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Federal Way, WA, United States of America

Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 96

% Expired Patents = 2.1

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 4,832

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Migaku Suzuki (14 out of 86 patents)

Harry J Chmielewski (11 out of 20 patents)

Andrew Thomas Baker (11 out of 55 patents)

4. Hiroaki Fukui (10 out of 15 patents)

5. Gloria M Huffman (10 out of 13 patents)

6. Thomas R Herrmann (8 out of 8 patents)

7. John Walter (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Heinz A Pieniak (5 out of 11 patents)

9. John D Litvay (4 out of 5 patents)

10. Troy Delzer (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Sunita Pargass (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Bernadette Mary Gibbs (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Carol L Erdman (3 out of 8 patents)

14. Richard H Young, Sr (3 out of 43 patents)

15. Edward P Erdman (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Superabsorbents

Zoned Absorbency

Elasticized Structures

Disposable Diapers

Absorbent Cores

Garment Designs

Fluid Handling Layers

Non-wicking Layers

Adult Incontinence

Leak Protection

Padded Articles

Graphics Integration

96 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7838721 - Disposable articles using high column AUL superabsorbents (2010-11-23),

2. 7759540 - Absorbent articles containing absorbent cores having zoned absorbency and methods of making same (2010-07-20),

3. 7727207 - Disposable article with centrally located zones of elasticity (2010-06-01),

4. 7232300 - Method and apparatus for forming tow-based absorbent structures with a single casing sheet (2007-06-19),

5. 7152761 - System and method for dry forming zoned absorbent cores (2006-12-26),

6. 7121818 - System and method for absorbent core production (2006-10-17),

7. D525706 - Disposable training pant with elasticized side panels (2006-07-25),

8. D512505 - Pattern for absorbent garments (2005-12-06),

9. 6942651 - Absorbent garment closure system having non-linear fastening (2005-09-13),

10. 6923926 - Method and apparatus for forming tow-based absorbent structures with a single casing sheet (2005-08-02),

11. 6918900 - Absorbent article with friction-inducing substances and methods for preparing same (2005-07-19),

12. 6852905 - Fluid handling layers made from foam and absorbent articles containing same (2005-02-08),

13. 6848894 - Absorbent article, method and apparatus for preparing same (2005-02-01),

14. 6832905 - System and method for dry forming absorbent cores (2004-12-21),

15. 6820671 - Apparatus and method for assembling absorbent garments (2004-11-23),

Company Overview

Paragon Trade Brands, Inc., headquartered in Federal Way, WA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of absorbent articles, particularly in the realm of personal care products. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as superabsorbents and zoned absorbency, which enhance the performance of disposable diapers and other absorbent products. Their expertise extends to the design of elasticized structures, absorbent cores, and fluid handling layers, ensuring effective moisture management and comfort in their offerings.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

96 Patents

#3 in Federal Way, WA

#70 in Washington

#3,921 in US

#8,063 in the World

Federal Way, WA, United States of America

Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,832

46 inventors:

Migaku Suzuki (14 out of 86 patents)

Harry J Chmielewski (11 out of 20 patents)

Andrew Thomas Baker (11 out of 55 patents)

4. Hiroaki Fukui (10 out of 15 patents)

5. Gloria M Huffman (10 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Paragon Trade Brands, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/paragon-trade-brands

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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