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Torrington, CT, United States of America

The Torrington Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 420

% Expired Patents = 3.3

Forward Citations = 4,882

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294 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard L Alling (24 out of 24 patents)

Walter P Waskiewicz (22 out of 24 patents)

James A Hilby (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Christian Hajzler (16 out of 17 patents)

5. Denis Alff (15 out of 16 patents)

6. Richard F Murphy (15 out of 24 patents)

7. Christophe Nicot (14 out of 31 patents)

8. A John Santos (13 out of 15 patents)

9. Richard W Shepard (13 out of 13 patents)

10. Fernand Peilloud (12 out of 15 patents)

11. Daniel R McLarty (10 out of 11 patents)

12. Michael T Hancock (10 out of 15 patents)

13. Mark E LaCroix (8 out of 9 patents)

14. Mark I Jurras, Iii (8 out of 8 patents)

15. Stephen T Podhajecki (8 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Shaft Assembly

Torque Sensor

Thrust Bearing

Universal Joint

Bearing Assembly

Position Sensor

Magnetic Encoder

Rolling Element

Steering Column

Safety Mechanism

Measurement Device

Linear Roller Bearing

420 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6942415 - Shaft assembly safety mechanism (2005-09-13),

2. 6837116 - Device for the measurement of the torsion torque applied to a rotating shaft (2005-01-04),

3. 6830516 - Ball hub apparatus and method for use in a universal joint (2004-12-14),

4. 6830380 - Thrust bearing assembly with preload spring (2004-12-14),

5. 6739790 - Shaft assembly safety mechanism (2004-05-25),

6. 6729768 - Unit consisting of a bearing with instrument and housing joined by a coupling piece (2004-05-04),

7. 6716104 - Tube clamp isolator (2004-04-06),

8. 6702470 - Roller bearing provided with a sensor assembly casing (2004-03-09),

9. 6700367 - Bearing equipped with magnetic encoder and sensor including aligned sensing elements (2004-03-02),

10. 6694828 - Torque sensor for a turning shaft (2004-02-24),

11. 6692177 - Steering shaft retaining clip (2004-02-17),

12. 6685360 - Double wall bearing cup (2004-02-03),

13. 6679633 - Assembly forming a roller bearing equipped with an information sensor device (2004-01-20),

14. 6641324 - Joint assembly and joint socket sleeve (2003-11-04),

15. 6623363 - Universal joint yoke and method of making same (2003-09-23),

Company Overview

The Torrington Company, headquartered in Torrington, CT, specializes in advanced bearing technology, focusing on the design and manufacturing of high-performance components essential for various mechanical systems. Their expertise encompasses a range of core technologies, including shaft assemblies, torque sensors, thrust bearings, and universal joints. Torrington's innovative solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of machinery through precision engineering and cutting-edge design.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

420 Patents

#1 in Torrington, CT

#36 in Connecticut

#1,128 in US

#2,246 in the World

Torrington, CT, United States of America

The Torrington Company

Forward Citations = 4,882

294 inventors:

Richard L Alling (24 out of 24 patents)

Walter P Waskiewicz (22 out of 24 patents)

James A Hilby (17 out of 17 patents)

4. Christian Hajzler (16 out of 17 patents)

5. Denis Alff (15 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Torrington Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/torrington-company

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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