% Expired Patents = 42.9

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 66

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7 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Dominique Schwab (6 out of 9 patents)

Bernard Gandon (3 out of 3 patents)

Timothy Cooper (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Michel Luc (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Alain Dunan (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Bernard Michelon (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Daniel Pacilly (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Bernard Michellon (1 patent)

9. Jérôme Riou (0 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7628946 - Method for manufacturing receptacles by thermoforming and placement of decorative strips on said receptacles (2009-12-08),

2. 7585453 - Device and method for thermoforming an object having a back draft portion (2009-09-08),

3. 7311513 - Installation for producing objects by thermoforming pellets of thermoplastic material (2007-12-25),

4. 7255552 - Method and device for thermoforming of containers (2007-08-14),

5. 7004346 - Method and installation for making and filling containers having membrane seal provided with a pull tab (2006-02-28),

6. 6684604 - Apparatus for cutting a row of capsules from a capsule strip and for fixing them on a row of filled receptacles (2004-02-03),

7. 6662531 - Method and an installation for thermoforming, filling, and closing re-entrant receptacles (2003-12-16),

Company Overview

Erca Formseal is a leading manufacturer of high-quality packaging machinery for the food and beverage industry. With over 50 years of experience, we specialize in form-fill-seal machines that efficiently package a wide range of products. Our machines are known for their reliability, durability, and efficiency, making them a top choice for companies looking to streamline their packaging process. Visit our website to learn more about our innovative solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#8 in Les Ulis

#2,221 in France

Les Ulis, France

Erca Formseal

Forward Citations = 66

7 inventors:

Dominique Schwab (6 out of 9 patents)

Bernard Gandon (3 out of 3 patents)

Timothy Cooper (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Michel Luc (2 out of 3 patents)

5. Alain Dunan (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Erca Formseal. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/erca-formseal

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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]

3 patents (EPO):

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]