Company patents

SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS

SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS, while heavily invested in Plastics Shaping & Molding (45.5% of portfolio), shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy with a significant emerging focus on Containers & Packaging, which experienced a remarkable 150.0% year-over-year growth in 2026 so far, alongside a notable decline in Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials, which saw a 100.0% drop in patent filings in 2026 so far, indicating a potential reprioritization away from medical device applications.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

134 US filings (since 2023) · 8 categories · 17 themes

Specialized Container Forming & Dispensing

Methods and apparatuses for creating unique package structures, such as recesses in specific materials, blister packages, or single-dose units, and for controlled dispensing of products from storage into these containers.

Packaging Machines
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74since 2023
+58.8%YoY
Thermoplastic Compression Molding

Processes involving the application of heat and pressure to shape thermoplastic or elastomeric materials, often using molds or presses, to achieve specific forms or material properties.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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39since 2023
+45.5%YoY
Plastic Extrusion Processes

Methods and equipment for continuously shaping plastic materials by forcing them through a die, often involving screw extruders, heating elements, and downstream calibration.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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39since 2023
+27.3%YoY
Automated Product Conveyance

Systems and mechanisms designed for the automated movement, feeding, transfer, and destacking of products or packaging materials within a packaging line, often utilizing various types of conveyors and actuators.

Packaging Machines
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16since 2023
-42.9%YoY
Multi-material Product Integration & Finishing

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.

Plastics Shaping & Molding
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14since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Integrated Dispensing Mechanisms

Containers or packaging components featuring active mechanisms for controlled release, preparation, or delivery of their contents, such as liquids, bulk materials, volatile compounds, or single-serve portions.

Containers & Packaging
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11since 2023
+300.0%YoY
Medical Sterilization Technologies

Methods and apparatus for disinfecting or sterilizing medical devices, waste, or environments, often employing radiation, chemical agents, or thermal processes, and including monitoring systems.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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9since 2023
+33.3%YoY
Package Sealing and Integrity

Technologies and methods for securely closing, sealing, and maintaining the integrity of packages, including heat sealing, vacuum sealing, strapping, and specialized closure units, often involving material interaction and atmosphere control.

Packaging Machines
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8since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Conveyor Belt Design & Monitoring

Innovations in the physical structure, materials, support mechanisms, and operational monitoring of conveyor belts to improve durability, cleanliness, safety, or specific handling capabilities, including specialized drive mechanisms.

Conveying & Handling
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7since 2023
-60.0%YoY
High-Barrier Packaging Films

Multi-layer polymer films engineered to provide superior barrier properties against gases (e.g., oxygen), moisture, or aromas, often incorporating heat-sealing or resealing mechanisms for food and product preservation.

Containers & Packaging
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5since 2023
+500.0%YoY
Robotic Item Picking & Placement

Focuses on the mechanisms, control, and sensing involved in robots or automated systems accurately grasping, moving, and releasing individual items, often in conjunction with conveyor systems or storage units, including path planning and end effector design.

Conveying & Handling
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3since 2023
new
Ergonomic Container Portability

Design features and components integrated into containers to improve ease of carrying, handling, or transport, such as specialized handles, wheels, or adjustable elements.

Containers & Packaging
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Vehicle Docking & Loading Automationfiltered

Systems and mechanisms designed to safely and efficiently interface transport vehicles (trucks, trailers) with loading docks or automated loading systems, including vehicle restraint, telescopic loading arms, and specialized vehicle-mounted conveyors.

Conveying & Handling
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2since 2023
new
Automated Additive Dispensing

Mechanisms for storing, dispensing, and monitoring the delivery of liquid or solid laundry additives (detergents, softeners) into the wash fluid, including diagnostics for ensuring correct operation.

Cleaning Processes
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2since 2023
new
Biological Fluid & Air Filtration

Systems and materials designed for purifying biological fluids (like blood) or capturing airborne particles (like respiratory droplets) using membranes, filters, or specialized coatings.

Sterilization & Biocompatible Materials
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2since 2023
n/a
Remote & Wireless Industrial Control

Systems and methods enabling the monitoring, configuration, and operation of industrial equipment and processes from a distance, often utilizing wireless communication protocols and networked platforms for enhanced flexibility and access.

Industrial Control Systems
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1since 2023
new
Automated Storage and Sorting Systems

Systems and methods for efficient storage, retrieval, and sorting of items within warehouses, distribution centers, or manufacturing facilities, often involving vertical lifts, high-throughput sorters, or inventory management logic.

Conveying & Handling
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1since 2023
n/a

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