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Warren, MI, United States of America

Bae Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 58

% Expired Patents = 8.6

Forward Citations = 478

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stephen C Bruck (32 out of 32 patents)

Tavis Lutzka (15 out of 15 patents)

David M Grable (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Stanley D Pacolt (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Keith Brantley (7 out of 8 patents)

6. Jason Hamilton (4 out of 4 patents)

7. David L Quittschreiber (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Tyrone R Secord (3 out of 9 patents)

9. Jeffrey Gabalski (2 out of 9 patents)

10. Mark L Gleason (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Ross Schmitz (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Bruce Zane (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Dean Moliterno (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Harry Keith Brantley (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Joel Hudson (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Seat Latch Assembly

Recliner Mechanism

Headrest Assembly

Power Seat Assembly

Floor Release Latch

Dump Mechanism

Pivoting Headrest

Inertial Lock Plate

Adjustable Seatback

Collapsible Protrusions

Transfer Assembly

Cup Style Spacer

58 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12649527 - Pickup truck tailgate latch (2026-06-09),

2. 12162378 - Striker locking latch assembly incorporating a cinching cam and hook for compressing the striker against outer support plates (2024-12-10),

3. 12036896 - Striker locking latch assembly incorporating a cinching cam and hook for compressing the striker against outer support plates (2024-07-16),

4. 10377271 - Release latch incorporated into a rear wall of a vehicle such as a truck cab (2019-08-13),

5. 10279712 - Rear row seat latch assembly with power and manual driven variants (2019-05-07),

6. 10195962 - Power seat assembly with spring loaded seatback dump and motor driven design rewind and reset functionality (2019-02-05),

7. 9573499 - Headrest dump assembly integrated into a seatback (2017-02-21),

8. 9475415 - Headrest dump assembly with both cable and push button actuation (2016-10-25),

9. 9290115 - Seat assembly with moveable seatback (2016-03-22),

10. 9222504 - Washer with collapsible protrusions for accommodating pivot gap material thickness (2015-12-29),

11. 9114740 - Trunk located second row seatback dump latch assembly (2015-08-25),

12. 9079519 - Assembly and method for compressive swaging side frames to a package supporting housing associated with a forward dump vehicle headrest (2015-07-14),

13. 8985692 - Fold up or drop down rear seat incorporating a seatback supported rear facing latch for slidably engaging an elongated striker (2015-03-24),

14. 8864210 - Seat latch assembly having manual seat dump and powered upright design rewind and reset mechanism (2014-10-21),

15. 8851548 - Floor latch mounted to a seat bottom and compensating for vehicle striker height variation (2014-10-07),

Company Overview

Bae Industries, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Warren, Michigan, focusing on advanced vehicle seat mechanisms. The company develops a range of innovative components including seat latch assemblies, recliner mechanisms, and power seat assemblies, catering to the automotive sector. With expertise in headrest assemblies and various locking mechanisms, Bae Industries is dedicated to enhancing passenger comfort and safety through its cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

58 Patents

#4 in Warren, MI

#244 in Michigan

#6,161 in US

#12,407 in the World

Warren, MI, United States of America

Bae Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 478

26 inventors:

Stephen C Bruck (32 out of 32 patents)

Tavis Lutzka (15 out of 15 patents)

David M Grable (15 out of 16 patents)

4. Stanley D Pacolt (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Keith Brantley (7 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bae Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bae-industries

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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