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Davenport, IA, United States of America

Sears Manufacturing Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 95

% Expired Patents = 11.6



Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,645

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Cole T Brodersen (21 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Dale R Ropp (15 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Dennis J Gryp (15 out of 15 patents)

4.  L John Koutsky (13 out of 13 patents)

5.  Edward A Stulik (12 out of 13 patents)

6.  William Tuman (6 out of 6 patents)

7.  Lysle R Hinkhouse (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Danny S Foster (5 out of 5 patents)

9.  Daniel Joseph Alexander (4 out of 4 patents)

10.  J Scott Shovar (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  I Weir Sears, Jr (3 out of 7 patents)

12.  George L Bethell (3 out of 3 patents)

13.  Donald F Burch (3 out of 3 patents)

14.  John Riedel (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  William W Tuman, Ii (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Vehicle Seat
Active Suspension
Seat Adjustment
Lumbar Support
Swivel Mechanism
Height Adjustment
Seat Suspension
Cushion Article
Armrest Apparatus
Seat Assembly
Mechanical Suspension
Vibration Monitoring

95 patents:

1. 12722547 - Magnetic heated seat device (2026-09-01),
2. 12496936 - Vehicle seat positioning system (2025-12-16),
3. 12491803 - Active suspension system (2025-12-09),
4. 11518279 - Smart automatic seat height adjustment system (2022-12-06),
5. 11059392 - Push button mechanical seat adjustment controls (2021-07-13),
6. 10857907 - In-cushion seat swivel (2020-12-08),
7. 10730409 - Seat swivel limiter (2020-08-04),
8. 10668842 - Adjustable lumbar support for a vehicle seat (2020-06-02),
9. 10661684 - Seat height and tilt adjustment mechanism (2020-05-26),
10. 9757600 - Fire extinguisher mounting bracket for vehicle (2017-09-12),
11. 9527416 - Vehicle seat scissors suspension with integrated stabilized isolator (2016-12-27),
12. 9469227 - Rear mounted vehicle seat suspension (2016-10-18),
13. 9321375 - Vehicle seat apparatus having suspension with independent armrest adjustment (2016-04-26),
14. 9254767 - Adjustable headrest and seatbelt guide rings (2016-02-09),
15. 9168847 - Horizontal action seat tilt mechanism and bezel (2015-10-27),
Company Overview
Sears Manufacturing Company, based in Davenport, Iowa, specializes in advanced vehicle seat technology, focusing on enhancing comfort and functionality for automotive applications. The company develops innovative solutions such as active suspension systems, adjustable lumbar support, and versatile swivel mechanisms, all aimed at improving the user experience in vehicle seating. With a commitment to quality and engineering excellence, Sears Manufacturing plays a significant role in the automotive industry by providing cutting-edge seating solutions that prioritize safety and comfort.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

95 Patents

#1 in Davenport, IA

#27 in Iowa

#3,940 in US

#8,111 in the World

Davenport, IA (US)
Davenport, IA, United States of America

Sears Manufacturing Company

Forward Citations = 1,645

47 inventors:

goldMedal Cole T Brodersen (21 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Dale R Ropp (15 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Dennis J Gryp (15 out of 15 patents)

4.  L John Koutsky (13 out of 13 patents)

5.  Edward A Stulik (12 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sears Manufacturing Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sears-manufacturing-company

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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