Hastings, MI, United States of America

The Viking Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 131

% Expired Patents = 11.5



Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 1,873

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Scott Thomas Franson (44 out of 61 patents)

silverMedal Shawn Gregory Orr (39 out of 43 patents)

bronzeMedal Thomas E Winebrenner (33 out of 35 patents)

4.  Shawn J Feenstra (17 out of 41 patents)

5.  Eldon D Jackson (12 out of 12 patents)

6.  Andrew Taylor Thompson (12 out of 14 patents)

7.  James G Retzloff (12 out of 13 patents)

8.  Michael James Oldham (8 out of 14 patents)

9.  Lindsay Marie Barker (8 out of 11 patents)

10.  David Vaneerden (7 out of 7 patents)

11.  Michael J Bosma (5 out of 5 patents)

12.  Brian S Green (5 out of 5 patents)

13.  Gerald W Sanders (5 out of 5 patents)

14.  Jason Thomas Watson (3 out of 19 patents)

15.  Jed Pipe (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Concealed Sprinkler
Fire Protection
Sprinkler Assembly
Antifreeze System
Dry Sprinkler
Self-Aligning Cover
Flow Shaper
Trigger Cover
Support System
Deflector Carrier
Shipping Cap
Cover Plate

131 patents:

Company Overview
The Viking Corporation, headquartered in Hastings, MI, specializes in fire protection solutions, particularly in the development and manufacturing of fire protection sprinklers. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as concealed sprinklers, antifreeze systems, and dry sprinklers, enhancing safety and efficiency in fire suppression systems. Viking's expertise extends to advanced sprinkler assemblies, self-aligning covers, flow shapers, and trigger covers, positioning it as a leader in the fire protection industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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131 Patents

#1 in Hastings, MI

#123 in Michigan

#2,960 in US

#6,138 in the World

Hastings, MI (US)
Hastings, MI, United States of America
Forward Citations = 1,873

47 inventors:

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Viking Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/viking

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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