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Canton, MI, United States of America

Draw-Tite, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 6.7

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 562

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jacob S Belinky (15 out of 39 patents)

David A Young (10 out of 20 patents)

David L Rogers (7 out of 8 patents)

4. David A Watch (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Kervin Brungardt (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Michael J Cousino (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Eric Bernard Michalak (2 out of 29 patents)

8. Kenneth R Schmidt (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Richard B Johnson (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Neal Weipert (1 out of 5 patents)

11. Richard Bryant (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Henry J Limoge (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Kenneth E Bol, Ii (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Lynn S Mida (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Raymond A Vincent (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Releasable Ball Hitch

Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch

Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier

Bicycle Carrier

Electrical Connector

Weight Distributing Hitch

Trailer Hitch Receiver

LED Trailer Connector

Cargo Carrier Adapter

Drawbar Cover

Multiplexed Trailer Light

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6616168 - Releasable ball hitch system (2003-09-09),

2. 6533302 - Step bar cradle and trim channel (2003-03-18),

3. 6357780 - Anti-rattle trailer hitch (2002-03-19),

4. 6259170 - Bi-color led trailer connector circuit protector and indicator (2001-07-10),

5. 6241271 - Removable trailer hitch ball (2001-06-05),

6. 6206259 - Hitch mountable bicycle carrier (2001-03-27),

7. 6202909 - Storable hitch mounted cargo carrier (2001-03-20),

8. 6179184 - Hitch mounted cargo carrier (2001-01-30),

9. D431216 - Cast draw ball hitch (2000-09-26),

10. 6116632 - Trailer hitch ball formed onto stud (2000-09-12),

11. 6095545 - Positive lock gooseneck hitch (2000-08-01),

12. D424991 - Trailer hitch receiver tube cover (2000-05-16),

13. 6045147 - Lift unit for weight distributing trailer hitch (2000-04-04),

14. D418094 - Ball mount head for a weight distributing hitch (1999-12-28),

15. 6006973 - Hitch mounted cargo carrier bike rack adapter (1999-12-28),

Company Overview

Draw-Tite, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in towing products and accessories, primarily serving the automotive sector. Based in Canton, Michigan, the company is known for its innovative solutions that enhance vehicle towing capabilities, including hitches, wiring harnesses, and related components. With a commitment to quality and safety, Draw-Tite focuses on engineering products that meet rigorous industry standards, catering to both consumer and commercial markets across North America.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

30 Patents

#2 in Canton, MI

#422 in Michigan

#11,272 in US

#21,888 in the World

Canton, MI, United States of America

Draw-Tite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 562

18 inventors:

Jacob S Belinky (15 out of 39 patents)

David A Young (10 out of 20 patents)

David L Rogers (7 out of 8 patents)

4. David A Watch (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Kervin Brungardt (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Draw-Tite, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/draw-tite

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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