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Mentor, OH, United States of America

Caterpillar Industrial Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 64

Forward Citations = 1,674

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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 Positioning

Electric Vehicle Control

Automatic Guided Vehicle

Fluid Operated Systems

Motor Control

Lift Mast Assembly

Battery Retaining System

Telescopic Vehicle

Charging System

Operator Restraint System

Sensor Mounting

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),

Company Overview

Caterpillar Industrial Inc., based in Mentor, OH, specializes in advanced material handling technology. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in areas such as obstacle detection, load positioning, and electric vehicle control. Its expertise extends to automatic guided vehicles and fluid-operated systems, enhancing operational efficiency in various industrial applications. With a commitment to advancing motor control and lift mast assembly technologies, Caterpillar Industrial Inc. plays a crucial role in shaping the future of material handling solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

64 Patents

#6 in Mentor, OH

#253 in Ohio

#5,682 in US

#11,476 in the World

Mentor, OH, United States of America

Caterpillar Industrial Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,674

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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Caterpillar Industrial Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/caterpillar-industrial

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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