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McKinney, TX, United States of America

Encore Wire Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 147

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 431

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William Thomas Bigbee, Jr (114 out of 114 patents)

John Lamar Rhoads (45 out of 46 patents)

Mark Douglas Bennett (38 out of 38 patents)

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

5. Andrew P Hull (18 out of 18 patents)

6. David Wayne Maxey (15 out of 16 patents)

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

8. Troy D Skidmore (14 out of 14 patents)

9. Benjamin L Weatherford (14 out of 14 patents)

10. Kevin D Rodgers (11 out of 11 patents)

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

12. Ronald A Raedeke (11 out of 11 patents)

13. Jason Drew Gillen (11 out of 12 patents)

14. Paul Abernathy (11 out of 11 patents)

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

Core Competencies:

Electrical Cable

Multi-Circuit Assembly

Wire Dispensing

Labeling System

Friction Reduction

Spray-On Lubricant

Packaging Method

Extrusion Technique

Non-Metallic Jackets

Wire Caddy

Spooling Apparatus

Cooling Jacket

147 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12722935 - Apparatus and method for spooling wire (2026-09-01),

2. 12654980 - Apparatus and method for packaging wire or cable in a barrel or drum container (2026-06-16),

3. 12646899 - Armored cable coil tie-in detector (2026-06-02),

4. 12620506 - System, composition and method of application of same for reducing the coefficient of friction and required pulling force during installation of wire or cable (2026-05-05),

5. 12580101 - Jacket marking and scoring system and method (2026-03-17),

6. 12552634 - Apparatus and method for a free-spinning wire dispensing reel (2026-02-17),

7. 12525374 - Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly (2026-01-13),

8. 12512234 - Metal-clad multi-circuit electrical cable assembly (2025-12-30),

9. 12428182 - Packaging skate system and method (2025-09-30),

10. 12322937 - System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant (2025-06-03),

11. 12322936 - System, method and apparatus for spray-on application of a wire pulling lubricant (2025-06-03),

12. 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),

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

14. 12297004 - Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel (2025-05-13),

15. 12230424 - Bond wire payoff system and method (2025-02-18),

Encore Wire Corporation, headquartered in McKinney, Texas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality electrical cable products. The company focuses on a range of technologies including multi-circuit assembly, wire dispensing, and advanced packaging methods. With a commitment to innovation, Encore Wire also explores friction reduction techniques and spray-on lubricants to enhance product performance. Their expertise in extrusion techniques further solidifies their position in the electrical cable technology sector.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Encore Wire Corporation

147 Patents

#3 in McKinney, TX

#152 in Texas

#2,666 in US

#5,541 in the World

McKinney, TX, United States of America

Encore Wire Corporation

Forward Citations = 431

37 inventors:

William Thomas Bigbee, Jr (114 out of 114 patents)

John Lamar Rhoads (45 out of 46 patents)

Mark Douglas Bennett (38 out of 38 patents)

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

5. Andrew P Hull (18 out of 18 patents)

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