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Tulsa, OK, United States of America

Zebco Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 96

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 808

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57 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard J Robbins (28 out of 74 patents)

Robert L Carpenter (12 out of 28 patents)

John W Puryear (10 out of 32 patents)

4. Hyunkyu Kim (8 out of 38 patents)

5. Lorens G Hlava (8 out of 23 patents)

6. Dennis E Roberts (8 out of 9 patents)

7. Richard J Feehan (8 out of 8 patents)

8. John A Zurcher (7 out of 12 patents)

9. William A Henderson (7 out of 13 patents)

10. Steven M Tipton (3 out of 10 patents)

11. Steven W Vogts (3 out of 4 patents)

12. John W Chapman (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Tim Clement (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Dennis R Jackson (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Prentice G Moore (2 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fishing Reel

Remote Control

Drag System

Anti-Jamming

Bait Casting

Spinning Reel

Quick-Stowage

Oscillation Mechanism

Thrust Washer

Weigh Scale

Trolling Motor

Casting Improvement

96 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6054831 - Radio frequency remote control for trolling motors (2000-04-25),

2. 5934586 - Oscillation mechanism for spinning reel (1999-08-10),

3. 5897069 - Fishing reel frame (1999-04-27),

4. 5892338 - Radio frequency remote control for trolling motors (1999-04-06),

5. 5855332 - Rotatable line spool for a fishing reel (1999-01-05),

6. 5839682 - Fishing reel with removable side cover assembly (1998-11-24),

7. 5669565 - Anti-jamming mechansim for bail assembly on fishing reel (1997-09-23),

8. 5662283 - Fishing reel with line holding feature (1997-09-02),

9. 5620149 - Fishing reel with trigger-actuated bail assembly (1997-04-15),

10. 5613645 - Force transmission plate assembly for actuation of a bail assembly on a (1997-03-25),

11. 5509835 - Trolling motor quick-stowage device (1996-04-23),

12. D368955 - Bait cast fishing reel (1996-04-16),

13. 5489070 - Bait casting fishing reel (1996-02-06),

14. 5470027 - Antireverse assembly for a fishing reel (1995-11-28),

15. 5443571 - Wrap around side cover for a spinning fishing reel (1995-08-22),

Company Overview

Zebco Corporation, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative fishing reel technology. The company is known for its expertise in various fishing reel types, including bait casting and spinning reels, and incorporates advanced features such as remote control, drag systems, and anti-jamming mechanisms. Zebco's commitment to enhancing the fishing experience is evident in its focus on user-friendly designs and efficient oscillation mechanisms, making it a leader in the fishing tackle industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

96 Patents

#5 in Tulsa, OK

#16 in Oklahoma

#3,916 in US

#8,045 in the World

Tulsa, OK, United States of America

Zebco Corporation

Forward Citations = 808

57 inventors:

Richard J Robbins (28 out of 74 patents)

Robert L Carpenter (12 out of 28 patents)

John W Puryear (10 out of 32 patents)

4. Hyunkyu Kim (8 out of 38 patents)

5. Lorens G Hlava (8 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zebco Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zebco

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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