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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Gkn Automotive Components, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

Forward Citations = 404

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel W Hazebrook (10 out of 15 patents)

Werner Krude (6 out of 12 patents)

Glenn F Gehrke (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Steven C Hahn (2 out of 12 patents)

5. Francis L Fillmore (2 out of 3 patents)

6. Michael J Schmidt (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Noel W Sutton (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Werner Krude (1 out of 101 patents)

9. Jurgen Wagner (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Theodore H Collins (1 out of 1 patent)

11. David Wampler, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Peter M Juziuk (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Patrick L Kurzeja (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Richard Emerson (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Werner Kurde (1 out of 1 patent)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4846764 - Constant velocity joint cage and method for making same (1989-07-11),

2. 4813808 - Axial retaining member and method for interconnecting male and female (1989-03-21),

3. 4795404 - Tripod constant velocity joint and sealing retainer therefor (1989-01-03),

4. 4767381 - Boot restraint for plunging universal joint (1988-08-30),

5. 4756640 - Axial retaining member (1988-07-12),

6. 4753626 - Constant velocity universal joint and apparatus embodying the same (1988-06-28),

7. 4705128 - Independent wheel suspension system having a differential pivotable (1987-11-10),

8. 4685897 - Universal joint for tilt steering wheel (1987-08-11),

9. 4671370 - Independent wheel suspension system using thrust bearing constant (1987-06-09),

10. 4669571 - Independent wheel suspension system using thrust bearing constant (1987-06-02),

11. 4664393 - Sliding-segment boot for plunging mechanical joint (1987-05-12),

12. 4634402 - Universal joint capable of accommodating thrust loads (1987-01-06),

13. 4632203 - Independent wheel suspension system using thrust bearing constant (1986-12-30),

14. 4627826 - Multi-segment, non-flexible boot for mechanical joint (1986-12-09),

15. 4611681 - Independent wheel suspension system using thrust bearing constant (1986-09-16),

Company Overview

Gkn Automotive Components, Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced driveline systems and components. The company focuses on innovative engineering solutions that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency, catering to a diverse range of automotive applications. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Gkn Automotive operates primarily in North America, contributing to the evolution of modern transportation through cutting-edge automotive technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

23 Patents

#22 in Southfield, MI

#524 in Michigan

#14,428 in US

#27,685 in the World

Southfield, MI, United States of America

Gkn Automotive Components, Inc.

Forward Citations = 404

16 inventors:

Daniel W Hazebrook (10 out of 15 patents)

Werner Krude (6 out of 12 patents)

Glenn F Gehrke (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Steven C Hahn (2 out of 12 patents)

5. Francis L Fillmore (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gkn Automotive Components, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gkn-automotive-components

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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