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Fribourg, Switzerland

Mefina Sa

USPTO Granted Patents = 81

Forward Citations = 347

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Antonio Jimenez (35 out of 37 patents)

Olindo Baruffa (18 out of 19 patents)

Marcel Fresard (14 out of 15 patents)

4. Michel Combepine (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Roger Beuchat (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Jean-Pierre Golay (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Claude Buchilly (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Patrice Deplante (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Jacques Matthey (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Norbert Raboud (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Pierre-Alain Deschenaux (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Ingeborg Beau (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Gerard Tschopp (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Christian R Kohli (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Francis Plomb (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sewing Machine

Computerized Sewing Machine

Thread Tension Control

Zigzag Stitch

Presser Foot Device

Cloth Transport Mechanism

Sewing Thread Cutting

Ironing Press

Control Circuit

Pneumatic Control

Detachable Sole Plate

Safety Mechanism

81 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D361773 - Sewing machine (1995-08-29),

2. 5231942 - Sewing machine housing with removable inner framework (1993-08-03),

3. 5205230 - Sewing machine (1993-04-27),

4. 5186116 - Sewing machine (1993-02-16),

5. 5178083 - Sewing machine (1993-01-12),

6. 5143470 - Device for pivotable linkage between two levers (1992-09-01),

7. 5143006 - Assembly for detachably mounting a tool on a driving member (1992-09-01),

8. 5143005 - Contrivance for passing a grasping device for a thread into the eye of a (1992-09-01),

9. 5140918 - Sewing machine and a method of manufacturing a sewing machine (1992-08-25),

10. 5099776 - Zig-zag needle bar bearing unit (1992-03-31),

11. 5099775 - Device for measuring the passage of a predetermined length of cloth at (1992-03-31),

12. 5083069 - Control pedal for an electric machine (1992-01-21),

13. 5076184 - Method of controlling a sewing machine and a sewing machine utilizing (1991-12-31),

14. 5063866 - Sewing machine (1991-11-12),

15. 5063865 - Zig-zag sewing machine with an oscillating cradle for slidingly mounting (1991-11-12),

Company Overview

Mefina Sa, headquartered in Fribourg, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced sewing machines. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as computerized sewing machines, which enhance precision and efficiency in textile production. Key areas of expertise include thread tension control, zigzag stitching, and presser foot devices, alongside mechanisms for cloth transport and sewing thread cutting. Mefina Sa is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of sewing technology, catering to both industrial and domestic markets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

81 Patents

#4 in Fribourg

#198 in Switzerland

#9,359 in the World

Fribourg, Switzerland

Mefina Sa

Forward Citations = 347

39 inventors:

Antonio Jimenez (35 out of 37 patents)

Olindo Baruffa (18 out of 19 patents)

Marcel Fresard (14 out of 15 patents)

4. Michel Combepine (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Roger Beuchat (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mefina Sa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mefina-sa

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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