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Louisville, CO, United States of America

Bestop, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 149

% Expired Patents = 16.8


Trademarks = 27

Forward Citations = 1,218

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76 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Stephen John Lewis (54 out of 70 patents)

silverMedal George C Stickles (45 out of 47 patents)

bronzeMedal Duane Charles Junkin (30 out of 36 patents)

4.  William Henry Haberkamp (29 out of 31 patents)

5.  Charles C Turney (25 out of 31 patents)

6.  Eric D Getzschman (25 out of 25 patents)

7.  Jonathon G Moore (19 out of 19 patents)

8.  Eric John Hanson (18 out of 22 patents)

9.  Rick H Troeger (18 out of 19 patents)

10.  Richard C Essig (18 out of 18 patents)

11.  Tavis Lutzka (16 out of 16 patents)

12.  Jose N Vigil (16 out of 16 patents)

13.  Frank A Borke (13 out of 13 patents)

14.  David Alan Smith (12 out of 19 patents)

15.  Brandon Kincaid (12 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Convertible Top
Soft Top
Lift Assist
Folding Roof
Modular Door
Rear Enclosure
Pivotal Cover
Sliding Mechanism
Zipperless Windows
Hard Support Corner
Multi Configurable
Cockpit Cover

149 patents:

1. 12752605 - Arrangement of a vehicle tailgate window assembly and rear corner assembly (2026-10-06),
2. 12734866 - Pivotal soft top cover with lift assist (2026-09-15),
3. 12623522 - Rear hard enclosure for a soft top (2026-05-12),
4. D1074514 - P-welt lead in (2025-05-13),
5. 12269322 - Hard support corner for a soft top (2025-04-08),
6. D1063785 - Convertible top frame (2025-02-25),
7. 12122225 - Folding sliding vehicle roof top (2024-10-22),
8. D1013611 - Convertible top (2024-02-06),
9. D1011259 - Convertible top frame (2024-01-16),
10. D1010544 - Convertible top (2024-01-09),
11. D1009764 - Convertible top (2024-01-02),
12. 11840132 - Rear hard enclosure for a soft top (2023-12-12),
13. D1006693 - Combined side window and rear support for SUV soft top vehicle (2023-12-05),
14. D1002493 - Convertible top frame (2023-10-24),
15. D1001715 - Convertible top (2023-10-17),
Company Overview
Bestop, Inc., located in Louisville, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-quality convertible tops and related accessories for off-road vehicles. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in soft top technology, including lift assist mechanisms, modular doors, and rear enclosures. Bestop's commitment to engineering excellence ensures that their products enhance both functionality and aesthetics, catering to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and automotive aficionados alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

Bestop, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
149 Patents

#3 in Louisville, CO

#53 in Colorado

#2,647 in US

#5,479 in the World

Louisville, CO (US)
Louisville, CO, United States of America

Bestop, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,218

76 inventors:

goldMedal Stephen John Lewis (54 out of 70 patents)

silverMedal George C Stickles (45 out of 47 patents)

bronzeMedal Duane Charles Junkin (30 out of 36 patents)

4.  William Henry Haberkamp (29 out of 31 patents)

5.  Charles C Turney (25 out of 31 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bestop, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bestop

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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