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Provo, UT, United States of America

Progress Mfg. Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 7.4

CIPO Patents = 8

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 197

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jed K Anderson (17 out of 20 patents)

Jason Robert Harper (13 out of 16 patents)

Gary Michael Scott (7 out of 37 patents)

4. David F Lundgreen (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Joshua A Jones (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Matthew D Barnes (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Kenneth David Mauerman (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Fred P Smith (1 out of 67 patents)

9. Raymond L Conger (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Matthew C Johnson (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Trailer Hitch

Weight Distribution

Sway Control

Trailer Bracket

Jack Foot

Scale Ball Mount

Adjustable Hitch

Breakaway Switch

Clamping Wheel Chocks

Retaining Pin

Hitch Systems

Automated Weight

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12442679 - System and method for measuring weights of vehicles and trailers (2025-10-14),

2. 12415391 - System and method for attaching a trailer to a tow vehicle (2025-09-16),

3. 12326355 - System and method for measuring weights of vehicles and trailers (2025-06-10),

4. 12227041 - Powered arm lifter system and method of automating weight distribution (2025-02-18),

5. 11821781 - Apparatus and method for determining weight distribution (2023-11-21),

6. 11813904 - Trailer hitch system with scale ball mount (2023-11-14),

7. 10960719 - Apparatus and method for measuring force on weight distribution hitches (2021-03-30),

8. 10800219 - Adjustable trailer hitch ball mount with integral lock (2020-10-13),

9. 10675931 - Trailer bracket for sway control towing system (2020-06-09),

10. 10252588 - Trailer hitch system (2019-04-09),

11. 10252381 - Jack foot retraction system (2019-04-09),

12. 9844986 - Apparatus and method of installing an internal locking ring to reinforce an adjustable trailer hitch (2017-12-19),

13. 9579940 - Rotating retainer clip for weight distribution hitch spring arm retaining pin (2017-02-28),

14. 9352624 - System and method for reinforcing an adjustable trailer hitch (2016-05-31),

15. 9321434 - Retractable jack foot (2016-04-26),

Progress Mfg. Inc., based in Provo, Utah, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative towing and trailer accessories. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and functionality, providing products that enhance the safety and efficiency of towing operations. Progress Mfg. focuses on engineering solutions that meet the needs of both recreational and commercial users, ensuring reliability and performance in various applications. Their expertise spans multiple aspects of automotive engineering, particularly in the towing sector.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

27 Patents

#12 in Provo, UT

#147 in Utah

#12,410 in US

#23,984 in the World

Provo, UT, United States of America

Progress Mfg. Inc.

Forward Citations = 197

10 inventors:

Jed K Anderson (17 out of 20 patents)

Jason Robert Harper (13 out of 16 patents)

Gary Michael Scott (7 out of 37 patents)

4. David F Lundgreen (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Joshua A Jones (3 out of 3 patents)

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