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Troy, MI, United States of America

Mckechnie Vehicle Components (USA), Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 36.0

Forward Citations = 242

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ted E Eikhoff (8 out of 9 patents)

Scott A Hogan (6 out of 7 patents)

Robert J DiMarco (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Jeff Bruce (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas J Cutcher (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Ted John Wieczorek (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Eric E Jensen (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Roger Andrew Renaud (4 out of 4 patents)

9. David Browning Ferriss (4 out of 4 patents)

10. David H Johnson (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Wesley Grant Morris (1 out of 5 patents)

12. Kent Wellhoff (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Mark Bennett (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Scott Shore (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Bridget Wise (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Center Lock Wheel Cover

Wheel Ornamentation Assembly

Sound Dampening Adhesive

Snap-On Wheel Cover

Composite Wheel Assembly

Retaining Article

Mechanical Locks

Lug Nut Lock

Wheel Applique

Decorative Nut Caps

Adhesive Patterns

Wheel Cover Manufacturing

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7300117 - Wheel ornamentation assembly (2007-11-27),

2. 7300116 - Center lock wheel cover (2007-11-27),

3. 7264316 - Shield for wheel assemblies (2007-09-04),

4. 7108334 - Snap-on wheel cover (2006-09-19),

5. 7025426 - Sound dampening adhesive patterns for vehicle wheel assemblies (2006-04-11),

6. 6986553 - Wheel ornamentation assembly (2006-01-17),

7. 6978544 - Method of securing ornamentation to a wheel using a retaining article (2005-12-27),

8. 6955405 - Inserts for vehicle wheel assemblies (2005-10-18),

9. 6953226 - Wheel ornamentation assembly (2005-10-11),

10. 6932435 - Adhesive patterns for vehicle wheel assemblies (2005-08-23),

11. 6752469 - Composite wheel assembly (2004-06-22),

12. 6457781 - Retaining article for wheel ornamentation (2002-10-01),

13. 6443531 - Method for manufacturing a wheel cover (2002-09-03),

14. 6402254 - Retaining article for wheel ornamentation including integral support (2002-06-11),

15. 6318942 - Lug cap having retention detents (2001-11-20),

Company Overview

Mckechnie Vehicle Components (USA), Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced automotive components, focusing on enhancing vehicle performance and safety. The company is known for its innovative solutions in areas such as fastening systems, structural components, and lightweight materials, catering to the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Mckechnie plays a significant role in the North American automotive supply chain, emphasizing quality and technological advancement.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

25 Patents

#42 in Troy, MI

#484 in Michigan

#13,388 in US

#25,764 in the World

Troy, MI, United States of America

Mckechnie Vehicle Components (USA), Inc.

Forward Citations = 242

26 inventors:

Ted E Eikhoff (8 out of 9 patents)

Scott A Hogan (6 out of 7 patents)

Robert J DiMarco (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Jeff Bruce (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Douglas J Cutcher (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mckechnie Vehicle Components (USA), Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mckechnie-vehicle-components-usa

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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