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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Vale S.a.

USPTO Granted Patents = 83

% Expired Patents = 27.7

CIPO Patents = 7

EPO Patents = 26

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 242

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203 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Benjamin David Polzer (9 out of 10 patents)

Tiago Valentim Berni (8 out of 9 patents)

Antonio Clareti Pereira (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Gordon Fox West (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Peter Whyte Walker (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Bruno Eduardo Lopes (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Leonidio Stegmiller (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Cleidson Ronald Botelho De Souza (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Wanderson Roberto Pereira (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Dionisio Uendro Carlos (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Flávia Dutra Mendes (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Marcus Eduardo Emrich Botelho (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Reinaldo Walmir De Jesus (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Hamilton Porto Pimenta (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Gustavo Medeiros Freitas (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Iron Ore Pellets

Agglomeration Process

Emission Control

Mineral Processing

Rare Earth Extraction

Robotic Inspection

Magnetic Separation

Base Metal Recovery

Heavy Machinery

Tailings Management

Quality Control

Vibration Isolation

83 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12715006 - Method and system for removing iron ore particles adhering by magnetic hysteresis to a magnetic matrix of a vertical magnetic separator (2026-08-25),

2. 12535121 - Apparatus for stabilization of an instrumentation platform (2026-01-27),

3. 12286357 - Process of obtaining powdered sodium silicate from sand tailings originated from the iron ore concentration process (2025-04-29),

4. 12247447 - Decoupling wrench for unlocking drill bits, system for replacing drill bits, and method for replacing drill bits (2025-03-11),

5. 12203150 - Process for the production of iron ore fines agglomerate and the agglomerated product (2025-01-21),

6. 12162025 - Process of disposal in piles of tailings stemming from the iron ore processing method (2024-12-10),

7. 11926481 - Robot device, and method for inspection of components of a belt conveyor (2024-03-12),

8. 11807319 - Flexible shoe for endless track of heavy machinery and flexible shoe manufacturing method (2023-11-07),

9. 11788169 - Device and process for inhibiting particulate emission by cooling of displaceable hot products using a conveyor (2023-10-17),

10. 11717834 - Comminution process of iron ore or iron ore products at natural moisture (2023-08-08),

11. 11473892 - Vehicle for deposition of explosives in blast holes and method of use (2022-10-18),

12. 11453014 - Concentration process of iron ore slimes (2022-09-27),

13. 11372409 - Multi-terrain inspection robotic device and methods for configuring and guiding the same (2022-06-28),

14. 11119243 - Tracking and spatial location system of magnetic sensors and tracking and location method (2021-09-14),

15. 11066258 - Control system and control method for rotary car dumpers (2021-07-20),

Vale S.A., headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a global leader in the mining sector, specializing in iron ore processing. The company is renowned for its innovative approaches in the development of iron ore pellets and the agglomeration process, which enhance the efficiency of mineral processing. Vale is also at the forefront of emission control technologies and rare earth extraction, integrating advanced techniques such as robotic inspection and magnetic separation. Its commitment to sustainable practices positions it as a key player in the base metal recovery landscape.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

83 Patents

#2 in Rio de Janeiro

#7 in Brazil

#9,133 in the World

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Vale S.a.

Forward Citations = 242

203 inventors:

Benjamin David Polzer (9 out of 10 patents)

Tiago Valentim Berni (8 out of 9 patents)

Antonio Clareti Pereira (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Gordon Fox West (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Peter Whyte Walker (5 out of 5 patents)

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