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Western Electric Company, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 781

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 12,540

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804 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Francis Joseph Fuchs, Jr (20 out of 35 patents)

William C Vesperman (11 out of 25 patents)

Fred P Partus (10 out of 23 patents)

4. Edwin C Hardesty (10 out of 17 patents)

5. William M Chisholm (10 out of 13 patents)

6. Ching-Ping Wong (9 out of 17 patents)

7. Donald Dinella (8 out of 10 patents)

8. Sotirios John Vahaviolos (8 out of 8 patents)

9. William C Kent (8 out of 13 patents)

10. Laurence Shrapnell Watkins (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Timothy S Dougherty (7 out of 8 patents)

12. Max K Wilson (7 out of 12 patents)

13. Donald M Large (7 out of 11 patents)

14. Willard E Rapp (7 out of 15 patents)

15. Wesley P Townsend (6 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Telephone Relay

Acoustic Enclosure

Digital Circuits

Cable Manufacturing

Connector Pins

Electrical Connectors

Vapor-Phase Deposition

Optical Waveguide

Hybrid Extrusion

Soldering Techniques

Telecommunication Cables

Quality Monitoring

781 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4480152 - Methods and apparatus for protecting line relay contacts in a telephone (1984-10-30),

2. 4447109 - Connector pin (1984-05-08),

3. D273646 - Modular telephone enclosure and privacy wing therefor (1984-05-01),

4. D273637 - Acoustic telephone enclosure and canopy therefor (1984-05-01),

5. 4445360 - Method for ultrasonically determining characteristics of a body (1984-05-01),

6. 4444848 - Adherent metal coatings on rubber-modified epoxy resin surfaces (1984-04-24),

7. D273449 - Data terminal desk (1984-04-17),

8. 4443305 - Emulsion electrowinning (1984-04-17),

9. 4441183 - Apparatus for testing digital and analog circuits (1984-04-03),

10. 4441124 - Technique for inspecting semiconductor wafers for particulate (1984-04-03),

11. 4439918 - Methods of packaging an electronic device (1984-04-03),

12. 4439632 - Bonded sheath cable (1984-03-27),

13. 4439467 - Methods of coating lightguide fiber and product produced thereby (1984-03-27),

14. 4437605 - Methods of and apparatus for pumping solder (1984-03-20),

15. 4437362 - Tools for handling magnetic articles (1984-03-20),

Company Overview

Western Electric Company, Inc., headquartered in New York, NY, is a prominent player in the telecommunications technology sector. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced telecommunications equipment, focusing on core technologies such as telephone relays, acoustic enclosures, and digital circuits. Additionally, Western Electric is known for its expertise in cable manufacturing, electrical connectors, and vapor-phase deposition techniques, contributing to innovations in optical waveguide technology. Its commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a key contributor to the telecommunications landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

781 Patents

#22 in New York, NY

#39 in New York

#653 in US

#1,278 in the World

New York, NY, United States of America

Western Electric Company, Inc.

Forward Citations = 12,540

804 inventors:

Francis Joseph Fuchs, Jr (20 out of 35 patents)

William C Vesperman (11 out of 25 patents)

Fred P Partus (10 out of 23 patents)

4. Edwin C Hardesty (10 out of 17 patents)

5. William M Chisholm (10 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Western Electric Company, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/western-electric-company

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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