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Rochester Hills, MI, United States of America

Irvin Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 54

Forward Citations = 968

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James A Gavagan (23 out of 26 patents)

Mark Lobanoff (11 out of 15 patents)

Lloyd Howard Rain (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Carl M Petersen, Iii (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Ronald S Gulette (7 out of 9 patents)

6. William E Brennan (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Michael D Uhazie (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Terence W McLorg (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Hershel R Wininger (2 out of 2 patents)

10. James H Horine (2 out of 2 patents)

11. James E White (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Kirk S Jensen (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Grace M Charen (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Louis Romanzi, Jr (1 out of 5 patents)

15. David S Robinson (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Retractor

Visor

Safety Belt

Hinge Assembly

Cargo Cover

Sunshade

Emergency Locking

Comfort Feature

Safety Switch

Tonneau Cover

Solar Energy Structure

Support Table

54 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4967977 - Push button ALR retractor (1990-11-06),

2. 4952008 - Visor with snap-in retractable glare shield (1990-08-28),

3. 4896844 - Dual spool retractor with comfort limiting mechanism (1990-01-30),

4. 4828314 - Visor with retractable glare shields (1989-05-09),

5. 4821374 - Hinge assembly for vehicle visor and other vehicle accessories (1989-04-18),

6. 4796944 - Spring-loaded hinge assembly for vehicle accessories (1989-01-10),

7. 4791537 - Vehicle accessory assembly with sliding door for mounting on a visor or (1988-12-13),

8. 4788630 - Illumination for vehicle accessories (1988-11-29),

9. 4785500 - Hinge assembly for vehicle accessories (1988-11-22),

10. 4776625 - Cargo cover accessory (1988-10-11),

11. 4728142 - Visor with retractable glare shields (1988-03-01),

12. 4723729 - Seat belt retractor with curved tooth auxilliary gear (1988-02-09),

13. 4721310 - Vehicle accessory assembly for mounting on a visor or other interior (1988-01-26),

14. 4721269 - Shoulder belt comfort feature release (1988-01-26),

15. 4715644 - Spring-loaded hinge assembly for vehicle accessories (1987-12-29),

Irvin Industries, Inc., based in Rochester Hills, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of vehicle accessories that enhance safety and comfort. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as retractors, visors, safety belts, hinge assemblies, cargo covers, and sunshades. With a commitment to quality and performance, Irvin Industries aims to improve the driving experience through advanced engineering and design, ensuring that their products meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

54 Patents

#5 in Rochester Hills, MI

#258 in Michigan

#6,549 in US

#13,100 in the World

Rochester Hills, MI, United States of America

Irvin Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 968

39 inventors:

James A Gavagan (23 out of 26 patents)

Mark Lobanoff (11 out of 15 patents)

Lloyd Howard Rain (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Carl M Petersen, Iii (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Ronald S Gulette (7 out of 9 patents)

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