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Monrovia, CA, United States of America

Unitek

USPTO Granted Patents = 43

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 970

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James D Cleary (6 out of 62 patents)

Min H Tsai (6 out of 7 patents)

Wilford A Snead (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Maclay M Armstrong (5 out of 14 patents)

5. Steven A Houser (5 out of 8 patents)

6. Gerald Dufrenne (4 out of 7 patents)

7. Jirina V Pospisil (3 out of 24 patents)

8. Jeffrey A Armstrong (3 out of 6 patents)

9. John S Kelly (2 out of 20 patents)

10. Henrick K Gille (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Robert P Eckert (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Clarence W Hannan (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Ralph A Boettcher (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Michael J Botich (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Thomas Olsen (1 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Orthodontic Bracket

Debonding Tool

Adhesive Bond Strength

Ceramic Orthodontic Appliance

Buccal Tube

Orthodontic Plier

Dental Furnace

Palladium Dental Alloy

Elastic Ring Dispenser

Manufacturing Method

Connection Reflow Soldering

Noble-Metal Alloy

43 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6241141 - Reflow soldering self-aligning fixture (2001-06-05),

2. 4963092 - Buccal tube applicance for rectangular or round wire (1990-10-16),

3. 4954080 - Ceramic orthodontic appliance (1990-09-04),

4. 4950158 - Bumper for orthodontic brackets (1990-08-21),

5. 4950157 - Debonding instrument for orthodontic brackets (1990-08-21),

6. 4948366 - Adhesive bond strength control for orthodontic brackets (1990-08-14),

7. 4946385 - Case for dispensing orthodontic elastic rings (1990-08-07),

8. 4934932 - Dispenser for orthodontic O-rings (1990-06-19),

9. 4927362 - Convertible buccal tube (1990-05-22),

10. 4927360 - Triwing orthodontic bracket (1990-05-22),

11. 4904183 - Orthodontic debonding method and tool (1990-02-27),

12. D306207 - Orthodontic debonding tool (1990-02-20),

13. 4898276 - Storage and dispensing box for small components (1990-02-06),

14. 4871899 - Titiable electric thermode for multiple connection reflow soldering (1989-10-03),

15. 4854864 - Orthodontic bracket and palatal bar system (1989-08-08),

Company Overview

Unitek, headquartered in Monrovia, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced orthodontic products and technologies. The company focuses on a range of core areas, including reflow soldering, orthodontic brackets, and ceramic orthodontic appliances. Unitek also produces essential orthodontic tools such as debonding instruments, elastic rings, and dental alloys, alongside innovative welding technologies and appliance accessories. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in the orthodontic industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

43 Patents

#6 in Monrovia, CA

#1,901 in California

#8,099 in US

#16,040 in the World

Monrovia, CA, United States of America

Unitek

Forward Citations = 970

31 inventors:

James D Cleary (6 out of 62 patents)

Min H Tsai (6 out of 7 patents)

Wilford A Snead (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Maclay M Armstrong (5 out of 14 patents)

5. Steven A Houser (5 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Unitek. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/unitek

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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