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Hillerstorp, Sweden

Industri Ab Thule

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USPTO Granted Patents = 72

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,458

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas A Chimenti (13 out of 16 patents)

Jan-Ivar Arvidsson (12 out of 13 patents)

Anders Lundgren (9 out of 16 patents)

4. Daniel K Ng (7 out of 8 patents)

5. Raymond R Raaber (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Curt Englander (6 out of 7 patents)

7. Jeffrey R Edgerly (5 out of 19 patents)

8. Frederick G Murray (5 out of 11 patents)

9. Willis Thulin (4 out of 5 patents)

10. Magnus Ferman (3 out of 8 patents)

11. Jan I Arvidsson (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Carl-Arne Breger (3 out of 21 patents)

13. Morgan Lindell (2 out of 7 patents)

14. Claes-Goran Linden (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Jan Erik Johansson (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Bicycle Carrier

Roof Rack

Load Carrier

Modular Hitch Mount

Ski Rack

Cargo Box

Lockable Mechanism

Securement Assembly

Transport Devices

Anti-Wobble Hitch

Mounting Bracket

Equipment Load Assist

72 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6526789 - Lockable anti-wobble hitch pin (2003-03-04),

2. 6502729 - Vehicle-mounted load carrier (2003-01-07),

3. 6485243 - Motor vehicle load carrier (2002-11-26),

4. 6460743 - Method and apparatus for providing a roof-mounted upright bicycle carrier (2002-10-08),

5. 6409065 - Latching hitch mount carrier (2002-06-25),

6. 6409062 - Load carrier strut and a method for its manufacture (2002-06-25),

7. 6398090 - Guided securement arrangement in a load carrier (2002-06-04),

8. 6390344 - Modular hitch mount connection (2002-05-21),

9. 6345748 - Bicycle carrier adapted to be mounted on the back of a vehicle (2002-02-12),

10. 6305589 - Vertically engageable carrier foot (2001-10-23),

11. D447997 - Bicycle carrier (2001-09-19),

12. 6264082 - Roof-rack arrangement for a motor vehicle (2001-07-24),

13. 6149039 - Bicycle carrier (2000-11-21),

14. 6131781 - Equipment load assist to roof rack (2000-10-17),

15. 6116486 - Anchor device for a load carrier foot (2000-09-12),

Company Overview

Industri Ab Thule, headquartered in Hillerstorp, Sweden, specializes in innovative load carrier technology. The company focuses on developing a range of products designed to enhance transportation efficiency and safety, including bicycle carriers, roof racks, modular hitch mounts, ski racks, and cargo boxes. Thule's commitment to securement assembly and lockable mechanisms ensures that users can transport their gear with confidence. With a strong emphasis on quality and functionality, Thule continues to lead in the outdoor and automotive accessory markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

72 Patents

#2 in Hillerstorp

#107 in Sweden

#10,400 in the World

Hillerstorp, Sweden

Industri Ab Thule

Forward Citations = 1,458

29 inventors:

Thomas A Chimenti (13 out of 16 patents)

Jan-Ivar Arvidsson (12 out of 13 patents)

Anders Lundgren (9 out of 16 patents)

4. Daniel K Ng (7 out of 8 patents)

5. Raymond R Raaber (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Industri Ab Thule. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/industri-ab-thule

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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