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Mentor, OH, United States of America

Caterpillar Industrial Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 64

Forward Citations = 1,651

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62 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John E Wible (11 out of 23 patents)

William Pickering (9 out of 22 patents)

Grant C Melocik (7 out of 32 patents)

4. Joseph J Harding (5 out of 40 patents)

5. John C Paine (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Andrew P Blau (3 out of 6 patents)

7. Kenneth A Baumgartner (3 out of 7 patents)

8. Kjell Sorlie (3 out of 5 patents)

9. Darren L Krahn (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Wayne T Wiblin (3 out of 12 patents)

11. Arthur Wild (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Bruce A Nielsen (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Robert L McNutt (3 out of 3 patents)

14. James R Fotheringham (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Paul D Grohsmeyer (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Obstacle Detection

Load Lifting

Automatic Guided Vehicle

Motor Control

Fluid Control Systems

Battery Retaining

Vehicle Guidance

Fork Positioning

Telescopic Material Handling

Electric Braking

Charging Systems

Operator Restraint

64 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5367458 - Apparatus and method for identifying scanned reflective anonymous targets (1994-11-22),

2. 5239242 - Motor direction contactor switching control (1993-08-24),

3. 5190436 - Carriage assembly having side shiftable and adjustable forks (1993-03-02),

4. 5177419 - Apparatus for controlling a load lifting element of a vehicle in (1993-01-05),

5. 5147171 - Side shift carriage for a lift mast (1992-09-15),

6. 5142435 - Filter capacitor precharge apparatus (1992-08-25),

7. 5088880 - Fluid operated fork positioning control system (1992-02-18),

8. 5084658 - Motor speed control system for an electrically powered vehicle (1992-01-28),

9. 5072648 - Control system for a fluid operated jack (1991-12-17),

10. 5055961 - Flyback current dampening apparatus (1991-10-08),

11. 5052882 - Apparatus and method for controllably positioning forks of a material (1991-10-01),

12. 5052881 - Bearing mounting arrangement for a lift mast (1991-10-01),

13. 5049802 - Charging system for a vehicle (1991-09-17),

14. 5026245 - Clamping arrangement for a lift mast (1991-06-25),

15. 5014811 - Battery retaining system (1991-05-14),

Caterpillar is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. With a diverse product line and strong customer focus, Caterpillar has been serving its global customers for over 95 years, helping to build a better world.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

64 Patents

#4 in Mentor, OH

#239 in Ohio

#5,497 in US

#11,185 in the World

Mentor, OH, United States of America

Caterpillar Industrial Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,651

62 inventors:

John E Wible (11 out of 23 patents)

William Pickering (9 out of 22 patents)

Grant C Melocik (7 out of 32 patents)

4. Joseph J Harding (5 out of 40 patents)

5. John C Paine (4 out of 4 patents)

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