% Expired Patents = 40.0

Forward Citations = 41

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Randy L Gard (2 out of 3 patents)

Jeffrey L Dobbins (1 out of 8 patents)

Michael T Hanchett (1 out of 7 patents)

4. Mike Knopik (1 out of 2 patents)

5. Ken Olesen (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Gregory Potter (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Richard Keefer (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Richard H Nagorski (1 out of 3 patents)

9. Gregory Richards (1 out of 1 patent)

10. William Clay Flannigan (1 out of 1 patent)

11. James Brett Campbell (1 out of 1 patent)

12. David Scott Groothuis (1 out of 5 patents)

13. Jeffery A Hess (1 out of 4 patents)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8402637 - Vehicle fixture with alignment target (2013-03-26),

2. 7600408 - Dockable trolley for vehicle frame-straightening bench (2009-10-13),

3. 7570352 - Laser scanning apparatus with improved optical features (2009-08-04),

4. 7383636 - Tracking attachment (2008-06-10),

5. 7352455 - Laser scanner with parabolic collector (2008-04-01),

Company Overview

Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of collision repair equipment, including frame alignment systems, measuring systems, and related tools. With a focus on innovation and quality, Chief Automotive Technologies helps auto body shops improve efficiency and accuracy in their repair processes. The company offers a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of the automotive industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

5 Patents

#5 in Grand Island, NE

#141 in Nebraska

#51,620 in US

Grand Island, NE, United States of America

Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 41

13 inventors:

Randy L Gard (2 out of 3 patents)

Jeffrey L Dobbins (1 out of 8 patents)

Michael T Hanchett (1 out of 7 patents)

4. Mike Knopik (1 out of 2 patents)

5. Ken Olesen (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/chief-automotive-technologies

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]