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South Bend, IN, United States of America

Am General LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 27


Trademarks = 11

Forward Citations = 597

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael J Ellison (10 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Fred L Goodell (10 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Ralf Pionke (3 out of 4 patents)

4.  Jeffrey R Spehar (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  John T McNally (2 out of 5 patents)

6.  Andrew Vestrini (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Anthony Peter Bell (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Anthony James Peck (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Ralph Purvis (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Hariton N Poparad (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Mark Cutshall (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Martin J Neumeyer (2 out of 7 patents)

13.  Steven L Sanborn (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Regis Luther (1 out of 4 patents)

15.  Dean Tomazic (1 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Vehicle Hood
Vehicle Frame Rails
Armored Cab
Transparent Armor
Supplemental Brake
Semi-active Suspension
Exhaust Control
Wheel Hub Cartridge
Bead Lock
Turret System
Automated Tire Pressurization
Automatic Tire Inflation

27 patents:

1. D1114689 - Vehicle hood (2026-02-24),
2. 12365396 - Vehicle frame rails with swaged spacer connection and methods of manufacturing vehicle frame rails (2025-07-22),
3. 12091094 - Vehicle frame rails and methods of assembling vehicle frame rails (2024-09-17),
4. 11959730 - Armored cab for blast protection (2024-04-16),
5. 11654975 - Vehicle frame rails and methods of assembling vehicle frame rails (2023-05-23),
6. 9157703 - Transparent Armor Structure (2015-10-13),
7. 9156610 - Dunnage product (2015-10-13),
8. 9017003 - Loading device (2015-04-28),
9. 8226173 - Supplemental brake system (2012-07-24),
10. 8126634 - Method and apparatus for controlling an engine capable of operating on more than one type of fuel (2012-02-28),
11. 8075002 - Semi-active suspension system (2011-12-13),
12. 7945373 - Method and apparatus for controlling an engine capable of operating on more than one type of fuel (2011-05-17),
13. 7909127 - Wheel hub cartridge and carrier (2011-03-22),
14. 7412965 - Exhaust control system for an internal combustion engine (2008-08-19),
15. 5535516 - Vehicle wheel end assembly (1996-07-16),
AM General LLC is a prominent manufacturer specializing in military and commercial vehicles, renowned for its expertise in automotive engineering and defense solutions. The company is particularly recognized for its development of tactical vehicles, including the iconic Humvee, which has been a staple in military operations. Based in South Bend, Indiana, AM General focuses on innovation in vehicle design and technology, catering to both government and commercial sectors while emphasizing reliability and performance in challenging environments.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Am General LLC
27 Patents

#3 in South Bend, IN

#178 in Indiana

#12,405 in US

#23,968 in the World

South Bend, IN (US)
South Bend, IN, United States of America

Am General LLC

Forward Citations = 597

32 inventors:

goldMedal Michael J Ellison (10 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Fred L Goodell (10 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Ralf Pionke (3 out of 4 patents)

4.  Jeffrey R Spehar (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  John T McNally (2 out of 5 patents)

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