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Nashua, NH, United States of America

International Shoe Machine Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 53


Forward Citations = 312

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael M Becka (16 out of 16 patents)

silverMedal Walter Vornberger (14 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal William Walega (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Karl F Vornberger (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  George Bennett (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Alan L Leeper (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Martin L Stein (2 out of 13 patents)

8.  Gerald Sommer (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Sinville Runions (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Gregory A Williams (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Normand Bergeron (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  William C Lindsey (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Frederick L Christenbery (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Becka Michael M (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  William G Goodenough (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Lasting Machine
Footwear Upper
Adhesive Applicator
Roughing Machine
Toe Lasting
Heel Molder
Composite Band
Upper Molding
Footwear Forming
Transport Mechanism
Cement Application
Sewing Machine

53 patents:

1. 5722103 - Toe and side and heel lasting machine and method of lasting (1998-03-03),
2. 5706538 - Composite band for use in a footwear forming machine (1998-01-13),
3. 5678269 - Toe and side and heel lasting machine and method of lasting (1997-10-21),
4. 4879778 - Heel molder (1989-11-14),
5. 4866802 - Roughing machine for footware upper assemblies and a system that (1989-09-19),
6. 4829932 - Toe and ball laster and the like (1989-05-16),
7. 4769866 - Multi-station system to act upon footwear upper assemblies with transfer (1988-09-13),
8. 4765011 - Mechanism to transfer a footwear upper assembly between stations of a (1988-08-23),
9. 4756038 - Machine for automatically roughing the cement margin of a footwear upper (1988-07-12),
10. 4709433 - Heel molder flanger (1987-12-01),
11. 4692133 - Method and machine to form box parts (1987-09-08),
12. 4679269 - Heel lasting machine (1987-07-14),
13. 4660242 - Activator (1987-04-28),
14. 4654914 - Side and heel lasting machine (1987-04-07),
15. 4621384 - Steam toe press (1986-11-11),
Company Overview
International Shoe Machine Corporation, based in Nashua, NH, specializes in advanced machinery for the footwear manufacturing industry. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as lasting machines, adhesive applicators, and upper molding technologies. With a commitment to enhancing production efficiency and product quality, ISMC plays a crucial role in the evolution of footwear manufacturing processes. Their expertise extends to essential components like toe lasting, heel molding, and composite bands, positioning them as a leader in this specialized field.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

53 Patents

#6 in Nashua, NH

#49 in New Hampshire

#6,672 in US

#13,348 in the World

Nashua, NH (US)
Nashua, NH, United States of America

International Shoe Machine Corporation

Forward Citations = 312

16 inventors:

goldMedal Michael M Becka (16 out of 16 patents)

silverMedal Walter Vornberger (14 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal William Walega (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Karl F Vornberger (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  George Bennett (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: International Shoe Machine Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/international-shoe-machine

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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