Donald Weder

Donald Weder (born 1947) of Highland, Illinois is an American inventor and businessman. As of February 6, 2013, Weder holds 984 utility patents and 413 design patents for a total of 1,397 US patents, which had increased to 1,413 by April 17, 2019. His most famous inventions include the hinged plastic Easter egg, a process for making plastic Easter grass, and decorative florist foil packaging.

Biography Weder is a resident of Highland, Illinois. Weder graduated summa cum laude from Bradley University, and is a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Highland Supply Corporation Since 1977, Donald Weder has been President of Highland Supply Corporation or "HSC". HSC was founded in 1937 by Donald Weder's father, Erwin Weder, to make corsage containers, and was substantially expanded by Donald Weder . HSC is now offering over 12,000 products for the floriculture industry. Highland Supply Corporation was recognized by Design for the Environment (United States Environmental Protection Agency partnership program) for its commitment to environmental safety. Over the past three decades, Highland Supply claims to have planted well over 100,000 trees at various sites and preserved over 1000 acres [conversion required] of timberland.

Patents As of February 6, 2013, Weder holds 984

Awards and recognitions Weder has been honored by civic, inventor and floral industry organizations for his philanthropy as well as his inventorship. Thomas Edison award from the US Patent Office in August 2002 for having passed Edison on August 6, 2002 to become the No. 1 most prolific American US patent holder (2002) 1st recipient of the "Donald E Weder Inventor of the Year Award" by the Illinois Innovators and Inventors, Inc. (2002)