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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),

Company Overview

Magnetek, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, TN, specializes in advanced motor control systems that enhance efficiency and performance across various applications. The company focuses on key technology areas such as motor control, position feedback, load measurement, and DC bus voltage management. Their innovative solutions are widely utilized in material handling, elevator systems, brake control, and ballast technology, providing critical support for industries that demand precision and reliability in their operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

117 Patents

#7 in Nashville, TN

#29 in Tennessee

#3,296 in US

#6,794 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Magnetek, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/magnetek

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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