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Spartanburg, SC, United States of America

Milliken Research Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 642

CIPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 8,984

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321 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward W Kluger (43 out of 45 patents)

Louis Dischler (21 out of 65 patents)

Patrick D Moore (20 out of 57 patents)

4. Paul William Eschenbach (20 out of 103 patents)

5. Francis W Marco (18 out of 19 patents)

6. John W Rekers (18 out of 20 patents)

7. Andre M Goineau (15 out of 20 patents)

8. Hans H Kuhn (15 out of 18 patents)

9. Walter Engels (15 out of 15 patents)

10. Charles E Willbanks (14 out of 20 patents)

11. Michael W Gilpatrick (13 out of 30 patents)

12. Kenneth B Higgins (12 out of 33 patents)

13. Robert Saul Brown (12 out of 23 patents)

14. Daniel Taylor McBride (11 out of 34 patents)

15. Edgar H Pittman (11 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Airbag Fabric

Colored Polyester

Conductive Polymers

Textile Structures

Thermoplastic Resins

Dust Control Mats

Fabric Softener

Laundry Detergent

Reinforced Fabrics

Patterned Textiles

Moire Fabric

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642 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6740608 - Low contaminant polyester wiper (2004-05-25),

2. 5973064 - Colored polyester thermoplastic materials comprised of (1999-10-26),

3. 5955523 - Polyoxalkylenated disazo colored thermoplastic resins (1999-09-21),

4. 5945186 - Airbag fabric coated with a porosity blocking cross-linked elastomeric (1999-08-31),

5. 5928446 - Process for manufacturing a dust control mat including reinforcing (1999-07-27),

6. 5921287 - Air bag fabric with specific weave construction (1999-07-13),

7. 5919846 - Colorant having isocyanate substituent (1999-07-06),

8. 5865933 - Method for selectively carving color contrasting patterns in textile (1999-02-02),

9. 5864002 - Process for coloring polymer resins and products thereof (1999-01-26),

10. 5861044 - Method to selectively carve textile fabrics (1999-01-19),

11. 5860613 - Film cartridge (1999-01-19),

12. 5858886 - Low permeability airbag fabric (1999-01-12),

13. 5856249 - Ultraviolet resistant fabric (1999-01-05),

14. 5855991 - Composite textile structure (1999-01-05),

15. 5855393 - Simplified airbag configuration (1999-01-05),

Milliken Research Corporation, based in Spartanburg, SC, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced textile materials. The company is recognized for its innovative contributions to various sectors, including airbag fabrics, colored polyester, and conductive polymers. Milliken's expertise extends to creating specialized textile structures and thermoplastic resins, alongside products designed for dust control and laundry applications. Through its commitment to research and development, Milliken continues to lead in enhancing the functionality and performance of textile products.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

642 Patents

#2 in Spartanburg, SC

#4 in South Carolina

#782 in US

#1,544 in the World

Spartanburg, SC, United States of America

Milliken Research Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,984

321 inventors:

Edward W Kluger (43 out of 45 patents)

Louis Dischler (21 out of 65 patents)

Patrick D Moore (20 out of 57 patents)

4. Paul William Eschenbach (20 out of 103 patents)

5. Francis W Marco (18 out of 19 patents)

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