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Wichita, KS, United States of America

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 219

% Expired Patents = 20.5

EPO Patents = 22

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 696

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191 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mark Anthony Wadsworth (46 out of 53 patents)

Randall Ray West (25 out of 25 patents)

Rahbar Nasserrafi (18 out of 19 patents)

4. Blaise Francis Bergmann (14 out of 14 patents)

5. Joe Everet Sternberger (10 out of 28 patents)

6. Henry Arnold Schaefer (9 out of 9 patents)

7. Jeffrey W Priest (9 out of 9 patents)

8. Carl Ray Fiegenbaum (9 out of 9 patents)

9. Kerrick Robert Dando (9 out of 10 patents)

10. David Ernest Havens (9 out of 17 patents)

11. John Michael Welch (9 out of 19 patents)

12. Gerald E Hicks (8 out of 8 patents)

13. W Robert Nelson (7 out of 10 patents)

14. Todd Brian Jaramillo (7 out of 7 patents)

15. Darin Clay Wiley (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Thermoplastic Composites

Composite Structures

Aerospace Castings

Fastener Installation

Additive Manufacturing

Thermal Management

Fiber Placement

Drilling Systems

Welding Techniques

Structural Assemblies

Manufacturing Processes

Inspection Devices

219 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12748052 - Optical measurement device for inspection of discontinuities in aerostructures (2026-09-29),

2. 12722789 - Fireproof swivel type access door for engine nacelle (2026-09-01),

3. 12700105 - Feature inspection system (2026-08-04),

4. 12629900 - Method for actively cooling and supporting components during thermoplastic composite welding (2026-05-19),

5. 12599953 - Method for forming and heat treating near net shape complex structures from sheet metal (2026-04-14),

6. 12589545 - Apparatus and method for roll forming thermoplastic composites (2026-03-31),

7. 12558853 - Semi-conformable pressure application system and method for joining composite parts (2026-02-24),

8. 12558729 - System and method for drilling a hole for a countersink fastener (2026-02-24),

9. 12503773 - Method to produce void-free ferrous and non-ferrous aerospace structural castings (2025-12-23),

10. 12502825 - Method and apparatus for in-situ thermal management and heat treatment of additively manufacturing components (2025-12-23),

11. 12454363 - Engine support assembly (2025-10-28),

12. 12435403 - Method to produce low-cost metal matrix composites for industrial, sports, and commercial applications (2025-10-07),

13. 12427729 - Method of joining molded or three-dimensional printed parts to thermoplastic composite structures (2025-09-30),

14. 12420496 - Method for using expendable flexures for forming composite laminates (2025-09-23),

15. 12420330 - System and method for drilling holes and installing fasteners in vehicle structures (2025-09-23),

Company Overview

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, specializes in the design and manufacture of composite structures and components for the aerospace industry. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, and thermal management systems, contributing to the development of lightweight and efficient aerospace solutions. Spirit Aerosystems is recognized for its expertise in aerospace castings and fastener installation, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of modern aviation manufacturing.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

219 Patents

#2 in Wichita, KS

#12 in Kansas

#1,917 in US

#3,910 in the World

Wichita, KS, United States of America

Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 696

191 inventors:

Mark Anthony Wadsworth (46 out of 53 patents)

Randall Ray West (25 out of 25 patents)

Rahbar Nasserrafi (18 out of 19 patents)

4. Blaise Francis Bergmann (14 out of 14 patents)

5. Joe Everet Sternberger (10 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Spirit Aerosystems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/spirit-aerosystems

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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