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Fond du Lac, WI, United States of America

Giddings & Lewis, LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 58

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,048

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68 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Freddie L Raleigh (5 out of 18 patents)

Thomas L Hemmelgarn (5 out of 10 patents)

Edward E Kirkham (5 out of 20 patents)

4. Paul C Sheldon (5 out of 26 patents)

5. Paul D Terpstra (4 out of 4 patents)

6. John P Conners (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Joseph H Zink (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Daniel J Seichter (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Richard L Schroeder (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Gary Tolocko (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Lyle D Ostby (2 out of 7 patents)

12. Jerry G Warner (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Larry T Becker (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Michael G Brosier (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Paul T Schweizer (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Coordinate Measuring Machine

Automatic Assembly System

Tool Changer

Laser Interferometer

Metrology Instrument

Machine Tool Vibration Isolation

Drill Grinding Machine

Pallet Transfer System

Servostatic Bearing

Boolean Logic Processor

High Speed Assembly Machine

Rotational Motion Limit Detector

58 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6161079 - Method and apparatus for determining tolerance and nominal measurement (2000-12-12),

2. D432100 - Graphic representation for display on a monitor (2000-10-17),

3. D424455 - Base pedestal for a coordinate measuring machine (2000-05-09),

4. 6058618 - Coordinate measuring machine (2000-05-09),

5. D423961 - Base pedestal for a coordinate measuring machine (2000-05-02),

6. 6041500 - Automatic assembly machine and method utilizing six-axis positioning (2000-03-28),

7. 5953687 - Method and apparatus for displaying active probe tip status of a (1999-09-14),

8. 5940180 - Laser interferometer measurement system for use with machine tools (1999-08-17),

9. D407336 - Base pedestal for a coordinate measuring machine (1999-03-30),

10. D406776 - Coordinate measuring machine (1999-03-16),

11. 5848947 - Split power transfer member (1998-12-15),

12. 5829932 - Machine alignment compensation actuator system (1998-11-03),

13. 5738483 - Lift and invert mechanism (1998-04-14),

14. 5676235 - Linear pallet stop (1997-10-14),

15. 5556242 - Space frame for a machine tool (1996-09-17),

Company Overview

Giddings & Lewis, LLC, based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, specializes in advanced machine tool technology. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in coordinate measuring machines, automatic assembly systems, and metrology instruments. With a focus on enhancing precision and efficiency in manufacturing processes, Giddings & Lewis also develops technologies for machine tool vibration isolation and pallet transfer systems. Their expertise supports a wide range of industries, contributing to improved productivity and quality in machining operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

58 Patents

#1 in Fond du Lac, WI

#154 in Wisconsin

#6,164 in US

#12,415 in the World

Fond du Lac, WI, United States of America

Giddings & Lewis, LLC

Forward Citations = 1,048

68 inventors:

Freddie L Raleigh (5 out of 18 patents)

Thomas L Hemmelgarn (5 out of 10 patents)

Edward E Kirkham (5 out of 20 patents)

4. Paul C Sheldon (5 out of 26 patents)

5. Paul D Terpstra (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Giddings & Lewis, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/giddings-and-lewis

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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