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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Hitco, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 73

% Expired Patents = 2.7

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 992

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert C Shaffer (9 out of 9 patents)

Don A Beckley (7 out of 9 patents)

Raymond G Spain (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Donald M Hatch (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Eduard P Babayan (5 out of 8 patents)

6. George D Lee (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Sidney W Street (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Ramon B Fernandez (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Dominic P Calamito (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Richard H Pusch (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Richard J Larsen (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Gary D Shepherd (3 out of 4 patents)

13. Arthur R Campman (3 out of 3 patents)

14. P Anthony Hinman (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Khin M Lay (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Composite Materials

Carbon Fibers

Polyurethane Coatings

Woven Fabrics

High-Temperature Fabric

Elastomers

Acoustical Elements

Insulation

Buoyancy Members

Graphitic Fibers

Reimpregnation Resin

Thermosetting Resins

73 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8240718 - Sanitary quick connector (2012-08-14),

2. 8220113 - Smart clamp device for connecting tubing (2012-07-17),

3. 5080142 - Integrally woven multi-apertured multi-layer angle interlock fabrics (1992-01-14),

4. 4958663 - Woven multi-layer angle interlock fabrics having fill weaver yarns (1990-09-25),

5. 4922969 - Multi-layer woven fabric having varying material composition through its (1990-05-08),

6. 4833030 - Polymer impregnated and carbonized carbon/carbon composite (1989-05-23),

7. 4684304 - Composite stud (1987-08-04),

8. 4661336 - Pretreatment of pan fiber (1987-04-28),

9. 4650840 - Tungsten containing resoles (1987-03-17),

10. 4646984 - Retracting tensioning mechanism for dispensing an elongated member (1987-03-03),

11. 4623735 - Metal complex reaction product of furfurylamine and a metal carbonyl (1986-11-18),

12. 4620890 - Method of making a fluted core radome (1986-11-04),

13. 4617716 - Method of joining edges of two elongated webs (1986-10-21),

14. 4610860 - Method and system for producing carbon fibers (1986-09-09),

15. 4604433 - Thermosetting furan based resin containing niobium and/or tantalum (1986-08-05),

Company Overview

Hitco, Inc., based in Irvine, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials. The company focuses on a range of technologies including carbon fibers, polyurethane coatings, and woven fabrics, catering to various industries that require high-performance materials. Hitco's expertise extends to high-temperature fabrics, elastomers, acoustical elements, and insulation solutions, positioning it as a key player in the composite materials sector, dedicated to innovation and quality.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

73 Patents

#52 in Irvine, CA

#1,185 in California

#5,036 in US

#10,256 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Hitco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 992

51 inventors:

Robert C Shaffer (9 out of 9 patents)

Don A Beckley (7 out of 9 patents)

Raymond G Spain (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Donald M Hatch (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Eduard P Babayan (5 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hitco, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hitco

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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