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Bensalem, PA, United States of America

Merit Industries, Inc.

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):

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

Peter Feuer (3 out of 3 patents)

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: Sort by Forward Citations

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),

Merit Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the manufacturing industry. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, we specialize in producing high-performance machinery and equipment for various sectors. Our cutting-edge technology and dedicated team ensure that we meet the needs of our clients while maintaining our commitment to excellence.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

11 Patents

#2 in Bensalem, PA

#994 in Pennsylvania

#27,490 in US

#51,714 in the World

Bensalem, PA, United States of America

Merit Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 477

16 inventors:

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

Peter Feuer (3 out of 3 patents)

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)

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