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Troy, MI, United States of America

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Capital Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Expired Patents = 76.9

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 117

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Rory Stephen Smith (11 out of 30 patents)

Richard D Peters (6 out of 14 patents)

Randolph W Huff (2 out of 8 patents)

4. Alan M Parker (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Chi Phan (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Lutfi Al-Sharif (2 out of 3 patents)

7. James A Nickerson (2 out of 5 patents)

8. Stefan Kaczmarczyk (1 out of 3 patents)

9. Gerhard Thumm (1 out of 8 patents)

10. Jim Nickerson (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Stefan Kazmarczyk (1 out of 1 patent)

12. John S Brant (1 out of 1 patent)

13. San Aranggi Soemardjan (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Patrick M Bass (1 out of 6 patents)

15. Bruce B Powell (1 out of 8 patents)

13 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8276715 - Method and apparatus for assigning elevator hall calls based on time metrics (2012-10-02),

2. 8162110 - Rope tension equalizer and load monitor (2012-04-24),

3. 8123002 - Elevator rope positioning apparatus (2012-02-28),

4. 8110050 - Actively damped tension member (2012-02-07),

5. 8104585 - Method of assigning hall calls based on time thresholds (2012-01-31),

6. 8096024 - Rope termination device (2012-01-17),

7. 7975808 - Saturation control for destination dispatch systems (2011-07-12),

8. 7967113 - Elevator system to minimize entrapment of passengers during a power failure (2011-06-28),

9. 7841450 - Twin elevator systems (2010-11-30),

10. 7374020 - Energy efficient elevator system (2008-05-20),

11. 7360630 - Elevator positioning system (2008-04-22),

12. 7334665 - Interlock wiring communication system for elevators (2008-02-26),

13. 6854566 - Contactless push button switch comprising a hall effect transducer and microprocessor (2005-02-15),

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Capital Corporation, based in Troy, MI, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. The company focuses on innovative mobility solutions that enhance urban infrastructure and improve accessibility in buildings. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Thyssenkrupp Elevator integrates smart technologies into its products, aiming to optimize performance and user experience across various environments, including commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

13 Patents

#73 in Troy, MI

#848 in Michigan

#23,815 in US

#44,988 in the World

Troy, MI, United States of America

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Capital Corporation

Forward Citations = 117

17 inventors:

Rory Stephen Smith (11 out of 30 patents)

Richard D Peters (6 out of 14 patents)

Randolph W Huff (2 out of 8 patents)

4. Alan M Parker (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Chi Phan (2 out of 2 patents)

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