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Franklin Park, IL, United States of America

Ekco Housewares, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 62

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 785

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Bruce E Ancona (31 out of 57 patents)

silverMedal Louis F Henry (9 out of 85 patents)

bronzeMedal Theodore J Hasler (8 out of 23 patents)

4.  Andrew T Jastrzebski (8 out of 8 patents)

5.  Ina Witlin (8 out of 8 patents)

6.  William D Hiscott (8 out of 8 patents)

7.  Jose Suero, Jr (7 out of 10 patents)

8.  Randall P Bell (6 out of 39 patents)

9.  Karen J Swinford (4 out of 37 patents)

10.  Daniel Winigrad (4 out of 5 patents)

11.  Douglas W Stein (4 out of 5 patents)

12.  Roger L Kelly (4 out of 22 patents)

13.  Ronni L Emrich (4 out of 4 patents)

14.  Marianne Grisdale (3 out of 28 patents)

15.  Robert A Varakian (3 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Collapsible Barbecue Tools
Utensil Handle
Cooking Device
Cake Pan
Splatter Screen
Cutlery Block
Ladle
Pizza Crisper
Flexible Extension Handle
Clothespin
Baking Pan
Spoon

62 patents:

1. 6266885 - Collapsible barbecue tools (2001-07-31),
2. 6266854 - Clothespin or multipurpose clamp (2001-07-31),
3. D439387 - Lint roller sponge mop combination (2001-03-21),
4. D437180 - Loaf pan (2001-02-07),
5. 6170161 - Collapsible barbecue tools (2001-01-09),
6. D435756 - Cake pan (2001-01-03),
7. D433571 - Combination angle broom, dust pan and dusting brush (2000-11-14),
8. D433276 - Kettle handle (2000-11-07),
9. D430791 - Hook (2000-09-12),
10. D429144 - Hook (2000-08-08),
11. D429112 - Lobster cracker handle with fish cutouts (2000-08-08),
12. D428802 - Name plate hook (2000-08-01),
13. D427847 - Utensil handle (2000-07-11),
14. D427009 - Baking pan (2000-06-27),
15. D426747 - Utensil handle with fish design (2000-06-20),
Company Overview
Ekco Housewares, Inc., based in Franklin Park, Illinois, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative kitchen tools. The company focuses on developing practical and user-friendly products, including collapsible barbecue tools, various cooking devices, and specialized utensils such as ladles and pizza crispers. With a commitment to enhancing culinary experiences, Ekco integrates functionality and convenience into its offerings, catering to both home cooks and culinary professionals alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

62 Patents

#6 in Franklin Park, IL

#325 in Illinois

#5,848 in US

#11,779 in the World

Franklin Park, IL (US)
Franklin Park, IL, United States of America

Ekco Housewares, Inc.

Forward Citations = 785

45 inventors:

goldMedal Bruce E Ancona (31 out of 57 patents)

silverMedal Louis F Henry (9 out of 85 patents)

bronzeMedal Theodore J Hasler (8 out of 23 patents)

4.  Andrew T Jastrzebski (8 out of 8 patents)

5.  Ina Witlin (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ekco Housewares, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ekco-housewares

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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