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Ayer, MA, United States of America

Shanklin Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 5.0



Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 416

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Francis X King, Jr (8 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Frank G Shanklin (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Mitchell W Smith, Sr (5 out of 8 patents)

4.  Thomas P Orsini (4 out of 21 patents)

5.  Robert Simonelli (3 out of 8 patents)

6.  Russell T Christman (3 out of 20 patents)

7.  Robin G Thurgood (3 out of 5 patents)

8.  Todd R Brown (2 out of 16 patents)

9.  Kenneth Chrisman (2 out of 5 patents)

10.  Michael A Kalinowski (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Edward R Lawson (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Jeffrey Potts (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Joseph T Powers (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  John A Dextraze (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Jonathan Van (1 out of 1 patent)


20 patents:

1. 8820035 - Interchangeable cutting elements for sealing machine (2014-09-02),
2. 8651162 - Hinged tubular heater for side sealing machine (2014-02-18),
3. 8381790 - Side sealing module with seal compression (2013-02-26),
4. 7685795 - Grip belt drive system (2010-03-30),
5. 7637299 - Cutting element for sealing machine (2009-12-29),
6. 7411162 - Hot wire control apparatus and method (2008-08-12),
7. 7325374 - Modular infeeds for automatic forms/fill/seal equipment (2008-02-05),
8. 7075035 - Hot wire control apparatus and method (2006-07-11),
9. 7013621 - Adjustable package geometry web forming apparatus and method (2006-03-21),
10. 6822203 - Reactive hot wire control apparatus and method responsive to wire thermal expansion and contraction (2004-11-23),
11. 5675958 - Seal jaw operating mechanism (1997-10-14),
12. 5597499 - Seal wire control for packaging machinery responsive to product flow (1997-01-28),
13. 5321230 - Seal wire heat control system (1994-06-14),
14. 5131213 - Sealing jaws (1992-07-21),
15. 5097939 - Synchronous position product feed system (1992-03-24),
Company Overview
Shanklin Corporation, based in Ayer, Massachusetts, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality packaging machinery and systems. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in shrink packaging, offering a range of products that cater to various industries, including food, beverage, and consumer goods. With a commitment to engineering excellence, Shanklin focuses on enhancing packaging efficiency and sustainability, ensuring that its technologies meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

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20 Patents

#1 in Ayer, MA

#983 in Massachusetts

#16,382 in US

#31,233 in the World

Ayer, MA (US)
Ayer, MA, United States of America

Shanklin Corporation

Forward Citations = 416

24 inventors:

goldMedal Francis X King, Jr (8 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Frank G Shanklin (8 out of 9 patents)

bronzeMedal Mitchell W Smith, Sr (5 out of 8 patents)

4.  Thomas P Orsini (4 out of 21 patents)

5.  Robert Simonelli (3 out of 8 patents)

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

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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