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Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Wastequip, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 37

% Expired Patents = 8.1

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 156

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41 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nicholas Stephen Franiak (7 out of 8 patents)

Anthony Daniel Petzitillo, Jr (7 out of 12 patents)

Todd A Fowler (6 out of 10 patents)

4. Martin Damon Bryant (5 out of 5 patents)

5. John Jason Downing (4 out of 6 patents)

6. Jennifer Coates (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Nathan L Martindale (4 out of 4 patents)

8. Fred P Smith (3 out of 67 patents)

9. Kirk David Warren (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Carlson Smith (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Anne Brantley (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Nathan H Morrill (3 out of 11 patents)

13. Douglas Alan Chojecki (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Kristin Kinder (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Tyler Brown (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Refuse Container

Modular Side Walls

Indicator Assembly

Tracking Systems

Hoist Apparatus

Waste Compactor

Lid Locking Mechanism

Pneumatic Systems

Vacuum Truck

Intermodal Container

Roll Tarp System

Mobile Storage Tank

37 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12410003 - Refuse container having modular side walls (2025-09-09),

2. 12098024 - Refuse container having modular side walls (2024-09-24),

3. 11554913 - Refuse container having indicator assembly (2023-01-17),

4. D963279 - Waste container lid frame (2022-09-06),

5. D963278 - Waste container lid frame (2022-09-06),

6. 11370603 - Refuse container having integrated signage assembly (2022-06-28),

7. 11346956 - Refuse container tracking systems and methods (2022-05-31),

8. 11142111 - Hoist apparatus securement system and method (2021-10-12),

9. 11066236 - Refuse container having indicator assembly (2021-07-20),

10. 10967596 - Baler with platen bypass prevention features (2021-04-06),

11. 10538382 - Intermodal container having flared sidewalls (2020-01-21),

12. 10538188 - Apparatus and method for remotely locking a container (2020-01-21),

13. 10377292 - Hoist mechanism locking assembly (2019-08-13),

14. 10137819 - Hoist assembly (2018-11-27),

15. 10071619 - Roll tarp system (2018-09-11),

Wastequip, LLC is a leading provider of waste management solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of a comprehensive range of waste handling equipment. Based in Charlotte, NC, the company focuses on innovative products that enhance efficiency and sustainability in waste disposal and recycling processes. Wastequip's offerings include containers, compactors, and other essential equipment, serving various industries and municipalities across North America. The company is committed to advancing waste management technologies to support environmental stewardship.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

37 Patents

#45 in Charlotte, NC

#219 in North Carolina

#9,251 in US

#18,260 in the World

Charlotte, NC, United States of America

Wastequip, LLC

Forward Citations = 156

41 inventors:

Nicholas Stephen Franiak (7 out of 8 patents)

Anthony Daniel Petzitillo, Jr (7 out of 12 patents)

Todd A Fowler (6 out of 10 patents)

4. Martin Damon Bryant (5 out of 5 patents)

5. John Jason Downing (4 out of 6 patents)

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