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Sturtevant, WI, United States of America

Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 34

Trademarks = 13

Forward Citations = 682

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas R Swetish (8 out of 27 patents)

Christopher F Kreuser (4 out of 5 patents)

John W Chapman (3 out of 5 patents)

4. James R Lutz (3 out of 9 patents)

5. William C Eungard (2 out of 17 patents)

6. Mitchell P Pomerantz (2 out of 7 patents)

7. James F Caruso (2 out of 12 patents)

8. Kurt W Heisler (2 out of 3 patents)

9. John Hastings (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Paul J Doczy (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Robert S Gelick (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Craig S Scherer (2 out of 50 patents)

13. M Alain Plestan (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Ronald P Hansen (2 out of 12 patents)

15. Mark J Sarder (1 out of 55 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fishing Reel

Bait Cast Fishing Reel

Scuba Diving Regulator

Underwater Air Supply

Trolling Motor

Load Carrying System

Multi-Segment Fishing Rod

Diving Mask

Pressure Equalizing Mechanism

Quick Change Spool

Tent Door

Equipment Support Garment

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6314617 - Reconfigurable handle (2001-11-13),

2. D423074 - Bait cast fishing reel (2000-04-18),

3. 6039043 - Underwater air supply system (2000-03-21),

4. 6032894 - Cartridge spool system for bait cast fishing reel (2000-03-07),

5. D418521 - Trolling motor (2000-01-04),

6. D418520 - Trolling motor housing (2000-01-04),

7. 5988548 - Easy hold fishing reel body (1999-11-23),

8. 5984157 - Shoulder support structure for a load carrying system (1999-11-16),

9. D415241 - Combined crank handle and drag control (1999-10-12),

10. 5957355 - Pack compression system (1999-09-28),

11. 5954253 - Flexible frame load carrying system (1999-09-21),

12. 5950622 - Scuba diving breathing regulator (1999-09-14),

13. 5950346 - Multi-segment fishing rod assembly (1999-09-14),

14. 5944450 - Integral buoyancy and ballast system for scuba divers (1999-08-31),

15. 5911378 - Quick change spinning reel spool (1999-06-15),

Company Overview

Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc. is a prominent player in the outdoor recreation industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality fishing and marine products. The company is known for its innovative approach to product design, focusing on enhancing the user experience for outdoor enthusiasts. With a commitment to sustainability and performance, Johnson Worldwide Associates serves a diverse customer base across North America and beyond, contributing to the advancement of recreational fishing and boating technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

34 Patents

#5 in Sturtevant, WI

#243 in Wisconsin

#10,022 in US

#19,651 in the World

Sturtevant, WI, United States of America

Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.

Forward Citations = 682

33 inventors:

Thomas R Swetish (8 out of 27 patents)

Christopher F Kreuser (4 out of 5 patents)

John W Chapman (3 out of 5 patents)

4. James R Lutz (3 out of 9 patents)

5. William C Eungard (2 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/johnson-worldwide-associates

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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