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Earth City, MO, United States of America

Acf Industries, Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 400

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 3,800

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243 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard H Dugge (34 out of 35 patents)

James C Hammonds (22 out of 25 patents)

Gunter R Behle (22 out of 22 patents)

4. John A Krug (15 out of 21 patents)

5. Dallas W Rollins (14 out of 14 patents)

6. Jan D Holt (13 out of 13 patents)

7. Robert W Randolph (12 out of 12 patents)

8. Charles E Reedy (11 out of 11 patents)

9. Steven L Jantzen (11 out of 16 patents)

10. Bertram L Morrison (10 out of 11 patents)

11. Edwin S Carlson (9 out of 9 patents)

12. Larry J Tipton (9 out of 11 patents)

13. Danny S Meyer (8 out of 14 patents)

14. Patricia S Stoller (8 out of 11 patents)

15. Richard J Wempe (7 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Gravity Outlet

Railway Hopper Car

Pneumatic Outlet

Railcar Brake System

Fluidization Kit

Hatch Vent Assembly

Cushioned Hitch

Railway Car Underbody

Tank Car Construction

Elastomeric Hitch Cushion

Fluidized Outlet Assembly

High Volume Hopper Car

400 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5507235 - Gravity outlet (1996-04-16),

2. 5448955 - Gravity outlet latching mechanism (1995-09-12),

3. 5404827 - Gravity outlet (1995-04-11),

4. 5355809 - Gasket for use on a railway hopper car outlet (1994-10-18),

5. 5351625 - Weld support for railway tank car underbody construction (1994-10-04),

6. 5329859 - Increased strength railway tank for underframe construction and method (1994-07-19),

7. 5314094 - Cloth fluidizing membrane for hopper car outlet (1994-05-24),

8. 5279395 - Railway car brake system (1994-01-18),

9. 5277128 - Railcar gravity multi-ply outlet seal for sliding doors (1994-01-11),

10. 5238333 - Pneumatic outlet for railcars (1993-08-24),

11. 5236287 - Pneumatic outlet (1993-08-17),

12. 5178317 - Welding method for pneumatic outlet bottom cover assembly (1993-01-12),

13. 5159882 - Railway car underbody structure and method (1992-11-03),

14. 5158022 - Hatch vent assembly for railroad cars with baffle and screen mesh to (1992-10-27),

15. 5139374 - Trailer sensor for railroad hitch (1992-08-18),

ACF Industries, Incorporated is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty railcar and railcar components. With over 100 years of experience, ACF Industries offers innovative solutions for the rail transportation industry. They design, engineer, and manufacture a wide range of products including tank cars, hoppers, gondolas, and intermodal equipment. ACF Industries is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of the rail industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

400 Patents

#1 in Earth City, MO

#13 in Missouri

#1,128 in US

#2,261 in the World

Earth City, MO, United States of America

Acf Industries, Incorporated

Forward Citations = 3,800

243 inventors:

Richard H Dugge (34 out of 35 patents)

James C Hammonds (22 out of 25 patents)

Gunter R Behle (22 out of 22 patents)

4. John A Krug (15 out of 21 patents)

5. Dallas W Rollins (14 out of 14 patents)

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