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Novi, MI, United States of America

Porter Group, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Expired Patents = 94.1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 189

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Karl A Murphy (10 out of 10 patents)

Hsing Lung Lewis Liu (8 out of 8 patents)

Michael A Blake (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Brent C Everett (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Edward Poulos (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Robert Lee Haeske (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Michael P Miller (2 out of 7 patents)

8. Yue Lang (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Richard T Oliver (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Venugopala C Mittapalli (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Wen H Chiu (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Sobieslaw Derbis (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Robert L Haeske (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Brian P Baibak (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Craig S Smith (1 out of 1 patent)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8899685 - Vehicle seat headrest assembly having vertical and longitudinal adjustment (2014-12-02),

2. 8763979 - Vehicle seat latch having striker compliance in transverse directions (2014-07-01),

3. 8523262 - Vehicle seat rear floor latch and seat positioner assembly (2013-09-03),

4. 8333421 - Vehicle seat front floor latch and seat positioner assembly (2012-12-18),

5. 8196289 - Method for staking part assembly fasteners (2012-06-12),

6. 8038220 - Adjustable positioner for vehicle seat back headrest (2011-10-18),

7. 7895738 - Apparatus and system part assembly fasteners (2011-03-01),

8. 7845732 - Vehicle armrest positioning assembly (2010-12-07),

9. 7828390 - Vehicle seat armrest assembly (2010-11-09),

10. 7431371 - Vehicle seat latch (2008-10-07),

11. 7367604 - Front latch assembly for vehicle seat cushion (2008-05-06),

12. 7000990 - Recliner for vehicle foldable seat (2006-02-21),

13. 6991293 - Vehicle seat support frame assembly (2006-01-31),

14. 6945585 - Vehicle seat attachment latch assembly (2005-09-20),

15. 6923504 - Vehicle seat back recliner and assembly (2005-08-02),

Company Overview

Porter Group, LLC, based in Novi, MI, specializes in providing innovative solutions in the fields of automotive engineering and advanced manufacturing. The company focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance vehicle performance and safety. With a commitment to research and development, Porter Group aims to drive advancements in automotive systems and components, contributing to the evolution of the industry. Their expertise encompasses a range of engineering disciplines, positioning them as a key player in the automotive sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

17 Patents

#9 in Novi, MI

#682 in Michigan

#18,894 in US

#35,918 in the World

Novi, MI, United States of America

Porter Group, LLC

Forward Citations = 189

15 inventors:

Karl A Murphy (10 out of 10 patents)

Hsing Lung Lewis Liu (8 out of 8 patents)

Michael A Blake (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Brent C Everett (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Edward Poulos (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Porter Group, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/porter-group

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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