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Highland Park, IL, United States of America

Solo Cup Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 64

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 3,484

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Warren Giles Wiedmeyer (31 out of 41 patents)

Stephen Alan Smith (28 out of 62 patents)

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 Cups

Container Lids

Ergonomic Design

Reclosable Containers

Thermoplastic Containers

Nestable Objects

Disposable Plates

Product Display Dispenser

Strength to Weight Ratio

Rolled Edge Rim

Closure Mechanisms

Sidewall Design

64 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

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),

Solo Cup Company is a leading manufacturer of disposable drinkware, including cups, plates, and cutlery. Founded in 1936, Solo has been a household name for over 80 years. Their products are known for their quality, convenience, and sustainability, making them a trusted choice for foodservice, hospitality, and retail industries worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

64 Patents

#1 in Highland Park, IL

#315 in Illinois

#5,504 in US

#11,195 in the World

Highland Park, IL, United States of America

Solo Cup Company

Forward Citations = 3,484

43 inventors:

Warren Giles Wiedmeyer (31 out of 41 patents)

Stephen Alan Smith (28 out of 62 patents)

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)

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