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Racine, WI, United States of America

Ruud Lighting, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 125

% Expired Patents = 3.2



Trademarks = 16

Forward Citations = 2,736

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kurt S Wilcox (62 out of 255 patents)

silverMedal Eric J Haugaard (46 out of 49 patents)

bronzeMedal Alan J Ruud (36 out of 57 patents)

4.  Wayne P Guillien (27 out of 35 patents)

5.  Brian L Kinnune (26 out of 78 patents)

6.  Robert D Giese (19 out of 61 patents)

7.  Steven R Walczak (13 out of 27 patents)

8.  Kent A Solberg (11 out of 12 patents)

9.  Donald Wandler (10 out of 10 patents)

10.  Russell Steven Schultz (8 out of 15 patents)

11.  Don Miletich (6 out of 20 patents)

12.  Cory Ternberg (6 out of 6 patents)

13.  Charles D Kim (5 out of 21 patents)

14.  Frank Tsao (4 out of 14 patents)

15.  Theodore O Sokoly (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
LED Lighting Fixture
Floodlight
Recessed Fixture
Light-Directing Lens
Thermal Management
Modular LED Unit
Bollard Luminaire
Ceiling Fixture
Directional Floodlight
Power Supply Mounting
Post Top Mount
Flexible LED Systems

125 patents:

1. D681869 - Adjustment bar for lighting fixture (2013-05-07),
2. D681250 - Lighting fixture (2013-04-30),
3. 8388193 - Lens with TIR for off-axial light distribution (2013-03-05),
4. 8348475 - Lens with controlled backlight management (2013-01-08),
5. 8348461 - LED apparatus and method for accurate lens alignment (2013-01-08),
6. D672908 - Floodlight (2012-12-18),
7. D672907 - Directional floodlight (2012-12-18),
8. 8313222 - LED light fixture (2012-11-20),
9. 8282239 - Light-directing apparatus with protected reflector-shield and lighting fixture utilizing same (2012-10-09),
10. D667587 - Ceiling lighting fixture (2012-09-18),
11. D667586 - Wall-mount lighting fixture (2012-09-18),
12. 8197079 - Flexible LED lighting systems, fixtures and method of installation (2012-06-12),
13. D659281 - Lighting fixture (2012-05-08),
14. 8132944 - Recessed LED lighting fixture (2012-03-13),
15. 8101434 - Method for LED-module assembly (2012-01-24),
Company Overview
Ruud Lighting, Inc., based in Racine, Wisconsin, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced LED lighting fixtures. The company focuses on a diverse range of products, including floodlights, recessed fixtures, and ceiling fixtures, all designed to enhance energy efficiency and performance. Ruud Lighting is committed to innovation in light-directing lens technology and thermal management, ensuring optimal functionality and durability in various applications. Their expertise extends to modular LED units and bollard luminaires, catering to both commercial and residential lighting needs.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Ruud Lighting, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
125 Patents

#9 in Racine, WI

#65 in Wisconsin

#3,100 in US

#6,406 in the World

Racine, WI (US)
Racine, WI, United States of America

Ruud Lighting, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,736

42 inventors:

goldMedal Kurt S Wilcox (62 out of 255 patents)

silverMedal Eric J Haugaard (46 out of 49 patents)

bronzeMedal Alan J Ruud (36 out of 57 patents)

4.  Wayne P Guillien (27 out of 35 patents)

5.  Brian L Kinnune (26 out of 78 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ruud Lighting, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ruud-lighting

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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