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Stanley, NC, United States of America

Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 39

Forward Citations = 309

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William C Sturkey (11 out of 11 patents)

James Keith Turner (10 out of 10 patents)

James K Turner (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Christoph Walter Aurich (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Graham F Clifford (6 out of 8 patents)

6. Dieter Friedrich Zeiffer (5 out of 11 patents)

7. Charles R Hornbuckle (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Thomas W Van Scyoc (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Matthew A Meeker (4 out of 4 patents)

10. George G Hacker (2 out of 2 patents)

11. John S Samilo (2 out of 6 patents)

12. Paul L Abernathy (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Mack W Spurrier (2 out of 3 patents)

14. David R Crawford (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Gary L Parsons (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Wet Processing

Textile Material

Dyeing Machine

Moisture Extraction

Low-Liquid Treatment

Fabric Circulation

Foamed Treating Liquor

Jet Machine

Cleaning Apparatus

Yarn Treatment

Textile Bleaching

Endless Rope Form

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5642548 - Apparatus and method for wet processing traveling textile material (1997-07-01),

2. 5590553 - Carrier for supporting textile material packages in a wet treatment (1997-01-07),

3. 5577282 - Textile wet processing machine and method (1996-11-26),

4. 5495730 - Adapter for using a horizontal package dyeing carrier with a vertical (1996-03-05),

5. 5444997 - Carrier for supporting textile material in a wet treatment machine (1995-08-29),

6. 5442939 - Carrier for supporting textile material in a wet treatment machine (1995-08-22),

7. 5410892 - Horizontal wet treatment machines for textiles and textile material (1995-05-02),

8. 5402659 - Apparatus for driving a lifter reel in a fabric wet processing machine (1995-04-04),

9. 5323629 - Apparatus and method for treatment of yarn in package form (1994-06-28),

10. 5297444 - Toggle assembly (1994-03-29),

11. 5239719 - Method and apparatus for detecting abnormal movement of piece goods in (1993-08-31),

12. 5235828 - Apparatus for low liquid wet treatment of a textile material (1993-08-17),

13. 5195225 - Means and method for extracting moisture from a traveling web of textile (1993-03-23),

14. 5129242 - Low-liquid jet machine for wet processing textile fabric (1992-07-14),

15. 5063646 - Means and method for extracting moisture from a traveling web of textile (1991-11-12),

Company Overview

Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in dyeing and finishing equipment for the textile industry. Based in Stanley, North Carolina, the company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and quality of textile processing. Their expertise encompasses a range of technologies, including advanced dyeing systems and environmental solutions that support sustainable practices in textile manufacturing. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and customer service in the global textile market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

39 Patents

#1 in Stanley, NC

#203 in North Carolina

#8,833 in US

#17,458 in the World

Stanley, NC, United States of America

Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co.

Forward Citations = 309

40 inventors:

William C Sturkey (11 out of 11 patents)

James Keith Turner (10 out of 10 patents)

James K Turner (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Christoph Walter Aurich (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Graham F Clifford (6 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gaston-county-dyeing-machine-company

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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