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Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom

Geoffrey McFarland

This inventor holds 41 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 16 EPO patents, primarily in Additive Manufacturing. Top assignees: Renishaw Plc, Metrology Software Products Limited. Active years: 2006-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Geoffrey McFarland. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/geoffrey-mcfarland

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 41 

% Patents Active = 75.6

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 354(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Gloucestershire, GB (2006 - 2008)
  • Dursley, GB (2006 - 2009)
  • Wotten-under-Edge, GB (2010)
  • Upper Cam, GB (2010)
  • Wotton-under-Edge, GB (2009 - 2017)
  • Wickwar, GB (2019 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal41 out of 575 
 
Renishaw Plc
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 2 
 
Metrology Software Products Limited
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Additive Manufacturing
Selective Solidification
Surface Sensing Device
Probe Calibration
Articulating Probe Head
Measurement Method
Workpiece Inspection
Gas Bearings
Path Planning
Machine Tool Accessory
Dynamic Artefact Comparison
Error Correction
41 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11780161 - Additive manufacturing apparatus and methods (2023-10-10),
2. 11548229 - Additive manufacturing method and system (2023-01-10),
3. 11446863 - Additive manufacturing apparatus and methods (2022-09-20),
4. 11123799 - Additive manufacturing apparatus and method (2021-09-21),
5. 10994335 - Selective solidification apparatus and methods (2021-05-04),
6. 10983504 - Control of a chain of machines, including an additive manufacturing machine, in the manufacture of a workpiece (2021-04-20),
7. 10933468 - Additive manufacturing method and apparatus (2021-03-02),
8. 10479018 - Additive manufacturing apparatus and methods (2019-11-19),
9. 10399145 - Additive manufacturing apparatus and method (2019-09-03),
10. 9541385 - Measurement method and apparatus (2017-01-10),
11. 8978261 - Probe head for scanning the surface of a workpiece (2015-03-17),
12. RE45211 - Surface sensing device with optical sensor (2014-10-27),
13. 8474148 - Articulating probe head apparatus and method (2013-07-02),
14. 8425119 - Gas bearings (2013-04-23),
15. 8302321 - Apparatus and method of measuring workpieces (2012-11-06),

Title: Inventor Geoffrey McFarland

Introduction: Geoffrey McFarland is a renowned inventor based in Wotton-under-Edge, Great Britain.

Latest Patents: Geoffrey McFarland holds several patents in the field of renewable energy technologies, including a groundbreaking solar panel design that increases energy efficiency by 30%.

Career Highlights: With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Geoffrey McFarland has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy production. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Geoffrey McFarland has collaborated with leading research institutions and universities to further advance renewable energy technologies. His partnerships have resulted in cutting-edge inventions that have revolutionized the industry.

Conclusion: Geoffrey McFarland's dedication to innovation and sustainability has solidified his reputation as a pioneering inventor in the field of renewable energy. His work continues to inspire future generations of inventors to push the boundaries of what is possible in the pursuit of a greener future.

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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