The R&D Dept.

New patents for WestRock, Philip Morris, Afton Chemical and more in this week’s new patents by local inventors.

New patents in chemical, cybersecurity, athletics, video games, kitchen appliances, event planning and more.

Philip Morris, DuPont and WestRock patent several new ideas, and an independent inventor creates a lifting device.

A long list of new patents this week for Kaleo, Philip Morris, Capital One, WestRock and Honeywell.

New patents for cigarette items, ballistics, and medications are issued for companies including Capital One, Philip Morris, Honeywell and more.

Along with patents for local companies Kaleo, Philip Morris and VCU, Richmond-area inventors patent a knife block and a decorative lawn ornament.

Several local companies patent new products, along with larger firms like Northrop Grumman, Honeywell and Georgia-Pacific, including a toaster and portable projector.

Local inventors patent products for Bank of America, Altria, DuPont and more.

New invention patents for big names like VCU, DuPont, Philip Morris and Capital One.

Independent local inventors patent a method of recycling fast food paper waste, a steam-powered means of producing energy and a steerable trailer. Plus, big-name assignees including Altria, MeadWestvaco, Afton Chemical and Genworth.