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Whittier, CA, United States of America

Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 48.0



Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 265

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Rory Stephen Smith (12 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Richard D Peters (6 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick M Bass (5 out of 6 patents)

4.  Robert H Sweet (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  Randolph W Huff (3 out of 8 patents)

6.  James A Nickerson (3 out of 5 patents)

7.  Gerhard Thumm (2 out of 8 patents)

8.  John W Koshak (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Bruce B Powell (2 out of 8 patents)

10.  Michael A Palazzola (2 out of 3 patents)

11.  Blaine Giddens (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Roy Walker (1 out of 2 patents)

13.  A Simeon Whitehill (1 out of 2 patents)

14.  Ernest Heath (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Lutfi Al-Sharif (1 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Zoned Elevator System
Virtual Landing
Energy Efficiency
Aramid Fiber
Elevator Hall Calls
Traffic Handling
Self-Powered Button
Hydraulic Jacks
Triangulated Support
Isolation System
Contactless Switch
Testing Apparatus

25 patents:

1. 8397873 - Zoned elevator system (2013-03-19),
2. 8100230 - Elevator system with virtual landing (2012-01-24),
3. 7540356 - Method and apparatus to prevent or minimize the entrapment of passengers in elevators during a power failure (2009-06-02),
4. 7261184 - Elevator system and triangulated support structure for the same (2007-08-28),
5. 7246689 - Self-powered elevator button (2007-07-24),
6. 7246686 - Power supply for elevator systems having variable speed drives (2007-07-24),
7. 7152715 - Snap-fit elevator hall fixture assemblies (2006-12-26),
8. 7032715 - Methods and apparatus for assigning elevator hall calls to minimize energy use (2006-04-25),
9. 7032371 - Synthetic fiber rope for an elevator (2006-04-25),
10. 7011184 - Increasing traffic handling performance of an elevator system based upon load (2006-03-14),
11. 6966408 - Autobalance roping and drive arrangement (2005-11-22),
12. 6923065 - Apparatus for testing aramid fiber elevator cables (2005-08-02),
13. 6854164 - Termination device for an aramid-based elevator rope (2005-02-15),
14. 6845849 - Height adjustment clip for an elevator door (2005-01-25),
15. 6830355 - Refractive sheet lighting assembly for an elevator (2004-12-14),
Company Overview
Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp., based in Whittier, California, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of elevator systems and related technologies. The company is part of a larger global network that focuses on innovative vertical transportation solutions, enhancing mobility in buildings and urban environments. With a commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability, Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp. plays a significant role in advancing elevator technology and improving user experience in various sectors, including commercial and residential applications.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
25 Patents

#1 in Whittier, CA

#3,162 in California

#13,379 in US

#25,748 in the World

Whittier, CA (US)
Whittier, CA, United States of America

Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp.

Forward Citations = 265

28 inventors:

goldMedal Rory Stephen Smith (12 out of 30 patents)

silverMedal Richard D Peters (6 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Patrick M Bass (5 out of 6 patents)

4.  Robert H Sweet (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  Randolph W Huff (3 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thyssen Elevator Capital Corp.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thyssen-elevator-capital

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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