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Highland Park, IL, United States of America

Solo Cup Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 64

% Expired Patents = 6.3

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 3,795

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Warren Giles Wiedmeyer (31 out of 41 patents)

silverMedal Stephen Alan Smith (28 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Brian C Bone (26 out of 52 patents)

4.  John Stewart Gitschlag (24 out of 29 patents)

5.  Bryce G Rutter (20 out of 87 patents)

6.  Jan Rolf Stillerman (17 out of 22 patents)

7.  John Howard Loudenslager (17 out of 194 patents)

8.  Kevin Ray Smith (16 out of 33 patents)

9.  Kimberly Vaile Healy (16 out of 20 patents)

10.  James Tam Joines, Jr (14 out of 19 patents)

11.  Randy Golden (11 out of 15 patents)

12.  Jack D Clements (9 out of 9 patents)

13.  Rudy DesChamps (8 out of 10 patents)

14.  Irshad Khan (8 out of 10 patents)

15.  Brian Norman Clarke (6 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Disposable Cup
Container Lid
Ergonomic Design
Reclosable Lid
Thermoplastic Containers
Food Container
Disposable Plate
Cup Dispenser
Lid with Tab
Plastic Plate
Cup Assembly
Nestable Objects

64 patents:

1. D696940 - Cup lid (2014-01-07),
2. D535822 - Basket (2007-01-30),
3. 7134566 - Container lid with closure member (2006-11-14),
4. 7131551 - Container lid with closure member (2006-11-07),
5. D516378 - Shoulder of a disposable cup (2006-03-07),
6. D515866 - Disposable plate (2006-02-28),
7. D514884 - Ergonomic disposable cup (2006-02-14),
8. D514445 - Reclosable container lid (2006-02-07),
9. D514444 - Reclosable container lid (2006-02-07),
10. D514385 - Ergonomic disposable cup (2006-02-07),
11. D514380 - Ergonomic disposable cup (2006-02-07),
12. D511932 - Shoulder of a disposable cup (2005-11-29),
13. D511647 - Shoulder of a disposable cup (2005-11-22),
14. D510679 - Sidewall for disposable cup (2005-10-18),
15. D508822 - Ergonomic disposable bowl (2005-08-30),
Company Overview
Solo Cup Company, headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois, specializes in the development and manufacturing of disposable containers, primarily focusing on cups and lids. The company is known for its innovative designs that enhance user experience, including ergonomic features and reclosable lids. Solo's product range encompasses a variety of thermoplastic containers, disposable plates, and cup dispensers, catering to both food service and consumer markets. Their commitment to quality and sustainability positions them as a leader in the disposable container industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

64 Patents

#1 in Highland Park, IL

#318 in Illinois

#5,686 in US

#11,484 in the World

Highland Park, IL (US)
Highland Park, IL, United States of America

Solo Cup Company

Forward Citations = 3,795

43 inventors:

goldMedal Warren Giles Wiedmeyer (31 out of 41 patents)

silverMedal Stephen Alan Smith (28 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Brian C Bone (26 out of 52 patents)

4.  John Stewart Gitschlag (24 out of 29 patents)

5.  Bryce G Rutter (20 out of 87 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Solo Cup Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/solo-cup-company

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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