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Houston, TX, United States of America

Weed Eater, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 27

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 677

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal George C Ballas (12 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Marnie C Averitt (6 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Albert W Mitchell (2 out of 8 patents)

4.  Thomas N Geist (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  George Charles Ballas, Sr (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Robert J Moore (2 out of 4 patents)

7.  James L Moore (1 out of 12 patents)

8.  Dwight E Tripp (1 out of 3 patents)

9.  Lenord G Ewing (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Donald M Woods (1 out of 3 patents)

11.  James L Kwater (1 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Cutting Assembly
Vegetation
Rotary Cutting
Lawn Edger
Trimmer
Mechanical Line Feed
Flexible String
Lawn Mower

27 patents:

1. 4189833 - Apparatus for cutting vegetation (1980-02-26),
2. 4183138 - Apparatus for cutting vegetation (1980-01-15),
3. 4177561 - Rotary cutting assembly (1979-12-11),
4. 4172322 - Rotary cutting assembly (1979-10-30),
5. 4168572 - Apparatus for cutting vegetation (1979-09-25),
6. 4167812 - Apparatus for cutting vegetation (1979-09-18),
7. 4162575 - Rotary cutting assembly (1979-07-31),
8. 4161820 - Apparatus for cutting vegetation (1979-07-24),
9. 4156967 - Rotary cutting assembly (1979-06-05),
10. D251961 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
11. D251960 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
12. D251959 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
13. D251958 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
14. D251957 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
15. D251956 - Rotary lawn edger, trimmer or similar article (1979-05-29),
Company Overview
Weed Eater, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in outdoor power equipment, particularly known for its innovative line of string trimmers and lawn care products. Based in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on developing reliable and efficient tools designed for both residential and commercial landscaping needs. With a commitment to enhancing user experience, Weed Eater integrates advanced technology into its products, ensuring ease of use and effective performance in various outdoor environments.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

27 Patents

#203 in Houston, TX

#710 in Texas

#12,410 in US

#23,984 in the World

Houston, TX (US)
Houston, TX, United States of America

Weed Eater, Inc.

Forward Citations = 677

11 inventors:

goldMedal George C Ballas (12 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal Marnie C Averitt (6 out of 10 patents)

bronzeMedal Albert W Mitchell (2 out of 8 patents)

4.  Thomas N Geist (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  George Charles Ballas, Sr (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Weed Eater, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/weed-eater

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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