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Ozzano Dell'Emilia, Italy

I.m.a. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.a.

USPTO Granted Patents = 273

% Expired Patents = 12.8

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 229

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,406

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166 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Claudio Trebbi (29 out of 35 patents)

Sauro Rivola (28 out of 33 patents)

Gabriele Gabusi (23 out of 24 patents)

4. Roberto Trebbi (20 out of 20 patents)

5. Dario Rea (15 out of 33 patents)

6. Andrea Romagnoli (15 out of 40 patents)

7. Fiorenzo Draghetti (11 out of 213 patents)

8. Roberto Conti (10 out of 12 patents)

9. Ivano Baroncini (10 out of 15 patents)

10. Rodolfo Caroli (8 out of 9 patents)

11. Mattia Chianura (8 out of 8 patents)

12. Salvatore Fabrizio Consoli (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Luigi Cavina (6 out of 7 patents)

14. Carlo Zaniboni (6 out of 6 patents)

15. Alessandro Masotti (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Filter Bags

Capsules

Smoking Articles

Packaging Machines

Dosing Devices

Filling Machines

Tubular Products

Weighing Systems

Automated Management

Sealing Devices

Infusion Products

273 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12747115 - Apparatus for transporting objects (2026-09-29),

2. 12735266 - Vibrating apparatus and corresponding method for conveying objects (2026-09-15),

3. 12722817 - Apparatus and method for automatically filling and weighing containers (2026-09-01),

4. 12722352 - Tablet press machine and method for rejecting and sampling tablets (2026-09-01),

5. 12715635 - Plant for processing capsules for beverages (2026-08-25),

6. 12654897 - Apparatus and method for the automated management of a processing chamber with a controlled atmosphere (2026-06-16),

7. 12623864 - Apparatus for transporting objects (2026-05-12),

8. 12565009 - Sealing and cutting device for forming filter-bags with infusion products (2026-03-03),

9. 12557835 - Apparatus and method for automatically forming casings for smoking articles including a filter (2026-02-24),

10. 12552568 - Tablet dispensing apparatus and method (2026-02-17),

11. 12551407 - System for molding and coating of pharmaceutical tablets (2026-02-17),

12. 12534251 - Apparatus and method for packaging packets of smoking articles (2026-01-27),

13. 12522392 - Apparatus and method for automatically packaging containers (2026-01-13),

14. 12503262 - Apparatus for making capsules and relative method for making capsules (2025-12-23),

15. 12497203 - Apparatus for inserting spouted pouches in rectilinear loading profiles (2025-12-16),

I.m.a. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.a., based in Ozzano Dell'Emilia, Italy, specializes in advanced packaging technology. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of solutions including packaging machines, dosing devices, and filling machines tailored for various industries. Its expertise extends to filter bags, capsules, smoking articles, tubular products, and weighing systems, positioning IMA as a key player in the global packaging sector, committed to innovation and quality in manufacturing processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

I.m.a. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.a.

273 Patents

#1 in Ozzano Dell'Emilia

#26 in Italy

#3,210 in the World

Ozzano Dell'Emilia, Italy

I.m.a. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.a.

Forward Citations = 1,406

166 inventors:

Claudio Trebbi (29 out of 35 patents)

Sauro Rivola (28 out of 33 patents)

Gabriele Gabusi (23 out of 24 patents)

4. Roberto Trebbi (20 out of 20 patents)

5. Dario Rea (15 out of 33 patents)

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