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Gainesville, TX, United States of America

Zodiac Seats US LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 68

% Expired Patents = 13.2


Forward Citations = 498

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92 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Rik Westerink (17 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Armando Valdes (9 out of 11 patents)

4.  Timothy W Terleski (9 out of 43 patents)

5.  Jeffrey P Wegenka (5 out of 6 patents)

6.  Franghie Rubio Khalil (5 out of 5 patents)

7.  Sahira Villalobos Gonzalez (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Carla Cristina Gonzalez Salitrero (5 out of 5 patents)

9.  Jose Angel Vilchis Dominguez (5 out of 5 patents)

10.  Brad Grunwald (4 out of 7 patents)

11.  Aamir F Jafri (4 out of 6 patents)

12.  John D Allen (4 out of 5 patents)

13.  Alexander Gerard Saucier (4 out of 7 patents)

14.  Larry Richard Gaither (4 out of 4 patents)

15.  Chirag Patel (4 out of 14 patents)


Core Competencies:
Adjustable Lie-Flat Seat
Lightweight Headrests
Tray Table Assembly
Hybrid Composite Member
Seat Support System
Reclining Passenger Seat
Personal Electronic Device Mounting
Inflatable Passenger Seat
Swiveling Passenger Seat
Leg-Rests for Seats
Seat Back Assembly
Modular Display Assembly

68 patents:

1. 10189391 - Adjustable lie-flat seat (2019-01-29),
2. 10173567 - Lightweight headrests with suspension mesh and supporting frame (2019-01-08),
3. 10150566 - Core of tray table assembly (2018-12-11),
4. 10124899 - Hybrid composite structural member (2018-11-13),
5. 10059423 - Panel assembly with crush section (2018-08-28),
6. 10035599 - Seat support system (2018-07-31),
7. 10029792 - Personal electronic device mounting assemblies (2018-07-24),
8. 9994321 - Reclining passenger seat (2018-06-12),
9. 9989191 - Friction stop device (2018-06-05),
10. 9969311 - Easy install tray table (2018-05-15),
11. 9925895 - Passenger seat with close-out shroud (2018-03-27),
12. 9914541 - Posture seat (2018-03-13),
13. 9908628 - Passenger seat (2018-03-06),
14. 9908624 - Personal electronic device mounting structures (2018-03-06),
15. 9902335 - Adjustable support assemblies for portable electronic devices (2018-02-27),
Company Overview
Zodiac Seats US LLC, located in Gainesville, Texas, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced passenger seating solutions for the aerospace industry. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as adjustable lie-flat seats, lightweight headrests, and integrated tray table assemblies. Their expertise extends to hybrid composite members and seat support systems, enhancing passenger comfort and safety. Zodiac Seats is committed to developing reclining passenger seats and mounting solutions for personal electronic devices, ensuring a modern travel experience.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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68 Patents

#2 in Gainesville, TX

#298 in Texas

#5,377 in US

#10,894 in the World

Gainesville, TX (US)
Gainesville, TX, United States of America

Zodiac Seats US LLC

Forward Citations = 498

92 inventors:

goldMedal Rik Westerink (17 out of 20 patents)

silverMedal Raul Daniel Flores Aguirre (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Armando Valdes (9 out of 11 patents)

4.  Timothy W Terleski (9 out of 43 patents)

5.  Jeffrey P Wegenka (5 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zodiac Seats US LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zodiac-seats-us

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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