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Monroe, MI, United States of America

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 166

% Expired Patents = 3.6

CIPO Patents = 16

EPO Patents = 12

Trademarks = 31

Forward Citations = 2,324

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97 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Larry P LaPointe (94 out of 143 patents)

Chad Edward Adams (25 out of 25 patents)

Richard E Marshall (20 out of 27 patents)

4. Eric B Harwood (14 out of 15 patents)

5. Jack R Lewis (14 out of 17 patents)

6. Jason D Rains (13 out of 13 patents)

7. Jason M Baker (10 out of 13 patents)

8. Jonathan R Saul (9 out of 42 patents)

9. Mark D McClung (8 out of 8 patents)

10. Jack Lewis (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Alexander M Hegedus (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Chandrasekar Ramasubramanian (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Gerald G Stotz (7 out of 7 patents)

14. Michael R Mero (7 out of 8 patents)

15. Jason Bryson (7 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Reclining Chaise

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Mechanism

Remote Control

Wall-Proximity

Furniture Motion Control

Adjustable Seat Depth

Powered Rocking Motion

Transformable Sofa

Legrest Mechanism

Zero Gravity Position

Flexible Seatback

166 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12628959 - Furniture item with circuit board assembly (2026-05-19),

2. 12622521 - Rocking and reclining wall proximity furniture member (2026-05-12),

3. 12588765 - Rocking furniture member with power synchronous mechanism (2026-03-31),

4. 12478185 - Reclining chaise mechanism (2025-11-25),

5. 11844432 - Furniture motion control system (2023-12-19),

6. 11814253 - Furniture handling strap (2023-11-14),

7. 11672348 - Furniture member having lumbar adjustment mechanism (2023-06-13),

8. 11622629 - Wall-proximity furniture member having sync mechanism (2023-04-11),

9. 11324324 - Furniture member having lumbar adjustment mechanism (2022-05-10),

10. 11284724 - Furniture member having lumbar adjustment mechanism (2022-03-29),

11. 11197549 - Wall-proximity furniture member having sync mechanism (2021-12-14),

12. 11137810 - USB charger with automatic sleep mode (2021-10-05),

13. 11134778 - Reclining chaise (2021-10-05),

14. 11071385 - Motorized furniture control system and method (2021-07-27),

15. 10952535 - Furniture member having lumbar adjustment mechanism (2021-03-23),

La-Z-Boy Incorporated, headquartered in Monroe, Michigan, specializes in the design and manufacture of motion furniture mechanisms. The company is renowned for its innovative reclining solutions, including features such as adjustable lumbar support, powered mechanisms, and remote control functionalities. La-Z-Boy's focus on wall-proximity designs and furniture motion control enhances user comfort and convenience, making it a leader in the motion furniture industry. The company continually advances its technology to improve the seating experience for consumers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

166 Patents

#1 in Monroe, MI

#103 in Michigan

#2,398 in US

#4,964 in the World

Monroe, MI, United States of America

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

Forward Citations = 2,324

97 inventors:

Larry P LaPointe (94 out of 143 patents)

Chad Edward Adams (25 out of 25 patents)

Richard E Marshall (20 out of 27 patents)

4. Eric B Harwood (14 out of 15 patents)

5. Jack R Lewis (14 out of 17 patents)

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