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Saginaw, MI, United States of America

Means Industries, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 134



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 1,983

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67 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.  Hiroyuki Shioiri (7 out of 74 patents)

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

12.  Earl A Getchel (6 out of 6 patents)

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

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

15.  Hiroyuki Shibata (5 out of 88 patents)


Core Competencies:
Vehicle Transmission
Clutch Assembly
Torque Converter
Drivetrain Component
Coupling Assembly
Electromagnetic Clutch
High-Speed Coupling
Linear Actuator
Non-Friction Coupling
Dynamic Controllable Clutch
Electromechanical Control Assembly
Electric Vehicle Transmission

134 patents:

1. 12416349 - Vehicle transmission and method of operation (2025-09-16),
2. 12416348 - Vehicle transmission and method of operation (2025-09-16),
3. 12416338 - Actuation mechanism for coupling device (2025-09-16),
4. 12416337 - Clutch assembly (2025-09-16),
5. 12398792 - Selectable torque path torque converter (2025-08-26),
6. 12305716 - Actuation mechanism (2025-05-20),
7. 12222009 - Clutch assembly for coupling and decoupling members (2025-02-11),
8. 12209623 - Shift system and method for power transmission assembly (2025-01-28),
9. 12181029 - Three position gear selection unit (2024-12-31),
10. 12146531 - Clutch assembly (2024-11-19),
11. 12117072 - Drivetrain component (2024-10-15),
12. 12092173 - Clutch strut, torque locking mechanism, and clutch assembly (2024-09-17),
13. 12092172 - Controllable clutch assembly (2024-09-17),
14. 12054041 - Wheel hub clutch, wheel hub, wheel end system, axle, drivetrain, and vehicle (2024-08-06),
15. 12038051 - Coupling assembly with detent mechanism (2024-07-16),
Means Industries, Inc. is a leading global supplier of automotive powertrain components. With over 100 years of experience, the company specializes in clutching and separating technologies, serving various industries including automotive, off-highway, and agriculture. Means Industries is committed to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to meet their customers' needs.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

134 Patents

#2 in Saginaw, MI

#111 in Michigan

#2,783 in US

#5,850 in the World

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Saginaw, MI, United States of America

Means Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,983

67 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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