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Carthage, MO, United States of America

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 189

% Expired Patents = 2.1

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 3,614

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116 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Rafael T Bustos (31 out of 83 patents)

Thomas J Wells (16 out of 73 patents)

Henry Zapletal (13 out of 14 patents)

4. Larry Higgins (12 out of 15 patents)

5. Michael Andrew Crum (8 out of 27 patents)

6. Horst F Wentzek (8 out of 17 patents)

7. Terence A Scott (8 out of 9 patents)

8. Arthur A Patton (7 out of 10 patents)

9. Philip E Crossman (7 out of 18 patents)

10. Larry W Whitehead (7 out of 7 patents)

11. George M Chembakaffery (7 out of 7 patents)

12. Gerard J Matern (6 out of 14 patents)

13. Chester R Yates (6 out of 9 patents)

14. Steven E Ogle (6 out of 31 patents)

15. Bryan H Zeeuw (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Reclining Mechanism

Chair Adjustment

Height Adjustment

Bedding Foundation

Synchronized Tilt Control

Pocketed Springs

Seating Suspension

Display Rack

Beverage Display

Glider Mechanism

Chair Control Actuator

Load Distribution

189 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11344132 - Adjustable bed with load distribution bracket (2022-05-31),

2. 11344123 - Pivot-over-arm reclining mechanism for a seating unit and modular seating unit connection system (2022-05-31),

3. 11266245 - Rocker/glider recliner linkage with projected back pivot point (2022-03-08),

4. 11229290 - Pedestal glider and recliner chair and mechanism (2022-01-25),

5. 10653243 - Rocker/glider recline linkage with projected back pivot point (2020-05-19),

6. 10098470 - Sofa having adjustable backrest position (2018-10-16),

7. 9771009 - Vehicle seat (2017-09-26),

8. 7380884 - Switching apparatus (2008-06-03),

9. 7188901 - Chair adjustment mechanism (2007-03-13),

10. 7097254 - Height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest (2006-08-29),

11. 7036881 - Chair seat tilt mechanism (2006-05-02),

12. 6896333 - Height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest (2005-05-24),

13. 6871909 - Locking mechanism for chair and pushbutton control therefor (2005-03-29),

14. D487367 - Hand control pictograph (2004-03-10),

15. 6692077 - Height adjustment chair control (2004-02-17),

Company Overview

Leggett & Platt, Inc., headquartered in Carthage, Missouri, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative seating mechanisms and related technologies. The company focuses on a variety of core areas, including reclining mechanisms, chair adjustments, and height adjustments, which enhance user comfort and functionality. Additionally, Leggett & Platt is known for its advancements in bedding foundations, synchronized tilt control, pocketed springs, and seating suspension systems, contributing significantly to the furniture and automotive industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

189 Patents

#1 in Carthage, MO

#33 in Missouri

#2,172 in US

#4,457 in the World

Carthage, MO, United States of America

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,614

116 inventors:

Rafael T Bustos (31 out of 83 patents)

Thomas J Wells (16 out of 73 patents)

Henry Zapletal (13 out of 14 patents)

4. Larry Higgins (12 out of 15 patents)

5. Michael Andrew Crum (8 out of 27 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leggett & Platt, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leggett-and-platt

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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