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Downers Grove, IL, United States of America

White Cap, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Expired Patents = 7.7


Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 404

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James M Taber (5 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Douglas G Begley (2 out of 13 patents)

bronzeMedal F Paul Marshall (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Thomas C Schafer (1 out of 5 patents)

5.  Carsten Pfromm (1 out of 11 patents)

6.  Stephen J Kras (1 out of 11 patents)

7.  Richard W Cormack (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  Thomas R Baranowski (1 out of 5 patents)

9.  Alfred William Kehe (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Joyce M Scaletta (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  F William Graue (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Frank H Lecinski (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Stephen B Kras (1 out of 2 patents)

14.  Mark Petersen (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Benjamin Mann (1 out of 1 patent)


13 patents:

1. 6964346 - Closure cap with injection molded annular gasket and method of making same (2005-11-15),
2. 6677397 - Closure cap liners having oxygen barrier properties (2004-01-13),
3. 6497337 - Composition and method for promoting adhesion of thermoplastic elastomers to metal substrates (2002-12-24),
4. 6494983 - Composition and method for promoting adhesion of thermoplastic elastomers to metal substrates (2002-12-17),
5. 6473170 - Linear optical sensor for a closure (2002-10-29),
6. D460357 - Dairy closure (2002-07-17),
7. 6375023 - Press-on/pry-off composite closure with removal-assist and method of making same (2002-04-23),
8. 6056136 - Lug closure for press-on application to, and rotational removal from, a (2000-05-02),
9. 5853095 - Tamper evident splitting closure (1998-12-29),
10. 5833087 - Button-type tamper indicating metal closure (1998-11-10),
11. 5772076 - Hot fill dispensing closure (1998-06-30),
12. 5686040 - Method for producing closure gaskets (1997-11-11),
13. 5685443 - Composite closure and method of making same (1997-11-11),
Company Overview
White Cap, Inc. is a leading supplier of construction and industrial products, specializing in providing a comprehensive range of tools, materials, and safety equipment. The company focuses on enhancing productivity and efficiency in the construction sector through innovative solutions and a commitment to quality. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, White Cap serves a diverse clientele across the United States, offering expertise in various domains including construction supply chain management and safety compliance.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

13 Patents

#11 in Downers Grove, IL

#1,183 in Illinois

#23,815 in US

#44,988 in the World

Downers Grove, IL (US)
Downers Grove, IL, United States of America

White Cap, Inc.

Forward Citations = 404

20 inventors:

goldMedal James M Taber (5 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Douglas G Begley (2 out of 13 patents)

bronzeMedal F Paul Marshall (2 out of 3 patents)

4.  Thomas C Schafer (1 out of 5 patents)

5.  Carsten Pfromm (1 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: White Cap, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/white-cap

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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