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Everett, WA, United States of America

Western Gear Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 46

Forward Citations = 662

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Donald P Shutt (6 out of 7 patents)

Robert F Obear (5 out of 6 patents)

Royal T Hawley (4 out of 4 patents)

4. William R Carter (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Duane K Russell (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Duncan Bell (3 out of 3 patents)

7. David E Olson (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Allen E Peirce (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Walter H Moller (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Wallace Harold Larson (2 out of 32 patents)

11. Robert B Bossler (2 out of 7 patents)

12. William M Hallidy (2 out of 10 patents)

13. Gabor L Radi (2 out of 3 patents)

14. John P Veale (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Jack L Odell (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Aircraft Wing Movement

Hydraulic Ejector

Load Brake

Pipe Handling

Rotary Launcher

Workpiece Conditioning

Tensioning System

Shock Absorbing Apparatus

Modular Conversion

Cable Tensioning Device

Defect Recording

Cutting Method

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4829878 - Apparatus for carrying and releasing stores (1989-05-16),

2. 4827789 - Linear actuator (1989-05-09),

3. 4695014 - Aircraft wing section movement apparatus (1987-09-22),

4. 4682530 - Airborne stores arming trigger unit and method of preventing undesired (1987-07-28),

5. 4611944 - Lockbody mechanism (1986-09-16),

6. 4608907 - Rotary launcher and hydraulic ejector system (1986-09-02),

7. 4605107 - Slip clutch with slip detector and electrical disconnect (1986-08-12),

8. 4586684 - Aircraft loading apparatus (1986-05-06),

9. 4552327 - Hydraulic ejector (1985-11-12),

10. 4541011 - System for recording the locations of workpiece defects (1985-09-10),

11. 4528890 - Airborne stores arming trigger unit (1985-07-16),

12. 4518287 - Method of face mill generation of spiral bevel gears with integral (1985-05-21),

13. 4469267 - Draw-off and hold-back cable tension machine (1984-09-04),

14. 4461143 - On-board aircraft engine starting apparatus (1984-07-24),

15. 4359930 - Variable speed cylinder assembly pressure seals (1982-11-23),

Company Overview

Western Gear Corporation, based in Everett, WA, specializes in advanced engineering solutions across various sectors. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative technologies, including linear actuators, hydraulic ejectors, and shock-absorbing systems. Their expertise extends to aircraft wing section movement and riser tensioning systems, catering to both aerospace and industrial applications. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, Western Gear Corporation plays a pivotal role in providing high-performance equipment and systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

46 Patents

#6 in Everett, WA

#178 in Washington

#7,597 in US

#15,110 in the World

Everett, WA, United States of America

Western Gear Corporation

Forward Citations = 662

43 inventors:

Donald P Shutt (6 out of 7 patents)

Robert F Obear (5 out of 6 patents)

Royal T Hawley (4 out of 4 patents)

4. William R Carter (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Duane K Russell (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Western Gear Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/western-gear

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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