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Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Snap-On Technologies, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 227

% Expired Patents = 5.3



Trademarks = 45

Forward Citations = 5,024

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207 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Daniel M Eggert (21 out of 70 patents)

silverMedal Christopher D Thompson (19 out of 61 patents)

bronzeMedal David A Jackson (15 out of 66 patents)

4.  Thomas P Becker (13 out of 35 patents)

5.  Bert Krivec (13 out of 29 patents)

6.  George Michael Gill (12 out of 28 patents)

7.  Dean J Iwinski (12 out of 21 patents)

8.  Steven W Rogers (10 out of 57 patents)

9.  Matthew M Crass (10 out of 17 patents)

10.  James L Dale, Jr (9 out of 27 patents)

11.  Yosuf M Taraki (9 out of 14 patents)

12.  Dale A Trsar (8 out of 19 patents)

13.  Tyrone J Moritz (8 out of 11 patents)

14.  Stephen L Glickman (7 out of 17 patents)

15.  Gordon A Putney (7 out of 23 patents)


Core Competencies:
Automotive Diagnostics
Wheel Alignment
Diagnostic Instruments
Refrigerant Recycling
Pneumatic Tools
Power Tools
3D Machine Vision
Battery Service
Vehicle Positioning
Dynamic Diagnosis
System Calibration

227 patents:

1. 8319735 - User interface for diagnostic instrument (2012-11-27),
2. 7917259 - Distributed vehicle service method and system (2011-03-29),
3. 7779196 - Interface between busses of different physical layers (2010-08-17),
4. 7684880 - Fuel cells service method and apparatus (2010-03-23),
5. 7657386 - Integrated battery service system (2010-02-02),
6. 7644616 - Method and apparatus for tracking wheel balancer corrective weight usage (2010-01-12),
7. 7583401 - Portal for distributing business and product information (2009-09-01),
8. 7373726 - Retro-reflective target wafer for a position determination system (2008-05-20),
9. 7369222 - Wheel aligner measurement module attachment system (2008-05-06),
10. 7225064 - Wireless communication for diagnostic instrument (2007-05-29),
11. 7117194 - Textual and graphic data presentation system and method (2006-10-03),
12. 6845307 - System for dynamic diagnosis of apparatus operating conditions (2005-01-18),
13. 6843070 - Refrigerant recycling system with single ball valve (2005-01-18),
14. 6731382 - Self-calibrating 3D machine measuring system useful in motor vehicle wheel alignment (2004-05-04),
15. 6728609 - Diagnostic method and system for a multiple-link steering system (2004-04-27),
Company Overview
Snap-On Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, specializes in automotive diagnostics and related technologies. The company develops advanced diagnostic instruments and tools that enhance vehicle maintenance and repair processes. Its expertise extends to wheel alignment, refrigerant recycling, and both pneumatic and power tools, catering to the needs of automotive professionals. Additionally, Snap-On is involved in innovative solutions such as 3D machine vision and battery service technologies, positioning itself as a leader in the automotive service industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Snap-On Technologies, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
227 Patents

#4 in Lincolnshire, IL

#116 in Illinois

#1,847 in US

#3,773 in the World

Lincolnshire, IL (US)
Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Snap-On Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 5,024

207 inventors:

goldMedal Daniel M Eggert (21 out of 70 patents)

silverMedal Christopher D Thompson (19 out of 61 patents)

bronzeMedal David A Jackson (15 out of 66 patents)

4.  Thomas P Becker (13 out of 35 patents)

5.  Bert Krivec (13 out of 29 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/snap-on-technologies

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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