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Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Velcro Industries B.v.

USPTO Granted Patents = 246

% Expired Patents = 19.5



Trademarks = 44

Forward Citations = 6,538

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155 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal George A Provost (61 out of 67 patents)

silverMedal William P Clune (42 out of 44 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher M Gallant (36 out of 59 patents)

4.  William H Shepard (35 out of 40 patents)

5.  Mark A Clarner (29 out of 37 patents)

6.  Howard A Kingsford (25 out of 28 patents)

7.  Stephen C Jens (17 out of 34 patents)

8.  Ernesto S Tachauer (15 out of 19 patents)

9.  Clinton Dowd (14 out of 18 patents)

10.  Andrew Cecil Harvey (14 out of 63 patents)

11.  Gerald F Rocha (14 out of 28 patents)

12.  Paul R Erickson (13 out of 17 patents)

13.  Wallace L Kurtz, Jr (12 out of 13 patents)

14.  Brian J Vanbenschoten (12 out of 12 patents)

15.  Scott M Filion (12 out of 22 patents)


Core Competencies:
Touch Fastening
Composite Fasteners
Reclosable Pouch Closures
Molded Fastener Systems
Hook Fasteners
Fabric Finishing
Breathable Laminates
Fastener Products
Needling Loops
Skin Penetrating Fasteners
Flexible Construction
Electrical Device Securing

246 patents:

1. 9255351 - Knitting with yarns of differing stretch properties (2016-02-09),
2. 9210970 - Touch fastening (2015-12-15),
3. 9206545 - Fabric finishing (2015-12-08),
4. 9138032 - Mold-in touch fastener systems with wave-shaped wall (2015-09-22),
5. 9119443 - Loop-engageable fasteners and related systems and methods (2015-09-01),
6. 9090005 - Blown film fastening (2015-07-28),
7. 9078793 - Hook-engageable loop fasteners and related systems and methods (2015-07-14),
8. 9034452 - Mold-in touch fastening product (2015-05-19),
9. D721944 - Touch fastener tape (2015-02-03),
10. 8940207 - Pelletizing (2015-01-27),
11. 8898869 - Male touch fastener element (2014-12-02),
12. 8858077 - Reclosable pouch closures and related packaging and methods (2014-10-14),
13. 8851440 - Releasable hanging system (2014-10-07),
14. D711218 - Package for retail display and sale (2014-08-19),
15. D711217 - Package for retail display and sale (2014-08-19),
Company Overview
Velcro Industries B.V., headquartered in Curacao, specializes in the development and manufacturing of touch fastening solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including composite fasteners, molded fastener systems, and reclosable pouch closures. With a focus on enhancing fabric finishing and breathable laminates, Velcro Industries serves a diverse range of industries, providing reliable fastening solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Velcro Industries B.v. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
246 Patents

#1 in Curacao

#1 in Netherlands Antilles

#3,538 in the World

Curacao, AN
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Velcro Industries B.v.

Forward Citations = 6,538

155 inventors:

goldMedal George A Provost (61 out of 67 patents)

silverMedal William P Clune (42 out of 44 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher M Gallant (36 out of 59 patents)

4.  William H Shepard (35 out of 40 patents)

5.  Mark A Clarner (29 out of 37 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Velcro Industries B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/velcro-industries-b-v

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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