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Kansas City, MO, United States of America

Midland Brake, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

Forward Citations = 291

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Steven D Wallestad (9 out of 9 patents)

Robert L Koelzer (5 out of 23 patents)

Albert D Fisher (3 out of 19 patents)

4. David G Engelbert (3 out of 11 patents)

5. Michael J Moody (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Robert S Taylor (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Roger D Hanaway (2 out of 10 patents)

8. Dario Gross (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Jeffery S Johnston (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Joseph C Spencer (2 out of 2 patents)

11. James D Hart (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Bryan E Simoncic (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Ronald S Plantan (1 out of 67 patents)

14. Robert J McMullen (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Richard D Hetfield (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Skid Control

Pneumatic Brake

Hydraulic System

Brake Actuator

Valve System

Semi-Trailer

Quick-Release Valve

Air Brake

Lubrication System

Multi-Function Valve

Slack Adjuster

Contaminant Ejection

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5722740 - Full function skid control braking system for vehicles (1998-03-03),

2. 5709246 - Booster valve with contaminant ejection for use in a pneumatic brake (1998-01-20),

3. 5704273 - Hydraulic system for accommodating fluid pressure variations (1998-01-06),

4. 5623862 - Long stroke spring brake actuator (1997-04-29),

5. 5580101 - Tapered joint thread system (1996-12-03),

6. 5577814 - Full function skid control braking system for vehicles (1996-11-26),

7. 5553928 - Simplified full-function valve for heavy duty brake systems (1996-09-10),

8. 5511860 - Brake system for heavy duty semi-trailer brake systems (1996-04-30),

9. 5497742 - Drive through crankshaft (1996-03-12),

10. 5466053 - Full-function valve for tandem trailer brake system (1995-11-14),

11. 5458403 - Full-function valve with quick drive away for heavy duty semi-trailer (1995-10-17),

12. 5425572 - Quick-release valve for a vehicle air release brake system (1995-06-20),

13. 5425571 - Split system full-funtion valve system for heavy duty semi-trailer brake (1995-06-20),

14. 5417479 - Full-function valve for heavy duty semi-trailer brake system (1995-05-23),

15. 5409303 - Full function skid control braking system for vehicles (1995-04-25),

Company Overview

Midland Brake, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Kansas City, MO, focusing on high-performance brake systems and components for various automotive applications. The company is dedicated to advancing braking technology, ensuring safety and reliability in vehicle performance. With a commitment to innovation, Midland Brake engages in research and development to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its products, catering to both commercial and consumer markets in the automotive sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#19 in Kansas City, MO

#152 in Missouri

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Kansas City, MO, United States of America

Midland Brake, Inc.

Forward Citations = 291

31 inventors:

Steven D Wallestad (9 out of 9 patents)

Robert L Koelzer (5 out of 23 patents)

Albert D Fisher (3 out of 19 patents)

4. David G Engelbert (3 out of 11 patents)

5. Michael J Moody (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Midland Brake, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/midland-brake

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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