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Lima, OH, United States of America

American Trim, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 56.0

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 238

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert M Byrne (17 out of 17 patents)

Kurt F Hafeken, Sr (8 out of 8 patents)

Louis R Sherman (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Bret E Kline (5 out of 17 patents)

5. Steven J Couvillon (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Dale E Whetstone (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Frank J Catanzarite (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Michael Standley (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Rick Hemmelgarn (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Stephen C Hatkevich (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Richard J Pfeifer (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Michael E Purdy (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Allen M Jones (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Larry A Wilkerson (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Allan Bruns (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Appliance Control Panel

Metal Forming

Decorative Hood

Beverage Can Dispenser

Detergent Dispenser

Food Mixer

Heated Anti-Slip Step

Inflatable Grip

Heat Exchanger

Electroluminescent Circuit

Transfer Printing

Insulated Oven Door

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8503169 - Appliance control panel (2013-08-06),

2. 8502098 - Appliance control panel (2013-08-06),

3. 8451591 - Appliance control panel (2013-05-28),

4. 8015849 - Method of forming metal (2011-09-13),

5. D577310 - Decorative hood (2008-09-23),

6. 7377123 - Refrigerator with through-the-door beverage can dispenser (2008-05-27),

7. 7284561 - Detergent dispenser for a washer system (2007-10-23),

8. 7228653 - Food mixer with attached recipe card holding device (2007-06-12),

9. 7044487 - Heated anti-slip step for a motor vehicle (2006-05-16),

10. 6869373 - Knob for a metal ball bat and method of attaching knob (2005-03-22),

11. 6837555 - Multiple position control panel (2005-01-04),

12. 6821218 - Ball bat with inflatable grip (2004-11-23),

13. 6666264 - Heat exchanger (2003-12-23),

14. 6572206 - Multiple position control panel (2003-06-03),

15. D474313 - Appliance control panel (2003-05-07),

Company Overview

American Trim, LLC, based in Lima, Ohio, specializes in the design and manufacturing of decorative and functional components for various industries, including automotive and appliance sectors. The company is known for its innovative use of materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, focusing on enhancing product aesthetics and performance. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, American Trim leverages its expertise in engineering and design to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

25 Patents

#3 in Lima, OH

#588 in Ohio

#13,364 in US

#25,710 in the World

Lima, OH, United States of America

American Trim, LLC

Forward Citations = 238

28 inventors:

Robert M Byrne (17 out of 17 patents)

Kurt F Hafeken, Sr (8 out of 8 patents)

Louis R Sherman (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Bret E Kline (5 out of 17 patents)

5. Steven J Couvillon (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: American Trim, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/american-trim

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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