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Middleborough, MA, United States of America

Butler Automatic, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 334

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward F Meihofer (5 out of 5 patents)

John W Clifford (4 out of 16 patents)

Andrew P Butler (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Robert A Mavilia (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael A Mucci (2 out of 6 patents)

6. Peter E Bianchetto (2 out of 7 patents)

7. Richard A Butler, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Robert Duguay (2 out of 2 patents)

9. George F Corcoran (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Jeffrey A Greenwood (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Christopher D Wilson (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Timothy Goszka (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Stephen C Dangel (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Tamas Hetenyi (1 out of 6 patents)

15. Adam Hirshan (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11447356 - System and method for aligning and joining the same sides of two web materials (2022-09-20),

2. 9637340 - Automatic sleeving splicer (2017-05-02),

3. 6817566 - Web splicer (2004-11-16),

4. 5388775 - Method and means for preventing the lifting of the leading edge of a web (1995-02-14),

5. 5301891 - Method and means for preventing the lifting of the leading edge of a web (1994-04-12),

6. 5253819 - Speed match splicing method and apparatus (1993-10-19),

7. 5249917 - Palletizer (1993-10-05),

8. 5190234 - Web handling method and apparatus with pre-acceleration of web feed rolls (1993-03-02),

9. 4948060 - Automatic web roll handling system for splicing (1990-08-14),

10. 4455190 - Web splicer (1984-06-19),

11. 4159808 - Variable ratio winder (1979-07-03),

12. 4143568 - Rotary web cutting apparatus (1979-03-13),

13. 4100012 - Driven nip roll splicer (1978-07-11),

14. 4069959 - Web guide apparatus (1978-01-24),

15. 4021031 - Web alignment system (1977-05-03),

Butler Automatic, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of automatic splicing solutions for the packaging industry. With over 60 years of experience, Butler Automatic offers reliable and efficient splicing equipment that helps customers increase productivity and reduce downtime. Their innovative products include automatic splicers for film, foil, paper, and other flexible packaging materials. Butler Automatic is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

20 Patents

#1 in Middleborough, MA

#941 in Massachusetts

#15,887 in US

#30,350 in the World

Middleborough, MA, United States of America

Butler Automatic, Inc.

Forward Citations = 334

31 inventors:

Edward F Meihofer (5 out of 5 patents)

John W Clifford (4 out of 16 patents)

Andrew P Butler (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Robert A Mavilia (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael A Mucci (2 out of 6 patents)

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