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Phoenixville, PA, United States of America

The West Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 94

Forward Citations = 2,820

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87 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William A Conard (10 out of 10 patents)

Frank Beswick (8 out of 8 patents)

Ghawamedin Bayan (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Charles Papciak (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Dominic J Brignola (6 out of 6 patents)

6. John T Connor (6 out of 7 patents)

7. Michael Girard Maietta (5 out of 13 patents)

8. Val G Romberg (5 out of 6 patents)

9. Paul H Norton (4 out of 26 patents)

10. Patty H Kiang (4 out of 5 patents)

11. Homer J Brown (4 out of 5 patents)

12. Roland M Allen (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Daniel Randolph Luch (3 out of 108 patents)

14. Kazuo Sugiyama (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Anthony S Esposito (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tamper-Evident Closures

Elastomeric Coatings

Containment Seals

Child-Resistant Packaging

Pharmaceutical Containers

Molded Thermoplastic Elastomers

Sterilization Techniques

Closure Devices

Robotic Systems

Liquid Level Detection

Syringe Assemblies

Packaging Innovations

94 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6032431 - Device for forming framework of wooden building (2000-03-07),

2. 5931828 - Reclosable vial closure (1999-08-03),

3. 5921049 - Device for forming framework of wooden building (1999-07-13),

4. 5896721 - Metal device for joining wooden members in wooden building (1999-04-27),

5. 5878887 - Child-resistant blister package (1999-03-09),

6. 5870886 - Transfer system for transferring objects into a barrier isolator (1999-02-16),

7. 5794804 - Pharmaceutical container with metal closures having reduced particulates (1998-08-18),

8. 5735609 - Container for holding sterilized elements (1998-04-07),

9. 5715659 - Transfer system for transferring objects into a barrier isolator (1998-02-10),

10. 5622745 - Method of reducing particulates from metal closures (1997-04-22),

11. 5579791 - Bottle washer with multiple size carrier (1996-12-03),

12. 5570632 - Apparatus and method for applying and verifying marks on the periphery (1996-11-05),

13. 5567930 - Sensor apparatus for detecting a displacement of an object in a visually (1996-10-22),

14. 5482176 - Membrane piercing closure and spout assembly (1996-01-09),

15. 5477663 - Robotic tray loader system, method and apparatus (1995-12-26),

Company Overview

The West Company, headquartered in Phoenixville, PA, specializes in pharmaceutical packaging solutions that prioritize safety and efficacy. The company is renowned for its development of tamper-evident closures, child-resistant packaging, and containment seals, ensuring the integrity of pharmaceutical products. With a strong focus on elastomeric coatings and molded thermoplastic elastomers, West is committed to advancing sterilization techniques and closure devices, supporting the healthcare industry in delivering reliable and secure medication delivery systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

94 Patents

#1 in Phoenixville, PA

#155 in Pennsylvania

#3,981 in US

#8,194 in the World

Phoenixville, PA, United States of America

The West Company

Forward Citations = 2,820

87 inventors:

William A Conard (10 out of 10 patents)

Frank Beswick (8 out of 8 patents)

Ghawamedin Bayan (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Charles Papciak (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Dominic J Brignola (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The West Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/west-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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