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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026
93 Patents
#117 in New York, NY
#250 in New York
#4,029 in US
#8,291 in the World
Knoll International, Inc.
Forward Citations = 1,898
46 inventors:
New York, NY, United States of America
Knoll International, Inc.
% Expired Patents = 1.1
EPO Patents = 1
Forward Citations = 1,898
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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
William I Stephens (15 out of 15 patents)
Bruce R Hannah (11 out of 11 patents)
Otto Zapf (8 out of 43 patents)
4. Andrew I Morrison (7 out of 7 patents)
5. Niels Diffrient (5 out of 60 patents)
6. James B Eldon, Iii (4 out of 46 patents)
7. Harold A Smith (4 out of 4 patents)
8. Eric J Armstrong (4 out of 7 patents)
9. Thomas L Latone (4 out of 9 patents)
10. Moses R Schultz (4 out of 16 patents)
11. Gae Aulenti (4 out of 6 patents)
12. Richard F Sapper (3 out of 13 patents)
13. Hyman L Zelkowitz (3 out of 3 patents)
14. Goetz W Unger (3 out of 3 patents)
15. David D McClanahan (3 out of 3 patents)
Core Competencies:
Modular Furniture
Chair
Workspace Design
Spine Assembly
Webbing Tensioning
Upholstered Furniture
Adjustable Support
Space Divider
Electrical Housing
Furniture Construction
Table Base
Reclining Chair
93 patents:
Company Overview
Knoll International, Inc. is a prominent player in the modular furniture systems sector, specializing in innovative workspace design solutions. The company focuses on developing versatile furniture that enhances functionality and aesthetics in various environments. Key technological areas include modular furniture, adjustable support systems, and space dividers, which cater to the evolving needs of modern workspaces. With a commitment to quality and design, Knoll integrates advanced techniques such as spine assembly and webbing tensioning into its upholstered furniture offerings.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Knoll International, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/knoll-international
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]
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]
1 patent (EPO):
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]