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Cary, NC, United States of America

Cotton, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 528

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61 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Allen R Winch (9 out of 9 patents)

Joseph K Jones (7 out of 7 patents)

Lambert H Wilkes (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Matthew J Farrell (5 out of 5 patents)

5. William A Rearick (5 out of 7 patents)

6. Mary Ann Ankeny (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Gerald H McKibben (4 out of 9 patents)

8. George S Buck (4 out of 13 patents)

9. William F Lalor (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Roger Russell (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Sha Fu (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Thomas C Wedegaertner (3 out of 7 patents)

13. Martin Mehner (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Gary L Underbrink (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Keith Zimmerman (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cotton Textile Waste

Sugar Production

Functionalized Fibrous Material

Durable Press Properties

Transgenic Cotton Plants

Cellulosic Substrates

Boll Weevil Attraction

Garment Dyeing

Fiber Recovery

Cottonseed Delinters

Fugitive Ink Composition

Continuous Treatment of Fibrous Materials

55 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12351983 - Pretreatment methods for cotton textile waste fabric (2025-07-08),

2. 11959112 - Process for production of sugar from a cotton-containing textile (2024-04-16),

3. 11421257 - Process for production of sugar from a cotton-containing textile (2022-08-23),

4. 10640918 - Functionalized fibrous material (2020-05-05),

5. 10597817 - Balance of durable press properties of cotton fabrics using non-formaldehyde technology (2020-03-24),

6. 10550513 - Fabric treatment compositions and methods (2020-02-04),

7. 9945052 - Cottonseed delinters and methods (2018-04-17),

8. 8506946 - Compositions and methods for attracting noctuid moths (2013-08-13),

9. 8336170 - Cottonseed delinters and methods (2012-12-25),

10. 8192757 - Compositions and methods for attracting noctuid moths (2012-06-05),

11. 7824668 - Compositions for attracting stink bugs (2010-11-02),

12. 7122722 - Methods for producing transgenic cotton plants using chilled apical shoot tips (2006-10-17),

13. 7008887 - Cellulosic substrates with reduced absorbent capacity having the capability to wick liquids (2006-03-07),

14. 6491727 - Methods for reducing the flammability of cellulosic substrates (2002-12-10),

15. 6488718 - Methods for reducing the flammability of cellulosic substrates (2002-12-03),

Cotton, Inc. is a global company that specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality cotton products. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cotton, Inc. aims to promote the use of cotton in various industries, including fashion, home decor, and healthcare. Through extensive research and development, Cotton, Inc. strives to enhance the properties and performance of cotton, making it a preferred choice for consumers and businesses alike.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

55 Patents

#7 in Cary, NC

#143 in North Carolina

#6,231 in US

#12,535 in the World

Cary, NC, United States of America

Cotton, Inc.

Forward Citations = 528

61 inventors:

Allen R Winch (9 out of 9 patents)

Joseph K Jones (7 out of 7 patents)

Lambert H Wilkes (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Matthew J Farrell (5 out of 5 patents)

5. William A Rearick (5 out of 7 patents)

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