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Sweet Home, OR, United States of America

White's Electronics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 3.1

Forward Citations = 876

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John L Earle (8 out of 15 patents)

Carl Moreland (4 out of 4 patents)

Anne E Kelley (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Mark D Rowan (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Donald K Shoemaker (4 out of 4 patents)

6. James P Karbowski (3 out of 6 patents)

7. John W Plautz (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Mark W Rohde (2 out of 6 patents)

9. Richard Edward Hirschi (2 out of 4 patents)

10. George C Payne (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Michael Howard Linse (1 out of 4 patents)

12. Jeffrey L Kelley (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Eric Foster (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Jeff Kelley (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Robert M Canaday (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Metal Detector

Pulse Induction

Noise Reduction

Target Identification

Induction Balance

Signal Analysis

Phase Discrimination

Non-Ferrous Detection

Motion Sensing

Microprocessor Control

Sampling Methods

Bivariate Display

32 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10228481 - Ground eliminating metal detector (2019-03-12),

2. 9989663 - Auto nulling of induction balance metal detector coils (2018-06-05),

3. 9285496 - Truncated half-sine methods for metal detectors (2016-03-15),

4. 9207315 - Metal detector with motion sensing (2015-12-08),

5. 8878515 - Constant current metal detector (2014-11-04),

6. 8749240 - Time domain method and apparatus for metal detectors (2014-06-10),

7. 8729902 - Metal detector analysis and display methods (2014-05-20),

8. 8629677 - Hybrid induction balance/pulse induction metal detector (2014-01-14),

9. 7994789 - Dual field search coil for pulse induction metal detectors (2011-08-09),

10. 7649356 - Pulse induction metal detector having high energy efficiency and sensitivity (2010-01-19),

11. 7391217 - Metal detection methods and apparatus wherein a numeric representation of the sense signal and a noise contribution to the sense signal are produced (2008-06-24),

12. 7148692 - Detector for non-ferrous metals with reduced false positive responses (2006-12-12),

13. 7088103 - Metal detector having a plurality of phase delay discrimination regions with corresponding selectable exception spaces therein (2006-08-08),

14. 6911823 - Metal detector employing static discrimination (2005-06-28),

15. 6879161 - Method and apparatus for distinguishing metal objects employing multiple frequency interrogation (2005-04-12),

White's Electronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in metal detection technology, primarily for recreational and professional applications. Based in Sweet Home, Oregon, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance the user experience in treasure hunting, archaeological exploration, and security sectors. Their commitment to quality and performance has established them as a trusted name in the industry, catering to a diverse clientele that values precision and reliability in metal detection equipment.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

32 Patents

#1 in Sweet Home, OR

#111 in Oregon

#10,593 in US

#20,660 in the World

Sweet Home, OR, United States of America

White's Electronics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 876

27 inventors:

John L Earle (8 out of 15 patents)

Carl Moreland (4 out of 4 patents)

Anne E Kelley (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Mark D Rowan (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Donald K Shoemaker (4 out of 4 patents)

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