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Lapeer, MI, United States of America

Durakon Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Expired Patents = 17.1

Forward Citations = 727

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John C Montagna (9 out of 12 patents)

Jerald F Gower (8 out of 8 patents)

Edward Zentner (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Leslie E Smith (5 out of 7 patents)

5. Satish J Doshi (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Gary J Nehring (4 out of 4 patents)

7. John E Waters (3 out of 19 patents)

8. Thomas G Sierakowski (3 out of 5 patents)

9. Vincent B Rocheleau (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Donald J LaBelle (2 out of 5 patents)

11. Dean McDonald (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John C Oprea (2 out of 2 patents)

13. David W Wright (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Jerry J McCammon (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Christopher John Rudy (1 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tonneau Cover

Running Board

Composite Vehicle Panels

Bed Liner

Thermoformed Article

Cargo Van Bulkhead

Charge Dissipating

Sidewall Protection

Storage Container

Pickup Truck

Utility Box

Tailgate Protector

41 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D574763 - Tonneau cover (2008-08-12),

2. 7322593 - Running board for vehicle having class A finish (2008-01-29),

3. 7316444 - Method of manufacturing composite vehicle panels (2008-01-08),

4. 7243971 - Bed liner clip (2007-07-17),

5. 7163253 - Method of manufacturing composite vehicle panels (2007-01-16),

6. 7086680 - Bed liner having enhanced frictional characteristics (2006-08-08),

7. 6848733 - Co-formed bed liner having enhanced frictional characteristics (2005-02-01),

8. 6841105 - Process for manufacturing thermoformed article having textured or grained surface (2005-01-11),

9. 6705853 - Six station rotary thermoforming machine (2004-03-16),

10. 6604778 - Charge dissipating fiber reinforced plastic truck bed and liner (2003-08-12),

11. 6403195 - Composite panel structure and method of making same (2002-06-11),

12. 6357979 - Cargo van bulkhead (2002-03-19),

13. 6176537 - Charge dissipating bed liner (2001-01-23),

14. 6048017 - Liner having enhanced frictional characteristics (2000-04-11),

15. 6024396 - Charge dissipating bed and liner (2000-02-15),

Company Overview

Durakon Industries, Inc., based in Lapeer, Michigan, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative automotive accessories and components. The company is recognized for its expertise in tonneau covers, running boards, and composite vehicle panels, contributing to enhanced functionality and aesthetics in the automotive sector. Additionally, Durakon develops advanced materials such as charge dissipating materials and offers solutions like cargo van bulkheads and sidewall protection panels, catering to a diverse range of vehicle applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

41 Patents

#1 in Lapeer, MI

#320 in Michigan

#8,433 in US

#16,686 in the World

Lapeer, MI, United States of America

Durakon Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 727

24 inventors:

John C Montagna (9 out of 12 patents)

Jerald F Gower (8 out of 8 patents)

Edward Zentner (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Leslie E Smith (5 out of 7 patents)

5. Satish J Doshi (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Durakon Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/durakon-industries

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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