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Philadelphia, PA, United States of America

The Franklin Institute

USPTO Granted Patents = 25

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 493

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth Krevitz (9 out of 10 patents)

Louis L Pytlewski (9 out of 10 patents)

Robert A Erb (7 out of 13 patents)

4. Arthur B Smith (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Frank J Iaconianni (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Robert L Leon (1 out of 55 patents)

7. Paul L Kronick (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Harold L Heller (1 out of 2 patents)

9. Thomas I Haigh (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Robert K Soberman (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Richard C Chou (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Charles A Belsterling (1 out of 3 patents)

13. John Stone (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Howard M Fishman (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Kenneth W Kauffman (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

PCB Removal

Halogenated Compounds

Environmental Remediation

Hazardous Spill Extraction

Magnetic Separation

Solar Energy Collection

Vibration Detection

Metal Recovery

Motion Systems

Temperature Recording

Self-Compensating Centrifuge

Non-Air-Entraining Mixer

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4602994 - Removal of PCBs and other halogenated organic compounds from organic (1986-07-29),

2. 4523043 - Reagent and method for decomposing organosulfur compounds (1985-06-11),

3. 4483716 - Poultice method for extracting hazardous spills (1984-11-20),

4. 4471143 - Composition for decomposing halogenated organic compounds (1984-09-11),

5. 4460797 - Method for decomposition of halogenated organic compounds (1984-07-17),

6. 4446716 - Self-compensating centrifuge arm (1984-05-08),

7. 4443987 - Unitary solar window panel (1984-04-24),

8. 4442677 - Variable effect absorption machine and process (1984-04-17),

9. 4430208 - Method for the solvent extraction of polychlorinated biphenyls (1984-02-07),

10. 4422333 - Method and apparatus for detecting and identifying excessively vibrating (1983-12-27),

11. 4417977 - Removal of PCBS and other halogenated organic compounds from organic (1983-11-29),

12. 4400552 - Method for decomposition of halogenated organic compounds (1983-08-23),

13. 4375407 - High gradient magnetic separation device (1983-03-01),

14. 4363965 - Detection and identification method employing mossbauer isotopes (1982-12-14),

15. 4349380 - Method of recovering metals from metal containing materials (1982-09-14),

Company Overview

The Franklin Institute, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a renowned science museum and center for science education and research. It specializes in promoting the understanding of science and technology through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and research initiatives. The Institute focuses on various domains, including physics, engineering, and health sciences, fostering innovation and inspiring future generations in the STEM fields. Its commitment to public engagement and education makes it a pivotal institution in the scientific community.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

25 Patents

#48 in Philadelphia, PA

#491 in Pennsylvania

#13,364 in US

#25,710 in the World

Philadelphia, PA, United States of America

The Franklin Institute

Forward Citations = 493

17 inventors:

Kenneth Krevitz (9 out of 10 patents)

Louis L Pytlewski (9 out of 10 patents)

Robert A Erb (7 out of 13 patents)

4. Arthur B Smith (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Frank J Iaconianni (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Franklin Institute. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/franklin-institute

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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