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Hartsville, SC, United States of America

Sonoco Development Incorporated


USPTO Granted Patents = 642

% Expired Patents = 18.1



Forward Citations = 6,407

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377 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Scott William Huffer (106 out of 119 patents)

silverMedal James W Lowry (36 out of 46 patents)

bronzeMedal Trevor Price (29 out of 29 patents)

4.  Jeremy E Morin (21 out of 35 patents)

5.  Kenan James Clougherty (20 out of 20 patents)

6.  Keith E Antal, Sr (19 out of 22 patents)

7.  Brian P Couchey (18 out of 18 patents)

8.  Jeffrey M Schuetz (17 out of 17 patents)

9.  Jacob Donald Prue Branyon (16 out of 17 patents)

10.  Alan D Williams (16 out of 20 patents)

11.  Chad Eric Lagace (16 out of 17 patents)

12.  Xiaokai Niu (14 out of 14 patents)

13.  Ajit Ranade (14 out of 14 patents)

14.  James E Johanson (13 out of 17 patents)

15.  Keith R Rea (13 out of 13 patents)


Core Competencies:
Flexible Packaging
Resealable Films
Tamper-Evident Features
Composite Containers
Food Packaging
Child-Resistant Closures
Heat-Sealed Ends
Sustainable Displays
Ovenable Containers
Paper-Based Materials
Barrier Packaging
Container Construction

642 patents:

1. 12759836 - Three piece winding reel (2026-10-13),
2. 12741793 - Child-resistant closure (2026-09-22),
3. D1147323 - Nasal device (2026-09-08),
4. 12643765 - Yarn carrier tubes (2026-06-02),
5. 12605901 - Container with product visualization aperture (2026-04-21),
6. 12583639 - Systems for high-speed application of paper-based end closures on composite containers (2026-03-24),
7. 12534274 - Sprinkler with tamper evident feature (2026-01-27),
8. 12479689 - Sliding lock for break-down spool (2025-11-25),
9. 12466630 - Fiber-based separator for compartmentalized composite can (2025-11-11),
10. 12466604 - Container with removable end (2025-11-11),
11. 12434926 - Paper ramp (2025-10-07),
12. 12415658 - Overcap with method and system for making the same (2025-09-16),
13. 12397963 - Container assembly having a heat-sealed metal end, a metal end therefor, and a method for making same (2025-08-26),
14. 12384573 - Systems for the high-speed application of paper-based end closures on composite (2025-08-12),
15. 12364344 - Sustainable point-of-purchase display with re-pulpable components (2025-07-22),
Company Overview
Sonoco Development Incorporated, headquartered in Hartsville, SC, specializes in innovative flexible packaging solutions. The company focuses on a range of core technologies, including resealable films, tamper-evident features, and composite containers, catering primarily to the food packaging sector. With a commitment to sustainability, Sonoco also develops child-resistant closures and heat-sealed ends, ensuring safety and convenience for consumers. Their expertise in sustainable displays further enhances their offerings in the flexible packaging market.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

642 Patents

#1 in Hartsville, SC

#4 in South Carolina

#782 in US

#1,545 in the World

Hartsville, SC (US)
Hartsville, SC, United States of America

Sonoco Development Incorporated

Forward Citations = 6,407

377 inventors:

goldMedal Scott William Huffer (106 out of 119 patents)

silverMedal James W Lowry (36 out of 46 patents)

bronzeMedal Trevor Price (29 out of 29 patents)

4.  Jeremy E Morin (21 out of 35 patents)

5.  Kenan James Clougherty (20 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sonoco Development Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sonoco-development

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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