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Saginaw, MI, United States of America

Means Industries, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 138

% Expired Patents = 15.2



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 2,019

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69 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John W Kimes (32 out of 61 patents)

silverMedal Joshua D Hand (24 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Brice A Pawley (23 out of 23 patents)

4.  Stephen M Ruth (12 out of 14 patents)

5.  Terry O Hendrick (10 out of 12 patents)

6.  Ryan W Essenmacher (9 out of 9 patents)

7.  Todd M Andrzejewski (8 out of 8 patents)

8.  Jeffrey J Prout (8 out of 8 patents)

9.  Philip B Woodley (7 out of 7 patents)

10.  Earl A Getchel (7 out of 7 patents)

11.  Hiroyuki Shioiri (7 out of 74 patents)

12.  David W Shaw (7 out of 8 patents)

13.  Gregory M Eisengruber (6 out of 6 patents)

14.  Steven Mark Thomas (6 out of 33 patents)

15.  Dustin M Finn (5 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Clutch Assembly
Power Transmission
Coupling Mechanism
Drivetrain Component
Electromechanical System
Selectable Torque Path
High-Efficiency Transmission
Overrunning Coupling
Torque Converter
Actuation Mechanism
Vehicle Drive System
Non-Friction Coupling

138 patents:

1. 12742481 - Actuator assembly for use with a clutch (2026-09-22),
2. 12624734 - Shift system and method for power transmission assembly (2026-05-12),
3. 12607259 - Shift system and method for power transmission assembly (2026-04-21),
4. 12529417 - Drivetrain component (2026-01-20),
5. 12416349 - Vehicle transmission and method of operation (2025-09-16),
6. 12416348 - Vehicle transmission and method of operation (2025-09-16),
7. 12416338 - Actuation mechanism for coupling device (2025-09-16),
8. 12416337 - Clutch assembly (2025-09-16),
9. 12398792 - Selectable torque path torque converter (2025-08-26),
10. 12305716 - Actuation mechanism (2025-05-20),
11. 12222009 - Clutch assembly for coupling and decoupling members (2025-02-11),
12. 12209623 - Shift system and method for power transmission assembly (2025-01-28),
13. 12181029 - Three position gear selection unit (2024-12-31),
14. 12146531 - Clutch assembly (2024-11-19),
15. 12117072 - Drivetrain component (2024-10-15),
Means Industries, Inc., based in Saginaw, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced vehicle transmission systems. The company focuses on core technologies such as clutch assemblies, power transmission mechanisms, and drivetrain components. With a strong emphasis on electromechanical systems and selectable torque paths, Means Industries aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of automotive transmissions. Their innovations contribute to the evolution of high-efficiency transmission solutions in the automotive sector.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

138 Patents

#2 in Saginaw, MI

#117 in Michigan

#2,813 in US

#5,854 in the World

Saginaw, MI (US)
Saginaw, MI, United States of America

Means Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,019

69 inventors:

goldMedal John W Kimes (32 out of 61 patents)

silverMedal Joshua D Hand (24 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Brice A Pawley (23 out of 23 patents)

4.  Stephen M Ruth (12 out of 14 patents)

5.  Terry O Hendrick (10 out of 12 patents)

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