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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),

Company Overview

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.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

54 Patents

#5 in Rochester Hills, MI

#258 in Michigan

#6,568 in US

#13,140 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Irvin Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/irvin-industries

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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