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Cookeville, TN, United States of America

Tutco, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 50

% Expired Patents = 10.0

CIPO Patents = 6

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 326

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19 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jimmy Lee Sherrill (18 out of 21 patents)

James Patrick Lollar (12 out of 12 patents)

Robert L Kirby (11 out of 12 patents)

4. H Keith Howard (7 out of 9 patents)

5. James Lee Sherrill (6 out of 6 patents)

6. Keith Howard (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Ike Walker (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Devin Ridley (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Michael Danko (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Jonathan B Arold (1 out of 9 patents)

11. Ronald T Rittenhouse (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Ann M Libby (1 out of 1 patent)

13. R Devin Ridley (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Michael Gentile (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Truman D Parkinson (1 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electric Resistance Heater

Duct Heater

Temperature Control

Heater Assembly

Insulator

Thermostat

Heating Element

Multi-Stage Heater

Heat Sensor

Silicone Band Heater

Optical Sensor

Coil Support

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12089299 - One piece heater rack, heater assembly using the heater rack, and method of use (2024-09-10),

2. 11013067 - Support insulators for open coil electric heaters and method of use (2021-05-18),

3. 10880954 - Foldable electric resistance heater and method of use (2020-12-29),

4. 10736180 - Heater with an optical sensor for over-temperature protection (2020-08-04),

5. 10039156 - Conduit ready electric belly band heater using single housing and method of use (2018-07-31),

6. 9939171 - Universal electric duct heater and method of use (2018-04-10),

7. 9408257 - Silicone band cable heater assembly, method of making and method of use (2016-08-02),

8. 9386634 - Electrical resistance heater assembly and method of use (2016-07-05),

9. 9320083 - Multiple stage open coil electric resistance heater with balanced coil power arrangement and method of use (2016-04-19),

10. 9212451 - Two level electric resistance heater and method of use (2015-12-15),

11. 9095004 - Insulator for open coil electrical resistance heater, heater using same, and method of use (2015-07-28),

12. 8923690 - Close quarter electric resistance heater and method of use (2014-12-30),

13. 8367985 - Mica board electric resistance wire heater and method of use (2013-02-05),

14. 8278605 - Multiple stage open coil electric resistance heater with balanced coil arrangement and heater cool end termination and method of use (2012-10-02),

15. 7947932 - Open coil electric resistance heater with offset coil support and method of use (2011-05-24),

Company Overview

Tutco, Inc. is a leading manufacturer based in Cookeville, TN, specializing in electric heating solutions. The company focuses on the development of electric resistance heaters, duct heaters, and temperature control systems, catering to a variety of industrial and commercial applications. Tutco's expertise extends to heater assemblies, insulators, thermostats, and multi-stage heating technologies, positioning it as a key player in the electric heating sector. Their innovative approach ensures efficient and reliable heating solutions tailored to customer needs.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

50 Patents

#1 in Cookeville, TN

#65 in Tennessee

#7,022 in US

#14,036 in the World

Cookeville, TN, United States of America

Tutco, Inc.

Forward Citations = 326

19 inventors:

Jimmy Lee Sherrill (18 out of 21 patents)

James Patrick Lollar (12 out of 12 patents)

Robert L Kirby (11 out of 12 patents)

4. H Keith Howard (7 out of 9 patents)

5. James Lee Sherrill (6 out of 6 patents)

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

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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