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Universal City, CA, United States of America

Universal Studios LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 593

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64 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nicholas H Drobnis (3 out of 6 patents)

Steven C Blum (2 out of 60 patents)

Benjamin L Sheldon (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Gregory Shellman Hall (2 out of 38 patents)

5. Philip D Hettema (2 out of 6 patents)

6. William D Mason (2 out of 10 patents)

7. Gary Goddard (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Travis Jon Cossairt (1 out of 37 patents)

9. Wei Cheng Yeh (1 out of 47 patents)

10. Justin Michael Schwartz (1 out of 73 patents)

11. Patrick Devin Boyle (1 out of 21 patents)

12. Eric Alan Vance (1 out of 34 patents)

13. Dante Lamar Bruno (1 out of 8 patents)

14. Powers Alexander Yamich (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Mark Allan Stepanian (1 out of 5 patents)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11040731 - Passenger restraint with integrated lighting (2021-06-22),

2. 11036391 - Haptic feedback systems and methods for an amusement park ride (2021-06-15),

3. 11033829 - Resistance control systems and methods for amusement attractions (2021-06-15),

4. 10970725 - System and method for crowd management and maintenance operations (2021-04-06),

5. 10967285 - Amusement park ride vibration system (2021-04-06),

6. 10898816 - Ride restraint system and method (2021-01-26),

7. 10881958 - Interactive game floor system and method (2021-01-05),

8. 9192865 - System and method for controlling a vehicle on fixed path (2015-11-24),

9. 6227790 - Amusement ride vehicle with wheelchair ramp (2001-05-08),

10. 6099316 - Simulated assault weapon (2000-08-08),

11. 6095926 - Amusement ride vehicle (2000-08-01),

12. 6074306 - Amusement park vehicle for the physically disabled (2000-06-13),

13. 6060847 - Interactive amusement ride (2000-05-09),

14. 6036603 - Whirlpool simulation effect (2000-03-14),

15. 6024647 - Amusement ride vehicle with motion controlled seating (2000-02-15),

Company Overview

Universal Studios LLC is a prominent entertainment company based in Universal City, California, specializing in film and television production, theme parks, and related media ventures. The organization is renowned for its innovative storytelling and immersive experiences, leveraging cutting-edge technology in visual effects and animation. With a diverse portfolio that includes blockbuster films and popular attractions, Universal Studios continues to shape the global entertainment landscape, engaging audiences through a blend of creativity and technological advancement.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

20 Patents

#4 in Universal City, CA

#3,948 in California

#16,444 in US

#31,380 in the World

Universal City, CA, United States of America

Universal Studios LLC

Forward Citations = 593

64 inventors:

Nicholas H Drobnis (3 out of 6 patents)

Steven C Blum (2 out of 60 patents)

Benjamin L Sheldon (2 out of 4 patents)

4. Gregory Shellman Hall (2 out of 38 patents)

5. Philip D Hettema (2 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Universal Studios LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/universal-studios

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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