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Apex, NC, United States of America

Tipper Tie, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 109

% Expired Patents = 61.5

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 867

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Dennis J May (74 out of 100 patents)

Samuel D Griggs (71 out of 85 patents)

William M Poteat (48 out of 50 patents)

4. Matthew D Lowder (35 out of 35 patents)

5. Derek L Brown (33 out of 33 patents)

6. Thomas E Whittlesey (29 out of 36 patents)

7. Kim L Poling (15 out of 18 patents)

8. David R Gupton (14 out of 14 patents)

9. David T Wince (14 out of 14 patents)

10. Kuo-Raid Grant Chen (5 out of 16 patents)

11. Edward P Brinson (5 out of 15 patents)

12. Alfred J Evans (4 out of 27 patents)

13. W Mark Poteat (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Sean Michael Kieffer (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Bryan E Wilkins (2 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Automated Packaging

Clippers

Netting Mechanisms

Compression Actuators

Ruckers

Breech Loader

Clipper Assemblies

Grippers

Packaging Machines

Motor Driven Actuators

Clip Blow Off

Sizing Mandrels

109 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11807409 - Netting machine with multiple netting chute exchange system (2023-11-07),

2. 11572211 - Packaging systems with clipper trigger and reset cam assemblies each comprising a plurality of cams and related cam assemblies (2023-02-07),

3. 11110666 - Systems with external heat-seal assembly height adjustment control and related seal assemblies (2021-09-07),

4. 10967997 - Cutting devices for packaging systems with clippers and related clipper assemblies (2021-04-06),

5. 10889399 - Packaging systems with clipper trigger and reset cam assemblies each comprising a plurality of cams and related cam assemblies (2021-01-12),

6. 10843826 - Packaging systems with sizing mandrels and related devices that can operate at reduced pressures suitable for low temperature explosives emulsions (2020-11-24),

7. 10011380 - Ruckers, reruckers, deruckers and/or skin brakes with stacked gripper layers and related grippers (2018-07-03),

8. 9877492 - Additional casing for slack filling (2018-01-30),

9. 9851189 - Packaging machines suitable for shot bags and related methods (2017-12-26),

10. 9809339 - Spool mount assemblies for rotating multi-clipper platform systems (2017-11-07),

11. 9731851 - Packaging systems with clip blow off and related clipper assemblies, methods and computer program products (2017-08-15),

12. 9714106 - Automated clipping packaging systems suitable for packaging whole muscle (2017-07-25),

13. 9669952 - Systems with wheel saddles that can cooperate with wheels of encoders and related devices and methods (2017-06-06),

14. 9596865 - Automated packaging systems with electric motor driven actuators for compression of target product (2017-03-21),

15. 9573714 - Electric motor driven pushers for automated clipping packaging apparatus (2017-02-21),

Tipper Tie, Inc. is a prominent player in the automated packaging systems sector, headquartered in Apex, North Carolina. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced packaging solutions, including clippers, netting mechanisms, and compression actuators. Tipper Tie's innovative technologies enhance efficiency and reliability in packaging processes, catering to various industries that require precision and automation. Their expertise extends to developing clipper assemblies and grippers, positioning them as a leader in the automation landscape.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Tipper Tie, Inc.

109 Patents

#2 in Apex, NC

#92 in North Carolina

#3,502 in US

#7,218 in the World

Apex, NC, United States of America

Tipper Tie, Inc.

Forward Citations = 867

35 inventors:

Dennis J May (74 out of 100 patents)

Samuel D Griggs (71 out of 85 patents)

William M Poteat (48 out of 50 patents)

4. Matthew D Lowder (35 out of 35 patents)

5. Derek L Brown (33 out of 33 patents)

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