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Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America

American Tool Companies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 25


Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 722

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Anthony Bernard Fuller (7 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Steven Edward Zlomke (6 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Ryan Keith Hopper (4 out of 7 patents)

4.  Joseph A Sorensen (4 out of 36 patents)

5.  Thomas M Chervenak (4 out of 9 patents)

6.  William D Peperkorn (3 out of 4 patents)

7.  Thomas O Miller (3 out of 4 patents)

8.  Brian L Rahe (3 out of 4 patents)

9.  Daniel L Poole (2 out of 31 patents)

10.  Robert N Poole (2 out of 29 patents)

11.  Fabrice J Malard (2 out of 6 patents)

12.  Kristen Leanne Lake (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Jeffrey Lee Spanski (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  John Howard Loudenslager (2 out of 194 patents)

15.  Toby J Beckmann (2 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
High-Visibility Display
Clamp Device
Locking Pliers
Manual Leveling Laser
Laser Projection Tool
Saw Blade Package
Clamping Jaw
Tool Holder
Folding Tool Handle
Chalk Line Reel
Tool Handle
Full Face Pad

25 patents:

1. D483592 - High-visibility display rack (2003-12-17),
2. 6581789 - High-visibility display (2003-06-24),
3. D473776 - Clamp device (2003-04-30),
4. D472438 - Locking pliers with toolset pocket (2003-04-02),
5. D470423 - Manual leveling rotating laser with swivel head (2003-02-19),
6. D469556 - Laser projection tool (2003-01-29),
7. D466692 - Saw blade package and carry case (2002-12-11),
8. D465984 - Rotary saw blade (2002-11-27),
9. 6412767 - Clamping jaw (2002-07-02),
10. D458822 - Locking pliers with toolset pocket (2002-06-19),
11. D458821 - Locking pliers with toolset pocket (2002-06-19),
12. 6367787 - Hand clamp (2002-04-09),
13. 6347791 - Full face pad (2002-02-19),
14. 6340091 - Product display and dispensing rack (2002-01-22),
15. 6302386 - Full face pad (2001-10-16),
Company Overview
American Tool Companies, Inc., based in Hoffman Estates, IL, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality tools and equipment for various industries. The company focuses on precision engineering and innovative design, catering to the needs of professionals in sectors such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing. With a commitment to quality and performance, American Tool Companies aims to enhance productivity and efficiency through its advanced tool solutions.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

25 Patents

#7 in Hoffman Estates, IL

#697 in Illinois

#13,370 in US

#25,730 in the World

Hoffman Estates, IL (US)
Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America

American Tool Companies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 722

27 inventors:

goldMedal Anthony Bernard Fuller (7 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Steven Edward Zlomke (6 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Ryan Keith Hopper (4 out of 7 patents)

4.  Joseph A Sorensen (4 out of 36 patents)

5.  Thomas M Chervenak (4 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Tool Companies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-tool-companies

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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