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Matthews, NC, United States of America

Conbraco Industries, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 38

% Expired Patents = 5.3



Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 494

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Gareth Peter Taylor (6 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Bertito Tubo Rodriguez (5 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy D Price (4 out of 13 patents)

4.  Robert V Funderburk (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Phillip Theodore Yontz (4 out of 7 patents)

6.  Raymond Eugene Cellemme (4 out of 4 patents)

7.  Ralph Taggart Teague, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Jeffrey A Polofsky (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Jason Daniel Scharf (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Henry R Killian (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Lei Zhang (2 out of 11 patents)

12.  Jerry D Mullis (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Robert Vernon Funderburk (2 out of 3 patents)

14.  Curtis L Sharpe (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Kevin Gerome Porterfield (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Ball Valve
Check Valve
Backflow Preventer
Relief Valve
Temperature-Responsive Mixing Valve
Fluid Supply Protection
Pinch Clamp Tool
Push-to-Connect Fitting
Crimping Tool
Vacuum Breaker
Rotary Actuator
Piston Pressure Valve

38 patents:

1. 10864588 - Ball valve retainer with soldering paste seal and method (2020-12-15),
2. 10773364 - Pinch clamp removal tool and method (2020-09-15),
3. 10414032 - Push-to-connect fitting removal tool (2019-09-17),
4. 10323394 - Dual check backflow preventer (2019-06-18),
5. 10273670 - Spill-resistant vacuum breaker valve (2019-04-30),
6. 9725888 - Dual check backflow preventer (2017-08-08),
7. 9581354 - Relief valve (2017-02-28),
8. 9518669 - Dual check backflow preventer (2016-12-13),
9. 9227240 - Crimping head for impact wrench (2016-01-05),
10. 8881767 - Ball valve and seat assembly with life-sustaining flow (2014-11-11),
11. 8240333 - Separator for a release valve (2012-08-14),
12. 8205859 - Extended valve handle (2012-06-26),
13. 8151618 - PEX crimp tool with crimping insert release (2012-04-10),
14. 7828268 - Condensate free valve handle (2010-11-09),
15. 7533699 - End cap clamping and sealing system (2009-05-19),
Company Overview
Conbraco Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in plumbing and industrial products, particularly known for its innovative valve solutions. The company focuses on developing high-quality products that meet stringent industry standards, catering to both residential and commercial markets. With a strong emphasis on engineering and design, Conbraco is committed to advancing technology in fluid control systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in various applications. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, it serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

38 Patents

#2 in Matthews, NC

#214 in North Carolina

#9,027 in US

#17,844 in the World

Matthews, NC (US)
Matthews, NC, United States of America

Conbraco Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 494

29 inventors:

goldMedal Gareth Peter Taylor (6 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Bertito Tubo Rodriguez (5 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy D Price (4 out of 13 patents)

4.  Robert V Funderburk (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Phillip Theodore Yontz (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Conbraco Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/conbraco-industries

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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