factory Automation

124 patents:

1. 8510402 - Management of redundant addresses in standby systems (2013-08-13),
2. 8230115 - Cable redundancy with a networked system (2012-07-24),
3. 7860110 - Auto-addressing system and method (2010-12-28),
4. 7801028 - Method and apparatus for transparent auto-recovery in chain and ring networks (2010-09-21),
5. 7664869 - Web interface to a device and an electrical network control system (2010-02-16),
6. 7613783 - Gateway having an input/output scanner (2009-11-03),
7. 7590702 - Messaging application layer over ethernet to transport layer (TCP) communications method and apparatus for a modular terminal input/output system (2009-09-15),
8. 7574512 - MODBUS encapsulated transport interface (2009-08-11),
9. 7519737 - Input/output (I/O) scanner for a control system with peer determination (2009-04-14),
10. 7502868 - Automation equipment connected to a TCP/IP network (2009-03-10),
11. 7490138 - System for distributed programmable control (2009-02-10),
12. 7443886 - Communication protocol system and method (2008-10-28),
13. 7366752 - Communication system of an automation equipment based on the soap protocol (2008-04-29),
14. 7325229 - Method for graphically visualizing an automatism application and computer terminal for carrying out said method (2008-01-29),
15. 7313609 - Method and apparatus for programming an automation device (2007-12-25),
Company Overview
Schneider Automation GmbH specializes in industrial automation solutions, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across various sectors. The company develops advanced technologies such as redundant systems and programmable logic controllers, which are essential for robust control systems. Their expertise extends to communication protocols, automation equipment, and network management, enabling real-time monitoring and web interfaces that facilitate seamless integration and management of automated processes. Headquartered in North Andover, MA, Schneider Automation is committed to driving innovation in the automation landscape.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

124 Patents

#2 in North Andover, MA

#173 in Massachusetts

#3,128 in US

#6,464 in the World

North Andover, MA (US)
North Andover, MA, United States of America

Schneider Automation Gmbh

Forward Citations = 3,614

136 inventors:

goldMedal Richard A Baker, Jr (13 out of 35 patents)

silverMedal Allan Tanzman (13 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Jean-Marc Tixador (13 out of 13 patents)

4.  Benoit Lecoanet (12 out of 24 patents)

5.  Jean-Louis Droulin (12 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Schneider Automation Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/schneider-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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