Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

Metals, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 5

Forward Citations = 93

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wayne P Lichti (2 out of 3 patents)

Gunes M Ecer (1 out of 17 patents)

Beresford N Clarke (1 out of 6 patents)

4. Wilfred G Shedd (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Alfred F Hofstatter (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Alfred F Hostatter (1 out of 1 patent)

7. John G Papp (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Robert Lichti (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Brian Oslin (1 out of 1 patent)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4687400 - Device for moving objects in a closed container (1987-08-18),

2. 4667497 - Forming of workpiece using flowable particulate (1987-05-26),

3. 4640711 - Method of object consolidation employing graphite particulate (1987-02-03),

4. 4594219 - Powder metal consolidation of multiple preforms (1986-06-10),

5. 4281824 - Heat treating apparatus (1981-08-04),

Company Overview

Metals, Inc. is a leading supplier of metal products for various industries. With years of experience in the metal industry, we offer a wide range of high-quality metals including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Our products are used in construction, manufacturing, and aerospace sectors, among others. At Metals, Inc., we are committed to providing superior products and excellent customer service to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

5 Patents

#54 in Fort Wayne, IN

#737 in Indiana

#51,708 in US

Fort Wayne, IN, United States of America

Metals, Inc.

Forward Citations = 93

9 inventors:

Wayne P Lichti (2 out of 3 patents)

Gunes M Ecer (1 out of 17 patents)

Beresford N Clarke (1 out of 6 patents)

4. Wilfred G Shedd (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Alfred F Hofstatter (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Metals, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/metals

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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