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Union City, CA, United States of America

Orcon Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 6.5

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 349

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John J Greci (5 out of 6 patents)

Gary Goodrich (4 out of 8 patents)

Lea Howard MacDonald (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Hollis H Bascom (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael David Wenzel (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Eugene F Lopez (3 out of 13 patents)

7. Scott L Foster (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Howard G McGaha (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Alan J Andersen (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Stephen Matweyou (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Merle R Hoopengardner (2 out of 14 patents)

12. Robert T Zajdel (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Merle C Hoopengardner (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Michael J Dooley (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Damian Kaczorowski (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Utility Knife

Retracting Shield

Carpet Seaming Iron

Seaming Tape

Repair Tools

Insulation Blanket

Non Woven Fabrics

Adhesive Applications

Temperature Control

Carpet Repair Tool

Floor Scraping Tool

Power Stretcher

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6983541 - Utility knife with retracting shield (2006-01-10),

2. 6865816 - Replaceable blade utility knife with magnetic actuator (2005-03-15),

3. D476202 - Palm rest for a carpet stair tool (2003-06-25),

4. 6427569 - Method and tool for repairing seams in sheet materials (2002-08-06),

5. 6358591 - Fire-blocking insulation blanket (2002-03-19),

6. 6308422 - Method and tool for repairing seams in sheet materials (2001-10-30),

7. 6187131 - Seaming tape for eliminating peaking and profiling in tensioned seams (2001-02-13),

8. 6172335 - Carpet seaming iron with electronic temperature control (2001-01-09),

9. 5976290 - Apparatus and method for seaming carpets (1999-11-02),

10. 5944943 - Carpet seaming iron (1999-08-31),

11. 5938182 - Power carpet stretcher gauge (1999-08-17),

12. 5881463 - Carpet face cutter with coacting surfaces and cutouts for securing the (1999-03-16),

13. D402513 - Toothed disc for carpet seaming roller tool (1998-12-15),

14. 5821458 - Substantially rigid strain relief bracket for electrical appliances (1998-10-13),

15. D395104 - Floor scraping tool (1998-06-09),

Company Overview

Orcon Corporation, based in Union City, California, specializes in advanced technology solutions, focusing on the development and manufacturing of innovative electronic components and systems. The company is recognized for its expertise in areas such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defense, providing high-performance products that meet rigorous industry standards. Orcon's commitment to research and development drives its continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging technologies, ensuring it remains a key player in the evolving tech landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

31 Patents

#5 in Union City, CA

#2,614 in California

#10,936 in US

#21,284 in the World

Union City, CA, United States of America

Orcon Corporation

Forward Citations = 349

28 inventors:

John J Greci (5 out of 6 patents)

Gary Goodrich (4 out of 8 patents)

Lea Howard MacDonald (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Hollis H Bascom (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Michael David Wenzel (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Orcon Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/orcon

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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