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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Gregory J Foster

This inventor holds 74 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Consumer Products (CPC class A61H). Top assignees: Medline Industries, Inc., Fellowes, Inc., Weber-Stephen Products LLC. Active years: 1991-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gregory J Foster. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gregory-j-foster

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 74 

% Patents Active = 90.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,259(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,223(Dec 10, 2025)


Inventors with similar research interests:


Location History:

  • Chicago, IL (US) (1991 - 2024)
  • Northfield, IL (US) (2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 953 
 
Medline Industries, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 219 
 
Fellowes, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal9 out of 238 
 
Weber-Stephen Products LLC
 patents
4. 8 out of 7,884 
 
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
 patents
5. 6 out of 11 
 
Ulta-Lit Tree Company
 patents
6. 3 out of 6 
 
Chicago Steel Tape Co.
 patents
7. 3 out of 841 
 
Gen-Probe, Inc.
 patents
8. 3 out of 5 
 
Replogle Globes, Inc.
 patents
9. 2 out of 326 
 
Activision Publishing, Inc.
 patents
10. 2 out of 1,025 
 
Columbia Insurance Company
 patents
11. 2 out of 12 
 
Omnimax International, Inc.
 patents
12. 1 out of 22,412 
 
3M Innovative Properties Company
 patents
13. 1 out of 1 
 
C3 Holdings Corporation, Inc.
 patent
14. 1 out of 1 
 
Chicago Steel Tape
 patent
15. 1 out of 1 
 
Digisette, LLC
 patent
16. 1 out of 189 
 
Radio Flyer Inc.
 patents
17. 1 out of 36 
 
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1991-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Dual Receptacle Carrier
Walking Cane
Grill Brush
Hinged Walking Cane
Tree-Shaped Diffuser
Food Support Rack
Compressible Article Advancer
Clip
Poultry Roaster
Storage System
Gutter Hanger
Board Peripheral
74 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D1098400 - Tree-shaped diffuser with folding base (2025-10-14),
2. D1065484 - Tree-shaped diffuser with folding base (2025-03-04),
3. 11951067 - Dual receptacle carrier (2024-04-09),
4. D1015008 - Compressible article advancer (2024-02-20),
5. 11877702 - Article advancer (2024-01-23),
6. 11672723 - Dual receptacle carrier (2023-06-13),
7. D967644 - Compressible article advancer (2022-10-25),
8. 11364171 - Dual receptacle carrier (2022-06-21),
9. D953196 - Clip (2022-05-31),
10. 11248775 - Clip for holding a light bulb parallel to a light string (2022-02-15),
11. 11118767 - Foldable holder (2021-09-14),
12. D922255 - Dual receptacle carrier (2021-06-15),
13. D919489 - Dual receptacle carrier (2021-05-18),
14. 10993870 - Dual receptacle carrier (2021-05-04),
15. 10837627 - Clip for holding a light bulb parallel to a light string (2020-11-17),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Gregory J Foster

Introduction: Gregory J Foster is a renowned inventor based in Chicago, IL, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various industries.

Latest Patents: Gregory J Foster holds several patents in the fields of technology, healthcare, and consumer products, showcasing his diverse range of expertise.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Gregory J Foster has worked with leading companies to develop cutting-edge solutions that have revolutionized the way we live and work.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Gregory J Foster has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers to bring his innovative ideas to life, resulting in successful products that have made a significant impact in the market.

Conclusion: Gregory J Foster's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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