The R&D Dept.

Phillip Morris gets the green light on a slew of patents. Two patents for railroad cars. And Innsbrook-based Hamilton Beach gets another patent.

Several of Richmond’s biggest companies start the new year with new patents including Phillip Morris, Tredegar, Capital One and a local firm called TransThought. The R&D Dept. gives you leads on all the innovations local companies are working.

Some interesting inventions from locals this week including a cigar box from a company in Glen Allen and a foldable cup from a man in Richmond. Plus patents from Capital One, Afton Chemical and more.

A busy two weeks in the R&D Dept. with patents from VCU, MeadWestvaco and an invention for a “virtual reality shopping experience.” Get details on all the local patents with BizSense Pro.

Another patent for a Shockoe Slip company. MeadWestvaco has invented a new type of drink container. Plus patents from Hamilton Beach, Phillip Morris and more. See all the local innovations with BizSense Pro.

Patents this week from MeadWestvaco, Afton Chemical, Dupont and Phillip Morris. And a local family patents a handicap accessible portable shower.

A busy week for the R&D Dept. with patents from Afton Chemical, a local drug company, a man in Petersburg, and a company that deals in sludge.

It’s a double dose of the R&D Dept. this week with patents from firms all over town including Philip Morris, Afton Chemical and Hamilton Beach. And a local woman is trying to patent a dog-related invention.

A man in Chester has an invention to help you sleep better. Plus another sleep related patent and new innovations from Afton Chemical, IBM and others.

Patents this week from MeadWestvaco, Philip Morris, and a local company that has invented a pillow.