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Elkhart, IN, United States of America

Nibco Incorporated

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USPTO Granted Patents = 123

% Expired Patents = 4.9

CIPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 51

Forward Citations = 933

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70 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christopher William Mason (41 out of 49 patents)

David Andrew Bobo (22 out of 22 patents)

Benjamin L Lawrence (17 out of 20 patents)

4. Richard Wayne Heath (12 out of 43 patents)

5. Andrew J Terry (11 out of 11 patents)

6. Douglas A Kieper (9 out of 9 patents)

7. Ronald Dale Paige (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Joe D Byles (7 out of 8 patents)

9. Richard D Latham (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Keith W Yoder (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Bruce M Platusich (6 out of 7 patents)

12. Lisa Lyon (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Matthew J Krazit (5 out of 5 patents)

14. James A LaFortune (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Dennis E McAtamney (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Piping Articles

Water Monitoring

Ball Valve

Expansion Tank

Crimp Connection

Thermoplastic Overmolding

Lead-Free Fittings

Hydronic Systems

Drain Valve

Isolation Valve

Plumbing Manifolds

Copper Alloys

123 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12775916 - Plumbing monitoring system with progressive maintenance and enhancement assistance (2026-10-27),

2. 12710775 - WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY (2026-08-18),

3. 12578038 - Piping articles incorporating an alloy of copper, zinc, and silicon (2026-03-17),

4. D1110471 - L-ball union drain valve (2026-01-27),

5. D1103802 - Housing for water monitoring device (2025-12-02),

6. 12473989 - Serviceable swing check valve with integrated strainer and removable drain (2025-11-18),

7. 12326264 - Hydronic expansion tank assembly (2025-06-10),

8. 12312261 - Magnetic water filter assembly (2025-05-27),

9. 12303811 - Water sediment filter assembly (2025-05-20),

10. 12281803 - Boiler pressure relief valve and automatic air vent isolation assembly (2025-04-21),

11. 12281712 - Boiler pressure relief valve and automatic air vent isolation assembly (2025-04-21),

12. 12209758 - Hydronic expansion tank assembly (2025-01-28),

13. 12209757 - Expansion tank service valve assembly (2025-01-28),

14. 12203566 - Isolation service valve assembly for motorized zone valves (2025-01-21),

15. 12140236 - Dual union drain valve with reversible check inserts (2024-11-12),

Company Overview

Nibco Incorporated, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, specializes in the development and manufacturing of piping components essential for various fluid handling applications. The company focuses on innovative solutions in piping articles, including lead-free fittings, ball valves, and expansion tanks, catering to both residential and commercial markets. Nibco is committed to advancing water monitoring technologies and hydronic systems, ensuring efficient and sustainable water management across diverse industries.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

123 Patents

#5 in Elkhart, IN

#58 in Indiana

#3,161 in US

#6,525 in the World

Elkhart, IN, United States of America

Nibco Incorporated

Forward Citations = 933

70 inventors:

Christopher William Mason (41 out of 49 patents)

David Andrew Bobo (22 out of 22 patents)

Benjamin L Lawrence (17 out of 20 patents)

4. Richard Wayne Heath (12 out of 43 patents)

5. Andrew J Terry (11 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nibco Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nibco

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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