According to GlobalData’s company profile on Marsh & McLennan, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Marsh & McLennan's grant share as of July 2024 was 58%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

The granted patent US12065346B2 presents a hydraulic control circuit designed to regulate the clamp pressure exerted by opposing clamp arms on a load. The system features at least one positioning unit that facilitates the movement of the clamp arms towards and away from each other. Each clamp arm is equipped with at least one bladder that holds fluid. The hydraulic control circuit includes a distinct charging system that activates upon the movement of the clamp arms, pressurizing the fluid to expand the bladder. Notably, this charging system operates independently of the positioning unit, allowing for the bladder's expansion without necessitating further movement of the clamp arms.

Additionally, the patent outlines methods for limiting clamp pressure, emphasizing the independent operation of the bladders once the clamp arms make contact with the load. The methods involve actuating the positioning unit to bring the clamp arms into contact with the load, followed by an increase in pressure within the bladders. This pressure increase can occur without additional movement of the clamp arms. The patent also specifies that a hydraulic cylinder may be used to increase the bladder pressure and includes provisions for halting further movement of the clamp arms or ceasing pressure increases once a predetermined threshold is reached. This innovative approach aims to enhance the control and safety of clamping operations in various applications.

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