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Centralia, MO, United States of America

A. B. Chance Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 91

Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 1,408

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69 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Lloyd Ronald Beard (8 out of 11 patents)

Robert M Hoyt (8 out of 10 patents)

Daniel V Hamilton (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Daren A Clark (7 out of 11 patents)

5. Melvin E Clutter (7 out of 8 patents)

6. David P Eppinger (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Eugene L Kamp (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Marvin D McKelvy (6 out of 9 patents)

9. William M Rinehart (6 out of 7 patents)

10. J Thomas Odom (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Edward Dziedzic (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Melvin B Goe, Jr (5 out of 7 patents)

13. Robert A Brown (4 out of 6 patents)

14. Edward L West (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Gerald B Roberts (3 out of 18 patents)

Core Competencies:

Recloser

Electrical Insulator

Anchor System

Foundation Support

Mechanical Stress

Circuit Protection

Switchgear

Synthetic Resin

Grounding Clamp

Load Measurement

Electrical Device

Tool Assembly

91 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5286142 - Reduced moment anchor hub (1994-02-15),

2. 5281767 - Reduced mechanical stress bushing and conductor rod assembly (1994-01-25),

3. 5254814 - Motor operator connecting member for padmount switchgear (1993-10-19),

4. D338447 - Single phase recloser apparatus (1993-08-17),

5. 5224310 - Hand-installed landscape foundation (1993-07-06),

6. 5213448 - Underpinning bracket for uplift and settlement loading (1993-05-25),

7. 5212218 - Hydrophobic, erodiable synthetic resin composition for electrical (1993-05-18),

8. 5195704 - Neutral conductor clamp (1993-03-23),

9. 5181164 - Compartment barrier for padmounted switchgear (1993-01-19),

10. 5171107 - Method of underpinning existing structures (1992-12-15),

11. 5149928 - Arc spinner interrupter having contact bounce suppressor (1992-09-22),

12. 5139368 - Method of underpinning existing structures (1992-08-18),

13. 5120163 - Foundation underpinning bracket and jacking tool assembly (1992-06-09),

14. 5113626 - Earth anchor apparatus having improved load bearing element (1992-05-19),

15. 5103364 - Recloser apparatus (1992-04-07),

Company Overview

A. B. Chance Company, based in Centralia, MO, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electrical infrastructure solutions. The company focuses on key technologies such as reclosers, electrical insulators, and anchor systems, which are essential for enhancing the reliability and safety of electrical distribution networks. With a commitment to innovation, A. B. Chance also addresses mechanical stress and circuit protection through its switchgear and synthetic resin products, contributing to the efficiency of power delivery systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

91 Patents

#1 in Centralia, MO

#52 in Missouri

#4,113 in US

#8,462 in the World

Centralia, MO, United States of America

A. B. Chance Company

Forward Citations = 1,408

69 inventors:

Lloyd Ronald Beard (8 out of 11 patents)

Robert M Hoyt (8 out of 10 patents)

Daniel V Hamilton (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Daren A Clark (7 out of 11 patents)

5. Melvin E Clutter (7 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: A. B. Chance Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/a-b-chance-company

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

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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