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Chanhassen, MN, United States of America

Empak, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 56

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,259

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Barry Lee Gregerson (27 out of 66 patents)

Boyd C Wittman (12 out of 14 patents)

Larry G Dressen (11 out of 14 patents)

4. Roger L Mortensen (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Gary M Gallagher (6 out of 9 patents)

6. Brian Wiseman (4 out of 24 patents)

7. Douglas M Johnson (4 out of 9 patents)

8. Thomas Oesterle (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Kelly Peterson (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Robert Jacoby (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Sidney A Higgins (1 out of 94 patents)

12. Edmund B Neumann (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Thomas J Whalen (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Gail D Schuette (1 out of 3 patents)

15. James E Holliday (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Semiconductor Wafer

Shipping Container

Wafer Cassette

Disk Package

Mechanical Latch

Microenvironment Pod

Reinforced Polymer

Security Package

Desiccant Substrate

Storage Box

Transport Cassette

Data Storage

56 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6010009 - Shipping and transport cassette with kinematic coupling (2000-01-04),

2. 5992638 - Advanced wafer shipper (1999-11-30),

3. 5967571 - Vacuum actuated mechanical latch (1999-10-19),

4. 5944194 - 300 mm microenvironment pod with door on side (1999-08-31),

5. 5921397 - Disk cassette (1999-07-13),

6. 5894996 - Method and apparatus for reclaiming plastic (1999-04-20),

7. 5842575 - Disk package for rotating memory disks (1998-12-01),

8. 5803269 - 300mm shipping container (1998-09-08),

9. 5775508 - Disk package for rotating memory disks (1998-07-07),

10. 5755332 - Enclosed sealable purgible semiconductor wafer holder (1998-05-26),

11. 5749467 - Wafer suspension box (1998-05-12),

12. 5709065 - Desiccant substrate package (1998-01-20),

13. D387903 - Shipping container (1997-12-23),

14. 5686521 - Milled carbon fiber reinforced polymer composition (1997-11-11),

15. D383898 - Combination shipping and transport cassette (1997-09-23),

Company Overview

Empak, Inc., based in Chanhassen, Minnesota, specializes in advanced semiconductor packaging solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance the protection and transport of semiconductor wafers, including shipping containers, wafer cassettes, and disk packages. Their expertise extends to mechanical latches and reinforced polymers, ensuring secure and efficient handling of sensitive components. Empak's commitment to creating microenvironment pods and security packages positions it as a key player in the semiconductor industry, addressing the evolving needs of manufacturers and suppliers.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

56 Patents

#2 in Chanhassen, MN

#174 in Minnesota

#6,362 in US

#12,761 in the World

Chanhassen, MN, United States of America

Empak, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,259

30 inventors:

Barry Lee Gregerson (27 out of 66 patents)

Boyd C Wittman (12 out of 14 patents)

Larry G Dressen (11 out of 14 patents)

4. Roger L Mortensen (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Gary M Gallagher (6 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Empak, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/empak

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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