Marcel Frick

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Dye Chemistry. Top assignees: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation, Ciba-Geigy Corporation. Active years: 1996-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Marcel Frick. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/marcel-frick

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 87.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 62(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

14 out of 1,524

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation

patents

2 out of 6,858

Ciba-Geigy Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1996-2006

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Areas of Expertise:

Dye Chemistry

Black-Dyeing Inks

Azo Dyes

Reactive Dyes

Cobalt Complex Dyes

Chromium Complex Dyes

Fiber Reactive Dyes

Printing Processes

Dye Mixtures

Anthraquinone Dyes

Trichromatic Dyeing

Dye Preparation

16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7057024 - Black-dyeing inks and their use (2006-06-06),

2. 6551364 - Dye mixtures, 1:2 cobalt complex formazan dyes and their use (2003-04-22),

3. 6521032 - Magenta inks comprising copper complex azo dyes based on 1-naphthol-di- or tri-sulfonic acids (2003-02-18),

4. 6500247 - Black-dyeing inks and their use (2002-12-31),

5. 6428582 - Dye mixtures, 1:2 cobalt complex formazan dyes and their use (2002-08-06),

6. 6281339 - Addition products of acryloylamino-substituted dyes, and the preparation and use thereof (2001-08-28),

7. 6265554 - Copper complex azo dyes, their preparation and their use (2001-07-24),

8. 6241789 - Process for dyeing or printing and novel reactive dyes (2001-06-05),

9. 6063137 - Process for dyeing or printing and novel reactive dyes (2000-05-16),

10. 5973147 - Process for dichromatic or trichromatic dyeing or printing (1999-10-26),

11. 5944855 - Process for dichromatic or trichromatic dyeing or printing (1999-08-31),

12. 5779740 - Process for dichromatic or trichromatic dyeing or printing (1998-07-14),

13. 5760195 - Monoazo triazinyl group-containing fiber reactive dyes, processes for (1998-06-02),

14. 5760194 - Monoazotriaziayl group-containing fiber reactive dyes, processes for (1998-06-02),

15. 5667534 - Dye mixtures comprising 1:2 chromium complex dyes, and 1:2 chromium (1997-09-16),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Marcel Frick

Introduction

Marcel Frick, based in Reinach, Switzerland, is a prolific inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 16 patents. His innovations primarily focus on the development of high-quality inks, making significant contributions to the field of dye chemistry.

Latest Patents

Frick's latest patents include advancements in black-dyeing inks, specifically his work on black-dyeing aqueous inks. These inks provide exceptional black shades that remain consistent under artificial light (metamerism) and exhibit outstanding fastness to light. This innovation is crucial for industries that demand reliable and durable printing solutions.

Career Highlights

Over his career, Marcel Frick has worked with renowned companies such as Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation and Ciba-Geigy Corporation. His experience in these leading organizations allowed him to hone his skills and focus on innovative solutions in dye technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his inventive journey, Frick collaborated with notable colleagues, including Urs Lehmann and Klaus Hannemann. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment, enabling the exchange of ideas and contributing to the development of groundbreaking technologies in the ink industry.

Conclusion

Marcel Frick stands out as an influential figure in the realm of ink innovation. With a strong foundation of patents and collaborations, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in dye chemistry. His dedication to creating superior products ensures that his legacy will endure in the industry for years to come.

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]