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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 152

% Expired Patents = 1.3

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 4,487

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177 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph J Davis, Jr (14 out of 44 patents)

Silviu Palalau (12 out of 20 patents)

Timothy Frances O'Brien (12 out of 35 patents)

4. Joseph David King (10 out of 24 patents)

5. Timothy S Roddy (6 out of 12 patents)

6. William Rogers (6 out of 20 patents)

7. Marian O Borzea (6 out of 8 patents)

8. Daniel J Toffolo (6 out of 14 patents)

9. Richard J Chutorash (6 out of 32 patents)

10. Jeffrey A Branch (6 out of 10 patents)

11. Robin Mihekun Miller (5 out of 36 patents)

12. Edward G Curtindale (5 out of 14 patents)

13. Jay A Murdock (5 out of 5 patents)

14. H Winston Maue (4 out of 51 patents)

15. Stephen James Learman (4 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vehicle Communication

Navigation Systems

Remote Keyless Entry

Multifunction Switch

Safety Warning Transceiver

Wireless Fuel Gauge

Integrated Cellular Telephone

Proximity Activated Illumination

Electronic Module Diagnostics

Driver Display

Trim Panel

Modular Headliner

152 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6774505 - Vehicle switch assembly with proximity activated illumination (2004-08-10),

2. 6734807 - Polarametric blind spot detector with steerable beam (2004-05-11),

3. 6628247 - Display system with latent image reduction (2003-09-30),

4. 6624364 - Multifunction stalk-mounted switch (2003-09-23),

5. 6615680 - Method of testing switch design to quantify feel (2003-09-09),

6. 6597897 - Low power radio frequency transmitter with controllable gain (2003-07-22),

7. 6535609 - Cabin communication system (2003-03-18),

8. 6512461 - Method of teaching transmitter codes to remote receivers (2003-01-28),

9. 6441730 - Electronics module for brake lamp diagnostics (2002-08-27),

10. 6433728 - Integrally molded remote entry transmitter (2002-08-13),

11. 6426706 - Safety warning transceiver (2002-07-30),

12. 6417786 - Vehicle navigation system with removable positioning receiver (2002-07-09),

13. 6411884 - Auto PC module enclosure (2002-06-25),

14. 6363156 - Integrated communication system for a vehicle (2002-03-26),

15. 6351709 - Vehicle navigation system with route updating feature (2002-02-26),

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc., located in Southfield, MI, specializes in advanced vehicle communication systems that enhance the driving experience. The company focuses on developing technologies such as navigation systems, remote keyless entry, and multifunction switches, which contribute to vehicle safety and convenience. Additionally, Lear is involved in innovative solutions like safety warning transceivers and integrated cellular telephones, positioning itself at the forefront of automotive engineering and connectivity.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.

152 Patents

#8 in Southfield, MI

#111 in Michigan

#2,591 in US

#5,358 in the World

Southfield, MI, United States of America

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,487

177 inventors:

Joseph J Davis, Jr (14 out of 44 patents)

Silviu Palalau (12 out of 20 patents)

Timothy Frances O'Brien (12 out of 35 patents)

4. Joseph David King (10 out of 24 patents)

5. Timothy S Roddy (6 out of 12 patents)

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