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Easton, PA, United States of America

Follett Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 3.1

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 433

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Roger P Brunner (11 out of 11 patents)

Michael S Yautz (7 out of 8 patents)

Richard B Hawkes (6 out of 24 patents)

4. James Vorosmarti, Iii (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Steven R Follett (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Matthew S Greene (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Robert Hettinger (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Michael A Rice (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Edward V Twiggar, Iii (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Shawn P Szilezy (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Glenn Eric Bonney (2 out of 2 patents)

12. James Bottos (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Stephen Eugene Rottloff (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Brian Wayne Haupt (2 out of 2 patents)

15. James Frantz (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Refrigeration Device

Ice Making System

Ice Delivery Device

Digital Media Content

Ice Dispenser

Auger Apparatus

Cleaning Method

Ice Management Apparatus

Countertop Dispenser

Freezer

Ice Distribution

Sanitary Joint

32 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11060776 - Method for controlling a refrigeration device (2021-07-13),

2. 10501972 - Refrigeration system and control system therefor (2019-12-10),

3. 10288336 - Ice delivery device (2019-05-14),

4. 10174984 - Ice making system with provision for cleaning and cleaning method (2019-01-08),

5. D832311 - Refrigeration device (2018-10-30),

6. 9885511 - Dispenser device for ice and water, components thereof and process of cleaning same (2018-02-06),

7. 9646292 - Method and system for distributing digital media content (2017-05-09),

8. D774568 - Freezer (2016-12-20),

9. 9523526 - Ice making apparatus and process of reducing scale buildup and flushing the apparatus (2016-12-20),

10. D731842 - Countertop ice and water dispenser (2015-06-16),

11. D728985 - Ice and water dispenser (2015-05-12),

12. 8756950 - Dispenser device for ice and water, components thereof and process of cleaning same (2014-06-24),

13. 7757500 - Ice management apparatus (2010-07-20),

14. 7654097 - Ice distribution device for an ice retaining unit with optional sensor control therefor (2010-02-02),

15. 7469552 - Ice delivery and cleaning apparatus (2008-12-30),

Company Overview

Follett Corporation is a leading provider of educational products and services, specializing in the development and distribution of textbooks, digital content, and technology solutions for schools and libraries. The company focuses on enhancing the learning experience through innovative solutions that support educators and students alike. Headquartered in Easton, PA, Follett serves a diverse range of educational institutions across the United States, emphasizing accessibility and efficiency in educational resources.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

32 Patents

#9 in Easton, PA

#382 in Pennsylvania

#10,599 in US

#20,671 in the World

Easton, PA, United States of America

Follett Corporation

Forward Citations = 433

35 inventors:

Roger P Brunner (11 out of 11 patents)

Michael S Yautz (7 out of 8 patents)

Richard B Hawkes (6 out of 24 patents)

4. James Vorosmarti, Iii (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Steven R Follett (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Follett Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/follett

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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