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Leicester, United Kingdom

Taylor Hobson Limited

USPTO Granted Patents = 38

% Expired Patents = 31.6

EPO Patents = 20

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 209

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel Ian Mansfield (9 out of 12 patents)

Paul James Scott (8 out of 9 patents)

Ivor McDonnell (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Andrew Douglas Bankhead (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Thilo May (4 out of 6 patents)

6. Christian Am Weg (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Michael Mills (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Ian Lee-Bennett (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Anthony Paul Smith (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Peter Seddon (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Jürgen Petter (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Peter Eiswirt (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Sucheta Sharma (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Shaojun Xiao (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Gernot Berger (1 out of 3 patents)

38 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12644693 - Interferometric measuring device (2026-06-02),

2. 11015916 - Distance measuring arrangement for determining a distance from an object (2021-05-25),

3. 10533833 - Method and apparatus for characterising instrument error (2020-01-14),

4. 10444000 - Surface measurement instrument and method (2019-10-15),

5. 10371511 - Device and method for geometrically measuring an object (2019-08-06),

6. 10352817 - Device and method for geometrically measuring an object (2019-07-16),

7. 9322631 - Surface measurement instrument and calibration thereof (2016-04-26),

8. 9146197 - Method and apparatus for determining phase fractions of multiphase flows (2015-09-29),

9. 8635783 - Surface measurement instrument and method (2014-01-28),

10. 8543353 - Apparatus for and a method of determining surface characteristics (2013-09-24),

11. 8489359 - Surface measurement instrument (2013-07-16),

12. 8296098 - Metrological instrument (2012-10-23),

13. 8239163 - Apparatus for and a method of determining surface characteristics (2012-08-07),

14. 8112246 - Apparatus for and a method of determining surface characteristics (2012-02-07),

15. 8051576 - Metrological apparatus for measuring surface characteristics (2011-11-08),

Taylor Hobson Limited is a leading provider of precision measurement solutions, specializing in surface and form metrology. The company develops advanced instruments and technologies that cater to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and optics. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Taylor Hobson focuses on enhancing measurement accuracy and efficiency, supporting manufacturers in achieving high-quality standards. Headquartered in Leicester, the company serves a global market, contributing to advancements in precision engineering.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Taylor Hobson Limited

38 Patents

#2 in Leicester

#469 in United Kingdom

#17,815 in the World

Leicester, United Kingdom

Taylor Hobson Limited

Forward Citations = 209

35 inventors:

Daniel Ian Mansfield (9 out of 12 patents)

Paul James Scott (8 out of 9 patents)

Ivor McDonnell (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Andrew Douglas Bankhead (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Thilo May (4 out of 6 patents)

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