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La Grange, IL, United States of America

Grayhill, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 5.6

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 110

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kevin Dooley (10 out of 10 patents)

Robert Kerner (9 out of 9 patents)

Torsten F Chase (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Matt Huner (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Kenneth G Mages (3 out of 20 patents)

6. Robert Piotr Obrochta (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Andrew Wood Polk, Iv (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Patrick Charles Leighton (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Cheng-Yu Hsu (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Kent E Regnier (2 out of 177 patents)

11. Ricardo L Garcia (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Donald D Kikta (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Christopher Michael Conro (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Stephen Alan Kozich (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Fred Jaklic (1 out of 3 patents)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11816280 - Touch encoder, touch panel, and input method editor with integrated development environment and methods thereof (2023-11-14),

2. 11281326 - Touch encoder, touch panel, and input method editor with integrated development environment and methods thereof (2022-03-22),

3. 10847330 - No/low-wear bearing arrangement for a knob system (2020-11-24),

4. 10795494 - Touch encoder, touch panel, and input method editor with integrated development environment and methods thereof (2020-10-06),

5. 10671188 - Method for using a two-dimensional touchpad to manipulate a three dimensional image (2020-06-02),

6. 10359866 - Method for using a two-dimensional touchpad to manipulate a three dimensional image (2019-07-23),

7. 10073488 - Multifunction joystick apparatus and a method for using same (2018-09-11),

8. 10048754 - Localized haptic response (2018-08-14),

9. 9996171 - Method for using a two-dimensional touchpad to manipulate a three-dimensional image (2018-06-12),

10. 9733734 - Method for using a two-dimensional touchpad to manipulate a three-dimensional image (2017-08-15),

11. 8796566 - Rotary pushbutton and touchpad device and system and method for detecting rotary movement, axial displacement and touchpad gestures (2014-08-05),

12. 7355165 - Optical encoder and method for using same (2008-04-08),

13. 4670630 - Machine insertable DIP switch (1987-06-02),

14. 4590344 - Machine insertable DIP switch (1986-05-20),

15. 4491703 - Detenting and contact registration system for a linear dip switch (1985-01-01),

Company Overview

Grayhill, Inc. is a technology company based in La Grange, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of human-machine interface solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative products such as rotary encoders, touch screens, and control panels that enhance user interaction across various industries. With a strong emphasis on automotive, medical, and industrial applications, Grayhill integrates advanced engineering and design principles to deliver reliable and intuitive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

18 Patents

#3 in La Grange, IL

#915 in Illinois

#17,974 in US

#34,244 in the World

La Grange, IL, United States of America

Grayhill, Inc.

Forward Citations = 110

18 inventors:

Kevin Dooley (10 out of 10 patents)

Robert Kerner (9 out of 9 patents)

Torsten F Chase (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Matt Huner (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Kenneth G Mages (3 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Grayhill, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/grayhill

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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