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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:

Vehicle Wheel Assembly

Chrome-Plated Composite Wheel

Electroplating

Flexible Lamp Mounting

Wheel Cover Retention

Lug Nut Retention

Heat-Resistant Overlay

Theft Deterrent

Ornamental Wheel Cover

Remote Control Mirror

Grille Flexibility

Composite Wheel Assembly

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),

Company Overview

Lacks Industries, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in advanced decorative surface finishes and innovative vehicle wheel technologies. The company focuses on developing solutions such as wheel rim flange assemblies, lug nut retention systems, and composite wheel assemblies, catering primarily to the automotive sector. Additionally, Lacks is recognized for its expertise in electroplating high-impact plastics and creating heat-resistant overlays, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics in vehicle components.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

41 Patents

#19 in Grand Rapids, MI

#320 in Michigan

#8,433 in US

#16,686 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)

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

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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