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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Eaton-Kenway, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

Forward Citations = 887

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James V Yardley (8 out of 12 patents)

Gary L Whatcott (8 out of 11 patents)

George R Pipes (7 out of 17 patents)

4. Vaughn W Guest (4 out of 5 patents)

5. John A Petersen (4 out of 7 patents)

6. Bryan A Bloomfield (4 out of 5 patents)

7. Herman P Schutten (3 out of 73 patents)

8. Richard M Dicks (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Joseph Charles Zuercher (2 out of 32 patents)

10. Ralph B Haymore (2 out of 10 patents)

11. Leigh E Sherman (2 out of 3 patents)

12. David C Madsen (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Robert K Forman (2 out of 3 patents)

14. L Bruce Christensen (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Rick S Mottes (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Brake Mechanism

Storage and Retrieval

Automated Guided Vehicle

Connector Assembly

Position-Sensing System

Material Handling

Digital Data Decoder

High Through-Put Systems

Towing Apparatus

Mast Connection

Floor Position Sensing

Guide Wire Communication

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5386889 - Brake mechanism for a storage and retrieval vehicle (1995-02-07),

2. 5341130 - Downward compatible AGV system and methods (1994-08-23),

3. 5326123 - Connector assembly (1994-07-05),

4. 5281901 - Downward compatible AGV system and methods (1994-01-25),

5. 5216605 - Update marker system for navigation of an automatic guided vehicle (1993-06-01),

6. 5215166 - Mobile stacker for automated storage and retrieval system (1993-06-01),

7. 5209325 - Braking apparatus and method for storage and retrieval vehicles (1993-05-11),

8. 5192033 - Apparatus for moving rolls from a loading station to an unwinding (1993-03-09),

9. 5191528 - Update marker system for naviagtion of an automatic guided vehicle (1993-03-02),

10. 5187664 - Proportional position-sensing system for an automatic guided vehicle (1993-02-16),

11. 5175415 - Combination drive-wheel mechanism and travel-sensor mechanism (1992-12-29),

12. 5154249 - Automated guided vehicle top disposed towing apparatus (1992-10-13),

13. 5152655 - Material handling apparatus (1992-10-06),

14. 5149242 - Vertical drive apparatus for storage and retrieval vehicles (1992-09-22),

15. 5149241 - Dual mast apparatus for storage and retrieval vehicles (1992-09-22),

Company Overview

Eaton-Kenway, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in advanced engineering solutions and innovative product development. The organization focuses on a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, leveraging cutting-edge research to enhance performance and reliability. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Eaton-Kenway aims to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive global market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

27 Patents

#59 in Salt Lake City, UT

#147 in Utah

#12,420 in US

#24,012 in the World

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Eaton-Kenway, Inc.

Forward Citations = 887

25 inventors:

James V Yardley (8 out of 12 patents)

Gary L Whatcott (8 out of 11 patents)

George R Pipes (7 out of 17 patents)

4. Vaughn W Guest (4 out of 5 patents)

5. John A Petersen (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Eaton-Kenway, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/eaton-kenway

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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