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Dallas, TX, United States of America

Trinity Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 97

CIPO Patents = 15

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 32

Forward Citations = 1,407

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87 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harold E Hesch (13 out of 19 patents)

Stephen W Smith (12 out of 28 patents)

George S Creighton (9 out of 23 patents)

4. Phillip G Przybylinski (9 out of 23 patents)

5. Robert J Cencer (7 out of 22 patents)

6. D Bruce Fetterman (7 out of 11 patents)

7. Don J Gripne (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Elzard A Sikkema (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Albert A Beers (6 out of 9 patents)

10. Jerry W Vande Sande (5 out of 21 patents)

11. Peter Bergendahl (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Aubra D McKisic (5 out of 11 patents)

13. Eugene R Tylisz (5 out of 7 patents)

14. Robert J Barry (4 out of 13 patents)

15. Shaun Richmond (4 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cable Guardrail Safety System

Railcar Cover

Pneumatic Railroad Car Systems

Energy Attenuating Safety System

Temperature Controlled Railway Car

Hopper Cars

Composite Railway Boxcar

Utility Transmission Line Support

Magnetic Fastening System

Excavating Apparatus

Railway Freight Car

Auto Rack Railway Car

97 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11091890 - Cable guardrail safety system (2021-08-17),

2. 11084508 - Longitudinal sliding gate for hopper car (2021-08-10),

3. 10676113 - Projected magnetic fastening system (2020-06-09),

4. 10676110 - Pre-loaded compression strut (2020-06-09),

5. 9643625 - System and method for powered railcar doors (2017-05-09),

6. 9643623 - Gussets for reinforcement in tank cars and tank cars including gussets (2017-05-09),

7. 9481284 - System and method for restraining a vehicle with integral tightening device (2016-11-01),

8. 9296327 - Trailer apparatus for transporting utility poles and methods for same (2016-03-29),

9. 9260117 - Composite roof conversion (2016-02-16),

10. 9145150 - Railcar cover (2015-09-29),

11. 9120491 - System and method for accumulation of air for pneumatic railroad car systems (2015-09-01),

12. 9016022 - Support apparatus for supporting utility cables and utility transmission line including same (2015-04-28),

13. 8938895 - Tooth assembly for excavating apparatus with rare earth material (2015-01-27),

14. 8915194 - Hopper cars with one or more discharge control systems (2014-12-23),

15. 8714866 - Energy attenuating safety system (2014-05-06),

Trinity Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of rail transportation products and services in North America. With a diverse range of offerings including railcar leasing and manufacturing, Trinity serves various industries such as energy, chemicals, agriculture, and construction. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and fostering sustainable growth while contributing to the development of efficient and safe transportation systems.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 23 2025

97 Patents

#19 in Dallas, TX

#211 in Texas

#3,750 in US

#7,754 in the World

Dallas, TX, United States of America

Trinity Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,407

87 inventors:

Harold E Hesch (13 out of 19 patents)

Stephen W Smith (12 out of 28 patents)

George S Creighton (9 out of 23 patents)

4. Phillip G Przybylinski (9 out of 23 patents)

5. Robert J Cencer (7 out of 22 patents)

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