% Expired Patents = 8.3

Forward Citations = 204

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert C Fortmann (8 out of 22 patents)

Curtis Clarence Pinnow (4 out of 21 patents)

Robert Cooper Bohn (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Richard Paddock (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Michael Clay Crutcher (2 out of 3 patents)

6. Gustav Kuschewski (1 out of 3 patents)

7. William A Joseph, Jr (1 out of 7 patents)

8. Brian Gill (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Robert L Logemann (1 out of 1 patent)

12 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D858148 - Kitchen garden dual-cabinet (2019-09-03),

2. D857425 - Kitchen garden single-cabinet (2019-08-27),

3. D821052 - Mobile two-door food cabinet (2018-06-19),

4. D821051 - Mobile single-door food cabinet (2018-06-19),

5. D821050 - Mobile food cabinet (2018-06-19),

6. 7732738 - Banquet cart including heat retention material (2010-06-08),

7. 7394042 - Banquet cart including heat retention material (2008-07-01),

8. 5025132 - Microprocessor controlled food treatment cabinet with flash steamer and (1991-06-18),

9. 4891498 - Food treatment cabinet with flash steamer (1990-01-02),

10. 4832422 - One-piece drawer with integral guide structure (1989-05-23),

11. 4576425 - Food service cart door structure (1986-03-18),

12. 4575164 - Heavy duty universal adjustable slider for food service cart (1986-03-11),

Company Overview

Carter-Hoffman LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-quality foodservice equipment, particularly focusing on heated and refrigerated food transport solutions. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to enhancing food safety and quality during transportation and service. Based in Mundelein, Illinois, Carter-Hoffman serves a diverse clientele in the foodservice industry, providing reliable products that meet the demands of commercial kitchens and catering operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

12 Patents

#7 in Mundelein, IL

#1,255 in Illinois

#25,578 in US

#48,209 in the World

Mundelein, IL, United States of America

Carter-Hoffman LLC

Forward Citations = 204

9 inventors:

Robert C Fortmann (8 out of 22 patents)

Curtis Clarence Pinnow (4 out of 21 patents)

Robert Cooper Bohn (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Richard Paddock (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Michael Clay Crutcher (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Carter-Hoffman LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/carter-hoffman

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]