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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Smiths Aerospace, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 14.8

Trademarks = 11

Forward Citations = 503

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frank Saggio, Iii (6 out of 18 patents)

Randy Lynn Walter (4 out of 7 patents)

David B Hartung (4 out of 4 patents)

4. William Bennett Ribbens (4 out of 17 patents)

5. Kean Khoon Ooi (4 out of 7 patents)

6. Hao Huang (3 out of 80 patents)

7. Raymond Michael Stitt (2 out of 53 patents)

8. Brian G Krug (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Jane Pavlich (2 out of 16 patents)

10. David Dimitri Karipides (2 out of 17 patents)

11. Joseph G Mickley (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Gregory Joseph Wassick (2 out of 12 patents)

13. Mohamed A Abbas (2 out of 6 patents)

14. Valentin G Barba (2 out of 12 patents)

15. Jan Zywot (1 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

Power Distribution

Error Detection

Aircraft Engine

Optical Tracking

Drogue Stabilization

Cooling Methods

AC-DC Converter

Airport Mapping

Fuel Gauging

Torque Limiting

Flight Vehicle Control

Microwave Tracking

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7999410 - System for high reliability power distribution within an electronics equipment cabinet (2011-08-16),

2. 7865804 - System and method for enhanced error detection in memory peripherals (2011-01-04),

3. 7821145 - Aircraft engine starter/generator and controller (2010-10-26),

4. 7687928 - Dual-structured aircraft engine starter/generator (2010-03-30),

5. 7686252 - Optical tracking system for airborne objects (2010-03-30),

6. 7681839 - Optical tracking system for refueling (2010-03-23),

7. 7671490 - System for high reliability power distribution within an electronics equipment cabinet (2010-03-02),

8. 7404530 - Control of a drogue body (2008-07-29),

9. 7377468 - Active stabilization of a refueling drogue (2008-05-27),

10. 7365974 - Method for electronics equipment cooling having improved EMI control and reduced weight (2008-04-29),

11. 7307840 - Cross-flow redundant air cooling method for high reliability electronics (2007-12-11),

12. 7275718 - Active control of a drogue body (2007-10-02),

13. 7137595 - Flight lock actuator with dual energy sources (2006-11-21),

14. 7050313 - Aircraft AC-DC converter (2006-05-23),

15. 7049989 - Unified analog input front end apparatus and method (2006-05-23),

Company Overview

Smiths Aerospace, Inc., located in Grand Rapids, MI, specializes in advanced aerospace technologies and solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative systems for aircraft and aerospace applications, including avionics, propulsion, and safety systems. With a commitment to enhancing performance and reliability, Smiths Aerospace plays a crucial role in the aviation industry by providing cutting-edge technologies that support both commercial and military aviation sectors. Their expertise spans various domains, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of their clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

27 Patents

#26 in Grand Rapids, MI

#456 in Michigan

#12,432 in US

#24,046 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Smiths Aerospace, Inc.

Forward Citations = 503

34 inventors:

Frank Saggio, Iii (6 out of 18 patents)

Randy Lynn Walter (4 out of 7 patents)

David B Hartung (4 out of 4 patents)

4. William Bennett Ribbens (4 out of 17 patents)

5. Kean Khoon Ooi (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smiths Aerospace, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smiths-aerospace

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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