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Plaisir, France

Zodiac Aerotechnics


USPTO Granted Patents = 75

% Expired Patents = 28.0



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 137

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107 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Wolfgang Rittner (25 out of 53 patents)

silverMedal Rudiger Meckes (11 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Günter Boomgaarden (11 out of 14 patents)

4.  Rüdiger Meckes (9 out of 20 patents)

5.  Marco Hollm (7 out of 9 patents)

6.  Hasso Weinmann (6 out of 14 patents)

7.  Mark Niedostatek (6 out of 8 patents)

8.  Olivier Vandroux (5 out of 10 patents)

9.  Franck Masset (5 out of 6 patents)

10.  Gunter Boomgarden (5 out of 5 patents)

11.  Christophe Claris (4 out of 4 patents)

12.  Loic Bouillo (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Guillaume Gager (4 out of 4 patents)

14.  Jean-Paul Libis (4 out of 5 patents)

15.  Olivier Potet (3 out of 6 patents)


Core Competencies:
Inert Gas Generator
Fuel Tank Inerting
Breathing Mask
Oxygen Supply
Emergency Oxygen Device
Aircraft Fuel Cells
De-Icing Systems
Fluid Gauging System
Regulator Assembly
Passenger Service Unit
Chemical Oxygen Generator
Acoustic Sensor

75 patents:

1. 11584536 - Method and device for inerting a fuel tank (2023-02-21),
2. 11358732 - Anti-overpressure fuel tank (2022-06-14),
3. 11241653 - Inert gas generator for an inerting system of an aircraft system of an aircraft fuel tank, and inerting method (2022-02-08),
4. 11124313 - System for inerting and method for generating an inerting gas in an aircraft, operating without collecting outside air (2021-09-21),
5. 11067551 - Device for measuring the amount of oxygen present in a gas, and air-separation module comprising such a measurement device (2021-07-20),
6. 10905906 - Breathing mask for aircraft and method for putting a breathing mask in folded position for storage in a storage unit (2021-02-02),
7. 10761845 - Method of sequencing execution commands, execution method, computer program and integrated circuit (2020-09-01),
8. 10758760 - Method and system for inerting a fuel tank (2020-09-01),
9. 10723467 - Method for determining the water content in the atmosphere, method for detecting icing conditions and computer programs (2020-07-28),
10. 10723466 - Device and method for determining the water content in the atmosphere, device and method for detecting icing conditions and computer programs (2020-07-28),
11. 10717542 - Aircraft fuel cell heat usages (2020-07-21),
12. 10710739 - Autonomous aircraft fuel cell system (2020-07-14),
13. 10702720 - Assembly comprising a respiratory mask and a stowage device, method for stowing a respiratory mask and method for providing a respiratory mask (2020-07-07),
14. 10695593 - Method for storing a respiratory mask and respiratory equipment including a respiratory mask and a storage element (2020-06-30),
15. 10695591 - Aircraft cockpit, assembly comprising a respiratory mask and a storage device, as well as storage method and method for use of such an assembly (2020-06-30),
Company Overview
Zodiac Aerotechnics, based in Plaisir, France, specializes in advanced aircraft inerting systems, focusing on enhancing aviation safety through innovative technologies. The company develops critical components such as inert gas generators, fuel tank inerting solutions, and emergency oxygen devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in various flight conditions. Additionally, Zodiac Aerotechnics is involved in the design of breathing masks, oxygen supply systems, fuel cells, de-icing systems, and fluid gauging systems, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of modern aircraft.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

75 Patents

#3 in Plaisir

#347 in France

#10,023 in the World

Plaisir, FR
Plaisir, France

Zodiac Aerotechnics

Forward Citations = 137

107 inventors:

goldMedal Wolfgang Rittner (25 out of 53 patents)

silverMedal Rudiger Meckes (11 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Günter Boomgaarden (11 out of 14 patents)

4.  Rüdiger Meckes (9 out of 20 patents)

5.  Marco Hollm (7 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zodiac Aerotechnics. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zodiac-aerotechnics

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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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