Wauwatosa, WI, United States of America

Samuel B Petre

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Protective Headwear. Top assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.. Active years: 2016-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Samuel B Petre. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/samuel-b-petre

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 14 

% Patents Active = 100.0


 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 77(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2016-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Removable Shield
Protective Helmet
Headgear
Safety Equipment
Impact Resistance
Comfort Fit
Ventilation Design
Customization
Protective Gear
Wearable Technology
Head Protection
Safety Standards
14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Samuel B. Petre

Introduction

Samuel B. Petre is a notable inventor based in Wauwatosa, WI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of protective headwear, holding a total of 14 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing safety and functionality in headgear.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a "Removable Shield for Protective Headwear." This invention features a protective headwear design that includes headgear, an outer shell rotatably coupled to the headgear, and a first shield that can be rotated between two positions. The first shield is designed to be selectively removable from the outer shell without the use of tools. Additionally, the protective headwear includes a second shield that is covered more extensively by the first shield in its first position than in the second position. Another notable patent is for "Headgear for Protective Headwear," which includes a first side member, a second side member, a forehead strap, and an occipital strap designed to support the headwear securely on the wearer's head.

Career Highlights

Samuel B. Petre is currently associated with Illinois Tool Works Inc., where he continues to innovate and develop new products. His work has significantly impacted the safety equipment industry, particularly in the design of protective headwear.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with talented coworkers such as Nishank Rudresh Patel and Eric Thomas Sommers, contributing to a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Conclusion

Samuel B. Petre's contributions to protective headwear through his patents demonstrate his commitment to safety and innovation. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future advancements in protective gear.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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