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Niles, IL, United States of America

A.b. Dick Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 91

% Expired Patents = 2.2


Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 1,083

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93 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal George W Arway (6 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Leonard I Tafel, Ii (4 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert I Keur (4 out of 14 patents)

4.  Arthur A Pudark (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  John L Gilson (4 out of 4 patents)

6.  James M Halm (4 out of 6 patents)

7.  George J Zahradnik (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Richard E Thomas (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Frederick O Bach (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Julio G Tauszig (3 out of 5 patents)

11.  Joseph Wachtel (3 out of 3 patents)

12.  Frank Eremity (3 out of 13 patents)

13.  Lawrence A Borneman (3 out of 3 patents)

14.  Daniel M Zabiak (3 out of 3 patents)

15.  Paul Askins (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Fountain Ink Feed
Ink Jet Printing
Image Scanning
Electrophotographic Composition
Duplicating Machine
Fluorescent Ink
Sheet Feeding Apparatus
Ink Composition
Photoconductor
Drop Counter Ink Replenishing
Printing Machine
Signal Generation Circuit

91 patents:

1. 7032511 - Fountain ink feed system (2006-04-25),
2. 6771301 - Image setting apparatus having drum simulating supports (2004-08-03),
3. 6375116 - Core end plug for sheet roll material (2002-04-23),
4. 6038039 - Character smoothing in scanners/printers (2000-03-14),
5. 5544583 - Delivery interrupt mechanism for a printing machine (1996-08-13),
6. 5543219 - Encapsulated magnetic particles pigments and carbon black, compositions (1996-08-06),
7. 5517214 - Ink jet image drier (1996-05-14),
8. 5452100 - Image scanning apparatus (1995-09-19),
9. 5395435 - Fast drying duplicating ink (1995-03-07),
10. 5327251 - Image scanning apparatus (1994-07-05),
11. 5265529 - Single piston impression cylinder throw-off (1993-11-30),
12. 5243379 - Exposure drum mask (1993-09-07),
13. 5235910 - Blanket cylinder impression throw-off (1993-08-17),
14. 5203846 - Media feed roll apparatus and method for its use (1993-04-20),
15. 5189958 - Plate clamping system for a duplicating machine (1993-03-02),
Company Overview
A.b. Dick Company, headquartered in Niles, Illinois, specializes in printing technology, focusing on innovative solutions for the printing industry. The company develops and manufactures a range of products, including fountain ink feed systems, ink jet printing technologies, and electrophotographic compositions. With expertise in image scanning and duplicating machines, A.b. Dick is committed to advancing printing processes through the use of specialized inks and sheet feeding apparatus, catering to diverse printing needs across various sectors.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

A.b. Dick Company USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
91 Patents

#2 in Niles, IL

#233 in Illinois

#4,109 in US

#8,453 in the World

Niles, IL (US)
Niles, IL, United States of America

A.b. Dick Company

Forward Citations = 1,083

93 inventors:

goldMedal George W Arway (6 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Leonard I Tafel, Ii (4 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert I Keur (4 out of 14 patents)

4.  Arthur A Pudark (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  John L Gilson (4 out of 4 patents)

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