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Sterling Heights, MI, United States of America

Sportrack LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 44.0

Forward Citations = 500

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ronald G Saward (10 out of 11 patents)

John Edward Klinkman (10 out of 13 patents)

John H Harberts (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Craig A Stapleton (7 out of 52 patents)

5. Terry L Obermesik (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Robert G Cronce (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Kevin D Wilson (3 out of 3 patents)

8. William R Henderson (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Robert Boulard (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Robert E Burnham (1 out of 7 patents)

11. David W Raffler (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Winston Fowler (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Timothy A Danczuk (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Michael P Cunningham (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Dennis E Miller (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Securement Mechanism

Article Carrier

Adjustable Cross Rail

Light Bar Assembly

Tie Down Insert

Stanchion Assembly

Torque Control

Extendable Carrier

Roof Rack Support

Utility Bar

Removable Cross-Rails

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7497651 - Securement mechanism (2009-03-03),

2. 7458490 - Article carrier assembly with removable stowable cross-rails and latching mechanism therefor (2008-12-02),

3. 7441679 - One sided adjustable cross rail (2008-10-28),

4. 7431485 - Vehicle light bar assembly (2008-10-07),

5. D574096 - Low profile light (2008-07-29),

6. 7287943 - Accessory slot fastener assembly (2007-10-30),

7. D552529 - Bed rail (2007-10-09),

8. 7226101 - Adjustable boss (2007-06-05),

9. D538136 - Tie down insert (2007-03-13),

10. D537405 - Stanchion assembly (2007-02-27),

11. D534669 - Rear marker light bar (2007-01-02),

12. 7156593 - Adjustable tie down mechanism for roof rack and interior rail systems (2007-01-02),

13. D533130 - Cross rail (2006-12-05),

14. 7040849 - Securement mechanism including top loading tie down cleat assembly and locking member (2006-05-09),

15. 6997657 - Stanchion and cross rail assembly (2006-02-14),

Company Overview

Sportrack LLC, based in Sterling Heights, MI, specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative automotive accessories. The company focuses on creating high-quality products that enhance outdoor recreational activities, including bike racks, cargo carriers, and other transport solutions. With a commitment to durability and functionality, Sportrack aims to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and travelers, ensuring safe and convenient transportation of gear. Their expertise lies in engineering solutions that integrate seamlessly with various vehicle types.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

25 Patents

#8 in Sterling Heights, MI

#484 in Michigan

#13,379 in US

#25,748 in the World

Sterling Heights, MI, United States of America

Sportrack LLC

Forward Citations = 500

18 inventors:

Ronald G Saward (10 out of 11 patents)

John Edward Klinkman (10 out of 13 patents)

John H Harberts (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Craig A Stapleton (7 out of 52 patents)

5. Terry L Obermesik (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sportrack LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sportrack

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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