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Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Marlen Research Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 34

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 357

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard G Powers (20 out of 29 patents)

Lewis F Alley (8 out of 9 patents)

Warren R Schack (7 out of 7 patents)

4. James E Anderson (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Wendell E Dennis (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Joseph S Zeets (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Joseph G Currier (5 out of 5 patents)

8. James E White (4 out of 4 patents)

9. William R Wright (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Steven M Sheeley (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Kevin A Washam (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Michael P Licata (1 out of 28 patents)

13. Stephen Brown (1 out of 10 patents)

14. Drake L Koch (1 out of 19 patents)

15. Harrison A Ailey, Jr (1 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Meat Packaging

Piston Pumps

Portioning Apparatus

Elastomeric Materials

Rapid Clean-Out Valve

Slicing Equipment

Extrusion Die

Vacuum Grinding

Continuous Flow Cooking

Anaerobic Emulsification

Flexible Container Systems

Jet Knife Structure

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6305149 - Method and apparatus for packaging meat (2001-10-23),

2. 6113482 - Metal-detectable elastomeric material for piston seals and the like (2000-09-05),

3. 5553985 - Quick clean-up dual piston pump (1996-09-10),

4. D369510 - Twin piston pump (1996-05-07),

5. 5479847 - Dual-piston pump apparatus (1996-01-02),

6. 5474101 - Rapid clean-out valve assembly (1995-12-12),

7. 5464338 - Food pump (1995-11-07),

8. 5445512 - Segmented piston face plate assembly for patty forming apparatus (1995-08-29),

9. 5330382 - Sizer adapter apparatus and method for creating substantially evenly and (1994-07-19),

10. 5197914 - Casing brake mechanism for stuffing apparatus (1993-03-30),

11. 5104348 - Sizer apparatus having shiftable horn (1992-04-14),

12. 5102094 - Vacuumizer valve assembly (1992-04-07),

13. 5071326 - Double piston portioning apparatus (1991-12-10),

14. 5035671 - Dual piston portioner and casing device (1991-07-30),

15. 5029735 - Portioning apparatus (1991-07-09),

Company Overview

Marlen Research Corporation, based in Overland Park, Kansas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative food processing equipment and solutions. The company focuses on enhancing food safety, quality, and efficiency through advanced technology in areas such as portioning, cooking, and packaging. With a commitment to research and development, Marlen aims to meet the evolving needs of the food industry, providing tailored solutions that improve operational performance and product integrity.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

34 Patents

#10 in Overland Park, KS

#67 in Kansas

#10,028 in US

#19,664 in the World

Overland Park, KS, United States of America

Marlen Research Corporation

Forward Citations = 357

28 inventors:

Richard G Powers (20 out of 29 patents)

Lewis F Alley (8 out of 9 patents)

Warren R Schack (7 out of 7 patents)

4. James E Anderson (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Wendell E Dennis (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Marlen Research Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/marlen-research

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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