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St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Paul Flum Ideas, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 72

% Expired Patents = 9.7

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 2,644

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Paul L Flum (26 out of 27 patents)

Christopher C Bidwell (20 out of 31 patents)

Donald J Miller, Jr (16 out of 23 patents)

4. Andrew J Boron (13 out of 21 patents)

5. Dewalt W Fowler (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Keith Harbour (8 out of 8 patents)

7. Jonathan M Wood (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Maynard Johnson (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Jonathan L Headrick (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Andrew J Covault (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Jerry M Mynatt (2 out of 2 patents)

12. James P Brauner (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Ronald A Homann (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Kent Lee Hanners (1 out of 9 patents)

15. Rebecca J Bidwell (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Product Merchandising

Display Units

Shelving Systems

Inventory Control

Coolers

Storage Containers

Gravity Feed

Adjustable Shelves

Merchandising Displays

Translucent Shelves

Product Capacity

Chilled Products

72 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6726039 - Inventory control system for walk-in display coolers and the like (2004-04-27),

2. 6715621 - Product merchandising display unit with pull through front wall members (2004-04-06),

3. D486331 - Translucent product holding shelf with inclusions (2004-02-11),

4. 6688478 - Product storage and merchandising unit (2004-02-10),

5. D486018 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-02-04),

6. D485718 - Translucent product holding shelf with inclusions (2004-01-28),

7. D485717 - Translucent product holding shelf with inclusions (2004-01-28),

8. D485716 - Translucent product holding shelf with inclusions (2004-01-28),

9. D485715 - Translucent product holding shelf with inclusions (2004-01-28),

10. D485714 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-01-28),

11. D485713 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-01-28),

12. D485712 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-01-28),

13. 6681950 - Recycling container and method of manufacture (2004-01-27),

14. D485460 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-01-21),

15. D485459 - Product merchandising shelf (2004-01-21),

Company Overview

Paul Flum Ideas, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company specializing in innovative product merchandising solutions. The organization focuses on the design and manufacture of display units, shelving systems, and inventory control technologies that enhance retail environments. Their expertise extends to coolers, storage containers, and gravity feed systems, providing adjustable shelving options that cater to diverse merchandising needs. With a commitment to improving product visibility and accessibility, Paul Flum Ideas plays a significant role in the retail merchandising landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

72 Patents

#38 in St. Louis, MO

#65 in Missouri

#5,106 in US

#10,392 in the World

St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Paul Flum Ideas, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,644

19 inventors:

Paul L Flum (26 out of 27 patents)

Christopher C Bidwell (20 out of 31 patents)

Donald J Miller, Jr (16 out of 23 patents)

4. Andrew J Boron (13 out of 21 patents)

5. Dewalt W Fowler (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Paul Flum Ideas, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/paul-flum-ideas

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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