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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Safco Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 3.7

Forward Citations = 573

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard F Wharton (10 out of 11 patents)

Michael B Grimm (4 out of 49 patents)

Francis L Carr (4 out of 9 patents)

4. Alan Schwimmer (4 out of 6 patents)

5. George P Canell (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Kurt T Lemke (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Voyteck Skuza (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Michael E Beatty (2 out of 2 patents)

9. David M Adams (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Bruce E Creger (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Roy K Fischer (1 out of 28 patents)

12. Lawrence Terrill (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Daryl J Chymyck (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Thomas J Ross (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Joseph A Schifferdecker (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Handsfree Accessory

Phone Holder

DC Power Conditioning

Automotive Electronics

Wireless Phone Connector

Electrical Adapter Plug

Quality Assessment System

Signal-Strength Analyzer

Electrical Receptacle

Automated Switch

Noise Immune Power Switch

Panel Connector

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D509822 - Handsfree accessory for phones (2005-09-20),

2. D494963 - Phone holder (2004-08-25),

3. 6678183 - DC power conditioning system (2004-01-13),

4. D480054 - Automotive electronics enclosure with a single outlet (2003-10-01),

5. D476297 - Automotive electronics enclosure with three outlets (2003-06-25),

6. D475013 - Wireless phone connector (2003-05-28),

7. D465781 - Hands free accessory for wireless telephones (2002-11-20),

8. D454340 - Phone connector assembly (2002-03-13),

9. D434724 - Power supply for a wireless car phone (2000-12-05),

10. D384036 - Electrical adapter plug (1997-09-23),

11. 5490204 - Automated quality assessment system for cellular networks (1996-02-06),

12. D366646 - Electrical connector (1996-01-30),

13. 5444428 - Fuseholder (1995-08-22),

14. D359269 - Electrical adapter plug (1995-06-13),

15. 5421096 - Gear driven alidade assembly (1995-06-06),

Company Overview

Safco Corporation, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative office furniture and workspace solutions. The company focuses on enhancing productivity and comfort in work environments through a diverse range of products, including seating, desks, and organizational tools. With a commitment to quality and functionality, Safco aims to create adaptable spaces that meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces, contributing to improved efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

27 Patents

#160 in Chicago, IL

#656 in Illinois

#12,432 in US

#24,046 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Safco Corporation

Forward Citations = 573

17 inventors:

Richard F Wharton (10 out of 11 patents)

Michael B Grimm (4 out of 49 patents)

Francis L Carr (4 out of 9 patents)

4. Alan Schwimmer (4 out of 6 patents)

5. George P Canell (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Safco Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/safco

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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