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Simpsonville, SC, United States of America

Fiberweb North America, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 2,343

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Scott L Gessner (15 out of 24 patents)

Jared A Austin (13 out of 25 patents)

David Dudley Newkirk (8 out of 35 patents)

4. Deborah K Lickfield (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Thomas E Quantrille (4 out of 7 patents)

6. William Fowells (3 out of 8 patents)

7. Leon M Zeldin (3 out of 3 patents)

8. G Stanley Zimmerman (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Jay Darrell Gillespie (2 out of 4 patents)

10. James O Reeder (2 out of 5 patents)

11. Harold Edward Thomas (2 out of 9 patents)

12. Robert F Hyslop (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Leon Katz (2 out of 9 patents)

14. Henry S Ostrowski (2 out of 2 patents)

15. John L Allan (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Nonwoven Fabrics

Meltblown Processes

Composite Materials

Thermoplastic Filaments

Elastic Webs

High Loft Fabrics

Barrier Fabrics

Engineered Fibers

Extensible Fabrics

Spunbonded Fabrics

Carded Nonwoven

Rebulkable Fabrics

41 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6468931 - Multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric (2002-10-22),

2. 5804286 - Extensible composite nonwoven fabrics (1998-09-08),

3. 5783503 - Meltspun multicomponent thermoplastic continuous filaments, products (1998-07-21),

4. 5766737 - Nonwoven fabrics having differential aesthetic properties and processes (1998-06-16),

5. 5733822 - Composite nonwoven fabrics (1998-03-31),

6. 5645057 - Meltblown barrier webs and processes of making same (1997-07-08),

7. 5620785 - Meltblown barrier webs and processes of making same (1997-04-15),

8. 5616408 - Meltblown polyethylene fabrics and processes of making same (1997-04-01),

9. 5612123 - Distribution enhanced polyolefin product (1997-03-18),

10. 5593768 - Nonwoven fabrics and fabric laminates from multiconstituent fibers (1997-01-14),

11. 5549867 - Distribution enhanced polyolefin meltspinning process and product (1996-08-27),

12. 5543206 - Nonwoven composite fabrics (1996-08-06),

13. 5503907 - Barrier fabrics which incorporate multicomponent fiber support webs (1996-04-02),

14. 5494736 - High elongation thermally bonded carded nonwoven fabrics (1996-02-27),

15. 5484645 - Composite nonwoven fabric and articles produced therefrom (1996-01-16),

Company Overview

Fiberweb North America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in advanced nonwoven fabrics and related technologies. Based in Simpsonville, SC, the company focuses on innovative solutions such as meltblown fibers, composite nonwoven fabrics, and thermoplastic filaments. Their expertise extends to producing elastic nonwoven webs, multicomponent fibers, high loft fabrics, and antistatic spunbonded fabrics, catering to diverse industries including hygiene, medical, and filtration applications. Fiberweb is committed to delivering high-performance materials that meet evolving market needs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

41 Patents

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#16,706 in the World

Simpsonville, SC, United States of America

Fiberweb North America, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,343

46 inventors:

Scott L Gessner (15 out of 24 patents)

Jared A Austin (13 out of 25 patents)

David Dudley Newkirk (8 out of 35 patents)

4. Deborah K Lickfield (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Thomas E Quantrille (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Fiberweb North America, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/fiberweb-north-america

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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