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Collins Aikman Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 44

% Expired Patents = 9.1

CIPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,252

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62 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Clarence A Peoples, Jr (6 out of 6 patents)

John M Harrison (6 out of 6 patents)

Eddie W Scott (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Vernon C Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Samuel L Stone, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

6. John D Shepard (3 out of 3 patents)

7. David P Reynolds (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Paul L Weinle (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Keith A Riha (2 out of 6 patents)

10. Ulrich Weissert (2 out of 9 patents)

11. Jackson Bauer (2 out of 2 patents)

12. John T Hayes (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Leigh C Woodall, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Robert G Currier (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Errol N Seltzer (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Textile Products

Automotive Trunk Liner

Dyeing Processes

Foam Backed Carpet

Impact-Resistant Heating Pad

Fabric Construction

Lighting Strip Apparatus

Ravel Resistant Tape

High Temperature Thread

Extruded Foam

Tufted Pile Fabric

Crease Resistant Laminate

44 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7147201 - Method for annealing an electrodeposition structure (2006-12-12),

2. 7118154 - Structure for supporting an instrument panel by a defroster nozzle (2006-10-10),

3. 7118123 - Dynamic/controlled tether arrangement for an airbag door (2006-10-10),

4. 7100941 - Pre-weakening of fabric covered airbag doors (2006-09-05),

5. 5142703 - Neckwear having fabric lining with areas of different fabric construction (1992-09-01),

6. D308036 - Automobile trunk liner (1990-05-22),

7. 4877669 - Tufted pile fabric (1989-10-31),

8. 4849267 - Foam backed carpet with adhesive release surface and method of (1989-07-18),

9. 4840832 - Molded automobile headliner (1989-06-20),

10. D301025 - Automobile trunk liner (1989-05-09),

11. 4824709 - Textile product with backcoating comprising smoke suppressant and/or (1989-04-25),

12. 4822663 - Crease resistant laminate (1989-04-18),

13. D300524 - Automobile trunk liner (1989-04-04),

14. 4818316 - Method of forming a ravel resistant warp knit elastic tape (1989-04-04),

15. 4808459 - Carpet with polyvinylidene chloride latex tuft-lock adhesive coating (1989-02-28),

Company Overview

Collins Aikman Corporation, based in New York, specializes in advanced automotive technologies, focusing on innovative solutions for vehicle interiors and safety systems. The company develops a range of products including electrodeposition structures, airbag door technology, and instrument panel supports, enhancing both functionality and safety in modern vehicles. Additionally, their expertise extends to textile applications, such as fabric pre-weakening and conductive knit fabrics, contributing to the evolving landscape of automotive engineering.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

44 Patents

#216 in New York, NY

#490 in New York

#7,970 in US

#15,787 in the World

New York, NY, United States of America

Collins Aikman Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,252

62 inventors:

Clarence A Peoples, Jr (6 out of 6 patents)

John M Harrison (6 out of 6 patents)

Eddie W Scott (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Vernon C Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Samuel L Stone, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Collins Aikman Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/collins-aikman

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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