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Cleveland, OH, United States of America

Van Dorn Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 970

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas A Gallagher (9 out of 10 patents)

Danny L Fundom (3 out of 4 patents)

Paul Knowlton (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Leon Patarini (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Lawrence E Garver (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Gregory L Kimbrough (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Lynn B McKinney (3 out of 3 patents)

8. John F Stroup (3 out of 3 patents)

9. William A Kirk (2 out of 10 patents)

10. George J Henning (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Donald E Stargell (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Harold J Robins (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Michael Teeple (2 out of 2 patents)

14. David C Oas (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Fred D Oberkircher (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Paint Container

Drip Free Lid

Hot Fill PET

Plastic Container

Closure

Molding

Steel Can End

Pouring Spout

Toggle Press

Embossed Construction

Food Containers

Non-Return Valve

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5316169 - Ringless paint container with drip free lid (1994-05-31),

2. 5240138 - Ringless paint container (1993-08-31),

3. D331881 - Bottle (1992-12-22),

4. 5152417 - Ringless paint container with drip free lid (1992-10-06),

5. D329597 - Combined can and closure (1992-09-22),

6. 5112213 - Driven ring-type non-return valve for injection molding (1992-05-12),

7. 5103995 - Ringless paint container with step down lid (1992-04-14),

8. 5067622 - Pet container for hot filled applications (1991-11-26),

9. 5065888 - Improved ringless paint container with step down lid (1991-11-19),

10. 5011648 - System, method and apparatus for hot fill PET container (1991-04-30),

11. 4936482 - Ringless paint container (1990-06-26),

12. 4880131 - Ringless paint container (1989-11-14),

13. 4839491 - Method for forming a metal cylindrical container (1989-06-13),

14. 4826138 - Apparatus for heat treating steel plates (1989-05-02),

15. 4524879 - Can end pour spout and pull tab construction (1985-06-25),

Company Overview

Van Dorn Company, based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality industrial equipment and systems. The company is known for its expertise in creating innovative solutions tailored for various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. With a focus on engineering excellence, Van Dorn integrates advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and product performance, positioning itself as a key player in the industrial landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

27 Patents

#78 in Cleveland, OH

#549 in Ohio

#12,420 in US

#24,012 in the World

Cleveland, OH, United States of America

Van Dorn Company

Forward Citations = 970

27 inventors:

Thomas A Gallagher (9 out of 10 patents)

Danny L Fundom (3 out of 4 patents)

Paul Knowlton (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Leon Patarini (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Lawrence E Garver (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Van Dorn Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/van-dorn-company

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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