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Nashville, TN, United States of America

Magnetek, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 117

% Expired Patents = 1.7

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 40

Forward Citations = 1,657

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112 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Antonio Canova (14 out of 16 patents)

Bryce L Hesterman (10 out of 10 patents)

Aaron S Kureck (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Stuart E Sanders (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Kurtis L Verheyen (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Fred P Bauer (6 out of 8 patents)

7. John Backman (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Raymond H Van Wagener (5 out of 16 patents)

9. Mark R Opperthauser (4 out of 4 patents)

10. George W Mortimer (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Dennis C Nolan (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Raymond H VanWagener (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Phillip G Langhorst (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Gerald L Ballard (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Robert Virgil Burke (3 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Motor Control

Position Feedback

Load Measurement

DC Bus Voltage

Material Handling

Elevator Systems

Brake Control

Ballast Technology

Hydraulic Equipment

Power Factor Correction

Induction Motors

Electrical Connectors

117 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12404147 - System and method of detecting a dragging brake in an elevator application (2025-09-02),

2. 12278575 - System and method of increasing resolution of position feedback for motor control (2025-04-14),

3. 11932519 - Dynamic maximum frequency in a slow-down region for a material handling system (2024-03-19),

4. 11888430 - System and method of increasing resolution of position feedback for motor control (2024-01-30),

5. 11233476 - Method and apparatus for low DC bus voltage ride through (2022-01-25),

6. 9973114 - Method and apparatus for controlling motion in a counterbalancing system (2018-05-15),

7. 9950908 - System and method for determining a load in a material handling system (2018-04-24),

8. 9650231 - Method and apparatus for controlling a bucket hoist (2017-05-16),

9. 9182270 - Method and apparatus for measuring a load in a material handling system (2015-11-10),

10. 9152152 - System for control of mobile hydraulic equipment (2015-10-06),

11. 9093937 - Method and apparatus for determining position for a permanent magnet elevator motor (2015-07-28),

12. 8686670 - Method and apparatus for calibrating and testing brake holding torque (2014-04-01),

13. 8669724 - Method and apparatus for load dependent speed control of a motor (2014-03-11),

14. 8554378 - System for control of mobile hydraulic equipment (2013-10-08),

15. 8401814 - Hoist system with an electronic programmable limit switch (2013-03-19),

Magnetek, Inc. is a leading provider of digital power and motion control systems. They specialize in the development, manufacture, and marketing of power control products and systems for material handling, elevator, and mining applications. With over 30 years of industry experience, Magnetek's innovative solutions improve productivity, safety, and energy efficiency for their customers. Their comprehensive range of products includes AC and DC drives, wireless controls, brake systems, and power delivery systems. Visit their website to learn more about their cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

117 Patents

#7 in Nashville, TN

#29 in Tennessee

#3,291 in US

#6,784 in the World

Nashville, TN, United States of America

Magnetek, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,657

112 inventors:

Antonio Canova (14 out of 16 patents)

Bryce L Hesterman (10 out of 10 patents)

Aaron S Kureck (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Stuart E Sanders (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Kurtis L Verheyen (7 out of 7 patents)

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