Ettore Lonati

This inventor holds 128 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 69 EPO patents, primarily in Circular Knitting Machines (CPC class D04B9-40). Top assignees: Santoni S.p.a., Lonati S.p.a., Lonati S.r.l.. Active years: 1992-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 128 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 78.1

EPO Patents = 69 (Patent Applications = 71)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 12

Forward Citations = 531(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 297(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Brescia, IT (1992 - 2019)
Botticino, IT (2009 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik Gmbh

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Years Active: 1992-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Hosiery Manufacturing

Textile Machinery

Knitted Articles

Circular Knitting

Yarn Feeding

Sewing Apparatus

Knitted Fabric

Tubular Articles

Manufacturing Process

Needle Cylinder

Pickup Devices

Turning Devices

128 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12630951 - Circular knitting machine for hosiery or the like and method for providing a tubular item (2026-05-19),

2. 12385173 - Removal device for removing a tubular knitted manufacture from a circular knitting machine for hosiery or the like (2025-08-12),

3. 12264423 - Circular hosiery knitting machine for manufacturing tubular items (2025-04-01),

4. 12129580 - Pick-up device for picking up a tubular knitted article from a circular knitting machine and for its transfer to a unit adapted to perform additional operations on the article (2024-10-29),

5. 12091789 - Removal device for removing a knitted tubular manufacture from a circular knitting machine for hosiery or the like (2024-09-17),

6. 12024801 - Upper and method for the manufacture of an upper (2024-07-02),

7. 11939710 - Device for feeding yarn or yarns for knitting machines for hosiery or the like (2024-03-26),

8. 11492734 - Method for providing blanks for the production of inshoes, footlets, no-show socks, shoes of the like with double layers, with a circular hosiery knitting machine, and intermediate manufacture obtained with the method (2022-11-08),

9. D967873 - Textile machine (2022-10-25),

10. D967202 - Textile machine (2022-10-18),

11. D963705 - Textile machine (2022-09-13),

12. D962999 - Textile machine (2022-09-06),

13. D962299 - Textile machine (2022-08-30),

14. D961628 - Textile machine (2022-08-23),

15. D961627 - Textile machine (2022-08-23),

Title: Unraveling the Innovations of Ettore Lonati from Botticino, Italy

Introduction: Ettore Lonati, a prolific inventor hailing from Botticino, Italy, has left an indelible mark in the realm of knitting machine technology with his groundbreaking patents.

Latest Patents:

1. Device for feeding yarn or yarns for knitting machines for hosiery or the like: Lonati's invention revolutionizes the process of feeding yarn in knitting machines by incorporating an electromagnetically actuated device, enhancing efficiency and precision.

2. Method for providing blanks for the production of inshoes, footlets, no-show socks, shoes of the like with double layers: Lonati's innovative method streamlines the production of double-layered footwear using circular hosiery knitting machines, showcasing his penchant for inventive solutions.

Career Highlights: With an impressive portfolio of 121 patents, Lonati's expertise shines through his tenure at esteemed companies like Santoni S.p.A. and Lonati S.p.A., where he honed his craft and pushed the boundaries of textile machinery innovation.

Collaborations: Collaborating with visionaries like Fausto Lonati and Tiberio Lonati, Ettore Lonati synergized creativity and technical expertise to pioneer cutting-edge solutions in the textile and fashion industry.

Conclusion: Ettore Lonati's legacy as a trailblazing inventor is evident in his transformative patents and collaborative spirit, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the world of knitting machine technology.