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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Zonar Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 71

% Expired Patents = 16.9

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 979

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Charles Michael McQuade (63 out of 70 patents)

Brett Brinton (30 out of 35 patents)

Bryan Hunt (19 out of 20 patents)

4. Rick Fadler (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Michael Charles King (9 out of 9 patents)

6. William Brinton (9 out of 9 patents)

7. Daniel Mayer (6 out of 9 patents)

8. Eric S Manegold (6 out of 9 patents)

9. Dan Mayer (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Fred Fakkema (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Greg Colvin (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Richard Lugash (3 out of 4 patents)

13. Robie Russell (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Chris Oliver (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Tim Sweany (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

GPS Tracking

Driver Coaching

Fuel Authorization

Vehicle Diagnostics

Telematics Data

Inspection Records

Vehicle Performance

Expense Fraud

71 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12125083 - System and method for obtaining competitive pricing for vehicle services (2024-10-22),

2. 12125082 - System and method for obtaining competitive pricing for vehicle services (2024-10-22),

3. 12046087 - Event based GPS tracking (2024-07-23),

4. 11978291 - Method and apparatus for remote vehicle diagnosis (2024-05-07),

5. 11514810 - Virtual trainer for in vehicle driver coaching and to collect metrics to improve driver performance (2022-11-29),

6. 11410177 - System and method for facilitating investigation of expense card fraud (2022-08-09),

7. 11354943 - Asset map view, dwell time, pre-populate defects, and visual-inspection guidance (2022-06-07),

8. 11341853 - System and method to enhance the utility of vehicle inspection records by including route identification data in each vehicle inspection record (2022-05-24),

9. 11274029 - Method and apparatus for automatically monitoring fuel tank ullage in an automated fuel authorization program (2022-03-15),

10. 11170589 - Emergency event based vehicle data logging (2021-11-09),

11. 11080950 - Cooperative vehicle diagnosis system (2021-08-03),

12. 10783730 - Method and apparatus for an automated fuel authorization program for fuel terminals using a camera as part of the authorization process (2020-09-22),

13. 10706647 - Method and apparatus for implementing a vehicle inspection waiver program (2020-07-07),

14. 10685509 - Method and apparatus for implementing a vehicle inspection waiver program (2020-06-16),

15. 10668932 - Method and apparatus for changing vehicle behavior based on current vehicle location and zone definitions mandated by a remote user (2020-06-02),

Company Overview

Zonar Systems, Inc., based in Seattle, WA, specializes in advanced vehicle telematics solutions that enhance fleet management and operational efficiency. The company focuses on technologies such as GPS tracking, driver coaching, and vehicle diagnostics, providing critical insights into vehicle performance and safety. Zonar's innovative platform supports fuel authorization and inspection records, helping organizations mitigate expense fraud and optimize their transportation operations through actionable telematics data.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

71 Patents

#35 in Seattle, WA

#98 in Washington

#5,169 in US

#10,513 in the World

Seattle, WA, United States of America

Zonar Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 979

34 inventors:

Charles Michael McQuade (63 out of 70 patents)

Brett Brinton (30 out of 35 patents)

Bryan Hunt (19 out of 20 patents)

4. Rick Fadler (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Michael Charles King (9 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zonar Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zonar-systems

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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