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Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America

Ameritech Services, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 30.8

Forward Citations = 943

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Raymond W Bennett (9 out of 12 patents)

Paul W Fellner (6 out of 7 patents)

James F Langdon (6 out of 7 patents)

4. John P Morrison, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Carol Shifrin Gruchala (3 out of 61 patents)

6. John Thomas Bretscher (2 out of 15 patents)

7. Gerard A Stratelak (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Gary B Volpe (2 out of 2 patents)

9. David Prahl (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Karen Frick (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Ronald S Jahr (1 out of 3 patents)

12. John C Barton (1 out of 1 patent)

13. William J Hanby (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Bruce R Kuhn (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Michael F Lathrope (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Telecommunication

Automation

Computer Architecture

Call Tracing

Remote Control

Work-at-Home

Digital Transmission

Real-Time Applications

Broadcast Video Distribution

Appliance Programming

26 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8649886 - Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event (2014-02-11),

2. 8219219 - Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event (2012-07-10),

3. 7406353 - Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event (2008-07-29),

4. 7221984 - Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event (2007-05-22),

5. 7221751 - Method and system for call tracing (2007-05-22),

6. 7170983 - Method and system for providing a work-at-home telecommunication service (2007-01-30),

7. 7020255 - Method and system for providing a work-at-home telecommunication service (2006-03-28),

8. 6925164 - Method and system for call tracing (2005-08-02),

9. 6842650 - Method and system of programming at least one appliance to change state upon the occurrence of a trigger event (2005-01-11),

10. 6718031 - Method and system for call tracing (2004-04-06),

11. 6640141 - Automation system and method for the programming thereof (2003-10-28),

12. 6404882 - Method and system for call tracing (2002-06-11),

13. 6385495 - Automation system and method for the programming thereof (2002-05-07),

14. 6370564 - Computer system architecture and method for multi-user, real-time applications (2002-04-09),

15. 6252953 - Method and system for providing a work-at-home telecommunication service (2001-06-26),

Company Overview

Ameritech Services, Inc. is a technology-focused company based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, specializing in providing innovative solutions and services across various sectors. The organization is known for its expertise in telecommunications, information technology, and software development, catering to a diverse clientele. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and driving digital transformation, Ameritech leverages advanced technologies to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses in a competitive landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

26 Patents

#6 in Hoffman Estates, IL

#676 in Illinois

#12,865 in US

#24,826 in the World

Hoffman Estates, IL, United States of America

Ameritech Services, Inc.

Forward Citations = 943

20 inventors:

Raymond W Bennett (9 out of 12 patents)

Paul W Fellner (6 out of 7 patents)

James F Langdon (6 out of 7 patents)

4. John P Morrison, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Carol Shifrin Gruchala (3 out of 61 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ameritech Services, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ameritech-services

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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