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Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States of America

Vans, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 37

% Expired Patents = 5.4


Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 1,175

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jeff Waldo Sand (8 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Ralph Serna (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Erik E Anderson (5 out of 39 patents)

4.  Tristan Modena (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Martin H Dalgaard (3 out of 9 patents)

6.  Jeffrey Grella (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Colin Carroll O'Connor (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Shannon Bruce Elliott (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Jeff Grella (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Jake Rivas (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Theodore W Barber (2 out of 6 patents)

12.  Andrew Allen Bjornson (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Mark Smith (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Safir Bellali (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Longtao Wang (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Footwear Articles
Tensioning Systems
Shock Absorbing
Snowboard Boots
Footwear Retention
Adjustable Strap
Shoe Outsole
Helmet Fit
Variable Tension Lacing
Pocket Retrieval
Binding Apparatus
Shoe Upper

37 patents:

1. 11363855 - Footwear articles and methods for preparing a footwear article (2022-06-21),
2. 11337476 - Waistband system for garments (2022-05-24),
3. 10772372 - Stowable hood for apparel (2020-09-15),
4. 10602804 - Tensioning systems for footwear (2020-03-31),
5. 10470508 - Pocket for automatic retrieval of personal items (2019-11-12),
6. 10383403 - Tensioning systems for footwear (2019-08-20),
7. D852483 - Shoe outsole (2019-07-02),
8. 10051912 - Tuning elements for footwear (2018-08-21),
9. 9737116 - Footwear retention systems (2017-08-22),
10. 7082701 - Footwear variable tension lacing systems (2006-08-01),
11. 6991240 - Toe ramp system (2006-01-31),
12. 6978558 - Snowboard boot strap anchor (2005-12-27),
13. 6938904 - Adjustable strap for a binding (2005-09-06),
14. 6912736 - Helmet fit element (2005-07-05),
15. 6874256 - Shoe with removable vamp (2005-04-05),
Company Overview
Vans, Inc. is a prominent footwear and apparel company headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. Renowned for its skateboarding shoes and lifestyle products, Vans specializes in creating innovative designs that blend performance with street culture. The brand is deeply rooted in the skate and surf communities, focusing on youth culture and self-expression through its diverse range of products. Vans continues to expand its influence globally, fostering creativity and individuality among its consumers.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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37 Patents

#8 in Santa Fe Springs, CA

#2,191 in California

#9,270 in US

#18,299 in the World

Santa Fe Springs, CA (US)
Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States of America

Vans, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,175

35 inventors:

goldMedal Jeff Waldo Sand (8 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Ralph Serna (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Erik E Anderson (5 out of 39 patents)

4.  Tristan Modena (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Martin H Dalgaard (3 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vans, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vans

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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