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Zodiac International

USPTO Granted Patents = 45

% Expired Patents = 13.3

CIPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 316

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Marc Lavorata (6 out of 9 patents)

Dominique Pestel (6 out of 6 patents)

Dominique Zeromski (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Alain Monlezun (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Didier Maurel (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Daniel Jougla (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Pascal Michaud (2 out of 6 patents)

8. Christian Schloegel (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Philippe Roy (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Guillaume Simon-Bouhet (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Bernard Franchetti (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Lionel Boudeau (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Alain Richard (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Michel Franchetti (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Michel Eymard (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Life Raft

Pneumatic Boat

Inflatable Craft

Sea Survival Device

High-Capacity Life Raft

Mixed-Hull Boat

Inflatable Keel

Stabilizing Flap

Dump-Valve Device

Detachable Hull

Floating Loads

Oarlock

45 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7918698 - Boat with a peripheral float, particularly inflatable life raft (2011-04-05),

2. 7895963 - Floatation element for vessels and vessel comprising one such floatation element (2011-03-01),

3. 7708611 - Sea survival device including several pneumatic liferafts (2010-05-04),

4. 7699287 - Support device for life raft container (2010-04-20),

5. 7465204 - Life raft (2008-12-16),

6. 7438016 - Method and device for launching into the water a means for life-saving at sea from a height greater than its maximum launch height (2008-10-21),

7. 7373895 - Inflatable boat (2008-05-20),

8. 7165505 - Integrated accessory for an inflatable apparatus (2007-01-23),

9. 7159529 - Inflatable boat with a high pressure inflatable keel (2007-01-09),

10. 7069874 - Davit-launched life raft (2006-07-04),

11. 7004097 - Pneumatic boat equipped with a stabilizing flap (2006-02-28),

12. 7000562 - Pneumatic boat arranged for the loading/unloading and transportation of floating loads (2006-02-21),

13. 6983715 - Inflatable boat having a detachable rigid hull (2006-01-10),

14. 6941887 - Boat with perimeter float, particularly a pneumatic life raft (2005-09-13),

15. 6869326 - Container for pneumatic inflatable life raft, and pneumatic inflatable life raft equipped with same (2005-03-22),

Company Overview

Zodiac International is a prominent manufacturer specializing in inflatable marine safety products and vessels. Based in France, the company focuses on developing advanced inflatable life rafts, pneumatic boats, and survival devices designed for various maritime applications. Their innovative offerings include high-capacity life rafts, mixed hull crafts, inflatable keels, and folding kayaks, all engineered to enhance safety and performance on the water. Zodiac International is recognized for its commitment to quality and reliability in the marine industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

45 Patents

#16 in

#517 in France

#15,450 in the World

Zodiac International

Forward Citations = 316

32 inventors:

Marc Lavorata (6 out of 9 patents)

Dominique Pestel (6 out of 6 patents)

Dominique Zeromski (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Alain Monlezun (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Didier Maurel (3 out of 3 patents)

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

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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