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Lancaster, PA, United States of America

Kerr Group, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 27

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 691

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James E Herr (7 out of 17 patents)

Mark R Fricke (5 out of 5 patents)

David F Krueger (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Nicholas C Farside (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John Anthony Vassallo (3 out of 35 patents)

6. James Y Koo (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Henry H Nyman (2 out of 9 patents)

8. Paresh Thakor (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Mervyn Faris (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Michael R Cain (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Lawrence Pete Kitterman (1 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tamper Indicating Closure

Child Resistant Closure

Flip Top Closure

Container System

Hot Filled Containers

Tablet Dispenser

Locking Feature

One-Piece Assembly

Snap-Band Tamper Evident

Reverse Helix Container

Measuring Scoop

Stay-Open Lid

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6673298 - Tamper indicating closure with foldable tab (2004-01-06),

2. 6640987 - Child resistant closure and container having axially offset locking teeth (2003-11-04),

3. 6477823 - Closure and container system for hot filled containers (2002-11-12),

4. 6371317 - Tamper indicating closure with foldable tab (2002-04-16),

5. 6371316 - Child resistant closure and container with guarded flip-top (2002-04-16),

6. 6357615 - Child-resistant one-piece container and one-piece closure (2002-03-19),

7. 6095354 - Child resistant closure and container (2000-08-01),

8. D427528 - Combined container and child-resistant closure (2000-07-04),

9. 6076689 - Child resistant and adult friendly container and closure device (2000-06-20),

10. 6053343 - Child-resistant closure and container with tamper indication (2000-04-25),

11. 6019592 - Apparatus for manufacturing a tampered-evident closure having a (2000-02-01),

12. 5979680 - Push tab cap and locking tab vial assembly (1999-11-09),

13. 5927526 - Child-resistant one-piece container and one-piece closure assembly (1999-07-27),

14. D405371 - Combined container and child-resistant closure (1999-02-09),

15. 5846471 - Method for manufacturing a tamper-evident closure (1998-12-08),

Company Overview

Kerr Group, Inc. is a prominent player in the dental industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative dental products and technologies. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for dental professionals, including restorative materials, endodontic products, and dental equipment. With a commitment to advancing dental care, Kerr Group leverages cutting-edge research and development to enhance clinical outcomes and improve patient experiences. Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, the company serves a global market with its high-quality offerings.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

27 Patents

#8 in Lancaster, PA

#454 in Pennsylvania

#12,429 in US

#24,028 in the World

Lancaster, PA, United States of America

Kerr Group, Inc.

Forward Citations = 691

11 inventors:

James E Herr (7 out of 17 patents)

Mark R Fricke (5 out of 5 patents)

David F Krueger (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Nicholas C Farside (4 out of 4 patents)

5. John Anthony Vassallo (3 out of 35 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kerr Group, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kerr-group

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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