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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Freedman Seating Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 24


Forward Citations = 266

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael Douglas Moffa (14 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Samuel P Cardone (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Matthew C Kerr (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Karim Youssef Mikhail (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Robert J Wahls (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Gregory E Schafer (2 out of 13 patents)

7.  Dan C Mower (2 out of 10 patents)

8.  Erin M West (2 out of 5 patents)

9.  Paul Vidri (2 out of 6 patents)

10.  Benjamin N Huyck (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Anthony Purnell (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Erin Renee Reichenberger (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Dimitar Naidenov (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  William Bellin O'Connor (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Vlad Balef (1 out of 5 patents)


24 patents:

1. 12330586 - Vehicle passenger sensing and reporting system (2025-06-17),
2. 11390214 - Vehicle passenger sensing and reporting system (2022-07-19),
3. 11318910 - Vehicle passenger sensing and reporting system (2022-05-03),
4. 11260774 - Modular transportation seat frame (2022-03-01),
5. 10953768 - Detachable transportation vehicle seat assembly (2021-03-23),
6. 10457208 - Vehicle passenger sensing and reporting system (2019-10-29),
7. 10052974 - Floor tile system for mounting vehicle seats and methods for mounting vehicle seats (2018-08-21),
8. 10035433 - Frameless transit seat (2018-07-31),
9. 9783079 - Floor tile system for mounting vehicle seats and methods for mounting vehicle seats (2017-10-10),
10. 9637026 - Floor tile system for mounting vehicle seats and methods for mounting vehicle seats (2017-05-02),
11. 7438354 - Integrated seatbelt in a cantilevered stowable seat with an improved dump locking mechanism (2008-10-21),
12. D521756 - Foldaway seat (2006-05-30),
13. 6974184 - Locking mechanism assembly for a cantilevered stowable seat (2005-12-13),
14. 6846044 - Stowable seat with reduced vibration and improved locking mechanisms (2005-01-25),
15. 6554357 - System for releasably securing a child seat to a stowable seat (2003-04-29),
Company Overview
Freedman Seating Company, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in the design and manufacturing of seating solutions for various transportation sectors, including buses, vans, and specialty vehicles. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation and quality, providing customized seating options that enhance passenger comfort and safety. With a focus on ergonomic design and durability, Freedman Seating plays a significant role in advancing transportation seating technology, catering to both commercial and public transit markets.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Freedman Seating Company USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
24 Patents

#178 in Chicago, IL

#722 in Illinois

#13,895 in US

#26,686 in the World

Chicago, IL (US)
Chicago, IL, United States of America

Freedman Seating Company

Forward Citations = 266

25 inventors:

goldMedal Michael Douglas Moffa (14 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Samuel P Cardone (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Matthew C Kerr (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Karim Youssef Mikhail (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Robert J Wahls (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Freedman Seating Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/freedman-seating-company

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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