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Des Plaines, IL, United States of America

Desoto, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 266


Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 3,572

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162 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kazys Sekmakas (76 out of 76 patents)

silverMedal Raj Shah (47 out of 47 patents)

bronzeMedal Edward Joseph Murphy (22 out of 51 patents)

4.  Robert E Ansel (21 out of 22 patents)

5.  Timothy Edward Bishop (15 out of 43 patents)

6.  Gerry K Noren (13 out of 22 patents)

7.  John J Krajewski (12 out of 18 patents)

8.  Anthony Joseph Tortorello (11 out of 24 patents)

9.  Robert L McLaughlin (11 out of 11 patents)

10.  Donald C Wood (11 out of 12 patents)

11.  Joseph E Gaske (10 out of 10 patents)

12.  Kevin P Murray (9 out of 11 patents)

13.  Orvid R Cutler, Jr (9 out of 9 patents)

14.  Ronald J Lewarchik (9 out of 9 patents)

15.  John Monroe Zimmerman (8 out of 23 patents)


Core Competencies:
Ultraviolet-Curable Coatings
Polyurethane Compositions
Stereolithography
Optical Fiber Coatings
Cationically Curable
Photocurable Coatings
Emulsion Polymerization
Anticorrosive Coatings
Thermosetting Coatings
Radiation-Curable Coatings
Epoxy Phosphates
Aqueous Dispersions

266 patents:

1. 5011635 - Stereolithographic method and apparatus in which a membrane separates (1991-04-30),
2. 4999216 - Method of coating concrete floors with photocurable coatings (1991-03-12),
3. 4996282 - Cationically curable polyurethane compositions having vinyl ether (1991-02-26),
4. 4992524 - Composition for optical fiber coating comprising a polyether diol, a (1991-02-12),
5. 4972006 - Postcuring of unsaturated stereolithographic specimens using aqueous (1990-11-20),
6. 4957952 - Anionic electrocoat compositions containing epoxy phosphates (1990-09-18),
7. 4956198 - Ultraviolet-curable cationic vinyl ether polyurethane coating (1990-09-11),
8. 4946891 - Semi-continuous emulsion polymerization process (1990-08-07),
9. 4946711 - Masking compositions and method for applying the same (1990-08-07),
10. 4945032 - Stereolithography using repeated exposures to increase strength and (1990-07-31),
11. 4943600 - Photocurable polyamine-ene compositions having improved cure speed (1990-07-24),
12. 4932750 - Single-coated optical fiber (1990-06-12),
13. 4889901 - Ultraviolet-curable blends of acrylated polyurethanes and silsesquioxane (1989-12-26),
14. 4849462 - Ultraviolet-curable coatings for optical glass fibers having improved (1989-07-18),
15. 4847314 - Polyester coatings from terephthalate polyester and hydroxy-functional (1989-07-11),
Desoto, Inc., based in Des Plaines, Illinois, specializes in advanced coating technologies, focusing on the development and manufacturing of innovative solutions such as ultraviolet-curable coatings and polyurethane compositions. The company is recognized for its expertise in stereolithography and optical fiber coatings, as well as cationically curable and photocurable coatings. Additionally, Desoto is involved in emulsion polymerization and anticorrosive coatings, catering to diverse industries with high-performance materials designed to meet evolving market needs.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

266 Patents

#2 in Des Plaines, IL

#101 in Illinois

#1,631 in US

#3,294 in the World

Des Plaines, IL (US)
Des Plaines, IL, United States of America

Desoto, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,572

162 inventors:

goldMedal Kazys Sekmakas (76 out of 76 patents)

silverMedal Raj Shah (47 out of 47 patents)

bronzeMedal Edward Joseph Murphy (22 out of 51 patents)

4.  Robert E Ansel (21 out of 22 patents)

5.  Timothy Edward Bishop (15 out of 43 patents)

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