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Crete, IL, United States of America

Holland Company LP

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USPTO Granted Patents = 46

% Expired Patents = 4.3

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 497

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Osvaldo F Chierici (16 out of 17 patents)

Richard F Murphy (12 out of 23 patents)

Stuart H Thomson (5 out of 11 patents)

4. Mark Y Zhan (5 out of 10 patents)

5. Robert S Trent (5 out of 5 patents)

6. R Michael Manley (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Stefan T Pendrick (2 out of 4 patents)

8. Robert V Norby (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Todd J De Koning (2 out of 2 patents)

10. George K Clem (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Michael K Murphy (2 out of 10 patents)

12. Henry F Ninstil (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Richard F Kral (1 out of 5 patents)

14. Richard L Thelen (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Daniel P Otto (1 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Gauge Restraint

Railcar Anchor

Movable Container Lock

Cement Hopper Car

Cargo Snugger

Rail Welding Apparatus

Composite Boss Block

Coupler Carrier

Hopper Car Outlet

Slide Bearing

Brake Rod Support

Uncoupling Device

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7451632 - Gauge restraint load calibration system (2008-11-18),

2. 6709209 - Railcar anchor and load snugger arrangement (2004-03-23),

3. 6585466 - Railcar anchor and load snugger arrangement (2003-07-01),

4. 6533511 - Movable container lock for shipping containers (2003-03-18),

5. 6523483 - Cement hopper car hatch anti-accumulator (2003-02-25),

6. 6503037 - Door edge protection system for conventional autorack railcars (2003-01-07),

7. 6494651 - Railcar anchor and load snugger arrangement (2002-12-17),

8. 6422794 - Cargo snugger strap and hook mechanism (2002-07-23),

9. 6396020 - Rail welding apparatus incorporating rail restraining device, weld containment device and weld delivery unit (2002-05-28),

10. 6389985 - Composite boss block for rail car truck (2002-05-21),

11. 6219987 - Endcaps for fiberglass running boards (2001-04-24),

12. 6206214 - Non-metallic coupler carrier wear plate for a railcar (2001-03-27),

13. 6068146 - Universal coupler carrier wear plate (2000-05-30),

14. 6041714 - Statically dissipative, non-metallic center bowl liner for railroad cars (2000-03-28),

15. 5791033 - Railroad car truck spring jack (1998-08-11),

Company Overview

Holland Company LP, based in Crete, Illinois, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced railcar components and systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as railcar anchor arrangements, cargo snugger mechanisms, and rail welding apparatuses, contributing to enhanced safety and efficiency in the rail transport sector. With expertise in composite materials and non-metallic components, Holland Company is dedicated to improving railroad infrastructure and vehicle performance through its cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

46 Patents

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#7,610 in

#15,136 in the World

Crete, IL, United States of America

Holland Company LP

Forward Citations = 497

25 inventors:

Osvaldo F Chierici (16 out of 17 patents)

Richard F Murphy (12 out of 23 patents)

Stuart H Thomson (5 out of 11 patents)

4. Mark Y Zhan (5 out of 10 patents)

5. Robert S Trent (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Holland Company LP. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/holland-company

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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