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Eagle Rock, VA, United States of America

Gala Industries. Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 87

% Expired Patents = 16.1



Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 1,008

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73 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael Eloo (16 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal J Wayne Martin (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Duane A Boothe (11 out of 13 patents)

4.  Michael A Fridley (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Kerry Patrick Morris (9 out of 11 patents)

6.  Juergen Veltel (8 out of 10 patents)

7.  Roger Blake Wright (8 out of 8 patents)

8.  David E Bryan (8 out of 8 patents)

9.  George Norman Benoit, Jr (7 out of 7 patents)

10.  Robert Mann (6 out of 11 patents)

11.  Samuel F Hannah (5 out of 6 patents)

12.  Louis Cody Shortt (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Charles E Aaron (4 out of 5 patents)

14.  Richard Borland Thrasher, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

15.  Richard Thrasher (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Centrifugal Dryer
Underwater Pelletizer
Polymer Granulation
Pellet Formation
Dryer Systems
Melt Processing
Extrusion Methods
Pellet Conditioning

87 patents:

1. 10987616 - Tumbler systems and methods (2021-04-27),
2. 10940612 - Polyamide beads and method for the production thereof (2021-03-09),
3. 10655915 - Pellet dryer with additional blower (2020-05-19),
4. 10648734 - Centrifugal pellet dryer (2020-05-12),
5. 10557665 - Centrifugal pellet dryer (2020-02-11),
6. 10500777 - Method and apparatus for forming an expandable foam pellet having a hard outer shell by underwater pelletizing, and expandable foam pellets formed thereby (2019-12-10),
7. 10384390 - Melt-guiding connection adapter (2019-08-20),
8. 10363499 - Tumbler systems and methods (2019-07-30),
9. 10124523 - Die plate with die plate body having an apertured downstream face covered by a solid face plate (2018-11-13),
10. 10119762 - Dryer system with improved throughput (2018-11-06),
11. 10041732 - Pellet dryer with outlet guidance plate (2018-08-07),
12. 9962634 - Filtration device (2018-05-08),
13. 9925694 - Continuous bagging processes and systems (2018-03-27),
14. 9902086 - Cutter hub pin drive mechanism and quick disconnect hub for an underfluid pelletizer (2018-02-27),
15. 9873220 - Melt processing plant (2018-01-23),
Company Overview
Gala Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced pelletizing technology, specializing in solutions for polymer processing. Headquartered in Eagle Rock, Virginia, the company focuses on developing innovative systems for pellet formation, including centrifugal dryers and underwater pelletizers. Gala's expertise extends to melt processing and extrusion methods, enabling efficient polymer granulation and pellet conditioning. Their technologies are integral to enhancing production efficiency and product quality in various industries reliant on plastic materials.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Gala Industries. Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
87 Patents

#1 in Eagle Rock, VA

#72 in Virginia

#4,287 in US

#8,783 in the World

Eagle Rock, VA (US)
Eagle Rock, VA, United States of America

Gala Industries. Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,008

73 inventors:

goldMedal Michael Eloo (16 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal J Wayne Martin (12 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Duane A Boothe (11 out of 13 patents)

4.  Michael A Fridley (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Kerry Patrick Morris (9 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gala Industries. Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gala-industries

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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