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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)

Core Competencies:

Tandem Axle Assembly

Magnetorheological Elastomer

Cab Suspension Systems

Lift Axle

Auxiliary Suspension

Air Damping Systems

Height Control Linkage

Air Suspension Control

Adjustable King Pin

Casket Transporting Apparatus

Direct Acting Air Suspension

Mounting Brackets

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 Mfg., Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in advanced suspension systems and components for the commercial vehicle industry. Based in Sioux Center, Iowa, the company focuses on enhancing vehicle performance, safety, and durability through innovative engineering solutions. Link Mfg. is recognized for its commitment to quality and reliability, serving a diverse clientele across North America and beyond. The organization emphasizes research and development in automotive engineering, continually striving to meet the evolving needs of the transportation sector.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

30 Patents

#1 in Sioux Center, IA

#70 in Iowa

#11,257 in US

#21,853 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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