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Besançon, France

Silmach

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USPTO Granted Patents = 12

EPO Patents = 13

Forward Citations = 21

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Patrice Minotti (11 out of 13 patents)

Gilles Bourbon (7 out of 9 patents)

Patrice Le Moal (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Vianney Sadoulet (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Pierre-Francois Louvigne (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Paul Vescovo (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Eric Joseph (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Vincent Walter (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Pascal Girardin (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Charles Haye (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Thierry Côte (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Thierry Cote (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Marc Sworowski (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Moal Patrice Le (0 patent)

15. Pierre-François LouvignÉ (0 patent)

12 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12706551 - Microelectromechanical system for moving a mechanical part in two opposite directions (2026-08-11),

2. 12671352 - Electromechanical microsystem for moving a mechanical part in two opposite directions (2026-06-30),

3. 11946741 - Mems sensor for sensing deformation by breaking contact between two electrodes (2024-04-02),

4. 10704883 - Strain sensor with measurement discrimination according to the deformation direction (2020-07-07),

5. 10401192 - Method for counting events occurring during a duration T and associated mechanical event counters (2019-09-03),

6. 9939246 - Amplified passive and reversible micro-sensor of deformations (2018-04-10),

7. 9882510 - Passive indexing of a movable element having teeth (2018-01-30),

8. 9712085 - Actuation device with a drive element actuated by crawling (2017-07-18),

9. 9140584 - Passive, reversible deformation sensor (2015-09-22),

10. 8058772 - Method and device for moving an element to be driven using an actuating element formed by etching in a semiconductor material (2011-11-15),

11. 7768161 - Method and device for moving an element to be driven using an actuating element formed by etching in a semiconductor material (2010-08-03),

12. 7636277 - Drive device, particularly for a clockwork mechanism (2009-12-22),

Company Overview

Silmach is a French company based in Besançon, specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced mechanical components and systems. The organization focuses on precision engineering, offering solutions that cater to various industries, including automotive and aerospace. With a commitment to innovation, Silmach leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance product performance and reliability. Their expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing processes positions them as a key player in the competitive landscape of high-tech engineering solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

12 Patents

#7 in Besançon

#1,488 in France

#48,334 in the World

Besançon, France

Silmach

Forward Citations = 21

12 inventors:

Patrice Minotti (11 out of 13 patents)

Gilles Bourbon (7 out of 9 patents)

Patrice Le Moal (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Vianney Sadoulet (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Pierre-Francois Louvigne (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Silmach. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/silmach

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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