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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),

JAC Products, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of automotive exterior systems and components. With a focus on innovation and quality, JAC Products designs and produces roof racks, cargo management systems, functional exterior trim, and other automotive accessories. With multiple locations worldwide, JAC Products strives to provide reliable, stylish, and practical solutions to the automotive industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Jac Products, Inc.

120 Patents

#1 in Saline, MI

#131 in Michigan

#3,208 in US

#6,627 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)

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