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Vernon Hills, IL, United States of America

Scotsman Group LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 4.8



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 401

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal William J Black (6 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Matthew W Allison (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith H Roth (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Jonathan V Stockton (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Chris J Salatino (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Vincent N Bush (2 out of 8 patents)

7.  Gregory L Griswold (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Robert P Utter (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Gary L Van Riper (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Melvin A Baker (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Paul P Kolada (2 out of 99 patents)

12.  Gregory M Davis (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Christopher Salatino (1 out of 4 patents)

14.  Jay Martin Almblad (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Daniel G Skell (1 out of 10 patents)


21 patents:

1. 9939186 - Evaporator assembly for ice-making apparatus and method (2018-04-10),
2. 9933195 - Evaporator assembly for ice-making apparatus and method (2018-04-03),
3. 9316426 - Articulated curtains for ice making machines (2016-04-19),
4. 7980090 - Machine for producing ice (2011-07-19),
5. 6321802 - Ice and beverage dispensing apparatus (2001-11-27),
6. 6161396 - Evaporator plate assembly for use in a machine for producing ice (2000-12-19),
7. 5937658 - Apparatus and method for head pressure control valve disabling for an (1999-08-17),
8. 5901561 - Fault restart method (1999-05-11),
9. 5794452 - Hot gas bypass system for an icemaker (1998-08-18),
10. 5582018 - Method for preventing formation of ice slush in an ice maker (1996-12-10),
11. D367585 - Splash panel for ice/beverage dispenser (1996-03-05),
12. 5477694 - Method for controlling an ice making machine and apparatus therefor (1995-12-26),
13. 5245841 - Undercounter ice making machine (1993-09-21),
14. D335498 - Countertop ice dispenser (1993-05-11),
15. D335062 - Combined countertop ice and beverage dispenser (1993-04-27),
Company Overview
Scotsman Group LLC, based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, specializes in the design and manufacturing of ice-making equipment and related products. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in the foodservice and hospitality industries, providing high-quality ice machines that cater to various commercial needs. With a focus on efficiency and sustainability, Scotsman Group is committed to advancing technology in ice production, ensuring reliability and performance in diverse environments.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

21 Patents

#9 in Vernon Hills, IL

#812 in Illinois

#15,695 in US

#29,961 in the World

Vernon Hills, IL (US)
Vernon Hills, IL, United States of America

Scotsman Group LLC

Forward Citations = 401

34 inventors:

goldMedal William J Black (6 out of 6 patents)

silverMedal Matthew W Allison (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith H Roth (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Jonathan V Stockton (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Chris J Salatino (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Scotsman Group LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/scotsman-group

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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