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Columbia, MO, United States of America

Toastmaster, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 227

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Peter E Huggler (4 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Rex L Notbohm (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert H Clark (3 out of 5 patents)

4.  Charles B Martin (1 out of 27 patents)

5.  Lawrence O Lile (1 out of 1 patent)

6.  Michael Sit (1 out of 5 patents)

7.  Charles H Lumpp (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  William W Wolkoff (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  Joel J Terrell, Iii (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Timothy J Slavin (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Holly Smith-Berry (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  John W Schnell (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Franklin C Hitzeroth (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Gilbert S Aderton (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Donald L Townsend (1 out of 2 patents)


17 patents:

1. 6307182 - Electric appliance having a proximity sensor (2001-10-23),
2. 5901639 - Temperature sensitive timing assembly for toaster appliance (1999-05-11),
3. 5890421 - Bread stick rack for portable bread ovens (1999-04-06),
4. 5664481 - Toaster with bakery product shield (1997-09-09),
5. 5644974 - Automatic resetting heat reduction assembly for toaster appliance (1997-07-08),
6. 5463936 - Combined bread baker and butter churn (1995-11-07),
7. 5397510 - Control system for humidifiers (1995-03-14),
8. 5385082 - Toaster with safety shut-off (1995-01-31),
9. 4906818 - Heater safety mechanism (1990-03-06),
10. D291527 - Electrically heated snack tray (1987-08-25),
11. 4580853 - Undercabinet mounting arrangement for cooking appliances (1986-04-08),
12. 4455319 - Method of effecting long wavelength radiation cooking (1984-06-19),
13. D272407 - Convection oven (1984-01-31),
14. D270806 - Control panel for a cooking device (1983-10-04),
15. 4394563 - Foot construction for portable electric space heaters (1983-07-19),
Company Overview
Toastmaster, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of kitchen appliances and cooking equipment. The company is known for its innovative products that enhance culinary experiences, including toasters, ovens, and other small appliances designed for both home and commercial use. Based in Columbia, MO, Toastmaster focuses on delivering quality and reliability, catering to the needs of consumers and businesses alike. Their commitment to research and development ensures that they remain at the forefront of kitchen technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

17 Patents

#9 in Columbia, MO

#270 in Missouri

#18,927 in US

#36,017 in the World

Columbia, MO (US)
Columbia, MO, United States of America

Toastmaster, Inc.

Forward Citations = 227

15 inventors:

goldMedal Peter E Huggler (4 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Rex L Notbohm (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert H Clark (3 out of 5 patents)

4.  Charles B Martin (1 out of 27 patents)

5.  Lawrence O Lile (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Toastmaster, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/toastmaster

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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