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Oak Brook, IL, United States of America

Interlake, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 51


Forward Citations = 901

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54 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kennedy McConnell (6 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Casper W Hagemann (4 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Bernard P Kunka (3 out of 4 patents)

4.  Thomas R Kinney (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Donald R Garthus (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Frank K Armour (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  James R Simmons (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Victor D Beaucaire (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Robert P Winters (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Robert B Kyts (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Louis Allen Marlin (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Lucius B Donkle, Jr (2 out of 3 patents)

13.  Robert C Burgener (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  John J Lord (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  George E Rasmussen (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Storage Rack
Investment Casting
Gravity Feed
Wire Stitching
Conveyor Systems
Strapping Tool
Coke Oven
Load Detection
Battery Charging
Pallet Rack
Heat-Sealing
Material Mixing

51 patents:

1. 4988251 - Multiple load storage rack structure (1991-01-29),
2. 4925492 - Ceramic core for investment casting and method for preparation (1990-05-15),
3. 4832105 - Investment casting method and apparatus, and cast article produced (1989-05-23),
4. 4765493 - Gravity feed merchandise rack (1988-08-23),
5. 4756657 - Stacker bin shuttle (1988-07-12),
6. 4729484 - Pallet rack construction (1988-03-08),
7. 4722467 - Wire guide apparatus for wire stitching machine head (1988-02-02),
8. 4593847 - Bypass clincher for stitching machine (1986-06-10),
9. 4591275 - Apparatus for mixing pulverulent material on a conveyor belt (1986-05-27),
10. 4557427 - Powered strap accumulator (1985-12-10),
11. 4505415 - Wire loop stitching machine head (1985-03-19),
12. 4485955 - Wire loop stitching machine head with cam-controlled staple supporter (1984-12-04),
13. 4478270 - Apparatus for casting low-density alloys (1984-10-23),
14. 4460165 - Removable hatch for blast furnace iron through hood (1984-07-17),
15. 4453641 - Gravity-feed storage and delivery system (1984-06-12),
Company Overview
Interlake, Inc., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, specializes in innovative storage solutions tailored for diverse industrial applications. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced storage racks, conveyor systems, and load detection technologies, enhancing operational efficiency in warehouses and production facilities. Additionally, Interlake excels in investment casting and wire stitching, providing robust and reliable products that meet the evolving needs of the logistics and manufacturing sectors.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Interlake, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
51 Patents

#8 in Oak Brook, IL

#389 in Illinois

#6,884 in US

#13,776 in the World

Oak Brook, IL (US)
Oak Brook, IL, United States of America

Interlake, Inc.

Forward Citations = 901

54 inventors:

goldMedal Kennedy McConnell (6 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Casper W Hagemann (4 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Bernard P Kunka (3 out of 4 patents)

4.  Thomas R Kinney (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Donald R Garthus (3 out of 3 patents)

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

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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