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Clifton, NJ, United States of America

Cairns & Brother Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 25

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,104

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christopher E Coombs (10 out of 11 patents)

Robert E Gray (6 out of 7 patents)

Michael J Barthold (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Louis Orotelli (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Robert M Armstrong (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Carolyn C Ehring (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Robert J Richter (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Richard M Peel (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Andrew J Fordham (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Walter J Lybrand (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Gene Keohane (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Steven Bellofatto (1 out of 23 patents)

13. Kerry W Gordon (1 out of 5 patents)

14. Lawrence H Zuckerman (1 out of 8 patents)

15. Kurt P Schuler (1 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Thermal Imaging

Protective Helmet

Breathing Assembly

Head Protection

Fire Protective Gear

Monitoring Device

Goggles

Chinstrap Adjustment

Multilayered Trouser

Facepiece Connection

Helmet Assembly

Pressure Monitoring

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D424081 - Hand-held thermal imaging apparatus (2000-05-02),

2. 6032297 - Head-protective helmet and assemblies thereof (2000-03-07),

3. 6023288 - Combination head-protective helmet and thermal imaging apparatus (2000-02-08),

4. 6016160 - Combination head-protective helmet and thermal imaging apparatus (2000-01-18),

5. 5996126 - Crown pad and head-protective helmet (1999-12-07),

6. 5937439 - Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles (1999-08-17),

7. 5898949 - Head-protective helmet mounting member for mounting helmet components (1999-05-04),

8. 5845341 - Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles (1998-12-08),

9. 5406648 - Thermal protective overjacket (1995-04-18),

10. 5404577 - Combination head-protective helmet & communications system (1995-04-04),

11. 5291880 - Protective helmet with protective facepiece connection and adjustment (1994-03-08),

12. 5271390 - Positive pressure breathing assembly and demand regulator therefor (1993-12-21),

13. 5200736 - Assembly for monitoring helmet thermal conditions (1993-04-06),

14. 5097826 - Pressure monitoring device for self-contained breathing apparatus (1992-03-24),

15. 5079780 - Chinstrap activated head adjustment assembly for a protective helmet (1992-01-14),

Company Overview

Cairns & Brother Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in high-quality firefighting equipment and protective apparel. Based in Clifton, NJ, the company is dedicated to enhancing safety and performance for first responders through innovative design and rigorous testing. Their product range includes helmets, gloves, and other essential gear, reflecting a commitment to durability and functionality. With a focus on meeting the evolving needs of emergency services, Cairns & Brother plays a vital role in the safety equipment industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

25 Patents

#7 in Clifton, NJ

#519 in New Jersey

#13,370 in US

#25,730 in the World

Clifton, NJ, United States of America

Cairns & Brother Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,104

25 inventors:

Christopher E Coombs (10 out of 11 patents)

Robert E Gray (6 out of 7 patents)

Michael J Barthold (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Louis Orotelli (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Robert M Armstrong (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cairns & Brother Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cairns-and-brother

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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