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Paris, France

Etienne Merlet

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 12 EPO patents, primarily in Mechanical Systems. Top assignees: Sagem Defense Securite, Safran Electronics & Defense, Sagem Sa. Active years: 2006-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Etienne Merlet. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/etienne-merlet

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 19

% Patents Active = 89.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 63(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Montigny-le-Bretonneux, FR (2006 - 2007)
  • Paris, FR (2010 - 2017)
  • Boulogne-Billancourt, FR (2016 - 2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 219 
 
Sagem Defense Securite
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 363 
 
Safran Electronics & Defense
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 136 
 
Sagem Sa
 patents

Years Active: 2006-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Coupling Device
Mechanical Transmission
Pendulum System
Flight Control Actuator
Throttle Control
Joystick Control
Fluxgate Damping
Electrical Pack
Modular Electrical Card
Rotolinear Actuator
Ventilation System
Valve Control
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12655874 - System for coupling two shafts in rotation without play (2026-06-16),
2. 10760678 - Mechanical transmission device (2020-09-01),
3. 10527684 - Pendulum system (2020-01-07),
4. 10005543 - Actuator for flight control surface (2018-06-26),
5. 9725182 - Aircraft throttle control device including a cam coupling (2017-08-08),
6. 9699937 - Electronic module, guide rail of such a module and circuit board intended to be slotted into such a module (2017-07-04),
7. 9598177 - Aircraft throttle control device including an engaging roller coupling (2017-03-21),
8. 9550560 - Joystick for controlling an aircraft (2017-01-24),
9. 9470502 - Fluxgate with laminar damping of the pendulum and method of assembling a fluxgate (2016-10-18),
10. 9363917 - Electrical pack with separate control and power modules (2016-06-07),
11. 9360094 - Mechanical member (2016-06-07),
12. 9242722 - Joystick for controlling an aircraft (2016-01-26),
13. 8837117 - Modular electrical card for power components (2014-09-16),
14. 8794095 - Rotolinear actuator with satellite rollers (2014-08-05),
15. 7706141 - Device with integrated electronic components provided with a partition for separating ventilated zones (2010-04-27),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Etienne Merlet

Introduction

Etienne Merlet is a prominent inventor based in Paris, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering, holding a total of 18 patents. His work reflects a deep understanding of mechanical systems and innovative design.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a mechanical transmission device. This device features a planet carrier and at least two planets mounted on the planet carrier via respective rotation shafts. It includes a stop mechanism to halt the movement of the various rotation shafts in axial translation. Another notable invention is a pendulum system. This system consists of a pendulum connected to a connector, with wires linking the pendulum to the connector. These wires are arranged in a twisted cable, which presents a spiral central portion shaped like a cone, with its apex connected to the connector.

Career Highlights

Etienne Merlet has worked with several notable companies throughout his career. He has been associated with Sagem Defense Securite and Safran Electronics & Defense, where he has contributed to various innovative projects and developments.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Merlet has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Jean-Eric Besold and Jean Thierry Audren. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Etienne Merlet's contributions to mechanical engineering through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the field and inspire future inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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