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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Molins Plc

USPTO Granted Patents = 347

% Expired Patents = 2.0



Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 2,546

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222 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Francis A Labbe (44 out of 44 patents)

silverMedal Desmond W Molins (43 out of 43 patents)

bronzeMedal Dennis Hinchcliffe (37 out of 37 patents)

4.  Michael J Cahill (27 out of 40 patents)

5.  Derek H Dyett (26 out of 28 patents)

6.  John Dawson (19 out of 19 patents)

7.  Edward G Preston (18 out of 19 patents)

8.  Peter A Clarke (17 out of 19 patents)

9.  Hugh M Arthur (15 out of 15 patents)

10.  Thomas William Bailey (14 out of 28 patents)

11.  Robert William Davies (14 out of 14 patents)

12.  Robert Howard Taylor (13 out of 13 patents)

13.  Robert E Williams (13 out of 14 patents)

14.  Frank Heybourn (12 out of 12 patents)

15.  Reginald C Bolt (11 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Cigarette Manufacture
Packaging Machinery
Weighing Device
Infusion Package
Cigarette Making Machine
Conveyor System
Article Wrapping
Pneumatic Web Feeding
Reservoir System
Rod Sampling
Checkweigher
Powder Applicator

347 patents:

1. 9932136 - Method for making pouches and a pouch as such (2018-04-03),
2. 9902516 - Method for making pouches (2018-02-27),
3. 9772218 - Weighing device (2017-09-26),
4. 9574931 - Checkweigher for checking the weight of filled receptacles (2017-02-21),
5. 8744792 - Measurement apparatus (2014-06-03),
6. 7973943 - Determining track origin (2011-07-05),
7. 7580137 - Method and apparatus for determining one or more physical properties of a rolled smoking article or filter rod (2009-08-25),
8. 7577286 - Machine vision equipment (2009-08-18),
9. 7081078 - Infusion packages and corresponding manufacturing methods (2006-07-25),
10. 6968750 - Rod sampling (2005-11-29),
11. 6904947 - Apparatus for wrapping articles, particularly groups of cigarettes (2005-06-14),
12. D503827 - Scalloped cigarette packet (2005-04-05),
13. 6860697 - Container unloading apparatus (2005-03-01),
14. 6855100 - Processing blanks in the manufacture of packaging (2005-02-15),
15. 6851295 - Check rod (2005-02-08),
Company Overview
Molins Plc, headquartered in Milton Keynes, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced machinery for the cigarette manufacturing industry. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in areas such as cigarette making machines, packaging machinery, and weighing devices. With expertise in pneumatic web feeding and article wrapping, Molins aims to enhance production efficiency and quality in the tobacco sector. Its commitment to technology and engineering excellence positions it as a key player in the global market for tobacco processing equipment.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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347 Patents

#1 in Milton Keynes

#38 in United Kingdom

#2,626 in the World

Milton Keynes, GB
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Molins Plc

Forward Citations = 2,546

222 inventors:

goldMedal Francis A Labbe (44 out of 44 patents)

silverMedal Desmond W Molins (43 out of 43 patents)

bronzeMedal Dennis Hinchcliffe (37 out of 37 patents)

4.  Michael J Cahill (27 out of 40 patents)

5.  Derek H Dyett (26 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Molins Plc. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/molins

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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