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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Appleton Electric Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 24

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 921

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nabil L Mina (8 out of 15 patents)

Jay J Bolante (5 out of 9 patents)

Arthur I Appleton (3 out of 14 patents)

4. James G Johnson (2 out of 15 patents)

5. Garrett S Yarbrough (2 out of 8 patents)

6. Thomas J Mayer (1 out of 5 patents)

7. Santosh Vilanilam (1 out of 3 patents)

8. Garry M Mosebach (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Charles Jeffrey Spencer (1 out of 2 patents)

10. John E Nicpon (1 out of 1 patent)

11. John L Rutkowski (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Robert J Pastorel (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Edward R Jablonski (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Jon L Liljequist (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Carlos J Ylagan (1 out of 1 patent)

24 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5821695 - Encapsulated explosion-proof pilot light (1998-10-13),

2. 5717182 - High amperage disconnect switch (1998-02-10),

3. 5686708 - Protective fuse shield for disconnect switches (1997-11-11),

4. 5678866 - Corrosion resistant hub with elastomeric seal (1997-10-21),

5. 5661265 - Drain for electrical enclosure (1997-08-26),

6. 5569042 - Light fixture with safety sockets (1996-10-29),

7. 5358429 - Hazardous location-rated plug (1994-10-25),

8. 5300863 - Auxiliary lighting circuit for a gaseous discharge lamp (1994-04-05),

9. 5286935 - Self-locating, prepositioning actuator for an electrical switch enclosure (1994-02-15),

10. 5212624 - Interlock mechanism for explosion-proof fixture having circuit breaker (1993-05-18),

11. 5068494 - Conduit connector for eccentrically dimensioned conduit (1991-11-26),

12. 4842548 - Plastic conduit connector for flexible conduit (1989-06-27),

13. 4738636 - Strain relief connectors for flexible cord and cable (1988-04-19),

14. 4620061 - Fully grounded, corrosion resistant electrical enclosure (1986-10-28),

15. 4553000 - Plug and receptacle with separable switch contactors (1985-11-12),

Company Overview

Appleton Electric Company, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in the design and manufacturing of electrical products and solutions. The company is known for its expertise in providing high-quality electrical enclosures, fittings, and accessories that cater to various industries, including commercial, industrial, and utility sectors. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Appleton Electric plays a significant role in enhancing electrical safety and efficiency, contributing to advancements in electrical infrastructure and technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

24 Patents

#178 in Chicago, IL

#722 in Illinois

#13,884 in US

#26,660 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Appleton Electric Company

Forward Citations = 921

18 inventors:

Nabil L Mina (8 out of 15 patents)

Jay J Bolante (5 out of 9 patents)

Arthur I Appleton (3 out of 14 patents)

4. James G Johnson (2 out of 15 patents)

5. Garrett S Yarbrough (2 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Appleton Electric Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/appleton-electric-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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