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Elk Grove Village, IL, United States of America

Stern Pinball, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 60

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

George A Gomez (11 out of 20 patents)

Keith Elwin (6 out of 6 patents)

J Harrison Drake, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Richard J Naegele (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mark Guidarelli (2 out of 5 patents)

6. Thomas M Kopera (2 out of 21 patents)

7. Dwight D Sullivan (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Lonnie D Ropp (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Joe Blackwell (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Gary M Stern (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Brian Eddy (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John M Rotharmel (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Michael Redoble (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Keith Johnson (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Michael X Vinikour (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Pinball Machine

Ramp Assembly

Electromagnetic Features

Collapsible Ramp

Interactive Target

User Modifiable

Networked Gameplay

Amusement Device

Playfield Arch

Cooperative Gameplay

Self-Adjusting Difficulty

Rollover Switch

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12691367 - Rotating target and ramp assembly for a pinball machine (2026-07-28),

2. 12667774 - Collapsible ramp for an amusement game device (2026-06-30),

3. 12605620 - Electromagnetic newton ball and ball diverter assembly for a pinball machine (2026-04-21),

4. 12564782 - Pinball machine ramp (2026-03-03),

5. D1076931 - Display screen with graphical user interface (2025-05-27),

6. 12311276 - Pinball machine with retrofittable accessory (2025-05-27),

7. 12172091 - Amusement device with permanent magnet gameplay feature (2024-12-24),

8. 12157065 - Anti-rotation target assembly for an amusement game device (2024-12-03),

9. 12121824 - Amusement device with cooperative gameplay (2024-10-22),

10. 12090413 - Amusement device with an interactive target and projector feature (2024-09-17),

11. D1001896 - Playfield arch for a pinball machine (2023-10-17),

12. D1001895 - Playfield arch for a pinball machine (2023-10-17),

13. 11612806 - Multi-mode amusement game device (2023-03-28),

14. 11458384 - Networked pinball machine (2022-10-04),

15. 11020652 - User modifiable pinball machine (2021-06-01),

Company Overview

Stern Pinball, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of pinball machines, renowned for its innovative designs and engaging gameplay experiences. Based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, the company specializes in the development of both classic and modern pinball games, utilizing advanced technology to enhance user interaction and entertainment value. With a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Stern Pinball continues to be a significant player in the amusement and gaming industry, appealing to both collectors and casual players alike.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

25 Patents

#11 in Elk Grove Village, IL

#697 in Illinois

#13,388 in US

#25,764 in the World

Elk Grove Village, IL, United States of America

Stern Pinball, Inc.

Forward Citations = 60

22 inventors:

George A Gomez (11 out of 20 patents)

Keith Elwin (6 out of 6 patents)

J Harrison Drake, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Richard J Naegele (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mark Guidarelli (2 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Stern Pinball, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/stern-pinball

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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