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Kansas City, KS, United States of America

Knit-Rite, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Expired Patents = 16.7

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 31

Forward Citations = 217

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jeffrey C Dalbey (7 out of 7 patents)

Mark W L Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

David B Higgins (2 out of 16 patents)

4. Jennifer L Roberts (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Perry Higginson Bacon (2 out of 2 patents)

6. James Jay Martin (1 out of 13 patents)

7. Frederick B Lanier, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

8. John Pickering (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Frank Svoboda (1 out of 1 patent)

10. H Darrel Darby (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Lawrence Pierce, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Martha M Field (1 out of 1 patent)

13. William B Smith (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Mark Wl Smith (1 patent)

12 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9095176 - Seamless underwear (2015-08-04),

2. 8234885 - Gradient compression article knitted using corespun yarns (2012-08-07),

3. 7895863 - Gradient compression hosiery knitted using corespun yarns (2011-03-01),

4. 7575561 - Above knee shrinker (2009-08-18),

5. 7363778 - Seamless three-dimensional toe section for prosthetic socks and prosthetic shrinkers (2008-04-29),

6. 6790238 - Ultra low friction sheath for prosthetics (2004-09-14),

7. D489521 - Balance stabilizing foot orthotic (2004-05-12),

8. 6688142 - Double-layer sock having inverted, side-by-side toe closure seams (2004-02-10),

9. D474590 - Balance stabilizing foot orthotic (2003-05-21),

10. 6550289 - Double-layer sock having inverted, side-by-side toe closure seams (2003-04-22),

11. 6158253 - Seamless, form fitting foot sock (2000-12-12),

12. 4840635 - Full-fashion stump shrinker for the residual limb of a human amputee (1989-06-20),

Knit-Rite, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of medical textile products including prosthetic socks, compression therapy, diabetic socks, and orthotic braces. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and quality in providing solutions for individuals with limb loss, circulation issues, and other medical conditions. With over 90 years of experience, Knit-Rite continues to be a trusted partner in the healthcare industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

12 Patents

#6 in Kansas City, KS

#199 in Kansas

#25,494 in US

#48,027 in the World

Kansas City, KS, United States of America

Knit-Rite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 217

13 inventors:

Jeffrey C Dalbey (7 out of 7 patents)

Mark W L Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

David B Higgins (2 out of 16 patents)

4. Jennifer L Roberts (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Perry Higginson Bacon (2 out of 2 patents)

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