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Champaign, IL, United States of America

Flo-Con Systems, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 34

Forward Citations = 158

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Patrick D King (29 out of 34 patents)

Earl P Shapland (4 out of 7 patents)

Gary R Polk (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Leo T Olsen (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Bruce Winter (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Josef Lothmann (1 out of 9 patents)

7. Friedhelm Paulus (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Gary R Folk (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Ludwig Walther (1 out of 4 patents)

10. James T Shapland (1 out of 1 patent)

11. George T Shapland (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Randall L Stalter (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Leaf Spring Valve

Sliding Gate Valve

Injection Block

Refractory

Multi-Hole Injection

Heat Shield

Pressure Fluid Teeming

Clamp

Rocker Arm

Composite Break Ring

Furnace Valve

Valve Position Indicator

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5259592 - Leaf spring valve and method (1993-11-09),

2. 5188743 - Plate, changer, plate and method (1993-02-23),

3. 5174908 - Non-reversible sliding gate, valve and method (1992-12-29),

4. 5062553 - Cantilever spring mount for sliding gate valve and method (1991-11-05),

5. 5052598 - Sliding gate valve method and replaceable retractories (1991-10-01),

6. 5050847 - Staged valve multi-hole injection block and method (1991-09-24),

7. 5044533 - Clamp for bandless refractory and method (1991-09-03),

8. 5037072 - Injection block and method (1991-08-06),

9. 4951851 - Tube holder and method (1990-08-28),

10. 4919397 - Stationary injection block and injection slide plate for use with an (1990-04-24),

11. 4896801 - Method for controlling the discharge channel of a casting container (1990-01-30),

12. 4892235 - Joint and shroud support for pour tube and collector nozzle (1990-01-09),

13. 4824079 - Injection valve components and method (1989-04-25),

14. 4799649 - Injection valve components and method (1989-01-24),

15. 4789085 - Slide gate for a sliding gate valve (1988-12-06),

Company Overview

Flo-Con Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in advanced flow measurement and control solutions. The organization focuses on developing innovative systems that enhance the efficiency and reliability of fluid management across various industries, including water treatment, oil and gas, and industrial processes. With a commitment to research and development, Flo-Con aims to provide cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving needs of its clients while promoting sustainable practices in fluid management.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

34 Patents

#2 in Champaign, IL

#549 in Illinois

#10,028 in US

#19,664 in the World

Champaign, IL, United States of America

Flo-Con Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 158

12 inventors:

Patrick D King (29 out of 34 patents)

Earl P Shapland (4 out of 7 patents)

Gary R Polk (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Leo T Olsen (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Bruce Winter (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Flo-Con Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/flo-con-systems

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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