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Sioux Center, IA, United States of America

Link Mfg., Ltd.

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 3.3

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 277

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joel D Van Den Brink (11 out of 13 patents)

Tye B Davis (7 out of 8 patents)

Michael S Wetter (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Gregory Wayne Hulstein (5 out of 6 patents)

5. David L Eekhoff (5 out of 5 patents)

6. David Shane Vander Kooi (4 out of 6 patents)

7. William E Ott (3 out of 5 patents)

8. Dale E Jacobsma (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Craig A Jungjohan (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Matthew C Lohafer (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Philip L Kats (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Richard R Schwanke (2 out of 2 patents)

13. David C Jiles (1 out of 24 patents)

14. Joshua E Bobb (1 out of 1 patent)

15. W Charles Boden (1 out of 1 patent)

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12611905 - Tandem axle assembly and associated systems and methods (2026-04-28),

2. 12422010 - Magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) apparatuses, methods, and systems, including bushings for vibrational damping or isolation (2025-09-23),

3. 12162321 - Driven lift axles and associated systems and methods (2024-12-10),

4. 11904963 - Mounting brackets for auxiliary suspension systems (2024-02-20),

5. 11820188 - Driven lift axles and associated systems and methods (2023-11-21),

6. 11485435 - Mounting brackets for auxiliary suspension systems (2022-11-01),

7. 11338865 - Cab suspension systems and associated methods of manufacture and use (2022-05-24),

8. 10967927 - Mounting brackets for auxiliary suspension systems (2021-04-06),

9. 10569814 - Lift axle auxiliary suspension systems (2020-02-25),

10. 10569813 - Cab suspension systems and associated methods of manufacture and use (2020-02-25),

11. 10543730 - Auxiliary suspension air damping systems and associated methods of manufacture and use (2020-01-28),

12. 9937766 - Height control linkage for a vehicle cab suspension system (2018-04-10),

13. 9688318 - Axle suspension mounting system (2017-06-27),

14. 9358854 - Air suspension control system for a vehicle (2016-06-07),

15. 9340242 - Adjustable king pin assembly (2016-05-17),

Link Manufacturing is a manufacturer and supplier of suspension products for commercial vehicles. With over 35 years of experience, Link offers a wide range of advanced air suspension and chassis products for various applications. They specialize in heavy-duty truck, trailer, and specialty suspension systems, known for their durability, reliability, and innovative design. Link's products help improve ride quality, handling, and overall performance for fleet operators in industries such as transportation, agriculture, construction, and military.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

30 Patents

#1 in Sioux Center, IA

#70 in Iowa

#11,241 in US

#21,816 in the World

Sioux Center, IA, United States of America

Link Mfg., Ltd.

Forward Citations = 277

27 inventors:

Joel D Van Den Brink (11 out of 13 patents)

Tye B Davis (7 out of 8 patents)

Michael S Wetter (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Gregory Wayne Hulstein (5 out of 6 patents)

5. David L Eekhoff (5 out of 5 patents)

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