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Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Steelcase Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 1,830

% Expired Patents = 4.2



Trademarks = 133

Forward Citations = 43,126

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1,109 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kurt R Heidmann (204 out of 206 patents)

silverMedal James N Ludwig (179 out of 179 patents)

bronzeMedal Gordon J Peterson (175 out of 175 patents)

4.  Bruce M Smith (167 out of 171 patents)

5.  Robert J Battey (120 out of 120 patents)

6.  Nickolaus William Charles Deevers (117 out of 117 patents)

7.  Mark William Spoelhof (86 out of 88 patents)

8.  John Richard Hamilton (77 out of 78 patents)

9.  Thomas Overthun (73 out of 127 patents)

10.  Karl Jahn Mead (72 out of 72 patents)

11.  Robert M Scheper (71 out of 72 patents)

12.  Mark McKenna (62 out of 63 patents)

13.  Brett Robert Kincaid (61 out of 62 patents)

14.  Hyun Yoo (56 out of 57 patents)

15.  Kirt D Martin (53 out of 87 patents)


Core Competencies:
Ergonomic Seating
Workspace System
Collaboration
Occupancy Sensing
Additive Manufacturing
Personal Control
Height Adjustable
Body Support
Furniture System
Smart Workstation
Wayfinding Services
Display Support

1,830 patents:

1. 12745837 - Conference table and components and method for the use thereof (2026-09-29),
2. 12717456 - Emissive surfaces and workspaces method and apparatus (2026-08-25),
3. 12714222 - System and method for automatically setting preferred workstation heights to increase human movement and promote wellness (2026-08-25),
4. 12713203 - SPACE GUIDANCE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD (2026-08-18),
5. 12708212 - BACK ATTACHMENT (2026-08-18),
6. 12690676 - Display support system and method for the use thereof (2026-07-28),
7. 12672718 - Ergonomic seating system, tilt-lock control and remote powering method and apparatus (2026-07-07),
8. 12667196 - Tilt control system for a chair (2026-06-30),
9. D1129145 - Seating unit (2026-06-09),
10. D1129144 - Seating unit (2026-06-09),
11. 12648639 - Workstation assemblies including rotating furniture affordances (2026-06-09),
12. 12646399 - Sound detection and alert system for a workspace (2026-06-02),
13. 12616301 - Ergonomic seating system, tilt-lock control and remote powering method and apparatus (2026-05-05),
14. D1123473 - Tabletop (2026-04-28),
15. 12582234 - Seating arrangement (2026-03-24),
Steelcase Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in ergonomic workspace design, focusing on creating innovative solutions that enhance productivity and well-being in the workplace. The company develops a range of products including ergonomic seating, collaborative workspace systems, and height-adjustable furniture, all designed to support diverse work styles and promote personal control over the work environment. Steelcase also explores advanced technologies such as occupancy sensing and additive manufacturing to optimize workspace functionality.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Steelcase Inc.
1,830 Patents

#1 in Grand Rapids, MI

#16 in Michigan

#281 in US

#553 in the World

Grand Rapids, MI (US)
Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

Steelcase Inc.

Forward Citations = 43,126

1,109 inventors:

goldMedal Kurt R Heidmann (204 out of 206 patents)

silverMedal James N Ludwig (179 out of 179 patents)

bronzeMedal Gordon J Peterson (175 out of 175 patents)

4.  Bruce M Smith (167 out of 171 patents)

5.  Robert J Battey (120 out of 120 patents)

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