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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Progressive Tool and Industries Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 53


Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 717

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael R Dugas (17 out of 31 patents)

silverMedal Velibor Kilibarda (11 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Jeffrey R Angel (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  Velibor Kilabarda (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  Keith A Oldford (7 out of 9 patents)

6.  Alan S Kaufman (7 out of 8 patents)

7.  Karl G Johnson (5 out of 6 patents)

8.  Ronald L Panter (3 out of 5 patents)

9.  William J Maybee (3 out of 5 patents)

10.  Howard M Schlatter (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Leonard A Zanger (2 out of 4 patents)

12.  Peter C Kekic (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Ronald R Hendricks (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Greg Bildson (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Fred Zarna (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Automotive Assembly
Weld Gun Assembly
Robotic Workstation
Laser Welding
Motorcycle Frame Assembly
Vehicle Framing System
Overhead Conveyor System
Heat Exchanger Core Assembly
Clamping Locator
Flexible Assembly Line
Pinch Weld Gun
Automobile Body Handling

53 patents:

1. 7165309 - Method for assembly of a motorcycle frame (2007-01-23),
2. 7128196 - Flexible automotive assembly line method (2006-10-31),
3. 7108189 - Precise transport positioning apparatus using a closed loop controlled, non-direct drive or friction drive system with absolute positioning encoder (2006-09-19),
4. 6966427 - Pallet/skid power roll system (2005-11-22),
5. 6948227 - Framing station having self piercing rivets and method (2005-09-27),
6. 6932263 - Vehicle framing system for plurality of vehicle body styles (2005-08-23),
7. 6912774 - Apparatus and method for assembly of motorcycle frame (2005-07-05),
8. 6911616 - Weld gun assembly (2005-06-28),
9. 6909064 - Pinch weld gun with swivel shunt connection (2005-06-21),
10. 6827197 - Flexible automotive assembly line and method (2004-12-07),
11. 6799673 - Versaroll overhead conveyor system (2004-10-05),
12. 6787729 - Multi-axis articulatable robot having a weld gun with inverted roller screw actuator (2004-09-07),
13. 6732852 - Trunnion mountable fixture (2004-05-11),
14. 6723944 - Pinch weld gun (2004-04-20),
15. 6719122 - Lockable latch for an apparatus having a combined latch actuation and carrier movement (2004-04-13),
Progressive Tool and Industries Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality tools and industrial equipment. With over 50 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted brand in the industry. Our extensive product range includes power tools, hand tools, cutting tools, measuring instruments, and much more. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. Visit our website to explore our product catalogue and learn more about our company.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

53 Patents

#15 in Southfield, MI

#253 in Michigan

#6,449 in US

#12,960 in the World

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Southfield, MI, United States of America

Progressive Tool and Industries Company

Forward Citations = 717

44 inventors:

goldMedal Michael R Dugas (17 out of 31 patents)

silverMedal Velibor Kilibarda (11 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Jeffrey R Angel (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  Velibor Kilabarda (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  Keith A Oldford (7 out of 9 patents)

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