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Saline, MI, United States of America

Jac Products, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 120

% Expired Patents = 25.0

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,722

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jeffrey M Aftanas (68 out of 69 patents)

Gerard J Kmita (32 out of 39 patents)

Donald R Potter (22 out of 23 patents)

4. John S Cucheran (20 out of 38 patents)

5. Gordon Michie (16 out of 16 patents)

6. Michael J Presley (10 out of 12 patents)

7. Gerald J Gomes (9 out of 12 patents)

8. Noel V Ranka (7 out of 11 patents)

9. John Michael Heuchert (7 out of 10 patents)

10. Conde M Gonzalez (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Milton J Antonick (6 out of 7 patents)

12. Artur K Rak (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Brendan J Hathaway (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Brett J Borella (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Jon D Sparham (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vehicle Article Carrier

Cargo Management System

Stowable Cross Bars

Pickup Truck Roof Rack

Modular Light Assembly

Swing-In-Place Cross Bars

Step Rail System

Telescoping Step Assist

Integrated Camera

Tunable Clamping Force

Ditch Rail System

Bicycle Carrier

120 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12233819 - Vehicle roof rack assembly (2025-02-25),

2. 11912240 - Vehicle article carrier rack system with stowable, concealable cross bars (2024-02-27),

3. 11623587 - System and method for multi-shot injection molded roof ditch molding with multiple complex curvature (2023-04-11),

4. 11433800 - Article carrier track system (2022-09-06),

5. 11027660 - Vehicle article carrier system having swing-in-place cross bars (2021-06-08),

6. 10933816 - Vehicle article carrier system incorporating electronic components (2021-03-02),

7. 10800321 - Vehicle accessory component having co-formed light pipe (2020-10-13),

8. 10737625 - Step rail for vehicle with applique and method of making same (2020-08-11),

9. 10723277 - Vehicle article carrier system with end support having tunable clamping force (2020-07-28),

10. 10723272 - Step rail system for vehicle (2020-07-28),

11. 10647247 - Vehicle article carrier apparatus for supporting articles of vehicle having a cross-bar including a heat sink arranged on a second surface for dissipating heat (2020-05-12),

12. 10576901 - Vehicle article carrier having swing-in-place and stowable cross bars (2020-03-03),

13. 10336259 - Step rail for vehicle with applique and method of making same (2019-07-02),

14. 10279748 - Low profile vehicle article carrier having swing in place cross bars (2019-05-07),

15. 10252680 - Articulating cargo management and rack system (2019-04-09),

Company Overview

Jac Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer based in Saline, Michigan, specializing in innovative vehicle article carriers and cargo management systems. The company focuses on developing advanced solutions such as stowable cross bars, pickup truck roof racks, and modular light assemblies, enhancing the utility and versatility of vehicles. With a commitment to quality and functionality, Jac Products also offers unique features like swing-in-place cross bars and telescoping step assists, catering to the evolving needs of automotive consumers.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

120 Patents

#1 in Saline, MI

#131 in Michigan

#3,217 in US

#6,643 in the World

Saline, MI, United States of America

Jac Products, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,722

65 inventors:

Jeffrey M Aftanas (68 out of 69 patents)

Gerard J Kmita (32 out of 39 patents)

Donald R Potter (22 out of 23 patents)

4. John S Cucheran (20 out of 38 patents)

5. Gordon Michie (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Jac Products, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/jac-products

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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