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Independence, MO, United States of America

Aero Transportation Products, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 7.7

Forward Citations = 300

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Stephen R Early (23 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Anthony L Lucas (2 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Del E Walker (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Orville E Blume (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Brian Early (1 out of 1 patent)

6.  Freddie L Selby (1 out of 1 patent)

7.  Edward G Spanknoble (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  Michael R O'Hanlon (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Hopper Car Gate
Railcar Hatch Cover
Discharge System
Structural Panel
Curved Rail Cover
Lightweight Paneling
Vented Hatch Cover
Automatic Gate
Railway Car Assembly
Latch Device
Aerodynamic Closures
Railroad Car System

26 patents:

1. 10315668 - Hopper car gate with multiple openings (2019-06-11),
2. 9725100 - Hatch cover mounted latch for a railcar (2017-08-08),
3. 9358988 - Automatic hopper car gate opening and closing system (2016-06-07),
4. 9073557 - Railcar hatch cover assembly (2015-07-07),
5. 8850991 - Hopper car gate assembly with a door having vertically spaced sections (2014-10-07),
6. 8371235 - Vacuum and gravity discharge hopper car gate (2013-02-12),
7. 7819067 - Hopper car gate with a curved door (2010-10-26),
8. 7814842 - Hopper car gate with a laterally opening door (2010-10-19),
9. 7806057 - Hopper car gate with opposed double doors (2010-10-05),
10. 7752979 - Hopper car gate with enlarged discharge and increased capacity (2010-07-13),
11. 7367271 - Railway hopper car discharge gate (2008-05-06),
12. 7171907 - Drive system for a railway hopper car discharge gate (2007-02-06),
13. 7124693 - Railway car outlet gate assembly (2006-10-24),
14. 6571718 - Railway car outlet gate assembly (2003-06-03),
15. 6412251 - Web core structural panel (2002-07-02),
Company Overview
Aero Transportation Products, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Independence, Missouri, focusing on innovative solutions for the aerospace and transportation sectors. The company develops a range of products designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in air and ground transportation. With a commitment to advancing technology, Aero Transportation Products engages in research and development to address the evolving needs of the industry, contributing to the advancement of transportation systems both domestically and internationally.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Aero Transportation Products, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
26 Patents

#1 in Independence, MO

#184 in Missouri

#12,872 in US

#24,830 in the World

Independence, MO (US)
Independence, MO, United States of America

Aero Transportation Products, Inc.

Forward Citations = 300

8 inventors:

goldMedal Stephen R Early (23 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Anthony L Lucas (2 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Del E Walker (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Orville E Blume (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Brian Early (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Aero Transportation Products, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/aero-transportation-products

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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