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Durham, NC, United States of America

Bowe Bell + Howell Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 50.0

CIPO Patents = 12

EPO Patents = 9

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 137

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71 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward J Kapturowski (7 out of 12 patents)

Walter S Conard (4 out of 24 patents)

Frank J Shinn (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Neal J Middelberg (3 out of 13 patents)

5. Gerard A Derome (3 out of 9 patents)

6. Bradford D Henry (3 out of 5 patents)

7. Richard Dana Johnson (3 out of 42 patents)

8. Brian Bowers (2 out of 24 patents)

9. Joseph Zuech (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Robert T Snyder (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Chris Peterson (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Richard Szewczyk (2 out of 6 patents)

13. Michael R Drago (2 out of 3 patents)

14. John J Semanick (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Ronald J Mich (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Feeder Control

Mail Processing

Document Tracking

Envelope Insertion

Sheet Accumulator

Data Verification

Automated Systems

High Speed Unloading

Document Consolidation

Tracking Methods

Insertion Apparatus

Modular Systems

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7804979 - Feeder control system and method (2010-09-28),

2. 7745754 - Apparatus, method and program product for processing mail or documents using a mail or document processing device (2010-06-29),

3. 7741575 - Mail piece consolidation and accountability using advanced tracking methods (2010-06-22),

4. 7735827 - Free transport for settling and singling of letters (2010-06-15),

5. 7637490 - Inserting systems and methods (2009-12-29),

6. 7631869 - System and method for gap length measurement and control (2009-12-15),

7. 7607653 - Systems and methods for maintaining the density of grouped sheet articles (2009-10-27),

8. 7607649 - Apparatuses and methods for staging and processing documents for sheet processing (2009-10-27),

9. 7454882 - Methods for variably opening envelopes (2008-11-25),

10. 7396011 - Progressive modularity assortment system with high and low capacity bins (2008-07-08),

11. 7396006 - Apparatus for assembly of document sets into a single collated packet (2008-07-08),

12. 7395644 - Inserting apparatus and method with controlled, master cycle speed-dependent actuator operations (2008-07-08),

13. 7394914 - Single pass off-line video encoding (2008-07-01),

14. 7389624 - Method and device for controlling envelope flap during insertion (2008-06-24),

15. 7360758 - Accumulator apparatus non-marring pusher system (2008-04-22),

Company Overview

Bowe Bell + Howell Company is a prominent provider of innovative solutions in the areas of automation, document management, and mail processing. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies that enhance operational efficiency for businesses across various sectors. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality products and services, Bowe Bell + Howell serves clients globally, leveraging its expertise in engineering and software development to address complex challenges in the evolving landscape of business operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

30 Patents

#35 in Durham, NC

#261 in North Carolina

#11,288 in US

#21,924 in the World

Durham, NC, United States of America

Bowe Bell + Howell Company

Forward Citations = 137

71 inventors:

Edward J Kapturowski (7 out of 12 patents)

Walter S Conard (4 out of 24 patents)

Frank J Shinn (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Neal J Middelberg (3 out of 13 patents)

5. Gerard A Derome (3 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bowe Bell + Howell Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bowe-bell-plus-howell-company

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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