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Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America

Hanes Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 171

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James F King (4 out of 7 patents)

J Frank King (4 out of 4 patents)

Donald A Sloan (4 out of 6 patents)

4. Cecil R Bell (2 out of 18 patents)

5. Flavia DiTullio (2 out of 9 patents)

6. Fred Howard (1 out of 20 patents)

7. Gilbert L Horton (1 out of 10 patents)

8. Robert E Davis (1 out of 2 patents)

9. Willie M Lathery (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Howard L Beamon (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Clyde Hewitt (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Roger L Whittaker (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Flavia Di Tullio (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Moses A Walker (1 out of 1 patent)

15. William B Crane (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4271580 - Method of forming wire support frame member (1981-06-09),

2. 4261532 - Bobbin carrier (1981-04-14),

3. 4244249 - Apparatus for constructing breast cups (1981-01-13),

4. 4202853 - Method for constructing breast cups (1980-05-13),

5. 4189259 - Article handling and advancing (1980-02-19),

6. 4168599 - Packaging system (1979-09-25),

7. 4152113 - System for dyeing hosiery goods (1979-05-01),

8. 4150529 - Method of making elastic yarn (1979-04-24),

9. 4145791 - Roll cleaning apparatus (1979-03-27),

10. 4136863 - System for stacking flexible or semi-rigid articles (1979-01-30),

11. 4136557 - Panty hose testing apparatus and method (1979-01-30),

12. 4131979 - Machine for continuous bias cutting of tubular fabric (1979-01-02),

13. 4130999 - Yarn binder apparatus (1978-12-26),

14. 4106260 - Article folding and packaging system (1978-08-15),

15. 4102727 - Method for closing end portions of tubular fabric articles (1978-07-25),

Hanes Corporation, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading manufacturer of apparel and hosiery products. The company specializes in the development of comfortable and innovative clothing solutions, focusing on everyday essentials such as underwear, activewear, and socks. Hanes is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and quality, employing advanced technologies in fabric production and design. With a strong presence in the global market, Hanes continues to enhance its product offerings to meet consumer needs.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

20 Patents

#14 in Winston-Salem, NC

#370 in North Carolina

#16,368 in US

#31,196 in the World

Winston-Salem, NC, United States of America

Hanes Corporation

Forward Citations = 171

21 inventors:

James F King (4 out of 7 patents)

J Frank King (4 out of 4 patents)

Donald A Sloan (4 out of 6 patents)

4. Cecil R Bell (2 out of 18 patents)

5. Flavia DiTullio (2 out of 9 patents)

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