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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Signature Control Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 33.3

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 631

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Brian John Smith (11 out of 13 patents)

Eric Schafer (7 out of 12 patents)

Richard W Magill (7 out of 7 patents)

4. John C Van Doren (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Bruce Sellers (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Tim Erickson (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Steve Courington (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Lance Bethel (3 out of 3 patents)

9. David Hunts (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Scott Schnieder (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Scott Schneider (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John Pargas (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Donnie Russell Fisher (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Kevin Michael Franks (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9356226 - Self-powered irrigation apparatus (2016-05-31),

2. 9138767 - Sprinkler device with flow shut off valve (2015-09-22),

3. 8924891 - Method and system for providing isolated detail information about stations which are simultaneously active in an irrigation system (2014-12-30),

4. 8219935 - Method and system for providing isolated detail information about stations which are simultaneously active in an irrigation system (2012-07-10),

5. 8108077 - Intelligent sensor for irrigation management (2012-01-31),

6. 8104190 - Wood kiln moisture measurement calibration and metering methods (2012-01-31),

7. 7925433 - Method, system and device for monitoring vehicle usage (2011-04-12),

8. 7676953 - Calibration and metering methods for wood kiln moisture measurement (2010-03-16),

9. 7660652 - Method, system and device for monitoring vehicle usage (2010-02-09),

10. 7433755 - Controlling the curing of a rubber compound (2008-10-07),

11. 7269829 - Method and system for remote update of microprocessor code for irrigation controllers (2007-09-11),

12. 7250860 - Method and integrated system for networked control of an environment of a mobile object (2007-07-31),

13. 7245985 - Process and apparatus for improving and controlling the vulcanization of natural and synthetic rubber compounds (2007-07-17),

14. 7167773 - Process and apparatus for improving and controlling the curing of natural and synthetic moldable compounds (2007-01-23),

15. 6898467 - Distributed control network for irrigation management (2005-05-24),

Company Overview

Signature Control Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in advanced control systems and automation solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative products that enhance operational efficiency across various industries, including manufacturing and logistics. With a commitment to research and development, Signature Control Systems leverages cutting-edge technology to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients, ensuring reliability and performance in complex environments.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

18 Patents

#178 in Irvine, CA

#4,284 in California

#17,952 in US

#34,187 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Signature Control Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 631

14 inventors:

Brian John Smith (11 out of 13 patents)

Eric Schafer (7 out of 12 patents)

Richard W Magill (7 out of 7 patents)

4. John C Van Doren (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Bruce Sellers (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Signature Control Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/signature-control-systems

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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