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Ames, IA, United States of America

Ag Leader Technology

USPTO Granted Patents = 72

% Expired Patents = 2.8

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 26

Forward Citations = 930

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64 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Roger Zielke (26 out of 26 patents)

Scott Eichhorn (13 out of 13 patents)

Tony Woodcock (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Brett Buehler (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Alan F Barry (6 out of 7 patents)

6. Douglas Gilbert (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Brett Johnson (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Travis Campbell (5 out of 5 patents)

9. David Wilson (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Joe Holoubek (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Barry Anderson (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Kurt Townsend (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Alex Hartogh (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Chad Fick (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Roger Demiter (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Automated Navigation

Seed Metering

Soil Sensors

Stalk Sensing

Fluid Application

Row Control

Crop Prediction

Error Detection

Vehicle Guidance

Data Visualization

Optical Tracking

Downforce Control

72 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12714023 - Cross track error sensor and related devices, systems, and methods (2026-08-25),

2. 12714007 - Seed meter controller and associated testing devices, system, and methods (2026-08-25),

3. 12667052 - Apparatus, systems and methods for eliminating cross-track error (2026-06-30),

4. 12653091 - Seed tube guard and associated systems and methods of use (2026-06-16),

5. 12653085 - Apparatus, systems and methods for steerable toolbars (2026-06-16),

6. 12648501 - Planter downforce and uplift monitoring and control feedback devices, systems and associated methods (2026-06-09),

7. 12619236 - Apparatus, systems and methods for automated navigation of agricultural equipment (2026-05-05),

8. 12583509 - Assisted steering apparatus and associated systems and methods (2026-03-24),

9. 12564117 - Devices, systems, and methods for seed trench protection (2026-03-03),

10. 12520746 - Apparatus, systems and methods for applying fluid (2026-01-13),

11. 12520744 - On the go organic matter sensor and associated systems and methods (2026-01-13),

12. 12507627 - Method for warning of a shelled ear event (2025-12-30),

13. 12507611 - Dual seed meter and related systems and methods (2025-12-30),

14. 12501848 - On the go organic matter sensor and associated systems and methods (2025-12-23),

15. 12495736 - Apparatus, systems and methods for stalk sensing (2025-12-16),

Ag Leader Technology is dedicated to providing innovative precision agriculture hardware and software solutions to help farmers maximize their crop yields. With a focus on data management and analysis, Ag Leader offers industry-leading products such as GPS-based guidance systems, yield monitoring sensors, and variable rate controllers. Their solutions empower farmers to make data-driven decisions and optimize their farming operations for greater efficiency and profitability.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

Ag Leader Technology

72 Patents

#6 in Ames, IA

#36 in Iowa

#5,098 in US

#10,370 in the World

Ames, IA, United States of America

Ag Leader Technology

Forward Citations = 930

64 inventors:

Roger Zielke (26 out of 26 patents)

Scott Eichhorn (13 out of 13 patents)

Tony Woodcock (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Brett Buehler (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Alan F Barry (6 out of 7 patents)

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