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Pender, NE, United States of America

Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 60.0

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 196

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David Merchant (15 out of 16 patents)

Steven Goodman (11 out of 19 patents)

Leslie Roeber (10 out of 11 patents)

4. James Huston (10 out of 11 patents)

5. Paul Choquette (5 out of 7 patents)

6. Neil Wagner (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Les Roeber (5 out of 6 patents)

8. Jay Hesse (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Mark Penlerick (1 out of 6 patents)

10. Tyler Swartz (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Douglas Prokop (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Steven R Lewis (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Brent Culbertson (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Anthony S Crippen (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Merton Hahne (1 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fifth Wheel Hitch

Tow Bar

Sliding Mechanism

Tensioning Device

Swivel Unit

Dynamic Steering Stabilizer

Accessory Mounting Kit

Latching Mechanism

Shock-Absorbing

Braking Control System

Double Clevis Connector

Motorcycle Transport

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11602960 - Fifth wheel hitch (2023-03-14),

2. 10246146 - Fifth wheel hitch (2019-04-02),

3. 9033357 - Tow bar with a sliding mechanism for converting legs thereof from an aligned tubular structure to an articulated structure (2015-05-19),

4. RE44948 - Side-mountable tensioning device for a load-compensating trailer hitch (2014-06-16),

5. 8690181 - Tow bar having compact swivel unit with pin-less stowing lobes (2014-04-08),

6. 8662523 - Light-weight tow bar and leg lock therefor (2014-03-04),

7. D693746 - Compact swivel unit with pin-less stowing lobes for a tow bar (2013-11-19),

8. 8540257 - Dynamic steering stabilizer device for vehicles (2013-09-24),

9. D684918 - In-cab accessory mounting kit for vehicles (2013-06-25),

10. 8366137 - Tow bar having leg lock with opposing latch elements (2013-02-05),

11. 8366134 - Slidable fifth wheel hitch with automatic locking latch (2013-02-05),

12. 8276930 - Tow bar having multiple interchangeable towing assemblies (2012-10-02),

13. D658097 - Compact universal unit for tow bar (2012-04-24),

14. 8132825 - Fifth wheel hitch (2012-03-13),

15. 8128116 - Tow bar and releasable lock for tow bar leg (2012-03-06),

Company Overview

Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company, based in Pender, Nebraska, specializes in the design and production of high-quality agricultural equipment and machinery. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions that enhance efficiency in farming operations, focusing on products such as grain handling and feed processing equipment. With a commitment to engineering excellence, Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company serves a diverse clientele, contributing significantly to the agricultural sector through advanced technology and reliable manufacturing practices.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

30 Patents

#1 in Pender, NE

#35 in Nebraska

#11,288 in US

#21,924 in the World

Pender, NE, United States of America

Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company

Forward Citations = 196

21 inventors:

David Merchant (15 out of 16 patents)

Steven Goodman (11 out of 19 patents)

Leslie Roeber (10 out of 11 patents)

4. James Huston (10 out of 11 patents)

5. Paul Choquette (5 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/automatic-equipment-manufacturing-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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