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Birmingham, OH, United States of America

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 140

% Expired Patents = 11.4

EPO Patents = 23

Trademarks = 17

Forward Citations = 3,389

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56 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jeffrey Alan Whited (69 out of 78 patents)

Nicholas A Mascari (24 out of 31 patents)

Louis A Bettcher (18 out of 18 patents)

4. Bernard J Esarey (14 out of 27 patents)

5. Dennis R Seguin, Jr (12 out of 12 patents)

6. Raymond J Herrmann (11 out of 19 patents)

7. Richard B Decker (9 out of 9 patents)

8. Kevin V Stump (8 out of 8 patents)

9. Geoffrey D Rapp (8 out of 8 patents)

10. Robert L Leimbach (7 out of 7 patents)

11. Scott M Muniga (6 out of 7 patents)

12. Richard P Bozzi (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Lane Bettcher (6 out of 7 patents)

14. Marinel Rosu (4 out of 12 patents)

15. Martin Patrick Tansey (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Rotary Knife

Trimming Tool

Blade Assembly

Poultry Processing

Vacuum Attachment

Low Friction

Cam-Actuated

Feed Roll

Dehiding Tool

Breading Machine

Flexible Shaft

Support Table

140 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12686140 - Cam-actuated split blade housing for power operated rotary knife (2026-07-21),

2. D1126711 - Blade-blade housing bearing interface for a low friction rotary knife (2026-05-19),

3. 12520852 - Poultry processing apparatus and method (2026-01-13),

4. D1094052 - Annular blade (2025-09-23),

5. D1052988 - Annular blade assembly for a rotary knife (2024-12-03),

6. 12083695 - Cam-actuated split blade housing for power operated rotary knife (2024-09-10),

7. D1039940 - Handle for a hand-held power operated tool (2024-08-27),

8. 11938642 - Split blade housing with expansion sleeve assembly for power operated rotary knife (2024-03-26),

9. 11839988 - Power operated rotary knife (2023-12-12),

10. D1003678 - Blade—blade housing bearing interface for a low friction rotary knife (2023-11-07),

11. 11759966 - Cam-actuated split blade housing for power operated rotary knife (2023-09-19),

12. 11654589 - Power operated rotary knife with notched rotary knife blade and trim guide (2023-05-23),

13. 11597113 - Power operated rotary knife (2023-03-07),

14. 11533919 - Feed roll for power operated trimming tool (2022-12-27),

15. D973115 - Annular blade (2022-12-20),

Bettcher Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in innovative solutions for the poultry processing industry. Based in Birmingham, Ohio, the company focuses on developing advanced tools and equipment, including rotary knives, trimming tools, and blade assemblies, designed to enhance efficiency and precision in poultry processing operations. Their technology emphasizes features such as vacuum attachments, low friction mechanisms, and cam-actuated systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

140 Patents

#1 in Birmingham, OH

#129 in Ohio

#2,780 in US

#5,777 in the World

Birmingham, OH, United States of America

Bettcher Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,389

56 inventors:

Jeffrey Alan Whited (69 out of 78 patents)

Nicholas A Mascari (24 out of 31 patents)

Louis A Bettcher (18 out of 18 patents)

4. Bernard J Esarey (14 out of 27 patents)

5. Dennis R Seguin, Jr (12 out of 12 patents)

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