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Northfield, IL, United States of America

Dacor

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USPTO Granted Patents = 45

% Expired Patents = 2.2

Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 982

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Vernon G Pedersen (9 out of 9 patents)

William A Bowden (6 out of 6 patents)

Arthur R Ferguson (5 out of 40 patents)

4. James R Lutz (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Mark L Walsh (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Ray G Smith (3 out of 27 patents)

7. Alan Leukhardt (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Russell Robertson (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Robert A Lewis (2 out of 12 patents)

10. Jason J Raasch (2 out of 13 patents)

11. Jaime Ferrero (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Timothy N Curameng (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Craig S Scherer (2 out of 50 patents)

14. James Ferrero (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Jack L Bohmrich (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Diving Mask

Buoyancy Compensator

Breathing Regulator

Cooking Oven

Programmable Dive Computer

Snorkel

Swimming Fin

Diving Regulator

Depth Gauge

Interactive Dive Computer

Pressure Regulator

Cooktop

45 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9513015 - Oven with control panel cooling system (2016-12-06),

2. 6321177 - Programmable dive computer (2001-11-20),

3. 6030147 - Torso-conforming releasable diver's weight pouch (2000-02-29),

4. 5953750 - Torso warmer for a buoyancy compensator (1999-09-21),

5. 5909533 - Electric cooking oven with infrared gas broiler (1999-06-01),

6. 5683279 - Multi-part diving fin (1997-11-04),

7. 5657493 - Diving mask with quick-release strap attachment (1997-08-19),

8. 5630775 - Kick stroke simulator (1997-05-20),

9. D372630 - Cooktop (1996-08-13),

10. D371566 - Diving mask (1996-07-09),

11. 5529057 - Snorkel splash protector (1996-06-25),

12. 5522679 - Buoyancy compensator having attached backpack (1996-06-04),

13. D368107 - Diving mask with two windows (1996-03-19),

14. D367875 - Diving mask with four windows (1996-03-12),

15. D367802 - Cooktop burner grate (1996-03-12),

Company Overview

Dacor, headquartered in Northfield, IL, specializes in high-end kitchen appliances, particularly focusing on innovative electric cooking ovens and advanced oven control panels. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and design, catering to culinary enthusiasts and professionals alike. In addition to kitchen technology, Dacor also explores diverse fields such as diving equipment, including buoyancy compensators, diving masks, and breathing regulators, showcasing a broad expertise in both culinary and aquatic technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

45 Patents

#7 in Northfield, IL

#427 in Illinois

#7,787 in US

#15,450 in the World

Northfield, IL, United States of America

Dacor

Forward Citations = 982

45 inventors:

Vernon G Pedersen (9 out of 9 patents)

William A Bowden (6 out of 6 patents)

Arthur R Ferguson (5 out of 40 patents)

4. James R Lutz (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Mark L Walsh (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Dacor. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/dacor

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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