Gert Johannes Van Der Merwe

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications, plus 5 CIPO patents and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Turbine Engine Technology. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 2005-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gert Johannes Van Der Merwe. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gert-johannes-van-der-merwe

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 26 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 88.5

CIPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 4)

EPO Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 13)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 84(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Monroe, OH (US) (2005 - 2014)
Lebanon, OH (US) (2018 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

26 out of 52,404

General Electric Company

patents

Years Active: 2005-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Electric Machine Assembly

Gearbox Assembly

Turbine Engine Assembly

Propulsion System Architecture

Lubrication System

Additively Manufactured Gearbox

Thermal Isolation Structure

Reversing Gear Assembly

Counterweight Feathering System

Vibratory Modes Mitigation

Torque Frame

Clearance Control Device

26 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12366217 - Electric machine assembly (2025-07-22),

2. 12180886 - Levered counterweight feathering system (2024-12-31),

3. 12044194 - Propulsion system architecture (2024-07-23),

4. 11852080 - Gearbox assembly (2023-12-26),

5. 11795964 - Levered counterweight feathering system (2023-10-24),

6. 11674435 - Levered counterweight feathering system (2023-06-13),

7. 11485508 - Turbine engine assembly and method of manufacturing thereof (2022-11-01),

8. 11473441 - Embedded electric machine (2022-10-18),

9. 11371379 - Turbomachine with alternatingly spaced turbine rotor blades (2022-06-28),

10. 11118535 - Reversing gear assembly for a turbo machine (2021-09-14),

11. 11008883 - Turbomachine with a gearbox and integrated electric machine assembly (2021-05-18),

12. 10961850 - Rotatable torque frame for gas turbine engine (2021-03-30),

13. 10851712 - Clearance control device (2020-12-01),

14. 10823005 - Lubrication system for a turbine engine (2020-11-03),

15. 10753455 - Additively manufactured gearbox with integral heat exchanger (2020-08-25),

Title: The Inventor Profile of Gert Johannes van der Merwe

Introduction: Gert Johannes van der Merwe is a prolific inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions in various fields of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Gert Johannes van der Merwe holds several patents in the areas of renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and advanced materials.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Gert Johannes van der Merwe has worked with leading research institutions and companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that have had a significant impact on society.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Gert Johannes van der Merwe has collaborated with top scientists, engineers, and inventors to bring his ideas to life and create innovative products that have revolutionized their respective industries.

Conclusion: Gert Johannes van der Merwe's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and shape the future of technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.