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Avon, OH, United States of America

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 553

% Expired Patents = 13.4



Trademarks = 52

Forward Citations = 1,988

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360 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Andreas U Kuehnle (48 out of 61 patents)

silverMedal Fred W Hoffman (36 out of 41 patents)

bronzeMedal Hans M Molin (33 out of 35 patents)

4.  Daniel Peter Zula (33 out of 38 patents)

5.  Thomas J Hayes (30 out of 35 patents)

6.  Leonard A Quinn (30 out of 36 patents)

7.  Charles E Eberling (29 out of 42 patents)

8.  David D Colavincenzo (25 out of 27 patents)

9.  Timothy J Frashure (21 out of 24 patents)

10.  Travis G Ramler (21 out of 23 patents)

11.  Joseph M Macnamara (20 out of 21 patents)

12.  Michael D Cremona (19 out of 20 patents)

13.  Cathy L Boon (18 out of 28 patents)

14.  William P Amato (18 out of 21 patents)

15.  Michael D Tober (18 out of 18 patents)


Core Competencies:
Vehicle Braking
Air Disc Brake
Parking Brake
Driver Assistance
Brake Control
Sway Detection
Hybrid Electric
Brake Wear Sensors
Emergency Braking
Tamper Detection
Load Shift Detection
Fleet Management

553 patents:

1. 12741624 - Brake control apparatus for a vehicle train and methods therefor (2026-09-22),
2. 12735008 - System and method for ensuring safe pull away of a vehicle from connected infrastructure (2026-09-15),
3. 12726229 - System and method for power line communications over a standard tractor-trailer electrical connection (2026-09-01),
4. 12709253 - SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BRAKING AT A TRAILER BASED ON FORWARD LOOKING IMAGING SENSOR DATA (2026-08-18),
5. 12698833 - Valve assembly and piston with double o-ring interface and relief passage (2026-08-04),
6. 12679318 - System and method for using a pneumatic line as a backup communication channel for first and second park brake controllers (2026-07-14),
7. 12669157 - Air disc brake tappet and brake pad backing plate with interface features (2026-06-30),
8. 12668223 - Air brake release system and methods for the use thereof (2026-06-30),
9. 12662101 - Redundant governor apparatus for a vehicle air brake charging system (2026-06-23),
10. 12644494 - Eccentrically mounted guide pin for air disc brake system and methods for the use and assembly thereof (2026-06-02),
11. 12643524 - Park brake system and method for corroborated pressure reporting (2026-06-02),
12. 12637069 - System and method for suppression or adjustment of actions by a vehicle collision avoidance system (2026-05-26),
13. 12605976 - System and method for failsafe operation of a tractor protection control module (2026-04-21),
14. 12590613 - Pad shield for disc brake system and methods for the use and assembly thereof (2026-03-31),
15. 12589722 - Service brake control system for a combination vehicle (2026-03-31),
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, headquartered in Avon, Ohio, specializes in advanced vehicle braking systems for commercial vehicles. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies such as air disc brakes, parking brakes, and brake control systems, enhancing safety and performance in the transportation sector. Bendix is also engaged in research related to driver assistance technologies, sway detection, and hybrid electric systems, alongside integrating brake wear sensors to optimize maintenance and operational efficiency.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
553 Patents

#1 in Avon, OH

#30 in Ohio

#887 in US

#1,760 in the World

Avon, OH (US)
Avon, OH, United States of America

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Forward Citations = 1,988

360 inventors:

goldMedal Andreas U Kuehnle (48 out of 61 patents)

silverMedal Fred W Hoffman (36 out of 41 patents)

bronzeMedal Hans M Molin (33 out of 35 patents)

4.  Daniel Peter Zula (33 out of 38 patents)

5.  Thomas J Hayes (30 out of 35 patents)

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