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Del Mar, CA, United States of America

Life+gear, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 54

% Expired Patents = 24.1

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 1,012

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Dennis Bertken (28 out of 73 patents)

silverMedal Yi Fong Hsieh (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal James P Angeles (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Robson L Splane, Jr (3 out of 39 patents)

5.  Lawrence Lin (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Sam Chang (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Dennis Berken (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  Nicholas Connor (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  Casey Jenkins (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Shi-Lin Chen (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Meng-Tsung Chen (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  David Lin (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Lighting Module
Multifunction Tool
Key Chain Flashlight
Rechargeable Flashlight
Portable Blanket Warmer
Glow Stick
Exercise Apparatus
Auto Safety Tool
Low Waste Packaging
Collapsible Massage Bed
Exercise Bicycle Frame
Backpack

54 patents:

1. D693269 - Lighted zipper tag (2013-11-12),
2. 8545040 - Flashlight and illuminated rear section with two-sided lighting module (2013-10-01),
3. 8360596 - Flashlight and illuminated rear section with two-sided lighting module (2013-01-29),
4. D674946 - Key chain flashlight (2013-01-22),
5. D674945 - Lantern (2013-01-22),
6. D674944 - Headlamp (2013-01-22),
7. 8313209 - Four-way power source for multifunction tool (2012-11-20),
8. D670014 - Lantern (2012-10-30),
9. D670013 - Lantern (2012-10-30),
10. 8186846 - Multipurpose lighting device with electronic glow stick (2012-05-29),
11. 8186512 - Low waste packaging (2012-05-29),
12. 8113682 - Multipurpose waterproof lighting device with electronic glow stick (2012-02-14),
13. D650576 - Backpack (2011-12-20),
14. D649274 - Combination lantern and spotlight (2011-11-22),
15. D647231 - Rechargeable flashlight (2011-10-18),
Company Overview
Life+gear, Inc., based in Del Mar, California, specializes in innovative lighting devices designed for various applications. The company develops a range of products including multifunction tools, key chain flashlights, rechargeable flashlights, and portable blanket warmers. Their offerings also encompass safety tools and exercise apparatus, reflecting a commitment to enhancing everyday life through practical and versatile solutions. Life+gear focuses on creating reliable products that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and safety-conscious consumers alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Life+gear, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
54 Patents

#1 in Del Mar, CA

#1,548 in California

#6,569 in US

#13,147 in the World

Del Mar, CA (US)
Del Mar, CA, United States of America

Life+gear, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,012

12 inventors:

goldMedal Dennis Bertken (28 out of 73 patents)

silverMedal Yi Fong Hsieh (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal James P Angeles (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Robson L Splane, Jr (3 out of 39 patents)

5.  Lawrence Lin (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Life+gear, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/life-plus-gear

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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