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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Ireco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 59

% Expired Patents = 5.1

CIPO Patents = 21

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 569

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Rudolph E Nadherny (25 out of 33 patents)

Brian G Maki (9 out of 9 patents)

Mark Kampf (7 out of 7 patents)

4. David R Early (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Barry T Glass (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Lawrence D Lawrence (4 out of 8 patents)

7. Walter B Sudweeks (4 out of 9 patents)

8. Lee F McKenzie (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Kenneth A Miller (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Finn Jensen (3 out of 6 patents)

11. Stephen H Beals (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Daniel C Rontey (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Harvey A Jessop (2 out of 10 patents)

14. Jace H Frechette (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Richard H Hales (1 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Lading Tie Anchor

Cargo Tie Down System

Adjustable Support Assembly

Emulsion Explosive

Railway Hose Support

Hatch Cover Lock

Pipe Anchoring

Detonator

Blasting Agent

Combination Strap

Rub Rail System

Spring-Style Hose Support

59 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12673705 - Anchor base for chain tie down assembly (2026-07-07),

2. 11780475 - Tension lock assembly for chain tie down assembly (2023-10-10),

3. 11613914 - Adjustable hatch cover locks (2023-03-28),

4. 10988148 - Universal chain tie down assembly (2021-04-27),

5. 10377395 - Uncoupling lever for rail car with biasing member (2019-08-13),

6. D851480 - Railway hose support bracket (2019-06-18),

7. 10281060 - Air brake hose support bracket (2019-05-07),

8. 9625060 - Air brake hose support bracket (2017-04-18),

9. 9366362 - Spring-style air brake hose support (2016-06-14),

10. 8469643 - Lading tie anchor link with enhanced banding contact surface (2013-06-25),

11. 7621706 - Lading tie anchor link with enhanced banding contact surface (2009-11-24),

12. 7513727 - Lading tie anchor link adapter (2009-04-07),

13. 7435044 - Removable rub rail system for railway cars (2008-10-14),

14. 7249920 - Strapping retainer for lading and method for using the same (2007-07-31),

15. D523326 - Lading tie anchor (2006-06-20),

Company Overview

Ireco, Inc., based in Chicago, IL, specializes in advanced railway cargo systems, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of cargo transport. The company develops innovative solutions such as lading tie anchors, cargo tie down systems, and adjustable support assemblies, which are crucial for securing freight during transit. Additionally, Ireco is involved in technologies related to emulsion explosives and detonators, contributing to the broader railway and industrial sectors with reliable and effective products.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

59 Patents

#92 in Chicago, IL

#339 in Illinois

#6,069 in US

#12,226 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Ireco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 569

30 inventors:

Rudolph E Nadherny (25 out of 33 patents)

Brian G Maki (9 out of 9 patents)

Mark Kampf (7 out of 7 patents)

4. David R Early (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Barry T Glass (4 out of 4 patents)

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

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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