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Centennial, CO, United States of America

United Launch Alliance, L.l.c.

USPTO Granted Patents = 61

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 312

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frank Charles Zegler (15 out of 23 patents)

Ryan Lee Shannon (12 out of 12 patents)

Bernard Friedrich Kutter (8 out of 9 patents)

4. David M Potter (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Richard K Hansen (5 out of 10 patents)

6. Philip M Echelman (4 out of 5 patents)

7. Jeffrey J Rogers (4 out of 7 patents)

8. Christopher L Bridges (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Joel Cy Scott (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Eric W Monda (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Brendan M Coyne (2 out of 2 patents)

12. James Lampariello (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Daniel A Wehrwein (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Michael W Clarke (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Trevor M Tanner (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Propellant Tank Control

Integrated Vehicle Fluids

Friction Stir Welding

Thermal Conditioning

Orbital Rendezvous

Cryogenic Fuels

Fluid Flow Control

Dynamic Tracking Techniques

Amphibious Landing

Welding Systems

Vapor Retention

Additive Manufacturing

61 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12747742 - System for controlling temperature and pressure inside a propellant tank (2026-09-29),

2. 12699032 - Load test apparatus with integrated thermal conditioning (2026-08-04),

3. 12668025 - Method for controlling a fluid flow during an additive manufacturing process (2026-06-30),

4. 12629770 - Systems and adapters for a welding machine (2026-05-19),

5. 12589894 - Highly adaptable platform (2026-03-31),

6. 12441487 - Hydraulic over elastic separation mechanism (2025-10-14),

7. 12337410 - Systems and methods for filling a void on at least one metal workpiece (2025-06-24),

8. 12313023 - Integrated vehicle fluids with hot gas line and cold gas line merging to increase enthalpy (2025-05-27),

9. 12270514 - Methods and systems to determine liquid natural gas (LNG) composition and density (2025-04-08),

10. 12263965 - Frangible manifold (2025-04-01),

11. 12179941 - Inflatable bladder fairing recovery system with repositioning mechanisms and method (2024-12-31),

12. 12129906 - Asymmetrically-shaped isolator (2024-10-29),

13. 12110911 - Ejector with integrated isolation valve (2024-10-08),

14. 12110134 - Orbital rendezvous techniques (2024-10-08),

15. 12104559 - Vapor retention device (2024-10-01),

United Launch Alliance, L.L.C., headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced launch systems for space exploration and satellite deployment. The company focuses on propellant management technologies, including propellant tank control and fluid flow control, ensuring optimal performance in various aerospace applications. ULA is also engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as thermal conditioning, cryogenic fuels, and dynamic tracking techniques, contributing significantly to the aerospace sector.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

United Launch Alliance, L.l.c.

61 Patents

#3 in Centennial, CO

#118 in Colorado

#5,908 in US

#11,907 in the World

Centennial, CO, United States of America

United Launch Alliance, L.l.c.

Forward Citations = 312

45 inventors:

Frank Charles Zegler (15 out of 23 patents)

Ryan Lee Shannon (12 out of 12 patents)

Bernard Friedrich Kutter (8 out of 9 patents)

4. David M Potter (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Richard K Hansen (5 out of 10 patents)

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