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Troy, MI, United States of America

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 103

% Expired Patents = 33.0

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,820

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120 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Tomaz Dopico Varela (16 out of 56 patents)

Dennis A Kramer (8 out of 75 patents)

John K Ma (8 out of 10 patents)

4. Ronald N Brissette (8 out of 21 patents)

5. Christos T Kyrtsos (8 out of 69 patents)

6. Steven Ray Miller (7 out of 19 patents)

7. William Carl Sullivan (7 out of 16 patents)

8. Dale K Bell (6 out of 29 patents)

9. John L Bennett (6 out of 13 patents)

10. James Eckelberry (6 out of 11 patents)

11. Edward Jay Eshelman (6 out of 10 patents)

12. David K Platner (6 out of 28 patents)

13. Joseph Melekian (5 out of 11 patents)

14. Reno V Ramsey (5 out of 11 patents)

15. Brian Jeffrey Mueller (5 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Automatic Axle Traction Control

Independent Suspension

Brake Assembly

Wheel End Assembly

Driveline Assembly

Shock Absorber

Tubular Axle

High Bias Differential Lock

Vehicle Diagnostics

Trailer Suspension

Axle Coupling

Composite Brake Drum

103 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7568286 - Method of forming a tubular axle (2009-08-04),

2. 7322436 - Automatic axle traction control (2008-01-29),

3. 7204339 - Vehicle wheel end assembly with wheel adapter (2007-04-17),

4. 7047838 - Transfer case assembly having multiple gear mounting locations (2006-05-23),

5. 7011185 - Low cost brake sensor (2006-03-14),

6. 7000743 - Brake shoe assembly having a corrosion reducing lining (2006-02-21),

7. 6945522 - Multi-rate torsion bar independent suspension spring (2005-09-20),

8. 6935788 - Method and device for adjusting bearing assembly for a wheel hub (2005-08-30),

9. 6929084 - Suspension module for use with an independent suspension including semi-trailing arms with airbag supports (2005-08-16),

10. 6893046 - Independent suspension undercarriage module for a low floor vehicle (2005-05-17),

11. 6883235 - Cast integral ring gear and differential case (2005-04-26),

12. 6871723 - Independent suspension system for a low floor vehicle (2005-03-29),

13. 6871683 - Hub cap filter for tire inflation system (2005-03-29),

14. 6857645 - Suspension seat and axle coupling (2005-02-22),

15. 6834748 - Liningless brake assembly with dampers (2004-12-28),

Company Overview

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC, based in Troy, Michigan, specializes in advanced vehicle suspension systems and components for the commercial vehicle sector. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies such as automatic axle traction control, independent suspension systems, and various assemblies including brake, wheel end, and driveline. Meritor's expertise extends to shock absorbers and high bias differential locks, positioning it as a key player in enhancing vehicle performance and safety in the heavy-duty automotive market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

103 Patents

#15 in Troy, MI

#145 in Michigan

#3,694 in US

#7,590 in the World

Troy, MI, United States of America

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC

Forward Citations = 1,820

120 inventors:

Tomaz Dopico Varela (16 out of 56 patents)

Dennis A Kramer (8 out of 75 patents)

John K Ma (8 out of 10 patents)

4. Ronald N Brissette (8 out of 21 patents)

5. Christos T Kyrtsos (8 out of 69 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/meritor-heavy-vehicle-technology

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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