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New York, NY, United States of America

Cotton, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 55

% Expired Patents = 12.7

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 535

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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:

Textile Waste Treatment

Transgenic Plants

Durable Fabric Properties

Cottonseed Delinters

Dyeing Techniques

Fiber Recovery

Flame Retardant Processes

Functionalized Materials

Palletized Fiber Feeding

Chemical Treatments

In Planta Methods

Fugitive Ink Composition

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 leading organization based in New York, specializing in the advancement of cotton processing technologies. The company focuses on innovative solutions for textile waste treatment, enhancing the durability of fabrics, and developing functionalized materials. Its research encompasses various core technology topics, including transgenic plants, dyeing techniques, and flame retardant processes. By promoting sustainable practices and improving cotton fiber recovery, Cotton, Inc. plays a pivotal role in the textile industry, driving both environmental and economic benefits.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

55 Patents

#177 in New York, NY

#397 in New York

#6,448 in US

#12,903 in the World

New York, NY, United States of America

Cotton, Inc.

Forward Citations = 535

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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