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Scandicci, Italy

Matec, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 42.9

Forward Citations = 98

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23 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Pier Lorenzo Migliorini (8 out of 23 patents)

Jan Ando′ (4 out of 4 patents)

Ettore Lonati (3 out of 128 patents)

4. Fausto Lonati (3 out of 127 patents)

5. Tiberio Lonati (3 out of 103 patents)

6. Francesco Lonati (3 out of 90 patents)

7. Benito Manini (2 out of 11 patents)

8. Jan Ando (2 out of 5 patents)

9. Fernando Caselli (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Filippo Bargellini (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Paolo Brandani (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Giuseppe Caccivio (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Gino Bassi (1 out of 8 patents)

14. Jan Ando′ (1 out of 1 patent)

15. David W Cannon (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Circular Knitting Machine

Textile Orientation

Hosiery Articles

Needle Actuation

Pouch Formation

Thread Dispensing

Digital Data Transfer

Tension Adjustment

Closed End Tubular Items

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Gusset Application

Ladderproofing

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7049621 - Apparatus and method for detecting the orientation of textile products such as stockings and socks (2006-05-23),

2. 7047767 - Method for manufacturing socks with a circular knitting machine having at least two feeds or drops (2006-05-23),

3. 6913173 - Method and apparatus for opening, positioning and loading socks on forms (2005-07-05),

4. 6722163 - Method for forming a pouch in a tubular knitted article with a circular knitting machine (2004-04-20),

5. 6719177 - Method and apparatus for longitudinal orientation of hosiery articles (2004-04-13),

6. 6609395 - Double-cylinder circular stocking knitting machine with structurally highly simplified cam box (2003-08-26),

7. 6516979 - Method and apparatus for handling textile articles, especially for loading articles on hosiery machines (2003-02-11),

8. 6422044 - Needle actuation device for knitting machines for hosiery or other articles (2002-07-23),

9. 6386801 - Automatic orientation of tubular articles such as stockings and the like (2002-05-14),

10. 6381991 - Method and apparatus for manufacturing tubular items, particularly hosiery items, closed at an axial end (2002-05-07),

11. 6375393 - Apparatus for the automatic orientation of tubular articles such as stockings (2002-04-23),

12. 6345520 - Device for transferring digital data between a rotating part and a fixed part of a machine, particularly for hosiery knitting machines and the like (2002-02-12),

13. 6339943 - Device and method for adjusting hosiery tension in circular textile machines (2002-01-22),

14. 6295845 - Thread dispensing device for dispensing thread at a feed of a circular knitting machine (2001-10-02),

15. 6286342 - Circular knitting machine with device for producing tubular items closed at an axial end, and method for producing tubular items (2001-09-11),

Company Overview

Matec, Inc. is a prominent player in the field of industrial technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced filtration and separation systems. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for various sectors, including construction, mining, and environmental management. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Matec is dedicated to enhancing efficiency and sustainability in water treatment processes. Headquartered in Scandicci, Italy, it serves a global market with a commitment to quality and technological advancement.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

28 Patents

#1 in Scandicci

#334 in Italy

#23,285 in the World

Scandicci, Italy

Matec, Inc.

Forward Citations = 98

23 inventors:

Pier Lorenzo Migliorini (8 out of 23 patents)

Jan Ando′ (4 out of 4 patents)

Ettore Lonati (3 out of 128 patents)

4. Fausto Lonati (3 out of 127 patents)

5. Tiberio Lonati (3 out of 103 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Matec, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/matec

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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