Midland, MI, United States of America

Theodore L Knapp

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Dow Corning Corporation. Active years: 1991.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Theodore L Knapp. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/theodore-l-knapp

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 28(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Theodore L. Knapp and His Silicone Elastomer Innovation.

Introduction

Theodore L. Knapp was an inventor associated with Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, Michigan. His patent work focused on improving reinforcing silica fillers used in silicone elastomer compositions.

Latest Patents

Knapp is credited with 1 patent: “Treated Silica for Reinforcing Silicone Elastomer.” The invention describes treating reinforcing silica with a combination of volatile vinyl- and phenyl-based agents. The treated filler can be combined with polydiorganosiloxane and curing agents to produce silicone elastomers with improved physical properties, including compression set and heat-aging performance.

Career Highlights

Knapp’s documented patent contribution reflects research into silicone materials and the role of treated silica in enhancing elastomer performance. His work was associated with Dow Corning Corporation, a company known for developing silicone-based materials.

Collaborations

Knapp’s listed coworkers include Linda Denise Kennan and Carl M. Monroe. Their names provide context for the colleagues associated with his professional and patent-related work.

Conclusion

Theodore L. Knapp’s patent illustrates how specialized treatment of reinforcing silica can improve the performance of silicone elastomers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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