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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Methode Electronics, Incorporated


USPTO Granted Patents = 313

% Expired Patents = 10.9



Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 5,355

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257 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Charles A Kozel (27 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Patrick A Bolen (20 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal John T Scheitz (17 out of 18 patents)

4.  Robert Skepnek (16 out of 18 patents)

5.  Alexandros Pirillis (15 out of 15 patents)

6.  Joseph R Llorens (15 out of 16 patents)

7.  Patrick Gilliland (14 out of 87 patents)

8.  John J Daly (14 out of 19 patents)

9.  Vincent B Brown (14 out of 14 patents)

10.  Johannes Gießibl (11 out of 22 patents)

11.  Vladimir Karasik (11 out of 19 patents)

12.  Daniel S Poplawski (11 out of 15 patents)

13.  Chad Reed (10 out of 12 patents)

14.  Philip W Schofield (10 out of 20 patents)

15.  James W McGinley (9 out of 30 patents)


Core Competencies:
Magnetic Field Sensing
Torque Sensors
Multifunction Lighting
LED Drive Circuit
Hitch Receiver
Camera Lens Washing
Data Center Equipment
Touch Panel Assembly
Transceiver Module
Weight Sensing
Thermal Management
Crash Sensing

313 patents:

1. 12565979 - Systems and methods for a mirror assembly (2026-03-03),
2. 12432830 - Cloned constant current LED drive circuit and method for use (2025-09-30),
3. 12187294 - Differential transfer case torque sensor apparatus and method (2025-01-07),
4. 12138973 - Methods and apparatus for a dual reacting, single load sensing element coupled to a hitch receiver (2024-11-12),
5. 11635604 - Luminous flux collector for directing light into a light-diffusing fiber (2023-04-25),
6. 11548438 - Multifunction lighting module and its use (2023-01-10),
7. 11491832 - Towing systems and methods using magnetic field sensing (2022-11-08),
8. 11464095 - Cloned constant current LED drive circuit and method for use (2022-10-04),
9. 11347037 - Luminous flux collector for directing light into a light-diffusing fiber (2022-05-31),
10. 11277208 - Distribution point unit for high speed communications node (2022-03-15),
11. 11254262 - Multifunction lighting module and its use (2022-02-22),
12. 11223173 - Pluggable module with coaxial connector interface (2022-01-11),
13. 11221262 - Towing systems and methods using magnetic field sensing (2022-01-11),
14. 11137313 - Torque sensor component pairing and assembly (2021-10-05),
15. 11135882 - Towing systems and methods using magnetic field sensing (2021-10-05),
Methode Electronics, Incorporated, headquartered in Chicago, IL, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electronic components and systems. The company focuses on magnetic field sensing technologies, including torque sensors and multifunction lighting solutions. Additionally, Methode is involved in innovative applications such as LED drive circuits, hitch receivers, camera lens washing systems, and touch panel assemblies. Their expertise extends to data center equipment, reflecting a commitment to enhancing performance across various industries.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Methode Electronics, Incorporated
313 Patents

#26 in Chicago, IL

#83 in Illinois

#1,397 in US

#2,854 in the World

Chicago, IL (US)
Chicago, IL, United States of America

Methode Electronics, Incorporated

Forward Citations = 5,355

257 inventors:

goldMedal Charles A Kozel (27 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Patrick A Bolen (20 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal John T Scheitz (17 out of 18 patents)

4.  Robert Skepnek (16 out of 18 patents)

5.  Alexandros Pirillis (15 out of 15 patents)

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