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Mishawaka, IN, United States of America

Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 58

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 673

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41 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Raymond M Leliaert (18 out of 18 patents)

John C Bergh (9 out of 9 patents)

Harvey G Van Fossen (6 out of 6 patents)

4. David L O'Dell (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Harold F Schulte (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Robert J Neidigh (3 out of 3 patents)

7. George F Jones (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Robert D Rohr (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Philip H Diehn (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Ardee H Freeman (2 out of 2 patents)

11. John A Pedersen (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Richard C Kanouse (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Bill J Butler (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Robert N Lindner (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Henning D Walther (1 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Abrasive Seal Recovery

Centrifugal Blasting Wheel

Surface Treatment Apparatus

Vibratory Finishing Device

Dust Collector

Portable Blasting Device

Jet Pulse Collector

Shot Blast Cabinets

Granular Material Conditioning

Airless Blast Device

Blasting Wheel

Surface Cleaning Apparatus

58 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4593497 - Abrasive seal recovery system (1986-06-10),

2. 4571894 - Mechanism for indexing work seal plates (1986-02-25),

3. 4540088 - Component conveyor apparatus (1985-09-10),

4. 4529340 - Drilling method and apparatus (1985-07-16),

5. 4480413 - Bladed centrifugal blasting wheel (1984-11-06),

6. 4476655 - Link and flight assembly for blast treatment apparatus (1984-10-16),

7. 4473972 - Blade for centrifugal blasting wheels (1984-10-02),

8. 4378662 - Airless centrifugal blast device (1983-04-05),

9. 4377924 - Portable device for treating surfaces (1983-03-29),

10. 4377923 - Surface treating apparatus (1983-03-29),

11. 4377922 - Portable apparatus for treating surfaces (1983-03-29),

12. 4336035 - Dust collector and filter bags therefor (1982-06-22),

13. 4333278 - Bladed centrifugal blasting wheel (1982-06-08),

14. 4327058 - Capillary processing unit (1982-04-27),

15. 4319436 - Portable blasting device and sealing means (1982-03-16),

Company Overview

Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc., based in Mishawaka, Indiana, specializes in surface treatment technology, focusing on enhancing the durability and aesthetics of various materials. The company develops and manufactures a range of equipment, including abrasive seal recovery systems, centrifugal blasting wheels, and vibratory finishing devices. Their innovations also encompass dust collection solutions and portable blasting devices, catering to diverse industries that require efficient surface preparation and finishing processes.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

58 Patents

#1 in Mishawaka, IN

#104 in Indiana

#6,157 in US

#12,395 in the World

Mishawaka, IN, United States of America

Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc.

Forward Citations = 673

41 inventors:

Raymond M Leliaert (18 out of 18 patents)

John C Bergh (9 out of 9 patents)

Harvey G Van Fossen (6 out of 6 patents)

4. David L O'Dell (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Harold F Schulte (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/wheelabrator-frye

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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