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Story City, IA, United States of America

Putco, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 110

% Expired Patents = 2.7

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 1,003

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James P Elwell (91 out of 94 patents)

Jamie R Bernardy (15 out of 15 patents)

Conner Schramm (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Parker Freeman (8 out of 9 patents)

5. Ben F Conkey (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Seth Hoogendoorn (7 out of 8 patents)

7. Joshua J Burhite (7 out of 7 patents)

8. Dennis S Elwell (7 out of 7 patents)

9. Zachary Scott Healy (7 out of 8 patents)

10. Phillip D Kolbo (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Nicholas Niemeyer (6 out of 7 patents)

12. Tian Xiaojun (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Trent Quick (5 out of 7 patents)

14. Adam R Koesters (5 out of 11 patents)

15. Evan Steig (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vehicle Lighting

Replacement Rooftops

LED Light Bar

Automotive Grille Inserts

Dome Light

Door Handle Covers

Heat Dissipation

Compact SUV Accessories

Off-Road Vehicle Parts

Vehicle Light Fixtures

Automotive Accessories

Tailgate Light

110 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12753915 - Installation of automobile accessory light fixture mitigating RF emissions (2026-10-06),

2. 12691811 - Side-rail modular, lightweight load-carrying panels and racks (2026-07-28),

3. 12049197 - Modular, lightweight panels and racks for compact suv tailgate (2024-07-30),

4. 11938799 - Replacement roof tops and bracketry for trucks and off-road vehicles (2024-03-26),

5. D1005921 - Replacement roof top for sport-utility vehicle (2023-11-28),

6. D1005213 - Replacement roof top for compact and mid-size sport-utility vehicles (2023-11-21),

7. D1005212 - Replacement roof top for truck (2023-11-21),

8. 11796136 - Vehicle lighting apparatus with chip scale package (2023-10-24),

9. 11708945 - Led headlight kit having filament and pressured chamber (2023-07-25),

10. 11655943 - Heat dissipation device for vehicle head lamps and fog lamps (2023-05-23),

11. 11624488 - Multi-section LED light bar with driver (2023-04-11),

12. 11499681 - Replacement vehicle lighting apparatus (2022-11-15),

13. 11371688 - Automobile accessory light fixture mitigating RF emissions (2022-06-28),

14. D922673 - Vehicle accessory bar (2021-06-15),

15. D922672 - Light bar housing with narrow opening (2021-06-15),

Company Overview

Putco, Inc., based in Story City, Iowa, specializes in automotive accessories, focusing on enhancing vehicle aesthetics and functionality. The company develops a diverse range of products, including innovative vehicle lighting solutions, replacement rooftops, LED light bars, and automotive grille inserts. Additionally, Putco offers accessories such as dome lights and door handle covers, emphasizing heat dissipation and compact SUV enhancements. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in the automotive accessory market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

110 Patents

#1 in Story City, IA

#24 in Iowa

#3,483 in US

#7,171 in the World

Story City, IA, United States of America

Putco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,003

35 inventors:

James P Elwell (91 out of 94 patents)

Jamie R Bernardy (15 out of 15 patents)

Conner Schramm (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Parker Freeman (8 out of 9 patents)

5. Ben F Conkey (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Putco, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/putco

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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