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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Benteler Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

Forward Citations = 211

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Donald R Rigsby (5 out of 14 patents)

Gary L Wells (5 out of 8 patents)

James A Alberda (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Robert J DePierre (2 out of 2 patents)

5. James R Dehlinger (2 out of 8 patents)

6. Mark W Bekkering (2 out of 4 patents)

7. Clarke E Alatalo (2 out of 3 patents)

8. James L Floyd (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Earl W Mattson (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Frederick B Hill, Jr (1 out of 11 patents)

11. Steven J Butkiewicz (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Alessandro Libriani (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Lance Mews (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Kieran P Maloney (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Timothy J Horling (1 out of 1 patent)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5600983 - Controlled time-overlapped hydroforming (1997-02-11),

2. 5582052 - Controlled time-overlapped hydroforming (1996-12-10),

3. 5572867 - Exhaust air rail manifold (1996-11-12),

4. 5518265 - Stress equalizing transition twist beam axle (1996-05-21),

5. 5495873 - Patterned air gap engine exhaust conduit (1996-03-05),

6. 5409255 - Twist beam axle (1995-04-25),

7. 5370437 - Universal impact beam tube pocket (1994-12-06),

8. 5363544 - Multi-stage dual wall hydroforming (1994-11-15),

9. 5349817 - Air gap manifold port flange connection (1994-09-27),

10. 5324073 - Tuned twist beam axle (1994-06-28),

11. 5228726 - Exhaust system clamp (1993-07-20),

12. 5170557 - Method of forming a double wall, air gap exhaust duct component (1992-12-15),

13. 5123694 - Spiral taper cut impact beam (1992-06-23),

14. 5118159 - Optimized moment capacity nestable door beam (1992-06-02),

15. 4798076 - Nipple forming apparatus (1989-01-17),

Benteler Industries, Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive and industrial sectors, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality components and systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions in automotive engineering, including structural components, chassis systems, and safety technologies. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes, Benteler operates globally, leveraging its expertise to meet the evolving needs of its clients while enhancing vehicle performance and safety.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

15 Patents

#45 in Grand Rapids, MI

#752 in Michigan

#21,034 in US

#39,881 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Benteler Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 211

23 inventors:

Donald R Rigsby (5 out of 14 patents)

Gary L Wells (5 out of 8 patents)

James A Alberda (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Robert J DePierre (2 out of 2 patents)

5. James R Dehlinger (2 out of 8 patents)

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