% Expired Patents = 37.5

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 58

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael A Fernandez (5 out of 6 patents)

Joseph Petrarca (3 out of 3 patents)

Glen Harm (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Chris Lynch (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Timothy P Girard (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Tim Girard (2 out of 2 patents)

7. John L Freiler (2 out of 4 patents)

8. John LaFave (1 out of 1 patent)

9. J James Brown (1 out of 1 patent)

8 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9482354 - Super high flow pressure relief vent (2016-11-01),

2. 9150140 - Remotely operable cap assembly for a tanker trailer (2015-10-06),

3. 9121523 - Spring-capture assembly for a spring-biased mechanism and pressure relief valve including same (2015-09-01),

4. 8561637 - Vent valve (2013-10-22),

5. 6994101 - Pressure relief valve (2006-02-07),

6. 6145530 - Venting cap with yieldable plastic ring (2000-11-14),

7. 5203372 - Jet-flow pressure relief vent (1993-04-20),

8. 4273153 - Vibration resistant pressure actuated vacuum breaker (1981-06-16),

Company Overview

Girard Equipment, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of tank trailer components and equipment. With over 60 years of experience in the industry, Girard Equipment is known for its high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Their extensive product line includes valves, vents, manholes, and other essential components for tank trailers used in the transportation of liquid and dry bulk cargo. Girard Equipment is committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of the transportation industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

8 Patents

#7 in Vero Beach, FL

#1,094 in Florida

#35,924 in US

Vero Beach, FL, United States of America

Girard Equipment, Inc.

Forward Citations = 58

9 inventors:

Michael A Fernandez (5 out of 6 patents)

Joseph Petrarca (3 out of 3 patents)

Glen Harm (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Chris Lynch (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Timothy P Girard (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Girard Equipment, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/girard-equipment

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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1 patent (CIPO):

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1 patent (EPO):

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]