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Portland, OR, United States of America

Williams Controls, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 14


Forward Citations = 239

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Chester E Lundberg (3 out of 5 patents)

silverMedal James G Honyak (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith A Neubauer (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Colt Kincade Stuart (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Craig Allen McConnell (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Jay D Byler (2 out of 4 patents)

7.  Jeffrey L Davis (2 out of 5 patents)

8.  Christopher D Nordeen (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Joseph A Vasicek (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Kenneth Randall Barton (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Christopher Miller (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  Klaus Hofmockel (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Scott Jeffrey Thiel (1 out of 9 patents)

14.  Jim Helfenstein (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  David A Schaller (1 out of 4 patents)


14 patents:

1. 10678290 - Non-hydraulic, integrated damping mechanism in an electronic controller assembly (2020-06-09),
2. 10372151 - Adjustable clamping mechanism for a throttle control (2019-08-06),
3. 8884612 - Configurable non-contact position sensor (2014-11-11),
4. 8836493 - Haptic pedal system (2014-09-16),
5. 5529089 - Modular compressed natural gas fuel unit (1996-06-25),
6. 5438516 - Integrated vehicle brake control device position sensor with (1995-08-01),
7. 5427466 - Coupling for remote control of an engine (1995-06-27),
8. 5396870 - Foot pedal assembly for control of a vehicle engine (1995-03-14),
9. 5321980 - Integrated throttle position sensor with independent position validation (1994-06-21),
10. 5241936 - Foot pedal arrangement for electronic throttle control of truck engines (1993-09-07),
11. 5237891 - Electronic foot pedal having improved biasing arrangement (1993-08-24),
12. 5133225 - Electronic foot pedal having improved biasing arrangement (1992-07-28),
13. 4958607 - Foot pedal arrangement for electronic throttle control of truck engines (1990-09-25),
14. 4926905 - Manually operated air valve and actuator in combination control a (1990-05-22),
Company Overview
Williams Controls, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in advanced control systems and components for the transportation industry. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance and safety. Their expertise encompasses a range of technologies, including electronic throttle control systems and other critical components that support the evolving needs of automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Williams Controls is committed to delivering high-quality products that meet rigorous industry standards.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

14 Patents

#71 in Portland, OR

#226 in Oregon

#22,368 in US

#42,384 in the World

Portland, OR (US)
Portland, OR, United States of America

Williams Controls, Inc.

Forward Citations = 239

21 inventors:

goldMedal Chester E Lundberg (3 out of 5 patents)

silverMedal James G Honyak (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith A Neubauer (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Colt Kincade Stuart (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Craig Allen McConnell (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Williams Controls, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/williams-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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