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Bensalem, PA, United States of America

Merit Industries, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Expired Patents = 9.1

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 477

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John W Houriet, Jr (7 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal Peter Feuer (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Kevin A Hassan (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  John C Nydick (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Dean L Hedin (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Robert H Wiles (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Jeffrey D Karn (1 out of 4 patents)

8.  Malcolm J Harwood (1 out of 3 patents)

9.  Jeff Karn (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Chris Walsh (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  James R Stelzer (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Daniel L Aymar (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Thomas R Horne (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  James A Kavanagh (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  William A Rollin, Iii (1 out of 3 patents)


11 patents:

1. 7314412 - Amusement device shared resource system and method (2008-01-01),
2. 6942565 - Electronic card game and method (2005-09-13),
3. 6082887 - Game machine with automated tournament mode (2000-07-04),
4. 6076021 - System for handicapping substitute or unranked players in a dart game (2000-06-13),
5. 5743799 - Method for setting game credits in a gaming machine and tallying a total (1998-04-28),
6. 5743533 - Back up turn function for dart machine (1998-04-28),
7. 5681044 - Method and apparatus for controlling cricket-based dart game (1997-10-28),
8. 5575717 - System for creating menu choices of video games on a display (1996-11-19),
9. 5482291 - Dart board apparatus with independently supported double bull segment (1996-01-09),
10. 4955967 - Electronically scored dart game with missed dart detection system (1990-09-11),
11. 4881744 - Electronically scored dart game having front opening service door (1989-11-21),
Company Overview
Merit Industries, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced automation solutions. The organization focuses on creating innovative systems that enhance operational efficiency across various industries, including manufacturing and logistics. With a commitment to research and development, Merit Industries leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive landscape.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

11 Patents

#2 in Bensalem, PA

#995 in Pennsylvania

#27,540 in US

#51,831 in the World

Bensalem, PA (US)
Bensalem, PA, United States of America

Merit Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 477

16 inventors:

goldMedal John W Houriet, Jr (7 out of 11 patents)

silverMedal Peter Feuer (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Kevin A Hassan (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  John C Nydick (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Dean L Hedin (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Merit Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/merit-industries

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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