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Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Zih Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 327

% Expired Patents = 5.2



Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 5,511

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282 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Karl Torchalski (32 out of 37 patents)

silverMedal Roy Patrick Lyman (32 out of 46 patents)

bronzeMedal 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:

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),
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 based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Zih Corporation
327 Patents

#3 in Lincolnshire, IL

#79 in Illinois

#1,351 in US

#2,758 in the World

Lincolnshire, IL (US)
Lincolnshire, IL, United States of America

Zih Corporation

Forward Citations = 5,511

282 inventors:

goldMedal Karl Torchalski (32 out of 37 patents)

silverMedal Roy Patrick Lyman (32 out of 46 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

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