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Kortrijk, Belgium

Nv Michel Van De Wiele

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USPTO Granted Patents = 152

% Expired Patents = 32.9

EPO Patents = 60

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 698

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61 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Johny Debaes (30 out of 32 patents)

Johnny Debaes (26 out of 28 patents)

Bram Vanderjeugt (19 out of 25 patents)

4. Andre J Dewispelaere (17 out of 17 patents)

5. Carlos Derudder (16 out of 17 patents)

6. Ludo Smissaert (11 out of 12 patents)

7. Koen Bruynoghe (9 out of 12 patents)

8. Dominique Maes (9 out of 11 patents)

9. Nico Gheysen (8 out of 8 patents)

10. Geert Debuf (7 out of 12 patents)

11. Matthew Theobald (7 out of 8 patents)

12. Vincent Lampaert (5 out of 12 patents)

13. Charles Beauduin (5 out of 7 patents)

14. James Anthony Graham (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Ferdi Dejaegere (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Textile Machinery

Weaving Methods

Yarn Tensioning

Fabric Manufacturing

Jacquard Machine

Shed Forming

Pile Fabrics

Yarn Storage

Rapier Mechanism

Pneumatic Control

Cutting Devices

Dobby Device

152 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11598030 - Device and method for manufacturing crimped textile yarn and cooling drum for such a device (2023-03-07),

2. 11130652 - Yarn tensioning system and method for keeping a yarn which is taken from a yarn storage system to a yarn take-off system of a weaving machine under tension (2021-09-28),

3. 11098420 - Method for producing a textile product (2021-08-24),

4. 10988870 - Device for cutting through pile threads on a weaving machine (2021-04-27),

5. 10988867 - Selvedge device (2021-04-27),

6. 10982352 - Spinneret (2021-04-20),

7. 10859454 - Delivery device for delivering yarns, method for determining the tension of yarns and use of control means for controlling actuators for delivering yarns (2020-12-08),

8. 10756654 - Controlled stopping method for a textile machine and textile machine stopped by this process (2020-08-25),

9. 10724160 - Method for face-to-face weaving of fabrics with figure warp threads (2020-07-28),

10. 10704170 - Device equipped with pattern-controlled components and textile machine comprising such a device (2020-07-07),

11. 10633213 - Yarn tensioning system and method for keeping a yarn which is taken from a yarn storage system to a yarn take-off system of a weaving machine under tension (2020-04-28),

12. 10392730 - Clamping of the position of the latitudinal parts of a fabric guiding device (2019-08-27),

13. 10358747 - Pulley for installation in a pulley mechanism of a jacquard machine (2019-07-23),

14. 10233573 - Carpet having a shadow effect and method for weaving a carpet fabric having a shadow effect (2019-03-19),

15. 10221508 - Device for cutting off a length of weft yarn during weaving on a weaving machine and a weaving machine provided with such a device (2019-03-05),

Company Overview

Nv Michel Van De Wiele, headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced textile machinery. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in weaving methods, yarn tensioning, and fabric manufacturing, catering to a diverse range of textile applications. Key technologies include Jacquard machines, shed forming techniques, and systems for producing pile fabrics and efficient yarn storage. With a strong focus on enhancing textile production processes, the company plays a pivotal role in the global textile industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

152 Patents

#2 in Kortrijk

#31 in Belgium

#5,376 in the World

Kortrijk, Belgium

Nv Michel Van De Wiele

Forward Citations = 698

61 inventors:

Johny Debaes (30 out of 32 patents)

Johnny Debaes (26 out of 28 patents)

Bram Vanderjeugt (19 out of 25 patents)

4. Andre J Dewispelaere (17 out of 17 patents)

5. Carlos Derudder (16 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nv Michel Van De Wiele. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nv-michel-van-de-wiele

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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