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New Berlin, WI, United States of America

U.S. Controls Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 188

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Spencer C Schantz (15 out of 16 patents)

Kenyon A Hapke (13 out of 45 patents)

David M Howie (7 out of 7 patents)

4. David G Hackbarth (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Timothy Laseke (2 out of 3 patents)

6. David Koth (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Michael Osvatic (1 out of 23 patents)

8. William E Bargholtz, Jr (1 out of 3 patents)

9. Richard G Smith (1 out of 16 patents)

10. Michael Hintz (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Ronald J Janz (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Gary Christiansen (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Steven Sager (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Steve Lovas (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Dave Falcon (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6118090 - Self-aligning lid switch for laundry machines (2000-09-12),

2. 5967760 - Jet pump with filter for washing machines (1999-10-19),

3. 5941374 - Self-adjusting lid switch with dampening element (1999-08-24),

4. 5893279 - Lid-switch with out-of-balance detection (1999-04-13),

5. 5842288 - Clothes dryer with chiming alarm (1998-12-01),

6. 5841343 - Buzzer with rotary volume adjustment (1998-11-24),

7. 5828281 - Rotary switch with low play (1998-10-27),

8. 5823017 - Rapid release washing machine lid lock (1998-10-20),

9. 5728985 - Washing machine lid switch assembly (1998-03-17),

10. 5691520 - Self adjusting lid switch (1997-11-25),

11. 5685038 - Out-of-balance control for washing machine (1997-11-11),

12. 5682772 - Lid switch with contact failure detection (1997-11-04),

13. 5600976 - Washing machine lid switch assembly (1997-02-11),

14. 5594220 - Rotary switch with cam operated sliding contact engaging noble metal (1997-01-14),

15. 5589671 - Rotary switch with spring stabilized contact control rotor (1996-12-31),

Company Overview

U.S. Controls Corporation is a specialized manufacturer based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, focusing on advanced control systems and automation solutions. The company develops innovative products for various industries, including water treatment, HVAC, and industrial processes, emphasizing reliability and efficiency. With a commitment to engineering excellence, U.S. Controls leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance operational performance and ensure compliance with industry standards, serving clients across the United States and beyond.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

18 Patents

#5 in New Berlin, WI

#420 in Wisconsin

#17,974 in US

#34,244 in the World

New Berlin, WI, United States of America

U.S. Controls Corporation

Forward Citations = 188

19 inventors:

Spencer C Schantz (15 out of 16 patents)

Kenyon A Hapke (13 out of 45 patents)

David M Howie (7 out of 7 patents)

4. David G Hackbarth (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Timothy Laseke (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: U.S. Controls Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/u-s-controls

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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