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Accrington, United Kingdom

Hollingsworth (u.k.) Ltd.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 29

Forward Citations = 118

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John Whiteley (7 out of 11 patents)

Alfred Wood (7 out of 7 patents)

Douglas O Clough (6 out of 11 patents)

4. Alan Parker (5 out of 15 patents)

5. Stephen William Yates (4 out of 7 patents)

6. Alan Smith (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Peter J Dickinson (3 out of 8 patents)

8. Robert Lane (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Walter Haworth (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Leslie Powdrill (2 out of 2 patents)

11. William M Farnhill (2 out of 11 patents)

12. George K Butler (2 out of 2 patents)

13. John Rothwell (2 out of 2 patents)

14. James W Eke (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Dennis O'Donnell (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Friction Spinning

Lightweight Cylinder

Drafting Apparatus

Multi-Position Spinning

Vibration Damper

Conical Objects

Fibre-Opening Unit

Composite Yarn

Rotor Spinning

Slub Clearing

Fluid-Operated Ram

Yarn Winding

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5339495 - Coiler and autoleveller (1994-08-23),

2. 5274883 - Carding apparatus with drafting and autolever device (1994-01-04),

3. 5267388 - Method of forming a lightweight cylinder (1993-12-07),

4. 5265750 - Lightweight cylinder construction (1993-11-30),

5. 5018248 - Drafting apparatus with autolevelling (1991-05-28),

6. 4962638 - Multi-position open-end spinning machine (1990-10-16),

7. 4884394 - Friction spinning unit and method of operating same (1989-12-05),

8. 4854117 - Friction spinning apparatus with slub clearing means (1989-08-08),

9. 4826094 - Vibration damper (1989-05-02),

10. 4821919 - Apparatus for stacking conical objects (1989-04-18),

11. 4811554 - Friction spinning apparatus (1989-03-14),

12. 4782979 - Apparatus for dispensing a succession of conical objects (1988-11-08),

13. 4777791 - Method of shutting down a rotor spinning machine (1988-10-18),

14. 4774805 - Method of starting and shutting down a friction spinning machine (1988-10-04),

15. 4757677 - Open-end spinner piecing method and apparatus and multi-position (1988-07-19),

Company Overview

Hollingsworth (U.K.) Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality packaging solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative materials and technologies tailored for various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. With a commitment to sustainability, Hollingsworth emphasizes eco-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Based in Accrington, the company serves a diverse clientele, leveraging its expertise to meet the evolving needs of the market while maintaining a strong presence in the U.K. and beyond.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

29 Patents

#1 in Accrington

#619 in United Kingdom

#22,595 in the World

Accrington, United Kingdom

Hollingsworth (u.k.) Ltd.

Forward Citations = 118

21 inventors:

John Whiteley (7 out of 11 patents)

Alfred Wood (7 out of 7 patents)

Douglas O Clough (6 out of 11 patents)

4. Alan Parker (5 out of 15 patents)

5. Stephen William Yates (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hollingsworth (u.k.) Ltd.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hollingsworth-u-k

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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