% Expired Patents = 42.9

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 68

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Masahiko Minamikawa (5 out of 6 patents)

John Campbell (5 out of 5 patents)

Toshihide Tanaka (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Hiroshi Kawaguchi (3 out of 3 patents)

5. David Wayne Hicks (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Steven Michael Swank (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Eric Gregg Benjamin (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Carla Rogers (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Joseph B Lewis (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Kazuhiko Honda (1 out of 18 patents)

11. Veronica Harden (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Nancy Baker (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Ken Parker (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Steve Jewell (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Matthew Milligan (1 out of 1 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8463426 - Computerized bulk parts control system and method (2013-06-11),

2. 8442876 - Returnable container management and repair system and method (2013-05-14),

3. 8311906 - Computerized system and method for managing parts shortages (2012-11-13),

4. 8311905 - Computerized system and method for automated demand-based parts delivery (2012-11-13),

5. 8109550 - Pack end tool (2012-02-07),

6. 8083277 - Pick end tool (2011-12-27),

7. 8010220 - Synchronous and optimum line delivery utilizing tact information (2011-08-30),

Company Overview

Midwest Express Inc. is a leading logistics company providing transportation services across the Midwest region. With a fleet of modern trucks and experienced drivers, we specialize in fast and reliable delivery of goods. Our commitment to customer satisfaction, efficiency, and safety sets us apart in the industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#1 in East Liberty, OH

#1,573 in Ohio

#39,929 in US

East Liberty, OH, United States of America

Midwest Express Inc.

Forward Citations = 68

19 inventors:

Masahiko Minamikawa (5 out of 6 patents)

John Campbell (5 out of 5 patents)

Toshihide Tanaka (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Hiroshi Kawaguchi (3 out of 3 patents)

5. David Wayne Hicks (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Midwest Express Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/midwest-express

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]