TE Connectivity plc (TEL)
NYSE: TEL · Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, NEC · Galway · filing with the SEC since 2007
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Patents
US patents through Dec 31, 2025 · PatentsView, from the USPTO’s Open Data Portal · read Oct 27, 20266,246 patents granted to the 93 names below, as the owner printed on each patent when it was granted. A later sale, a lapse or an expiry is not read, so this is what was granted to TE Connectivity plc’s names, not what it holds today.
Patents granted
6,246
6,124 utility, 113 design, 7 reissue, 2 statutory invention registration, 1976 to Dec 31, 2025
Granted in 2025
264
Against 221 in 2024 and 226 in 2023
Applications published
4,273
318 of them in 2025
Names they are printed under
93
a former name, a subsidiary, its own name
By yearGrantedApplications published
Each pair is one calendar year. Applications are published about eighteen months after filing, so the newest years read low.
What they are aboutgrants since 2021
Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy713
Measurement84
Audio-visual technology48
Handling36
Machine tools25
Optics21
Telecommunications20
Computer technology13
Medical technology12
Mechanical elements9
Transport9
Control8
The main technology area of each patent, in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 35 fields.
Under which name93 counted
Tyco Electronics Co., Ltd a former name
US, as the owner printed on each patent. 2 more under the same name are not counted (printed in CN, printed in JP)
1,336 published
Whitaker & Company a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
477 published
TE Connectivity Germany GmbH a subsidiary
DE, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in NO)
367 published
TE Connectivity Co. Ltd. its own name
US, as the owner printed on each patent. 2 more under the same name are not counted (printed in DE, printed in CN)
54 published
TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH a subsidiary
CH, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in DE)
200 published
Tyco Electronics Corporation a former name
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
387 published
TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION its own name
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
315 published
TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in CH. 2 more under the same name are not counted (printed in CN)
228 published
MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
37 published
Tyco Electronics UK Ltd. a subsidiary
GB, as the owner printed on each patent. 2 more under the same name are not counted (printed in BE)
75 published
Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
KR, as the owner printed on each patent
66 published
TE Connectivity Nederland B.V. a subsidiary
NL, as the owner printed on each patent. 7 more under the same name are not counted (printed in BE)
34 published
Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in CN. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in CH)
87 published
Tyco Electronics Canada ULC a subsidiary
CA, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in US)
27 published
Tyco Electronics France SAS a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
43 published
Tyco Electronics (Suzhou) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
46 published
TE Connectivity Italia Distribution S.R.L. a subsidiary
IT, as the owner printed on each patent
28 published
Connecteurs Electriques Deutsch a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
24 published
Tyco Electronics Holdings (Bermuda) No. 7 Limited a subsidiary
BM, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in BE)
17 published
Tyco Electronics Technology (SIP) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
26 published
Measurement Specialties (China) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in TW)
20 published
CREGANNA UNLIMITED COMPANY a subsidiary
IE, as the owner printed on each patent
13 published
Tyco Electronics (Dongguan) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
22 published
TE Connectivity India Private Limited a subsidiary
IN, as the owner printed on each patent. 5 more under the same name are not counted (printed in MX)
17 published
Tyco Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
14 published
Measurement Specialties (Chengdu) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
15 published
TE CONNECTIVITY JAPAN G.K. a subsidiary
JP, as the owner printed on each patent
12 published
Richards Mfg. Co. Sales, LLC a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
9 published
TE Connectivity Germany GmbH a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in DE. 2 more under the same name are not counted (printed in BE, printed in CN)
23 published
TYCO ELECTRONICS-SIMEL a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in GB)
12 published
TE Connectivity India Private Limited a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in IN
20 published
Tyco Electronics UK Ltd. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in GB. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in KR)
20 published
Carrier Kheops BAC a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
9 published
TE Connectivity Brasil Indústria De Eletrônicos Ltda a subsidiary
BR, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
TE Connectivity Nederland BV a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in NL
18 published
Codenoll Technology Corporation a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Precision Interconnect, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
6 published
SIBAS Electronics (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
12 published
TE Connectivity Norge AS a subsidiary
NO, as the owner printed on each patent
6 published
First Sensor AG a subsidiary
DE, as the owner printed on each patent
8 published
HARGER, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
4 published
Measurement Specialties, Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
12 published
TE Connectivity Industrial GmbH a subsidiary
DE, as the owner printed on each patent
6 published
ERNI INTERNATIONAL AG a subsidiary
CH, as the owner printed on each patent
9 published
Creganna Unlimited Company a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in IE
9 published
Tyco Electronics (Zhuhai) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in KR
9 published
Tyco Electronics Canada ULC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in CA
8 published
First Sensor Mobility GmbH a subsidiary
DE, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
TE Connectivity Belgium BV a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in BE
6 published
TE Connectivity Sensors France a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
Tyco Electronics AMP Qingdao Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
5 published
BRANTNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Raychem Shanghai Cable Accessories Ltd a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
TE Connectivity Austria GmbH a subsidiary
AT, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
TE Connectivity Ireland Limited a subsidiary
IE, as the owner printed on each patent
2 published
Tyco Electronics AMP Guangdong Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
3 published
Tyco Electronics France SAS a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in FR
4 published
First Sensor AG a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in DE
3 published
Harger, Inc. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
3 published
Kries Energietechnik GmbH & Co. KG a subsidiary
DE, as the owner printed on each patent
2 published
TE Connectivity Australia Pty Ltd a subsidiary
AU, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
TE Connectivity Belgium BV a subsidiary
BE, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in BM)
2 published
TE Connectivity Italia Distribution S.r.l. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in IT
3 published
TE Connectivity Morocco Sarl a subsidiary
MA, as the owner printed on each patent. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in MR)
1 published
Tyco Electronics (Qingdao) Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
2 published
Tyco Electronics Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in MX
3 published
Tyco Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd a subsidiary
SG, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Precision Interconnect, A Ludlow LP Company a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
TE Connectivity Czech s.r.o. a subsidiary
CZ, as the owner printed on each patent
2 published
Tyco Electronics Componentes Electromecanicos Lda a subsidiary
PT, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Tyco Electronics Simel SAS a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in FR
2 published
Tyco Electronics Ukraine Ltd a subsidiary
UA, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
WI, INC. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
2 published
AMP Amermex, S.A. de C.V. a subsidiary
MX, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
AMP Amermex, S.A. de C.V. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in MX
1 published
Carrier Kheops Bac S.A. a subsidiary
FR, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Connecteurs Electriques Deutsch a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in FR
1 published
Deutsch India Power Connectors Private Limited a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in IN
1 published
ERNI International AG a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in CH
1 published
MicroGroup, Inc. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Richards Mfg. Co. Sales, LLC a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in US
1 published
TE Connectivity Brasil Industria De Eletronicos LTDA a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in BR
1 published
TE Connectivity Connectors (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
CN, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
TE Connectivity Ireland Limited a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in IE
1 published
TE Connectivity Smart Grid GmbH a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in DE
1 published
Tyco Electronics Holdings (Bermuda) No. 7 Limited a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in BM. 1 more under the same name are not counted (printed in TW)
1 published
Tyco Electronics Hungary Termelo Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in HU
1 published
Tyco Electronics Polska Sp. z.o.o a subsidiary
PL, as the owner printed on each patent
1 published
Tyco Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in SG
1 published
Tyco Electronics Technology (SIP) Ltd. a subsidiary
named as the applicant on its applications, in CN
1 published
WI, INC. a subsidiary
US, as the owner printed on each patent
0 published
Names not counted (8)
Measurement Specialties (China) Ltd.
Every patent under it that falls to this company prints another country (US). 0 granted and 21 published under it are not counted.
Corcom, S.A. de C.V.
Most of its patents print US; this name counts in MX. 14 granted and 1 published under it are not counted.
Raychem International
Most of its patents print IE; this name counts in US. 1 granted and 2 published under it are not counted.
Deutsch
Most of its patents print US; this name counts in FR. 0 granted and 2 published under it are not counted.
TE Connectivity Morocco SARL
Most of its patents print MR; this name counts in MA. 0 granted and 2 published under it are not counted.
Raychem International
Most of its patents print IE; this name counts in US. 0 granted and 1 published under it are not counted.
Schaffner Limited
Most of its patents print CH; this name counts in GB. 1 granted and 0 published under it are not counted.
Tyco Electronics Ltd.
Most of its patents print AU; this name counts in IE, US. 1 granted and 0 published under it are not counted.
Newest grantseach row opens the USPTO’s own copy
| Granted | Patent | Title | Field | Owner as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,512,639 | System and method to determine quality of termination of wire using thermal characteristics | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,512,628 | Receptacle cage having emi shielding | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,512,625 | Impedance matching structure for a high-speed connector and connector | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 12,508,640 | Self-lubricating connector | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 12,506,299 | Cable coupling connector for vehicle door | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 12,506,243 | Redundant network system | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 12,506,225 | Contact as module connector, connection assembly, battery cell and battery module with such contact assemblies | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Germany GmbH |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 12,503,079 | Angled plug connection, electrical connector for such an angled plug connection and electrically heated windshield wiper with such an angled plug connection | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Germany GmbH |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 12,500,366 | Electrical plug connector and method for assembling an electrical plug connector | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Germany GmbH |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 12,500,359 | Electrical shield for an electrical connector | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
Newest applications publishedan application is a clue, never a plan
| Published | Application | Title | Field | Owner as printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | 2025/0392091 | CRIMPING DEVICE AND CRIMPING SYSTEM | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 2025/0392062 | Terminal Block | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 2025/0391586 | Combined Cable | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics (Dongguan) Ltd. |
| Dec 25, 2025 | 2025/0388100 | Inlet Assembly | Transport | Tyco Electronics AMP Korea Co., Ltd. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 2025/0385496 | Method for Cable Braid Folding | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 2025/0385474 | Electrical System with a Connector Having a Shorting Spring | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 2025/0385460 | Connector | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 2025/0385447 | Terminal, Terminal Assembly, Connector and Automobile | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics (Suzhou) Ltd. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2025/0379386 | PLUG TERMINAL, SOCKET TERMINAL, AND CONNECTOR | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2025/0379373 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND TERMINAL | Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy | Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
What it applied for, 2024 to 2025: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy 522 · Measurement 33 · Handling 19 · Audio-visual technology 18 · Machine tools 17 · Telecommunications 14.
A patent is counted where the owner printed on it when it was granted carries the company’s own name, a former name, the name of a subsidiary its annual report lists, or its own name with a patent-holding phrase (Technology Licensing, Intellectual Property and the like), once the legal form, case and punctuation are set aside, and prints a country that name counts in. PatentsView’s data are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Source: PatentsView's granted patents and pre-grant publications, disambiguated, from the USPTO's Open Data Portal, through Dec 31, 2025, read Oct 27, 2026.