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Toledo, OH, United States of America

Owens-Illinois Glass Container Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 28

Forward Citations = 487

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frank J DiFrank (6 out of 38 patents)

Melvin H Keyes (4 out of 18 patents)

Robert F Olsen (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Paul W Graham (3 out of 7 patents)

5. John W Juvinall (2 out of 29 patents)

6. George A Nickey (2 out of 23 patents)

7. Michael K Goettner (2 out of 36 patents)

8. Russell W Heckman (2 out of 19 patents)

9. James A Ringlien (2 out of 39 patents)

10. Robert N Clark (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Richard G Davey (2 out of 4 patents)

12. Richard L Weckman (2 out of 27 patents)

13. Richard H Garnes (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Robert D Kohler (1 out of 5 patents)

15. Robert C Miller (1 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Container Inspection

Glass Forming

Labeling Technology

Conveyor Systems

Lubricant Compositions

Glass Manufacturing

Oven Preheating

Ceramic Components

Automated Control

Bottle Design

Alloy Shaping

Micro-Adjustable Rolls

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5392928 - Inspection and sorting of containers (1995-02-28),

2. 5200801 - Inspection of container finish (1993-04-06),

3. 4950321 - Ceramic orifice ring (1990-08-21),

4. 4945228 - Inspection of container finish (1990-07-31),

5. D309261 - Jar (1990-07-17),

6. D308337 - Bottle (1990-06-05),

7. 4923363 - Lehr loader pickup arm (1990-05-08),

8. 4852271 - Preheat oven for glass containers (1989-08-01),

9. 4832774 - Method and apparatus for applying wrap-around labels to containers (1989-05-23),

10. 4822646 - Solid film lubricant compositions and methods of using same (1989-04-18),

11. 4814024 - Nickel base alloy glass shaping member (1989-03-21),

12. 4806257 - Solid film lubricant compositions (1989-02-21),

13. 4793465 - Bottle conveying system (1988-12-27),

14. 4776871 - Shear blade lockout in an individual section glass machine (1988-10-11),

15. 4772354 - Heated solvent applicating gravure roll (1988-09-20),

Company Overview

Owens-Illinois Glass Container Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in glass packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company focuses on innovative glass production techniques and sustainable practices to meet the evolving needs of its global clientele. With a commitment to quality and design, Owens-Illinois develops a wide range of glass containers that enhance product preservation and consumer appeal, while also prioritizing environmental responsibility in its operations.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

28 Patents

#22 in Toledo, OH

#528 in Ohio

#12,026 in US

#23,325 in the World

Toledo, OH, United States of America

Owens-Illinois Glass Container Inc.

Forward Citations = 487

22 inventors:

Frank J DiFrank (6 out of 38 patents)

Melvin H Keyes (4 out of 18 patents)

Robert F Olsen (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Paul W Graham (3 out of 7 patents)

5. John W Juvinall (2 out of 29 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Owens-Illinois Glass Container Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/owens-illinois-glass-container

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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