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Glenview, IL, United States of America

Signode Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 146

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 3,568

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105 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nelson Cheung (15 out of 26 patents)

Robert J Nix (11 out of 17 patents)

Donald L Van Erden (11 out of 107 patents)

4. Robert J Kobiella (9 out of 13 patents)

5. Barry R Angarola (9 out of 13 patents)

6. Peter Lems (9 out of 15 patents)

7. Janusz Figiel (7 out of 45 patents)

8. Russell J Gould (7 out of 16 patents)

9. Manuel C Enriquez (6 out of 16 patents)

10. Milovan Nikolich (6 out of 7 patents)

11. Timothy B Pearson (5 out of 46 patents)

12. Arthur Klaus (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Kanami Kato (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Ronald W Gurak (4 out of 4 patents)

15. John H Leslie (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Strapping Machine

Thermoplastic Strap

Welding Mechanism

Packaging Tool

Strap Guide

Sealing Mechanism

Tensioning Tool

Binding Strap

Strapping Joint

Strap Accumulator

Fastener Driving Tool

Plastic Bag

146 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5855065 - Method for assembling a rotary apparatus with gap-controlling features (1999-01-05),

2. 5707660 - Apparatus for producing oriented plastic strap (1998-01-13),

3. 5695709 - Method and apparatus for producing highly oriented polyester sheet (1997-12-09),

4. 5597640 - Oriented plastic strap (1997-01-28),

5. 5540142 - Machine for strapping sheet metal coil (1996-07-30),

6. 5525287 - Method for producing oriented plastic strap (1996-06-11),

7. 5524988 - Rotary apparatus with gap-controlling (1996-06-11),

8. 5405699 - Method and apparatus for producing simultaneously milled and stretched (1995-04-11),

9. 5400706 - Machine for strapping load-carrying skid (1995-03-28),

10. 5392821 - Strapping tool with mechanism for admitting, retaining, and releasing (1995-02-28),

11. 5380393 - Hand strapping tool (1995-01-10),

12. 5377477 - Method and apparatus for a power strapping machine (1995-01-03),

13. 5355786 - Strap guide for guiding strap through aligned openings in pallet (1994-10-18),

14. 5353659 - Mechanism for converting oscillatory rotation of input shaft to (1994-10-11),

15. 5350472 - Method of making an orbital friction fusion a welded joint in (1994-09-27),

Company Overview

Signode Corporation, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, specializes in strapping technology, providing innovative solutions for packaging and securing products. The company develops a range of equipment including strapping machines, thermoplastic straps, and various sealing and tensioning tools designed to enhance efficiency in packaging processes. With a focus on advanced welding mechanisms and strap guides, Signode serves diverse industries, ensuring reliable and effective binding solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

146 Patents

#4 in Glenview, IL

#165 in Illinois

#2,689 in US

#5,589 in the World

Glenview, IL, United States of America

Signode Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,568

105 inventors:

Nelson Cheung (15 out of 26 patents)

Robert J Nix (11 out of 17 patents)

Donald L Van Erden (11 out of 107 patents)

4. Robert J Kobiella (9 out of 13 patents)

5. Barry R Angarola (9 out of 13 patents)

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

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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