The R&D Dept.

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.

New patents for big names like Target, DuPont, Philip Morris and Afton Chemical, plus smaller local companies Atlas Barbells and Kaleo.

A Petersburg inventor patents a device for cooking on the grill, and a local cigar shop patents a cigar box. Plus, more patents for DuPont, Philip Morris and more.

Patents for Philip Morris, Afton Chemical, Sealeze. VCU and more.

New patents for Bank of America and Capital One, as well as several for Philip Morris.

New patents from local inventors for products in the tobacco, personal care, tech and more.

A Henrico inventor patents a communication device for the U.S. Navy, plus more inventions for VCU, Philip Morris and more.

Local patents this week for Altria, Afton Chemical, kaleo and one related to a mannequin and punching bag.

Patents for several Richmond-based firms, including Altria, MeadWestvaco and Health Diagnostic Laboratory.