For the Inventor, By the Inventor

Enter assignee name

Story City, IA, United States of America

Putco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 109

% Expired Patents = 2.8

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 994

Loading Chart...

Loading Chart...

35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James P Elwell (90 out of 93 patents)

Jamie R Bernardy (15 out of 15 patents)

Ben F Conkey (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Conner Schramm (7 out of 8 patents)

5. Parker Freeman (7 out of 8 patents)

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

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

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

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

10. Seth Hoogendoorn (6 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

109 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12691811 - Side-rail modular, lightweight load-carrying panels and racks (2026-07-28),

2. 12049197 - Modular, lightweight panels and racks for compact suv tailgate (2024-07-30),

3. 11938799 - Replacement roof tops and bracketry for trucks and off-road vehicles (2024-03-26),

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

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

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

7. 11796136 - Vehicle lighting apparatus with chip scale package (2023-10-24),

8. 11708945 - Led headlight kit having filament and pressured chamber (2023-07-25),

9. 11655943 - Heat dissipation device for vehicle head lamps and fog lamps (2023-05-23),

10. 11624488 - Multi-section LED light bar with driver (2023-04-11),

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

12. 11371688 - Automobile accessory light fixture mitigating RF emissions (2022-06-28),

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

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

15. D922671 - Light bar housing with wide opening (2021-06-15),

Putco, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium automotive accessories. With over 50 years of industry experience, Putco offers a wide range of high-quality products including chrome trim, lighting solutions, and stainless steel accessories. Operating from our state-of-the-art facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and stylish products that enhance the look and functionality of vehicles. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and industry-leading technology has made us a trusted choice for car enthusiasts, professional installers, and automotive dealerships worldwide.

This text is generated by artificial intelligence and may not be accurate.

Company Badge

USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

109 Patents

#1 in Story City, IA

#24 in Iowa

#3,496 in US

#7,206 in the World

Story City, IA, United States of America

Putco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 994

35 inventors:

James P Elwell (90 out of 93 patents)

Jamie R Bernardy (15 out of 15 patents)

Ben F Conkey (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Conner Schramm (7 out of 8 patents)

5. Parker Freeman (7 out of 8 patents)

Please report any incorrect information to [email protected]

Loading…