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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Globe-Union Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 161

Forward Citations = 4,481

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163 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas J Dougherty (22 out of 63 patents)

Kenneth R Jones (15 out of 15 patents)

Edward N Mrotek (13 out of 30 patents)

4. Michael T Reher (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Mark S Inkmann (8 out of 19 patents)

6. Gerald K Bowen (8 out of 19 patents)

7. Wen-Hong Kao (8 out of 24 patents)

8. Richard R Binder (8 out of 9 patents)

9. William H Tiedemann (8 out of 11 patents)

10. Roy E Hennen (8 out of 8 patents)

11. William J Wruck (7 out of 18 patents)

12. David A Thuerk (7 out of 7 patents)

13. John F Sindorf (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Norma K Bullock (6 out of 9 patents)

15. Jeffrey P Zagrodnik (5 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Battery Terminal Strap

Bipolar Electrochemical Storage

Thermal Management

Lead-Acid Batteries

Battery Monitoring Circuits

Explosion Attenuation

Multi-Cell Battery

Battery Cover Seal

Electrolyte Venting System

High Performance Electrode

Vehicle Battery System

Anti-Theft Battery

161 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5731103 - Method and apparatus for positioning a battery terminal strap (1998-03-24),

2. 5711605 - Method and apparatus for predicting battery temperature (1998-01-27),

3. 5705259 - Method of using a bipolar electrochemical storage device (1998-01-06),

4. 5702841 - Electrolyte venting system with tubular splash guards (1997-12-30),

5. 5688615 - Bipolar battery and method of making same (1997-11-18),

6. 5688612 - Battery cover and vent cap interface seal (1997-11-18),

7. 5681668 - Dual wall storage battery system having air passageways in the bottom of (1997-10-28),

8. 5674640 - Housing system for a multi-cell battery (1997-10-07),

9. 5637420 - Self-latching handle for storage batteries (1997-06-10),

10. 5582936 - Lead-acid batteries with optimum current collection at grid lugs (1996-12-10),

11. 5558958 - Flexible core spacer for storage bateries (1996-09-24),

12. 5552642 - Protection system with voltage switching (1996-09-03),

13. 5549986 - Battery cover and manifold system providing spew resistance and (1996-08-27),

14. 5549984 - Control and indicator circuit for a dual battery system (1996-08-27),

15. 5543248 - Thermal stabilization shield for storage batteries (1996-08-06),

Company Overview

Globe-Union Inc., based in Milwaukee, WI, specializes in advanced battery technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of components essential for efficient energy storage solutions. The company is known for its innovations in battery terminal straps, bipolar electrochemical storage systems, and thermal management solutions. Additionally, Globe-Union addresses critical aspects of battery performance, including monitoring circuits and explosion attenuation, contributing to the safety and reliability of lead-acid and multi-cell battery systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

161 Patents

#15 in Milwaukee, WI

#48 in Wisconsin

#2,473 in US

#5,129 in the World

Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Globe-Union Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,481

163 inventors:

Thomas J Dougherty (22 out of 63 patents)

Kenneth R Jones (15 out of 15 patents)

Edward N Mrotek (13 out of 30 patents)

4. Michael T Reher (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Mark S Inkmann (8 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Globe-Union Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/globe-union

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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