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Dale, IN, United States of America

Thermwood Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 201

% Expired Patents = 3.0

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 18

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,569

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth J Susnjara (170 out of 173 patents)

Scott G Vaal (48 out of 48 patents)

Brian Scott Smiddy (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Michael P Hardesty (24 out of 24 patents)

5. Nicolas C Vote (20 out of 20 patents)

6. John Fuquay (17 out of 17 patents)

7. Robert Gaesser (10 out of 10 patents)

8. Jonathan I Fuquay (7 out of 7 patents)

9. David A Stutsman (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Robert A Hardy (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Edwin H Haefling (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Lawrence S Epplin (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Philip J Poth (3 out of 3 patents)

14. David Hildenbrand (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Jonathan L Fuquay (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Material Distortion Compensation

Print Speed Enhancement

Thermoplastic Parts

Additive Parts

Support Structures

Metal Molds

Elevated Temperatures

Z-Axis Impact Resistance

Inter-Layer Bond Integrity

Thermal Compensation

Near Net Shape

Boat Components

201 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12703125 - Methods and systems for support structures in cut parts (2026-08-11),

2. 12679022 - Near net shape additive manufacturing apparatus (2026-07-14),

3. 12649285 - Warp compensation for additive manufacturing (2026-06-09),

4. 12623401 - Methods and apparatus for processing and dispensing material during additive manufacturing (2026-05-12),

5. 12605883 - Methods and apparatus for compensating for material distortion during additive manufacturing (2026-04-21),

6. 12599952 - Methods and systems for secure connections in layer segments of cut layer additive parts (2026-04-14),

7. 12594714 - Methods and apparatus for compressing material during additive manufacturing (2026-04-07),

8. 12558819 - Method and system for creating additive parts (2026-02-24),

9. 12496777 - Methods and apparatus for processing and dispensing material during additive manufacturing (2025-12-16),

10. 12485613 - Apparatus and method for printing large thermoplastic parts during additive manufacturing (2025-12-02),

11. 12427699 - Methods and systems for support structures in cut parts (2025-09-30),

12. 12427698 - Method of constructing a metal mold (2025-09-30),

13. 12420481 - Method of producing patterns, molds, and related products (2025-09-23),

14. 12420475 - Near net shape additive manufacturing apparatus (2025-09-23),

15. 12397496 - Methods and apparatus for compressing material during additive manufacturing (2025-08-26),

Company Overview

Thermwood Corporation, based in Dale, Indiana, specializes in advanced additive manufacturing technologies. The company focuses on developing solutions that address material distortion compensation and enhance print speed, particularly for thermoplastic and additive parts. Their innovations include support structures and metal molds designed to withstand elevated temperatures and improve Z-axis impact resistance. Thermwood's expertise positions it as a leader in the additive manufacturing sector, catering to diverse industrial applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

201 Patents

#1 in Dale, IN

#35 in Indiana

#2,056 in US

#4,205 in the World

Dale, IN, United States of America

Thermwood Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,569

28 inventors:

Kenneth J Susnjara (170 out of 173 patents)

Scott G Vaal (48 out of 48 patents)

Brian Scott Smiddy (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Michael P Hardesty (24 out of 24 patents)

5. Nicolas C Vote (20 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thermwood Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thermwood

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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