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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Welding Institute

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USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 5.1



Forward Citations = 1,007

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Allan Sanderson (9 out of 9 patents)

silverMedal Wayne M Thomas (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Edward D Nicholas (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  James C Needham (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Colin N Ribton (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Christopher J Dawes (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Keith I Johnson (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Bruce Guy Irvine Dance (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Kenneth W Brown (2 out of 3 patents)

10.  Norman R Stockham (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Stephen B Jones (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Michael G Murch (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Donald A Edson (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Michael H Scott (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Joao Gandra (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Friction Welding
Electron Beam Welding
Plasma Source
Charged Particle Beams
Welding Monitor
Surface Modification
Bonding Conductors
Gas Plasma Generation
Acoustic Detection
Resistance Welding
MIG Welding
Workpiece Modification

39 patents:

1. 11020817 - Method and apparatus for creating channels in workpieces (2021-06-01),
2. 10090715 - System and method for transmitting data or power across a structural component (2018-10-02),
3. 9076626 - Plasma source apparatus and methods for generating charged particle beams (2015-07-07),
4. 8998064 - Friction stir method and a pair of workpieces joined by such method (2015-04-07),
5. 7910216 - Process for the production of organosilsesquioxanes (2011-03-22),
6. 7667158 - Workpiece structure modification (2010-02-23),
7. 6670571 - Surface modification (2003-12-30),
8. 6404115 - Particle beam emitting assembly (2002-06-11),
9. 5813592 - Friction stir welding (1998-09-29),
10. 5661369 - Charged particle generation with a resonant electrical circuit (1997-08-26),
11. 5469617 - Friction forming (1995-11-28),
12. 5460317 - Friction welding (1995-10-24),
13. 5414235 - Gas plasma generating system with resonant cavity (1995-05-09),
14. 5262123 - Forming metallic composite materials by urging base materials together (1993-11-16),
15. 5170031 - Joining method (1992-12-08),
Company Overview
The Welding Institute, based in Cambridge, specializes in welding and joining technologies, providing expert services in research, consultancy, and training. It focuses on advancing the field through innovative solutions and knowledge transfer, serving various industries including aerospace, automotive, and energy. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the skills and capabilities of professionals in welding and related disciplines, fostering collaboration and development in engineering practices across the globe.
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39 Patents

#27 in Cambridge

#454 in United Kingdom

#17,458 in the World

Cambridge, GB
Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Welding Institute

Forward Citations = 1,007

50 inventors:

goldMedal Allan Sanderson (9 out of 9 patents)

silverMedal Wayne M Thomas (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Edward D Nicholas (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  James C Needham (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Colin N Ribton (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Welding Institute. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/welding-institute

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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