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Santa Clarita, CA, United States of America

Woodward Hrt, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 24.1



Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 167

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Joseph Thomas Kopecek (7 out of 46 patents)

silverMedal Raymond Liu (3 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal M Robert Mock (3 out of 15 patents)

4.  John Lauffer (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Michael Alan Stieg (2 out of 18 patents)

6.  George Conway (2 out of 5 patents)

7.  Kumaraguru Poonamalli Palani (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Estella Chung (2 out of 8 patents)

9.  Galen Ko (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Yehuda M Shapira (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Kenneth Willett (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Brent Michael Ozanich (2 out of 3 patents)

13.  Jesus Anaya (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Austin Dukhyun Park (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Raymond Lee Burt (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Torque Motor
Thrust Reverser
Linear Actuator
Servovalve
Position Sensing
Hydraulic Systems
Controller
Multi-Stage Deployment
Electro-Mechanical Actuators
Redundant Systems
Motor Control
Projectile Control

29 patents:

1. 10199912 - Torque motor with mechanical flexures establishing armature-to-field gaps (2019-02-05),
2. 9909531 - Engine and thrust reverser actuation system (2018-03-06),
3. 9790892 - Engine thrust reverser lock (2017-10-17),
4. 9356486 - Position sensing techniques (2016-05-31),
5. 9309835 - Engine and thrust reverser actuation system (2016-04-12),
6. 9109536 - Engine thrust reverser lock (2015-08-18),
7. 8932176 - Linear actuator and method of operation thereof (2015-01-13),
8. 8925586 - Direct drive servovalve having redundant drive motors (2015-01-06),
9. 8901871 - Robust controller for electro-mechanical actuators employing sliding and second control modes (2014-12-02),
10. 8844389 - Automatically locking linear actuator (2014-09-30),
11. 8715132 - Linear actuator and method of operation thereof (2014-05-06),
12. 8713911 - System and method for operating a thrust reverser for a turbofan propulsion system (2014-05-06),
13. 8677885 - Floating piston actuator for operation with multiple hydraulic systems (2014-03-25),
14. 8624172 - Shift lock assembly (2014-01-07),
15. 8522821 - Torque motor linearization (2013-09-03),
Company Overview
Woodward Hrt, Inc. is a prominent player in the aerospace and industrial sectors, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced control systems and components. The company focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of engines and other critical systems through innovative technologies. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Woodward Hrt, Inc. is dedicated to delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele, particularly in the areas of energy management and propulsion systems.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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29 Patents

#3 in Santa Clarita, CA

#2,768 in California

#11,631 in US

#22,570 in the World

Santa Clarita, CA (US)
Santa Clarita, CA, United States of America

Woodward Hrt, Inc.

Forward Citations = 167

32 inventors:

goldMedal Joseph Thomas Kopecek (7 out of 46 patents)

silverMedal Raymond Liu (3 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal M Robert Mock (3 out of 15 patents)

4.  John Lauffer (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Michael Alan Stieg (2 out of 18 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Woodward Hrt, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/woodward-hrt

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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