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Kansas City, KS, United States of America

Knit-Rite, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Expired Patents = 16.7


Trademarks = 31

Forward Citations = 217

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jeffrey C Dalbey (7 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Mark W L Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal 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:

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),
Company Overview
Knit-Rite, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Kansas City, KS, focusing on high-quality textile products. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in the medical and healthcare sectors, particularly in the development of therapeutic and comfort-oriented garments. Knit-Rite's expertise encompasses advanced knitting technologies and materials, catering to the needs of patients requiring specialized footwear and compression garments. Their commitment to quality and functionality positions them as a leader in the textile industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

12 Patents

#6 in Kansas City, KS

#199 in Kansas

#25,540 in US

#48,129 in the World

Kansas City, KS (US)
Kansas City, KS, United States of America

Knit-Rite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 217

13 inventors:

goldMedal Jeffrey C Dalbey (7 out of 7 patents)

silverMedal Mark W L Smith (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Knit-Rite, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/knit-rite

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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