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Niles, MI, United States of America

Kawneer Company Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 68



Forward Citations = 1,415

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal S Eugene Hubbard (18 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Ronald E Redman (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Wayne E Whitmyer (7 out of 7 patents)

4.  Robert Dean Magoon (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Thomas E Matthews (5 out of 5 patents)

6.  Gregory Blake McKenna (4 out of 14 patents)

7.  Fred A Grunewald (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  David M Rinehart (4 out of 4 patents)

9.  Lawrence F Biebuyck (4 out of 20 patents)

10.  Ronald D Sukolics (3 out of 7 patents)

11.  Richard A Meisterheim (3 out of 3 patents)

12.  Ellwin L Coulston (3 out of 3 patents)

13.  Dean C DeBoy (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Ernest B Symon (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Richard Braunstein (1 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Sunshade
Flashing Assembly
Weatherseal
Thermal Insulation
Curtain Wall
Glazed Panel
Entrance Door
Panic Device
Adjustable Eave
Moisture Dam
Sliding Door
Safety Systems

68 patents:

1. 6421966 - Sunshade for building exteriors (2002-07-23),
2. 6412240 - High performance flashing assembly (2002-07-02),
3. 6094869 - Self-retaining configurable face plate (2000-08-01),
4. 5893244 - Self-sealing framing system for buildings (1999-04-13),
5. 5875600 - Door corner joint with force transfer block (1999-03-02),
6. 5787659 - Weep valve for frame member (1998-08-04),
7. 5603789 - Last lite retainer and weather seal for structurally bonded glazing (1997-02-18),
8. 5592795 - Coextruded polymer pressure plate (1997-01-14),
9. 5490358 - Retainer and weatherseal for structurally bonded glazing (1996-02-13),
10. 5483775 - Adjustable setting block assembly (1996-01-16),
11. 5481839 - Glazed panel wall construction and method for assembly thereof (1996-01-09),
12. 5471793 - Adjustable astragal weathering for operable doors and windows (1995-12-05),
13. 5469683 - Thermally insulating composite frame member with snap-in thermal isolator (1995-11-28),
14. 5408784 - Exterior gasket for operable windows and doors (1995-04-25),
15. 5355554 - Flush door pull handle and means for mounting (1994-10-18),
Company Overview
Kawneer Company Inc., headquartered in Niles, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of building framing systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions for architectural applications, including sunshades, flashing assemblies, and weatherseals. Kawneer is recognized for its expertise in thermal insulation, curtain walls, glazed panels, and entrance doors, contributing to energy efficiency and aesthetic design in commercial buildings. Its commitment to quality and performance positions it as a leader in the construction industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Kawneer Company Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
68 Patents

#2 in Niles, MI

#213 in Michigan

#5,378 in US

#10,898 in the World

Niles, MI (US)
Niles, MI, United States of America

Kawneer Company Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,415

39 inventors:

goldMedal S Eugene Hubbard (18 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Ronald E Redman (9 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Wayne E Whitmyer (7 out of 7 patents)

4.  Robert Dean Magoon (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  Thomas E Matthews (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kawneer Company Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kawneer-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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