% Expired Patents = 44.4

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 143

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Charles F Smiley (5 out of 32 patents)

William R Laupan (2 out of 3 patents)

Michael A Ecksein (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Carl R Neess (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael A Eckstein (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Richard G Diermeier (1 out of 2 patents)

7. Daniel P Pesik (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Lawrence L Larson (1 out of 1 patent)

9 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7686168 - Container (2010-03-30),

2. D520277 - Dispenser (2006-05-09),

3. 6981610 - Dispenser for a paper product (2006-01-03),

4. 6929158 - Dispenser for delivering an adjustable volume of flowable dry material (2005-08-16),

5. 6889969 - Cutting board with removable footings (2005-05-10),

6. 6843373 - Display tray (2005-01-18),

7. 6789697 - Adjustable cup dispenser (2004-09-14),

8. 6726031 - Dishwasher rack construction (2004-04-27),

9. 6634510 - Dishwasher rack extender having connector pins (2003-10-21),

Company Overview

Traex Company is a leading provider of food service and bar supplies for the hospitality industry. With a wide range of products including serving trays, barware, and kitchen utensils, Traex is dedicated to providing high-quality and durable products to help businesses succeed. Their innovative designs and commitment to customer satisfaction have made them a trusted choice for restaurants, hotels, and caterers across the country.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

9 Patents

#39 in Toledo, OH

#1,314 in Ohio

#32,565 in US

Toledo, OH, United States of America

Traex Company

Forward Citations = 143

8 inventors:

Charles F Smiley (5 out of 32 patents)

William R Laupan (2 out of 3 patents)

Michael A Ecksein (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Carl R Neess (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael A Eckstein (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Traex Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/traex-company

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]