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Jackson, TN, United States of America

Porter-Cable Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 112

% Expired Patents = 10.7

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 3,298

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mark A Etter (33 out of 151 patents)

Earl R Clowers (29 out of 43 patents)

Donald R Bosten (29 out of 34 patents)

4. Randy G Cooper (27 out of 44 patents)

5. John Charles Smith (18 out of 51 patents)

6. John Walter Schnell (18 out of 56 patents)

7. John Robert Kriaski (13 out of 21 patents)

8. Alan Gene Phillips (11 out of 38 patents)

9. James T Stolzer (10 out of 13 patents)

10. Waymon Louis McNeal, Jr (9 out of 13 patents)

11. Leslie Daily Gist (8 out of 26 patents)

12. Daniel Paxton Wall (6 out of 75 patents)

13. Jeremy D Leasure (6 out of 62 patents)

14. David V Keller (6 out of 12 patents)

15. James Pierce Nichols, Jr (6 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Pneumatic Fastener

Router Adjustment

Impact Wrench

Tool Battery Charger

Sander

Plate Joiner

Dust Collection

Grinder

Battery Powered Drill

Switch Assembly

Work Piece Guiding

Cordless Tools

112 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7073993 - Switch assembly (2006-07-11),

2. 6986369 - Router height adjustment apparatus (2006-01-17),

3. D509418 - Pneumatic fastener (2005-09-13),

4. 6938809 - Nail lockout assembly (2005-09-06),

5. 6926479 - Router plunge depth adjustment mechanism (2005-08-09),

6. D507164 - Ratchet wrench (2005-07-12),

7. 6913429 - Tooless bit retaining assembly (2005-07-05),

8. 6896016 - Plate joiner (2005-05-24),

9. 6892921 - Apparatus and method to indicate required compressor pressure for use with pneumatic tool device (2005-05-17),

10. 6892882 - Sleeve design with reinforced tape (2005-05-17),

11. D504299 - Impact wrench (2005-04-26),

12. 6863480 - Router plunge depth adjustment mechanism (2005-03-08),

13. 6846138 - Offset base router (2005-01-25),

14. D500655 - Combustion nailer (2005-01-11),

15. D500654 - Pneumatic fastener (2005-01-11),

Company Overview

Porter-Cable Corporation, headquartered in Jackson, TN, specializes in the development and manufacturing of power tools designed for both professional and consumer use. The company is known for its innovative solutions in various domains, including pneumatic fastening, router adjustments, and impact wrenches. Additionally, Porter-Cable offers a range of products such as tool battery chargers, sanders, plate joiners, dust collection systems, and grinders, contributing to enhanced efficiency and performance in woodworking and construction applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

112 Patents

#1 in Jackson, TN

#32 in Tennessee

#3,427 in US

#7,051 in the World

Jackson, TN, United States of America

Porter-Cable Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,298

50 inventors:

Mark A Etter (33 out of 151 patents)

Earl R Clowers (29 out of 43 patents)

Donald R Bosten (29 out of 34 patents)

4. Randy G Cooper (27 out of 44 patents)

5. John Charles Smith (18 out of 51 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Porter-Cable Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/porter-cable

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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