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Birmingham, AL, United States of America

Mcwane, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 44

% Expired Patents = 2.3


Trademarks = 35

Forward Citations = 251

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Daniel A Copeland (30 out of 53 patents)

silverMedal Michael C Keel (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Paul G Kennedy (4 out of 69 patents)

4.  Brian Morrow (3 out of 8 patents)

5.  Mike Vore (3 out of 8 patents)

6.  Charles Kitowski (3 out of 9 patents)

7.  Kyle James Huelsman (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Leon G McCullough (2 out of 7 patents)

9.  Theodor Chad Harbour (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Jim Wakefield (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  John Garcia (2 out of 3 patents)

12.  Charles Stirling Snow (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  William Martin Kenney (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Thomas Leonard (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  R F Lane, Iii (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Gasket
Valve Actuator
Water Monitoring
Plastic Pipe
Hydrant
Joint Retainer
Check Valve
Pipe Coupler
Outlet Cap
Aluminum Coating
Restrained Joint
Monitoring Apparatus

44 patents:

1. 12590660 - Reduced assembly force restraining gasket (2026-03-31),
2. 12297937 - Mechanical joint retainer gland (2025-05-13),
3. 12196736 - Remote monitoring of water distribution system (2025-01-14),
4. 12072327 - Remote monitoring of water distribution system (2024-08-27),
5. 12038099 - Valve actuator assembly (2024-07-16),
6. 11988656 - Remote monitoring of water distribution system (2024-05-21),
7. D1024281 - Hydrant monitoring cap (2024-04-23),
8. 11898653 - Gate valve (2024-02-13),
9. 11873908 - Butterfly valve (2024-01-16),
10. 11814823 - Monitoring apparatus for hydrant (2023-11-14),
11. D1001981 - Gasket segment (2023-10-17),
12. D1001980 - Gasket segment (2023-10-17),
13. 11792734 - Post-event modification of local clock values in water distribution system (2023-10-17),
14. 11112043 - Restrained gasket for plastic pipes (2021-09-07),
15. 11105446 - Reinforced plastic pipe bell and method of making same (2021-08-31),
Company Overview
McWane, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, specializes in the development and manufacturing of products for water distribution systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as mechanical joint retainers, valve actuator assemblies, and hydrant monitoring caps, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of water infrastructure. With expertise in gasket segments and restrained gaskets, McWane also engages in plastic pipe manufacturing, contributing to advancements in water management and distribution technologies.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Mcwane, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
44 Patents

#8 in Birmingham, AL

#37 in Alabama

#7,960 in US

#15,768 in the World

Birmingham, AL (US)
Birmingham, AL, United States of America

Mcwane, Inc.

Forward Citations = 251

21 inventors:

goldMedal Daniel A Copeland (30 out of 53 patents)

silverMedal Michael C Keel (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Paul G Kennedy (4 out of 69 patents)

4.  Brian Morrow (3 out of 8 patents)

5.  Mike Vore (3 out of 8 patents)

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

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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