W. L. Gore & Assoc. Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 345

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9 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edward H Cully (1 out of 206 patents)

James D Silverman (1 out of 32 patents)

Jeffrey B Duncan (1 out of 78 patents)

4. Cody L Hartman (1 out of 86 patents)

5. Dustin C Burkart (1 out of 19 patents)

6. Donald Jesse Stone (1 out of 2 patents)

7. Robert L Henn (1 out of 22 patents)

8. Dilip J Sakhpara (1 out of 2 patents)

9. Charles M Inman (1 out of 1 patent)

4 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8926688 - Stent having adjacent elements connected by flexible webs (2015-01-06),

2. 4942214 - Flexible breathable polyurethane coatings and films, and the prepolymers (1990-07-17),

3. 4578063 - Central venous catheter (1986-03-25),

4. 4532316 - Phase separating polyurethane prepolymers and elastomers prepared by (1985-07-30),

Company Overview

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a global materials science company known for its innovative products and technologies. Founded in 1958, the company specializes in developing fluoropolymer products, including Gore-Tex fabric, that are used in a wide range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial. With a strong focus on research and development, Gore continues to create cutting-edge solutions that improve the lives of people around the world.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

4 Patents

#56 in Newark, DE

#860 in Delaware

#60,737 in US

Newark, DE, United States of America

W. L. Gore & Assoc. Inc.

Forward Citations = 345

9 inventors:

Edward H Cully (1 out of 206 patents)

James D Silverman (1 out of 32 patents)

Jeffrey B Duncan (1 out of 78 patents)

4. Cody L Hartman (1 out of 86 patents)

5. Dustin C Burkart (1 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: W. L. Gore & Assoc. Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/w-l-gore-and-assoc

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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