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Wilmington, DE, United States of America

The Whitaker Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 1,709

% Expired Patents = 0.18



Trademarks = 55

Forward Citations = 39,856

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1,468 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Wayne Samuel Davis (50 out of 122 patents)

silverMedal Robert Neil Whiteman, Jr (49 out of 124 patents)

bronzeMedal Gheorghe Hotea (31 out of 42 patents)

4.  Dimitry G Grabbe (30 out of 143 patents)

5.  James W Robertson (28 out of 36 patents)

6.  John Mark Myer (26 out of 104 patents)

7.  Iosif Korsunsky (24 out of 84 patents)

8.  Earl William McCleerey (23 out of 43 patents)

9.  Keith L Volz (22 out of 29 patents)

10.  Robert M Renn (22 out of 36 patents)

11.  Frederick R Deak (20 out of 31 patents)

12.  Robert D Irlbeck (19 out of 24 patents)

13.  Robert H Frantz (18 out of 65 patents)

14.  Harry M Capper (17 out of 23 patents)

15.  David C Johnson (17 out of 23 patents)


Core Competencies:
Electrical Connector
Optical Connector
Wireless System
Fiber Optic
Coaxial Connector
Card Connector
Power Module
Signal Circuitry
High Frequency Isolation
Transceiver Circuitry
Low Profile Connector
Antenna Assembly

1,709 patents:

1. RE40749 - Cable assembly with equalizer board (2009-06-15),
2. RE39380 - Electrical connector with protection for electrical contacts (2006-11-06),
3. 7058359 - LMDS system with equal power to subscriber locations (2006-06-06),
4. 7001079 - Optical connector (2006-02-21),
5. 6963687 - Process for cutting an optical fiber (2005-11-08),
6. 6802729 - Contact for error resistant coupling of electrical signals (2004-10-12),
7. 6781065 - Solder-coated articles useful for substrate attachment (2004-08-24),
8. 6759742 - Interchangeable bond-wire interconnects (2004-07-06),
9. 6647244 - Wireless vehicular repeater system (2003-11-11),
10. 6642559 - Structure and process for improving high frequency isolation in semiconductor substrates (2003-11-04),
11. 6638100 - Ribbon cable connector with ground bus (2003-10-28),
12. 6595796 - Flexible film circuit connector (2003-07-22),
13. 6585423 - Connector system having interlocking inner housing (2003-07-01),
14. 6558195 - Electrical connector for printed circuit boards (2003-05-06),
15. 6535147 - Segmented gain controller (2003-03-18),
Company Overview
The Whitaker Corporation, based in Wilmington, DE, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electrical connectors and related technologies. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of products, including optical connectors, wireless systems, fiber optic solutions, coaxial connectors, card connectors, and power modules. With a focus on signal circuitry, the company is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance in complex electronic systems.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

1,709 Patents

#6 in Wilmington, DE

#6 in Delaware

#301 in US

#589 in the World

Wilmington, DE (US)
Wilmington, DE, United States of America

The Whitaker Corporation

Forward Citations = 39,856

1,468 inventors:

goldMedal Wayne Samuel Davis (50 out of 122 patents)

silverMedal Robert Neil Whiteman, Jr (49 out of 124 patents)

bronzeMedal Gheorghe Hotea (31 out of 42 patents)

4.  Dimitry G Grabbe (30 out of 143 patents)

5.  James W Robertson (28 out of 36 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Whitaker Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/whitaker

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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