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Kankakee, IL, United States of America

Roper Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 70

Forward Citations = 1,156

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph E Scanland (14 out of 14 patents)

Gerald C Fisher (6 out of 6 patents)

Richard William Condon (5 out of 10 patents)

4. Donald L Gobin (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Buddy Julian Austin (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Charles Stewart (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Gerold G Goertzen (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Lee R Herscher (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Joseph J Cerola (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Douglas D Dankel (3 out of 4 patents)

11. Orville R Butts (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Jean A Bance (2 out of 2 patents)

13. William Van Fielder, Jr (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Frederick K Uyeda (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Henry Znamirowski (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Induction Heating

Microwave Oven

Countertop Range

Cooking Cavity

Energy Seal

Safety Shield

Thermal Control

Cutter Disc Assembly

Battery Hold-Down

Garden Tiller

Power Mower

Tilling Machine

70 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4867337 - Gas cap assembly with retainer means (1989-09-19),

2. D293070 - Countertop cooking range (1987-12-08),

3. D293069 - Countertop cooking range (1987-12-08),

4. D293068 - Countertop cooking range (1987-12-08),

5. 4706761 - Tilling machine with pivotal bi-directional operative tines (1987-11-17),

6. 4699553 - Cotter ring locking device (1987-10-13),

7. 4667459 - Two action control for power mowers (1987-05-26),

8. 4630397 - Drum and cable mechanisms for opening/closing greenhouse vent (1986-12-23),

9. 4567949 - Soil tilling machine with transmission having three drive trains (1986-02-04),

10. 4562827 - Downdraft countertop cooking range (1986-01-07),

11. 4562125 - Battery hold-down strap and terminal protector (1985-12-31),

12. 4525989 - Floating foot shield for walk-behind mower with sulky (1985-07-02),

13. 4515194 - Log splitter having serviceable wedge assembly (1985-05-07),

14. 4514967 - Bridge support for securing sulky to walk-behind mower (1985-05-07),

15. 4494593 - Venetian blind assembly with improved ladder supporting tilt drums (1985-01-22),

Company Overview

Roper Corporation, based in Kankakee, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced cooking appliances. The company is recognized for its innovative technologies in induction heating and microwave ovens, focusing on enhancing cooking efficiency and safety. Key areas of expertise include countertop ranges, energy seals, thermal control systems, and safety features designed to improve user experience. Roper Corporation is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers in the culinary space.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

70 Patents

#1 in Kankakee, IL

#295 in Illinois

#5,249 in US

#10,649 in the World

Kankakee, IL, United States of America

Roper Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,156

42 inventors:

Joseph E Scanland (14 out of 14 patents)

Gerald C Fisher (6 out of 6 patents)

Richard William Condon (5 out of 10 patents)

4. Donald L Gobin (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Buddy Julian Austin (5 out of 5 patents)

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

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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