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Bingham Farms, MI, United States of America

Specialty Minerals (Michigan) Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 49

% Expired Patents = 26.5

Trademarks = 47

Forward Citations = 307

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69 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stefan Kirchhoff (9 out of 9 patents)

Dominick Michael Colavito (9 out of 12 patents)

Yves C Vermeulen (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Dieter Blissenbach (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Christoph Carlhoff (4 out of 8 patents)

6. John Albert Hockman (4 out of 10 patents)

7. Richard James Lemak (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Richard Charles Griffin (4 out of 7 patents)

9. Patrick Clinton Wernett (3 out of 6 patents)

10. Joseph Andrew Sohara (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Rolf Lamm (3 out of 4 patents)

12. Bernard D Gist (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Ronald Warren Schmidt (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Joseph Michael Schmidt (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Harry John Huhn, Iii (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Refractory Materials

PFAS Sorbents

High-Temperature Applications

Calcium Carbonate

Talc Compositions

Wire Injection

Thermal Conductivity

Concrete Control

Measurement Systems

Graphical User Interface

Ink Jet Paper

Synthetic Silicates

49 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12083494 - Modified clay sorbents and methods of sorbing PFAS using the same (2024-09-10),

2. 11623983 - Surface treated talc and polymer compositions for high temperature applications (2023-04-11),

3. 11365312 - Surface treated inorganic particles and polymer compositions for high temperature applications (2022-06-21),

4. 11000822 - Modified clay sorbents and methods of sorbing PFAS using the same (2021-05-11),

5. 10683411 - Surface treated talc and polymer compositions for high temperature applications (2020-06-16),

6. 10400395 - Process for preparing a PCC composite product (2019-09-03),

7. 10053370 - Lime causticization product brightness improvement via pre-slaking (2018-08-21),

8. 9187791 - Shallow metallurgical wire injection method and related depth control (2015-11-17),

9. 9053561 - System and method for workpiece measurement during forging by image processing (2015-06-09),

10. 9000080 - Method for producing dry ground calcium carbonate for use in thermoset polyester resin systems (2015-04-07),

11. 8920711 - Lance for wire feeding (2014-12-30),

12. 8881673 - Apparatus and method for the applying of refractory material (2014-11-11),

13. D707256 - Graphical user interface for a display screen or a portion thereof for evaluating refractory data (2014-06-17),

14. 8747546 - Calcium enriched refractory material by the addition of calcium carbonate (2014-06-10),

15. 8747543 - PCC filler composition for improved printability of supercalendered papers (2014-06-10),

Company Overview

Specialty Minerals (Michigan) Inc., based in Bingham Farms, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced mineral products. The company focuses on modified clay sorbents, surface treated talc, and high-temperature applications, catering to various industrial sectors. Their expertise extends to calcium carbonate and refractory materials, alongside innovations in three-dimensional measurement and controlled concrete. Specialty Minerals is committed to providing high-performance materials that enhance product functionality and efficiency.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

49 Patents

#1 in Bingham Farms, MI

#280 in Michigan

#7,160 in US

#14,299 in the World

Bingham Farms, MI, United States of America

Specialty Minerals (Michigan) Inc.

Forward Citations = 307

69 inventors:

Stefan Kirchhoff (9 out of 9 patents)

Dominick Michael Colavito (9 out of 12 patents)

Yves C Vermeulen (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Dieter Blissenbach (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Christoph Carlhoff (4 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Specialty Minerals (Michigan) Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/specialty-minerals-michigan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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