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Valdese, NC, United States of America

Alba-Waldensian, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 7.4

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 1,297

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harold G Osborne (7 out of 8 patents)

Walter S Boone (4 out of 4 patents)

Sigi Rabinowicz (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Sandra K Charlet (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Samuel M Knox (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Sigi Rabinowicz (1 out of 4 patents)

7. Joel Wayne Marley, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Pradip V Choksi (1 out of 40 patents)

9. Thomas F Schuster (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Michael R Griffin (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Oscar Fregeolle (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Edward F Byars (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Thomas J Tarnay (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Gordon R Hopkins (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Robert C Bishop (1 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Seamless Garment

Brassiere

Anti-Embolism Stocking

Maternity Garment

Knit-in Lift

Circular Knit

Pulsatile Pressure

Body Temperature

Garment Hanger

Tubular Drape

Stretchable Garment

Hosiery Article

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. RE38853 - Substantially seamless brassiere, and blank and method for making same (2005-10-24),

2. 6622312 - Garment assembled without sewing (2003-09-23),

3. 6287168 - Substantially seamless brassiere, and blank and method for making same (2001-09-11),

4. 6192717 - Method and tubular blank for making substantially seamless garments (2001-02-27),

5. 6178784 - Knit criss-cross brassiere, blank and method for making same (2001-01-30),

6. 5946944 - Seamless circular knit brassiere and method of making same (1999-09-07),

7. 5814003 - Pulsatile anti-embolism stocking (1998-09-29),

8. 5787512 - Maternity garment, blanks and method for making same (1998-08-04),

9. 5611722 - Panty having knit-in buttock lift and separation (1997-03-18),

10. 5605060 - Circularly knit bodysuit and a blank and method for making same (1997-02-25),

11. D377868 - Garment hanger (1997-02-11),

12. 5592836 - Circularly knit brassiere having knit-in-lift and support panels, and a (1997-01-14),

13. 5590548 - Circularly knit legged panty having knit-in shaping panels, and a blank (1997-01-07),

14. 5553468 - Brassiere and method of making same (1996-09-10),

15. D368590 - Garment hanger (1996-04-09),

Company Overview

Alba-Waldensian, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality textiles and fabrics. Based in Valdese, North Carolina, the company is known for its innovative approaches in textile engineering, focusing on both functionality and aesthetic appeal. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques, Alba-Waldensian serves various industries, including apparel and home furnishings, contributing to the evolving landscape of textile applications. Their expertise encompasses a range of textile technologies, ensuring they remain competitive in a dynamic market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

27 Patents

#1 in Valdese, NC

#287 in North Carolina

#12,410 in US

#23,984 in the World

Valdese, NC, United States of America

Alba-Waldensian, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,297

22 inventors:

Harold G Osborne (7 out of 8 patents)

Walter S Boone (4 out of 4 patents)

Sigi Rabinowicz (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Sandra K Charlet (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Samuel M Knox (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Alba-Waldensian, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/alba-waldensian

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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