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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Lacks Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Expired Patents = 22.0

Forward Citations = 682

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Lee A Chase (23 out of 30 patents)

Garry Van Houten (4 out of 10 patents)

Roger J Timmer (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Gregory R Hauler (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas Louis Neeb (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Robert E Shea (3 out of 4 patents)

7. James A Woelfel (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Charles Bramer (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Eldean Weidmayer (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Kevin Paul Burch (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Lawrence E O'Toole (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Jeff Bruce (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Ling Hao (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Alan D Fanta (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Daniel W Irvine (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Decorative Surface Finish

Vehicle Wheel Construction

Wheel Rim Flange Assembly

Lug Nut Retention System

Composite Wheel Assembly

Electroplating High-Impact Plastics

Heat-Resistant Overlay

Flexible Lamp Mounting

Theft Deterrent Wheel Cover

Automotive Grille Flexibility

Remote Control Rear View Mirror

Ornamental Wheel Cover

41 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8632864 - Decorative surface finish and method of forming same (2014-01-21),

2. 7767046 - Vehicle wheel construction process (2010-08-03),

3. 7494192 - Vehicle wheel rim flange and overlay assembly (2009-02-24),

4. 7097730 - Method and apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel (2006-08-29),

5. 7066557 - Wheel and overlay assembly (2006-06-27),

6. 7025844 - Vehicle wheel construction process (2006-04-11),

7. 7007720 - Exhaust tip (2006-03-07),

8. 7004549 - Wheel cover retention apparatus (2006-02-28),

9. 6998001 - Vehicle wheel assembly and related method therefor (2006-02-14),

10. 6951365 - Flexible lamp mounting (2005-10-04),

11. 6913322 - Lug nut retention system for a chrome-plated wheel cover (2005-07-05),

12. 6779852 - Composite wheel assembly and method for producing same (2004-08-24),

13. 6729695 - Vehicle wheel assembly and related method therefor cross-references to related applications (2004-05-04),

14. 6682151 - Wheel cover retention apparatus (2004-01-27),

15. 6585330 - Wheel cover having concealed snap-fit retention structure (2003-07-01),

Lacks Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative automotive components and advanced manufacturing solutions. With a heritage dating back to 1961, Lacks Industries has built a solid reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions in the automotive industry. The company specializes in the design, development, and production of decorative trim, wheel systems, and light assemblies primarily for global automotive manufacturers. Lacks Industries is committed to excellence, leveraging their technical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to provide customers with high-quality products and exceptional service.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

41 Patents

#19 in Grand Rapids, MI

#319 in Michigan

#8,415 in US

#16,643 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Lacks Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 682

25 inventors:

Lee A Chase (23 out of 30 patents)

Garry Van Houten (4 out of 10 patents)

Roger J Timmer (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Gregory R Hauler (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas Louis Neeb (3 out of 3 patents)

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