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Forest City, NC, United States of America

Afa Products, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 35

CIPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 831

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wilhelmus J Maas (24 out of 32 patents)

Petrus L Hurkmans (18 out of 27 patents)

Emile B Steijns (10 out of 11 patents)

4. Douglas S Martin (6 out of 16 patents)

5. Joseph W Maas (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Petrus Wilhelmus Hurkmans (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Lewis K Lindsey (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Wilhelmus J Mass (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Dan E Holman (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Trigger Sprayer

Nozzle Assembly

Child Lock

Precompression Valve

Tamper Evident

Foam Nozzle

Plastic Spring

Adjustable Nozzle

Flap Valve

Piston Assembly

Combined Bottle

Snap-in Trigger

35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5862950 - Piston assembly for trigger sprayer (1999-01-26),

2. 5749501 - Shroud and skeletal body for trigger sprayer (1998-05-12),

3. 5730335 - Precompression valve for trigger sprayer (1998-03-24),

4. 5687880 - Child lock nozzle cap assembly (1997-11-18),

5. 5641125 - Nozzle assembly including a nozzle cap and a unitary nose bushing (1997-06-24),

6. 5626259 - Two liquid sprayer assembly (1997-05-06),

7. 5526985 - 90.degree. rotation nozzle assembly with swirl chamber configuration (1996-06-18),

8. 5477989 - Child resistant nozzle cover (1995-12-26),

9. 5467900 - Precompression valve for trigger sprayer (1995-11-21),

10. 5397060 - Foam-spray-off trigger sprayer (1995-03-14),

11. D355361 - Sprayer (1995-02-14),

12. D353321 - Combined bottle and trigger sprayer (1994-12-13),

13. 5341965 - Plastic spring assembly for trigger sprayer (1994-08-30),

14. 5332128 - Flap valve assembly for trigger sprayer (1994-07-26),

15. D347788 - Combined bottle and trigger sprayer (1994-06-14),

Afa Products, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Forest City, North Carolina, focusing on innovative solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company is recognized for its expertise in developing high-quality products that enhance performance and safety. Afa Products emphasizes research and development, leveraging advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company serves a diverse range of customers across various markets.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

35 Patents

#1 in Forest City, NC

#230 in North Carolina

#9,740 in US

#19,148 in the World

Forest City, NC, United States of America

Afa Products, Inc.

Forward Citations = 831

9 inventors:

Wilhelmus J Maas (24 out of 32 patents)

Petrus L Hurkmans (18 out of 27 patents)

Emile B Steijns (10 out of 11 patents)

4. Douglas S Martin (6 out of 16 patents)

5. Joseph W Maas (3 out of 4 patents)

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