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Troy, MI, United States of America

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited

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USPTO Granted Patents = 182

% Expired Patents = 7.1


Trademarks = 14

Forward Citations = 2,228

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156 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Christos T Kyrtsos (26 out of 69 patents)

silverMedal Dennis A Kramer (22 out of 75 patents)

bronzeMedal Dale K Bell (12 out of 29 patents)

4.  Ronald N Brissette (10 out of 21 patents)

5.  Raji S El-Kassouf (9 out of 11 patents)

6.  Christopher S Keeney (8 out of 55 patents)

7.  Jon M Huber (8 out of 17 patents)

8.  Gary P Ford (7 out of 9 patents)

9.  Jack R McKenzie (6 out of 11 patents)

10.  Andrew John Ward (6 out of 32 patents)

11.  David Chan (6 out of 6 patents)

12.  Joseph Benjamin Saxon (6 out of 11 patents)

13.  Richard M Clisch (6 out of 19 patents)

14.  Larry W Bowman (6 out of 11 patents)

15.  Brian Jeffrey Mueller (6 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Suspension Trailing Arm
Low Floor Drive Unit
Inter-Axle Differential
Self-Servoing Disc Brake
Integrated Payload Sensor
Wheel Bearing Arrangement
Parking-Braking Systems
Brake Temperature Monitor
Driveline Vibration Detection
Hydraulic Slip Limiter
Smart Card System
Brake Actuation

182 patents:

1. 8770604 - Suspension trailing arm (2014-07-08),
2. 7946601 - Suspension trailing arm (2011-05-24),
3. 7866423 - Low floor drive unit assembly for an electrically driven vehicle (2011-01-11),
4. 7669866 - Suspension trailing arm (2010-03-02),
5. 7325887 - Parking-braking in vehicles (2008-02-05),
6. 7270342 - Connection between vehicle axle and suspension arm (2007-09-18),
7. 7252298 - Pivot bearing (2007-08-07),
8. 7178816 - Vehicle suspension beam (2007-02-20),
9. RE39323 - Inter-axle differential assembly for a tandem drive axle set (2006-10-02),
10. 7086655 - Connection between vehicle axle and suspension arm (2006-08-08),
11. 7083015 - Low floor drive unit assembly for an electrically driven vehicle (2006-08-01),
12. 7048288 - Vehicle suspension beam (2006-05-23),
13. 6958611 - Diagnostic remote control for electrical components on vehicle (2005-10-25),
14. 6886669 - Method and device for actively suspending a wheel from a vehicle (2005-05-03),
15. 6840525 - Air spring and pedestal (2005-01-11),
Company Overview
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced vehicle suspension systems. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as suspension trailing arms, low floor drive units, and inter-axle differentials. Meritor is also known for its expertise in self-servoing disc brakes, integrated payload sensors, and parking-braking systems, contributing significantly to the efficiency and safety of heavy vehicles in the automotive sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
182 Patents

#11 in Troy, MI

#97 in Michigan

#2,232 in US

#4,589 in the World

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

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited

Forward Citations = 2,228

156 inventors:

goldMedal Christos T Kyrtsos (26 out of 69 patents)

silverMedal Dennis A Kramer (22 out of 75 patents)

bronzeMedal Dale K Bell (12 out of 29 patents)

4.  Ronald N Brissette (10 out of 21 patents)

5.  Raji S El-Kassouf (9 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/meritor-heavy-vehicle-systems

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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