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McKinney, TX, United States of America

Encore Wire Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 139

Trademarks = 42

Forward Citations = 406

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William Thomas Bigbee, Jr (109 out of 109 patents)

John Lamar Rhoads (41 out of 42 patents)

Mark Douglas Bennett (38 out of 38 patents)

4. Clifton S Thompson (19 out of 19 patents)

5. Andrew P Hull (16 out of 16 patents)

6. Stephen S Griffin (14 out of 15 patents)

7. David Wayne Maxey (13 out of 14 patents)

8. Benjamin L Weatherford (13 out of 13 patents)

9. Troy D Skidmore (12 out of 12 patents)

10. Robert Eugene Brooks (10 out of 10 patents)

11. Sheri H Dahlke (10 out of 10 patents)

12. Ronald A Raedeke (10 out of 10 patents)

13. Jason Drew Gillen (10 out of 11 patents)

14. Kevin D Rodgers (9 out of 9 patents)

15. Paul Abernathy (9 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Wire Pulling Lubricant

Electrical Cable Assembly

Label Application

Wire Spooling

Wire Dispensing Reel

Friction Reduction

Extrusion Techniques

Packaging Systems

Wire Transport Caddy

Multi-Circuit Cables

Printing Control Apparatus

Stackable Containers

139 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12428182 - Packaging skate system and method (2025-09-30),

2. 12322937 - System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant (2025-06-03),

3. 12322936 - System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant (2025-06-03),

4. 12300404 - System, composition and method of application of same for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force during installation of wire or cable (2025-05-13),

5. 12300401 - Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly (2025-05-13),

6. 12297004 - Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel (2025-05-13),

7. 12230424 - Bond wire payoff system and method (2025-02-18),

8. 12204963 - Apparatus for controlling the printing on cable (2025-01-21),

9. 12202188 - Apparatus and method for extruding stripes onto an extruded product (2025-01-21),

10. 12176688 - System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant (2024-12-24),

11. 12162720 - Apparatus and method for spooling wire (2024-12-10),

12. 12139367 - Apparatus and method for packaging wire or cable in a barrel or drum container (2024-11-12),

13. 12091207 - Method for applying labels to cable or conduit (2024-09-17),

14. 12060243 - Apparatus and method for spooling wire (2024-08-13),

15. 12040104 - Marking and scoring apparatus, system, and method (2024-07-16),

Encore Wire Corporation is a leading manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable products. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service, Encore Wire has been supplying the industry with reliable and durable wire solutions for over 30 years. Their wide range of products includes residential, commercial, and industrial wire, as well as aluminum wire and cable accessories. Encore Wire prides itself on its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, efficient distribution network, and constant focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 16 2025

139 Patents

#2 in McKinney, TX

#150 in Texas

#2,698 in US

#5,665 in the World

McKinney, TX, United States of America

Encore Wire Corporation

Forward Citations = 406

35 inventors:

William Thomas Bigbee, Jr (109 out of 109 patents)

John Lamar Rhoads (41 out of 42 patents)

Mark Douglas Bennett (38 out of 38 patents)

4. Clifton S Thompson (19 out of 19 patents)

5. Andrew P Hull (16 out of 16 patents)

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