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Mebane, NC, United States of America

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 15.4



Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 476

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John J Andres (12 out of 17 patents)

silverMedal Matthew J Buchholz (10 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Joseph G DeLuca (9 out of 12 patents)

4.  Larry R Ratzlaff (8 out of 11 patents)

5.  Travis Silver (5 out of 12 patents)

6.  Stan Burnette (5 out of 8 patents)

7.  Chris R Gilbert (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Jason Michael Sharpe (4 out of 9 patents)

9.  Dave Bush (4 out of 4 patents)

10.  Bill Chandler (4 out of 6 patents)

11.  Stephen M Ernst (4 out of 13 patents)

12.  Anis Zribi (3 out of 13 patents)

13.  Stanley D Burnette (3 out of 5 patents)

14.  Michael W Apperson (3 out of 3 patents)

15.  Richard Kwor (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Smoke Detector
Life Safety Alarm
Ionization Device
Alarm System
Fire Extinguisher
Communication Protocol
Hazard Detection
Battery Management
Photoelectric Sensor
Energy Harvesting
Flame Detector
Portable Equipment

39 patents:

1. 9913366 - PCB trace connection of ion smoke sensor (2018-03-06),
2. 9880968 - Bi-directional communication between electronic components (2018-01-30),
3. 9627925 - Methods and apparatus for managing and utilizing harvested energy (2017-04-18),
4. 9618184 - Alarm with reflector ring (2017-04-11),
5. 9547348 - Reactive power supply (2017-01-17),
6. 9396637 - Photoelectric smoke detector with drift compensation (2016-07-19),
7. 9330550 - Low nuisance fast response hazard alarm (2016-05-03),
8. 9091388 - Mounting assembly with automatic activation for alarm units (2015-07-28),
9. 9053892 - Ionization device (2015-06-09),
10. 9019112 - Systems and methods for optimizing low battery indication in alarms (2015-04-28),
11. 8785874 - Ionization window (2014-07-22),
12. 8339103 - Life safety device with extended shelf life (2012-12-25),
13. 8334782 - Smoke detector and ionisation apparatus (2012-12-18),
14. 8054189 - Life safety device with automatic battery discharge at the end of life (2011-11-08),
15. 7948389 - Pivoting battery carrier and a life safety device incorporating the same (2011-05-24),
Company Overview
Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of fire safety and suppression equipment. The company is known for its innovative solutions that enhance safety in various environments, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. With a strong focus on research and technology, Walter Kidde Portable Equipment is dedicated to advancing fire protection technologies, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing reliable products to safeguard lives and property across the globe.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
39 Patents

#1 in Mebane, NC

#203 in North Carolina

#8,830 in US

#17,465 in the World

Mebane, NC (US)
Mebane, NC, United States of America

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.

Forward Citations = 476

40 inventors:

goldMedal John J Andres (12 out of 17 patents)

silverMedal Matthew J Buchholz (10 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Joseph G DeLuca (9 out of 12 patents)

4.  Larry R Ratzlaff (8 out of 11 patents)

5.  Travis Silver (5 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/walter-kidde-portable-equipment

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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