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Detroit, MI, United States of America

Ferro Manufacturing Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

Forward Citations = 441

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Joseph Pickles (22 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Chester S Fudala (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy S Myers (2 out of 2 patents)

4.  Bob L McFalls (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  David J Bickerstaff (2 out of 3 patents)

6.  Albert J Hammond (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  William R Tighe (1 out of 3 patents)

8.  Nelson R Weaver (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  William H Jones (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Ronald B Czulinski (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Michael E Staran (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Axial Drive Mechanism
Window Regulator
Power Recliner
Adjustable Seat
Recliner Assembly
Tailgate Window Regulator
Six-Way Adjuster
Seat Adjusting Mechanism
Flex Drive System
Inertia Latch
C-Shaped Guide
Programmed Sequential Operator

31 patents:

1. 4777847 - Axial drive mechanism (1988-10-18),
2. 4685735 - Tilt worm recliner (1987-08-11),
3. 4685248 - Window regulator mechanism with rack supporting track of rectangular (1987-08-11),
4. 4642941 - Flex drive window regulator system (1987-02-17),
5. 4629252 - Seat recliner (1986-12-16),
6. 4616875 - Adjustable seat construction (1986-10-14),
7. 4592245 - Window regulator having C-shaped guide and flexible tape with rack teeth (1986-06-03),
8. 4589227 - Side window glass regulator for quarter windows on convertibles (1986-05-20),
9. 4575967 - Flush glass window regulator (1986-03-18),
10. 4521055 - Power recliner (1985-06-04),
11. 4482120 - 6-Way manual seat adjuster (1984-11-13),
12. 4420906 - Window regulator (1983-12-20),
13. 4331313 - 6-Way split bench seat adjuster (1982-05-25),
14. 4326690 - Seat adjusting mechanism (1982-04-27),
15. 4294488 - Recliner and inertia latch (1981-10-13),
Company Overview
Ferro Manufacturing Corporation, based in Detroit, MI, specializes in the development and production of advanced manufacturing solutions. The company focuses on innovative technologies in the automotive sector, providing high-quality components and systems that enhance vehicle performance and safety. With a commitment to research and development, Ferro aims to lead in engineering excellence and sustainability, catering to a diverse clientele in the automotive industry and beyond.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#15 in Detroit, MI

#409 in Michigan

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Detroit, MI (US)
Detroit, MI, United States of America

Ferro Manufacturing Corporation

Forward Citations = 441

11 inventors:

goldMedal Joseph Pickles (22 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Chester S Fudala (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy S Myers (2 out of 2 patents)

4.  Bob L McFalls (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  David J Bickerstaff (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ferro Manufacturing Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ferro-manufacturing

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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