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Bradford, PA, United States of America

Zippo Manufacturing Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 49



Trademarks = 88

Forward Citations = 390

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Brian J Barber (13 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal James M McDonough (10 out of 35 patents)

bronzeMedal Gary A Doster (8 out of 8 patents)

4.  Howard R Tripp (8 out of 12 patents)

5.  Ronald J Meister (7 out of 7 patents)

6.  Neal Barnes (6 out of 6 patents)

7.  Michael Wayne Johnson (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Elie Papiernik (3 out of 25 patents)

9.  Shaun M Panek (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Robert Wayne Shelton (2 out of 13 patents)

11.  Donald W Murray (2 out of 26 patents)

12.  Craig Saunders (2 out of 95 patents)

13.  Louis V Aronson, Ii (2 out of 13 patents)

14.  Adam Grabicki (2 out of 11 patents)

15.  James A Hofman (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Burn Control Apparatus
Modular Pyrophoric Lighter
Childproof Ignition Device
Battery Powered Handwarmer
Multi-Purpose Tool
Portable Lamp
Fire Starter
Continuous-Flame Torch
Flint Ignited Lighter
Disposable Liquid Fuel Cells
Cigar Cutter
Watch Casing

49 patents:

1. 12474045 - Burn control apparatus for solid fuel (2025-11-18),
2. 11774095 - Modular pyrophoric lighter (2023-10-03),
3. D993730 - Torch and torch base (2023-08-01),
4. 11079110 - Childproof ignition device (2021-08-03),
5. D908989 - Power-operated air blower (2021-01-26),
6. D858785 - Battery powered rechargeable handwarmer (2019-09-03),
7. 9333572 - Multi-purpose tool and tension mechanism (2016-05-10),
8. D748917 - Carrying device (2016-02-09),
9. D731279 - Multi-purpose tool (2015-06-09),
10. D730709 - Multi-purpose tool (2015-06-02),
11. 9017066 - Multiple activation contact lighter (2015-04-28),
12. D724925 - Multi-purpose tool (2015-03-24),
13. D718964 - Camping organizer (2014-12-09),
14. D706968 - Portable lamp (2014-06-10),
15. 8317028 - Product package utilizing an information indicator held in a product tray (2012-11-27),
Zippo Manufacturing Company is an American company known for its lighters and lighter accessories. Founded in 1932 by George G. Blaisdell, the company is headquartered in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Zippo lighters are renowned for their durability, iconic design, and lifetime guarantee. The company also offers a range of other products, including hand warmers, outdoor gear, and fragrance products. Zippo remains an industry leader and continues to evolve its product offerings while maintaining its commitment to quality and innovation.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

49 Patents

#2 in Bradford, PA

#254 in Pennsylvania

#6,914 in US

#13,866 in the World

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Bradford, PA, United States of America

Zippo Manufacturing Company

Forward Citations = 390

43 inventors:

goldMedal Brian J Barber (13 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal James M McDonough (10 out of 35 patents)

bronzeMedal Gary A Doster (8 out of 8 patents)

4.  Howard R Tripp (8 out of 12 patents)

5.  Ronald J Meister (7 out of 7 patents)

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