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Crawfordsville, IN, United States of America

H-C Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 35

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 962

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Sheldon L Wilde (12 out of 12 patents)

Thomas J McCandless (11 out of 15 patents)

Stephen W McBride (8 out of 16 patents)

4. Robert M Saunders (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael E Corcoran (3 out of 5 patents)

6. Hugh V Morton (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Ramesh Kamath (3 out of 3 patents)

8. William N Peller (3 out of 3 patents)

9. John R Schetzsle (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Lawrence M Smeyak (2 out of 9 patents)

11. Peter S Miller (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Ralph H Whitney (2 out of 9 patents)

13. Paul W Robbins (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Hubert D Trump (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Steven Lewellen, Deceased (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Tamper-Indicating Closure

Plastic Closure

Manufacturing Method

Closure Assembly

Pilfer Band

Liner Seals

Composite Closure

Mechanical Pilfer Band

Scoring Arrangement

Molding Apparatus

Dispensing Apparatus

Closure Inserts

35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5651299 - Method for scoring a tamper-indicating plastic closure (1997-07-29),

2. 5564582 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure with pilfer band having staggered (1996-10-15),

3. 5557999 - Method for manufacturing a tamper-indicating plastic closure (1996-09-24),

4. 5501349 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure with selectively strengthened pilfer (1996-03-26),

5. 5478512 - Method of detecting cam overload in a plastic molding apparatus (1995-12-26),

6. 5358131 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure with segemented pilfer band (1994-10-25),

7. 5356021 - Container closure with multiple liner seals (1994-10-18),

8. 5320234 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure with pilfer band having staggered (1994-06-14),

9. 5285913 - Closure assembly with insert liner (1994-02-15),

10. 5259522 - Linerless closure (1993-11-09),

11. 5242068 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure (1993-09-07),

12. 5205426 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure (1993-04-27),

13. 5167335 - Tamper-indicating plastic closure (1992-12-01),

14. 5064084 - Composite closure with seal proportioning lip (1991-11-12),

15. 5050753 - Preferentially strengthened tamper-indicating plastic closure (1991-09-24),

H-C Industries, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, focusing on innovative solutions in the industrial sector. The company is known for its expertise in developing high-quality products that cater to various applications, including packaging and material handling. H-C Industries emphasizes research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company plays a significant role in advancing industrial technologies.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

35 Patents

#2 in Crawfordsville, IN

#144 in Indiana

#9,736 in US

#19,137 in the World

Crawfordsville, IN, United States of America

H-C Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 962

22 inventors:

Sheldon L Wilde (12 out of 12 patents)

Thomas J McCandless (11 out of 15 patents)

Stephen W McBride (8 out of 16 patents)

4. Robert M Saunders (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Michael E Corcoran (3 out of 5 patents)

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