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North Canton, OH, United States of America

The Hoover Comapny


USPTO Granted Patents = 429

% Expired Patents = 7.7


Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 7,532

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199 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Richard A Wareham (57 out of 59 patents)

silverMedal David W Moine (46 out of 48 patents)

bronzeMedal John D Essex (39 out of 39 patents)

4.  Ronald J Stephens (36 out of 36 patents)

5.  Darwin T McKnight (34 out of 34 patents)

6.  Jeffery A Morgan (31 out of 37 patents)

7.  Kevin E Scheifele (29 out of 33 patents)

8.  William G Alford (29 out of 32 patents)

9.  Richard S Parr (25 out of 92 patents)

10.  Edgar A Maurer (23 out of 26 patents)

11.  Sidney H Bradd (23 out of 25 patents)

12.  Douglas C Barker (22 out of 28 patents)

13.  Lynn A Frederick (22 out of 24 patents)

14.  Kevin L Thomas (20 out of 38 patents)

15.  Nick M Bosyj (20 out of 21 patents)


Core Competencies:
Suction Nozzle
Filtration System
Dirt Collecting
Cleaning Machine
Upright Vacuum
Recovery Tank
Tool Caddy
Agitator Drive
Portable Cleaning
Electro Luminescent
Power Management
Multi-Purpose Cleaner

429 patents:

1. 7954200 - Constant head device for a cleaning machine (2011-06-07),
2. 7624473 - Adjustable flow rate valve for a cleaning apparatus (2009-12-01),
3. 7418764 - Mode control arrangement for a floor care appliance (2008-09-02),
4. 7377010 - Dirt collecting system for a floor care appliance (2008-05-27),
5. 7350262 - Floor care appliance with tool caddy (2008-04-01),
6. D564157 - Foot of an upright vacuum cleaner (2008-03-11),
7. 7340797 - Recovery tank for a cleaning apparatus (2008-03-11),
8. 7332005 - Filtration bag replacement system for a floor care appliance (2008-02-19),
9. 7331082 - Tank arrangement for a cleaning apparatus (2008-02-19),
10. 7316051 - Suction nozzle height adjustment control circuit (2008-01-08),
11. D558942 - Vacuum cleaner body (2008-01-01),
12. 7299521 - Brush assembly distribution apparatus (2007-11-27),
13. D555308 - Vacuum cleaner foot (2007-11-13),
14. D553814 - Upright vacuum cleaner (2007-10-23),
15. D553813 - Vacuum cleaner housing (2007-10-23),
Company Overview
The Hoover Company, headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, specializes in the development and manufacturing of floor care appliances. Renowned for its innovative cleaning solutions, Hoover focuses on technologies such as suction nozzles, advanced filtration systems, and efficient dirt collection methods. The company offers a range of products, including upright vacuums and cleaning machines, designed to enhance home cleaning efficiency. With a commitment to quality and performance, Hoover continues to be a leader in the floor care industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

The Hoover Comapny USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
429 Patents

#3 in North Canton, OH

#44 in Ohio

#1,104 in US

#2,205 in the World

North Canton, OH (US)
North Canton, OH, United States of America

The Hoover Comapny

Forward Citations = 7,532

199 inventors:

goldMedal Richard A Wareham (57 out of 59 patents)

silverMedal David W Moine (46 out of 48 patents)

bronzeMedal John D Essex (39 out of 39 patents)

4.  Ronald J Stephens (36 out of 36 patents)

5.  Darwin T McKnight (34 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Hoover Comapny. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hoover-company

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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