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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Lacks Enterprises, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 75

% Expired Patents = 17.3

EPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 456

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas Hawkins (14 out of 14 patents)

Kevin Chinavare (13 out of 13 patents)

Paul Nikandrou (8 out of 8 patents)

4. David Walters (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Dennis Myles (8 out of 42 patents)

6. Lee A Chase (7 out of 30 patents)

7. Michael LaVallee (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Ryan Lacks (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Brian Wojtczak (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Lawrence P Donovan, Iii (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Nick Hrnyak (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Brian C Wrase (4 out of 5 patents)

13. Garry Van Houten (3 out of 10 patents)

14. Colin Snyder (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Rawley Stanhope (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Decorative Component

Vehicle Roof Rail

Automotive Lighting

Composite Wheel

Electroplating

Two-shot Molding

Aerodynamic Design

Textured Surface

Light Emitting Finish

Cargo Support System

Surface Treatment

Metallic Finishes

75 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12508834 - Multi-colored decorative component and method (2025-12-30),

2. 12498102 - Automotive workpiece with direct and indirect lighting (2025-12-16),

3. 12492803 - Silicone lensing for aesthetic automotive trim lighting (2025-12-09),

4. 12491822 - Automotive roof rail system (2025-12-09),

5. 12403839 - Method of forming a one-piece vehicle roof rail (2025-09-02),

6. 12134371 - One-piece vehicle roof rail (2024-11-05),

7. 12130006 - Automotive workpiece with direct and indirect lighting (2024-10-29),

8. 11945408 - Method of forming a one-piece vehicle roof rail (2024-04-02),

9. 11872959 - Automotive roof rail system (2024-01-16),

10. 11867374 - Hardcoat diffuser for automotive light assemblies (2024-01-09),

11. 11840046 - Anisotropic textured surface (2023-12-12),

12. 11807039 - Composite wheel construction apparatus and method (2023-11-07),

13. 11802347 - 2-shot molded article with multiple electrical current pathways (2023-10-31),

14. 11795563 - Selective metallized translucent automotive components by laser ablation (2023-10-24),

15. 11685316 - Vehicle roof rail attachment apparatus and method (2023-06-27),

Company Overview

Lacks Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced automotive components. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as decorative components, vehicle roof rails, and automotive lighting, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics in vehicle design. With expertise in composite wheels, electroplating, two-shot molding, and aerodynamic design, Lacks Enterprises is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that 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 6 2026

75 Patents

#13 in Grand Rapids, MI

#193 in Michigan

#4,906 in US

#10,007 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Lacks Enterprises, Inc.

Forward Citations = 456

50 inventors:

Thomas Hawkins (14 out of 14 patents)

Kevin Chinavare (13 out of 13 patents)

Paul Nikandrou (8 out of 8 patents)

4. David Walters (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Dennis Myles (8 out of 42 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Lacks Enterprises, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/lacks-enterprises

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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