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Surrey, United Kingdom

Gallaher Limited


USPTO Granted Patents = 25



Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 949

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Shane C Browning (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Alfred D Schweizer (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert W Dale (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  John J Rooney (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Robert W Carlisle (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Barry P Baker (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Linda J Cunningham (2 out of 3 patents)

8.  George Porter (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Dennis Boyd (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Robert W McLoughlin (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Leslie Sumner (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Brian Adams (2 out of 3 patents)

13.  Alexander H Wright (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  William Barham (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Barry P Baker (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Smoking Products
Filter Tipped Rods
Smoking Rod Wrapper
Material Handling
Optical Inspection
Supported Catalysts
Cigarette Monitoring
Synthetic Smoking Product
Buccal End Device
Diaphragm Pump
Smoking Materials
Inspection Apparatus

25 patents:

1. 5632558 - Container for compressed articles (1997-05-27),
2. 5150725 - Filter tipped smoking rods (1992-09-29),
3. 5011008 - Container (1991-04-30),
4. 4934125 - A method of filling a container (1990-06-19),
5. D305804 - Smoker's pipe (1990-01-30),
6. 4870979 - Smoker's pipe (1989-10-03),
7. 4784164 - Smoking rod wrappers and compositions for their production (1988-11-15),
8. 4784163 - Process for producing smoking rod wrapper and smoking rod containing same (1988-11-15),
9. 4619278 - Smoking rod wrapper (1986-10-28),
10. 4586883 - Diaphragm pump or motor device (1986-05-06),
11. 4574820 - Buccal end device for a smoking rod (1986-03-11),
12. 4519298 - Material handling device (1985-05-28),
13. 4450245 - Supported catalysts and method for their production (1984-05-22),
14. 4398546 - Inspection apparatus (1983-08-16),
15. 4326544 - Smoking product (1982-04-27),
Company Overview
Gallaher Limited, based in Surrey, GB, is a prominent player in the tobacco industry, specializing in the production and distribution of a diverse range of tobacco products. The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation in product development, focusing on both traditional and modern smoking alternatives. With a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and sustainability, Gallaher Limited navigates the complexities of the global market while maintaining a significant presence in various regions.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

25 Patents

#8 in Surrey

#702 in United Kingdom

#25,710 in the World

Surrey, GB
Surrey, United Kingdom

Gallaher Limited

Forward Citations = 949

40 inventors:

goldMedal Shane C Browning (4 out of 4 patents)

silverMedal Alfred D Schweizer (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert W Dale (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  John J Rooney (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Robert W Carlisle (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gallaher Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gallaher

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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