Company patents
KNAUF INSULATION, INC.
KNAUF INSULATION, INC. demonstrates a surprising, highly concentrated patent strategy, with its top two categories, Polymer Compositions (47.1% of portfolio) and Glass & Glass-Ceramics (41.2% of portfolio), showing explosive growth in 2024 (YoY +325.0% and +300.0% respectively), followed by a sharp decline in 2025 across all categories, suggesting a strategic shift or a highly cyclical innovation pipeline rather than a sustained, incremental development approach, with no patents so far in 2026.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
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51 US filings (since 2023) · 10 categories · 12 themes
Polymer compositions incorporating inorganic or organic filler materials to impart specific functional properties such as thermal conductivity, flame retardancy, electrical conductivity, or enhanced mechanical strength and dimensional stability.
Adhesive compositions specifically formulated to bind active materials within battery electrodes, emphasizing properties like electrolyte resistance, adhesion to current collectors, and processability for manufacturing.
Development and application of polymer compositions designed for reprocessability, recyclability, or incorporating sustainable additives, often featuring reversible bonds or bio-based components.
Adhesive technologies focused on environmental benefits such as biodegradability, natural origin, or designed for easy debonding and re-bonding to facilitate recycling, reuse, or specific application needs.
Novel formulations and mechanisms for initiating or controlling the polymerization and cross-linking of adhesives, including dual-curing systems, radical polymerization, and partial curing for tailored material properties.
Substances incorporated into polymer systems to control or enhance adhesive properties, cross-linking reactions, or processing characteristics such as mold release and flow.
Technologies for improving the thermal, acoustic, and moisture resistance of building envelopes, including specialized panels, membranes, sealants, and gap-filling components to enhance energy efficiency and structural protection.
Methods and tooling for forming structural components from fibrous materials impregnated with resin, involving processes like prepreg handling, resin infusion, and co-bonding during curing.
Application of coatings, layers, or chemical treatments to the surface of glass articles to impart specific functionalities such as UV blocking, anti-whitening, hydrophobicity, or adhesion for subsequent layers.
Materials added to polymers to modify their thermal transfer properties, typically increasing conductivity for heat dissipation in applications like electronics or battery packs.
Techniques for combining multiple materials or layers, often with specialized surface treatments, coatings, or assembly methods, to create functional or aesthetically enhanced plastic articles, including consumer goods and encapsulated electronics.
Development of adhesive compositions that are applied in a molten state and solidify upon cooling, focusing on specific polymer blends, additives, and their resulting mechanical or optical properties.
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Adhesion and Curing Modifiers