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Mequon, WI, United States of America

Gateway Plastics Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 50

% Expired Patents = 6.0

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 2,025

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William C Vogel (41 out of 43 patents)

Terrence M Parve (30 out of 33 patents)

Robert E Proudfoot (8 out of 9 patents)

4. John B Samz (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Michael Walker (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Arthur W Habitz (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Michael W Phillips (2 out of 13 patents)

8. Gary B Swetish (2 out of 36 patents)

9. R Eric Essen (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Brian W Elflein (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Joel R Frerichs (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Joshua J Eastman (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Dieter F Lay (1 out of 27 patents)

14. Richard A Gross (1 out of 51 patents)

15. Ryan J Gundrum (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Spout Fitment

Reinforced Bottom

Multi-Layer Injection Molded

Retort Closure

Flex Hinge Closure

Integrated Dosage Cup

Nestable Container

Threaded Cap

Self-Closing Cover

Water Pitcher

Closure Design

Container System

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11053054 - Spout fitment and cap (2021-07-06),

2. D920113 - Cap (2021-05-25),

3. 11014731 - Container with reinforced bottom (2021-05-25),

4. 10954034 - Container with expansion panel (2021-03-23),

5. 10858153 - Retort closure for a container (2020-12-08),

6. 10843395 - Multi-layer injection molded container (2020-11-24),

7. 10836541 - Valve for a dispensing container (2020-11-17),

8. D839726 - Retort closure (2019-02-05),

9. 9868572 - Closure for a container (2018-01-16),

10. 9731870 - Retort closure for a container (2017-08-15),

11. 9669964 - Container with shelf and scoop insert (2017-06-06),

12. 9475623 - Closure for a container (2016-10-25),

13. 9272824 - Flex hinge closure with drain-back channel (2016-03-01),

14. D740661 - Closure with integrated dosage cup (2015-10-13),

15. 8955705 - Closure for a container (2015-02-17),

Gateway Plastics Incorporated, based in Mequon, Wisconsin, specializes in innovative container design, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques. The company is known for its expertise in developing a range of container solutions, including spout fitments, reinforced bottoms, and multi-layer injection molded products. Their technology portfolio also features retort closure systems, flex hinge closures, integrated dosage cups, and nestable containers, catering to diverse industries that require reliable and efficient packaging solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

50 Patents

#2 in Mequon, WI

#177 in Wisconsin

#6,994 in US

#13,981 in the World

Mequon, WI, United States of America

Gateway Plastics Incorporated

Forward Citations = 2,025

15 inventors:

William C Vogel (41 out of 43 patents)

Terrence M Parve (30 out of 33 patents)

Robert E Proudfoot (8 out of 9 patents)

4. John B Samz (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Michael Walker (4 out of 4 patents)

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