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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Adac Plastics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 67

% Expired Patents = 17.9

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 1,153

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55 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph S Meinke (14 out of 15 patents)

Robert L Bingle (13 out of 58 patents)

Richard T Young (10 out of 11 patents)

4. Anne Adamczyk (9 out of 13 patents)

5. Ryan Bussis (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Jerry Cummins (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Keith Scheiern (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Robert Dault (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Larry W Spitzley (5 out of 6 patents)

10. Todd W Trap (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Jim Larabel (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Brian L Herrema (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Joe Meinke (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Mark McWilliams (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Cort C Corwin (3 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Gesture Access System

Door Handle Assembly

Keyless Entry System

Inertial Blocking Member

Vehicle Backup Camera

Cowl Grille Structure

Tailgate Extender

Fluid-Damped Latch Actuator

Spring Detent

Mirror Stabilizing Construction

Painting Apparatus

Vehicle Door Control

67 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12194960 - Sensor-based badge assembly for controlling an access closure of a motor vehicle (2025-01-14),

2. 12162402 - Non-contacting trailer hitch detector assembly (2024-12-10),

3. 12077997 - Motor vehicle gesture access system including powered door speed control (2024-09-03),

4. 12044047 - Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle (2024-07-23),

5. 11739573 - Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle (2023-08-29),

6. 11578511 - Releasable handle assembly with inertial blocking member (2023-02-14),

7. 11441341 - Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle (2022-09-13),

8. 11313159 - Gesture access system for a motor vehicle (2022-04-26),

9. 11306515 - Resettable inertia lock assembly (2022-04-19),

10. 10994666 - Vehicle backup camera assembly (2021-05-04),

11. 10822845 - Gesture access system for a motor vehicle (2020-11-03),

12. 10711494 - Handle assembly for a motor vehicle door (2020-07-14),

13. 10415276 - Gesture access and object impact avoidance system for a motor vehicle (2019-09-17),

14. 10273727 - Release handle assembly having inertial blocking member with blocking member retainer (2019-04-30),

15. 9892583 - Door handle with integrated keypad (2018-02-13),

Adac Plastics, Inc., based in Grand Rapids, MI, specializes in innovative solutions for the motor vehicle access sector. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies such as gesture access systems, keyless entry systems, and fluid-damped latch actuators. Their expertise extends to door handle assemblies and vehicle backup cameras, enhancing user experience and safety in automotive applications. Adac Plastics is committed to delivering high-quality components that meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

67 Patents

#15 in Grand Rapids, MI

#219 in Michigan

#5,453 in US

#11,023 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Adac Plastics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,153

55 inventors:

Joseph S Meinke (14 out of 15 patents)

Robert L Bingle (13 out of 58 patents)

Richard T Young (10 out of 11 patents)

4. Anne Adamczyk (9 out of 13 patents)

5. Ryan Bussis (7 out of 7 patents)

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