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Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Zih Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 327

% Expired Patents = 5.2

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 33

Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 5,527

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282 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Karl Torchalski (32 out of 37 patents)

Roy Patrick Lyman (32 out of 46 patents)

Boris Y Tsirline (28 out of 32 patents)

4. Richard J Preliasco (25 out of 35 patents)

5. Clive Paul Hohberger (24 out of 36 patents)

6. Daniel F Donato (23 out of 33 patents)

7. Bruce N Alleshouse (23 out of 29 patents)

8. David F Beck (22 out of 37 patents)

9. James J O'Hagan (19 out of 45 patents)

10. Edward Anthony Richley (19 out of 73 patents)

11. Michael Andrew Wohl (15 out of 42 patents)

12. Robert S Gawelczyk (14 out of 17 patents)

13. Robert A Ehrhardt (14 out of 18 patents)

14. Christopher Gordon Gervase Turner (14 out of 27 patents)

15. Steven F Petteruti (14 out of 23 patents)

Core Competencies:

Media Processing

RFID Systems

Real-Time Location

Printhead Control

Enhanced Media Loading

Thermal Printers

Antenna Couplers

Near Field Communication

Location Technologies

Mobile Printers

Asset Tracking

Interference Mitigation

327 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12710903 - Methods, Apparatuses, and Computer Program Products for Implementing Cloud Connected Printers and an Adaptive Printer-Based Application Framework (2026-08-18),

2. 10639914 - Rejected media unit storage for media processing devices (2020-05-05),

3. 10311352 - Healthcare beacon device configuration systems and methods (2019-06-04),

4. D840467 - Media cartridge (2019-02-12),

5. 10201982 - Media processing device with enhanced media and ribbon loading and unloading features (2019-02-12),

6. 10196224 - Media load damper guide for printers (2019-02-05),

7. 10189660 - Auxiliary media unit transporter for media processing devices (2019-01-29),

8. 10187545 - Method and apparatus to communicate data associated with media processing devices (2019-01-22),

9. D836474 - Beacon housing (2018-12-25),

10. 10160239 - Printer with printhead assembly, clutch assembly, and printer ribbon transport assembly (2018-12-25),

11. 10144234 - Media processing device and associated system (2018-12-04),

12. 10142777 - Systems and methods for locating devices in venues (2018-11-27),

13. 10139472 - Extensible object location system and method using multiple references (2018-11-27),

14. 10138085 - Clear card sensors (2018-11-27),

15. 10114993 - RFID system and associated antenna-coupler (2018-10-30),

Company Overview

Zih Corporation, based in Lincolnshire, IL, specializes in advanced media processing devices that enhance operational efficiency across various industries. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as RFID systems, real-time location services, and printhead control, which are integral to modern thermal printing solutions. Zih's expertise extends to antenna couplers and near field communication, positioning it as a leader in developing solutions that streamline media loading and improve overall device performance.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

327 Patents

#3 in Lincolnshire, IL

#79 in Illinois

#1,353 in US

#2,762 in the World

Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Zih Corporation

Forward Citations = 5,527

282 inventors:

Karl Torchalski (32 out of 37 patents)

Roy Patrick Lyman (32 out of 46 patents)

Boris Y Tsirline (28 out of 32 patents)

4. Richard J Preliasco (25 out of 35 patents)

5. Clive Paul Hohberger (24 out of 36 patents)

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

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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