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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

American Seating Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 86

% Expired Patents = 2.3


Trademarks = 9

Forward Citations = 1,555

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58 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Trevor R Haney (19 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Douglas L Fassett (15 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Chester J Barecki (11 out of 11 patents)

4.  David I Wolf (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Richard C Magnuson (8 out of 8 patents)

6.  Bernard A Herold, Iii (7 out of 8 patents)

7.  Douglas G Oswald (7 out of 7 patents)

8.  Robert L Knapp (6 out of 33 patents)

9.  Leif Blodee (6 out of 15 patents)

10.  Keith A McDowell (5 out of 7 patents)

11.  Paul J Martus (5 out of 8 patents)

12.  Larry Allen Wilkerson (5 out of 41 patents)

13.  Bernard Herrold, Iii (5 out of 5 patents)

14.  Jeffrey A Weber (4 out of 42 patents)

15.  Jeffrey Daniel Allison (4 out of 14 patents)


Core Competencies:
Movable Stanchion
Wheelchair Restraint System
Transportation Seat
Auditorium Chair
Aisle-Operated Locking Mechanism
Downwardly Pivoting Armrest
Heated Stadium Seat
Self-Aligning Fastener
Power Drive Apparatus
Telescoping Seating System
Crash Pad
Acoustical Wall Panel

86 patents:

1. 9566890 - Movable stanchion for transit buses (2017-02-14),
2. 9399413 - System for preventing accumulation of debris in rails carrying movable seats (2016-07-26),
3. 9393890 - Aisle-operated locking mechanism for movable seat (2016-07-19),
4. D686031 - Chair base (2013-07-16),
5. D683572 - Chair arm (2013-06-04),
6. D683569 - Chair arm (2013-06-04),
7. D683559 - Chair shell (2013-06-04),
8. 7988231 - Low maintenance configuration for sliding seats (2011-08-02),
9. 7963730 - Tie-down for wheelchairs (2011-06-21),
10. 7717510 - Transportation seating system (2010-05-18),
11. D586134 - Transportation seat (2009-02-10),
12. 7472951 - Transportation seating system (2009-01-06),
13. 7434877 - Transportation seating system (2008-10-14),
14. D557911 - Transportation seat (2007-12-25),
15. D553373 - Transportation seat (2007-10-23),
Company Overview
American Seating Company, based in Grand Rapids, MI, specializes in innovative seating solutions for transportation and public venues. The company develops a range of products including movable stanchions, wheelchair restraint systems, and auditorium chairs, focusing on enhancing user comfort and safety. Their expertise extends to advanced technologies such as aisle-operated locking mechanisms and heated stadium seats, catering to diverse environments from public transit to entertainment venues.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

American Seating Company USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
86 Patents

#9 in Grand Rapids, MI

#170 in Michigan

#4,338 in US

#8,873 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI (US)
Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

American Seating Company

Forward Citations = 1,555

58 inventors:

goldMedal Trevor R Haney (19 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Douglas L Fassett (15 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Chester J Barecki (11 out of 11 patents)

4.  David I Wolf (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Richard C Magnuson (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Seating Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-seating-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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