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Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Simula, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 54

% Expired Patents = 11.1

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 1,776

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59 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gershon Yaniv (10 out of 10 patents)

Marvin K Richards (10 out of 12 patents)

David J Romeo (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Dirk J Hardtmann (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Gary F Bradley (5 out of 12 patents)

6. Leslie D Peterson (5 out of 6 patents)

7. Jeffrey A Mears (4 out of 10 patents)

8. Gregory Brian Grace (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Edwin C Slagel (4 out of 5 patents)

10. James C Warrick (4 out of 10 patents)

11. Lindley W Bark (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Gregory Alan Mowry (3 out of 6 patents)

13. F Stanton Lyons (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Nathan R Butters (3 out of 5 patents)

15. Kenneth W Sego, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Buoyancy Device

Inflatable Restraint

Ceramic Armor

Energy Absorbing

Parachute Harness

Impact Resistant

Safety Belt

Crash Protection

Flotation Device

Tension Limiting

Biofidelic Manikin

Fiber Optic Strain Gauge

54 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7210390 - Buoyancy device for personnel protective plates (2007-05-01),

2. 7180302 - Method and system for determining cracks and broken components in armor (2007-02-20),

3. 7070242 - Armor system with monolithic ceramic shell (2006-07-04),

4. 6857136 - Inflatable head and neck support collar (2005-02-22),

5. 6837764 - Multi-chambered flotation device (2005-01-04),

6. 6824106 - Integrated parachute harness system (2004-11-30),

7. 6581968 - Safety belt tension transfer system (2003-06-24),

8. 6547273 - Inflatable seat restraint system using an inflation integrated inertia reel (2003-04-15),

9. 6526862 - Fabric armor (2003-03-04),

10. 6517110 - Dynamically deployed device shield (2003-02-11),

11. 6508487 - Inflatable structure system and method for using the same (2003-01-21),

12. 6394241 - Energy absorbing shear strip bender (2002-05-28),

13. 6382564 - Flexible linkage system for environmentally sealed parachutes and other safety devices (2002-05-07),

14. 6378897 - Dynamically deployed device anchor and assembly (2002-04-30),

15. 6336656 - Inflatable tubular torso restraint system with pivoting upper anchor point attachment (2002-01-08),

Company Overview

Simula, Inc., based in Phoenix, AZ, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced safety equipment designed to enhance protection in various environments. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as buoyancy devices, inflatable restraints, and ceramic armor, which are integral to crash protection and impact resistance. With a commitment to safety, Simula also explores energy-absorbing materials and parachute harness systems, contributing to the advancement of personal and vehicular safety solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

54 Patents

#19 in Phoenix, AZ

#77 in Arizona

#6,554 in US

#13,109 in the World

Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Simula, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,776

59 inventors:

Gershon Yaniv (10 out of 10 patents)

Marvin K Richards (10 out of 12 patents)

David J Romeo (9 out of 11 patents)

4. Dirk J Hardtmann (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Gary F Bradley (5 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Simula, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/simula

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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