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Auburn, IL, United States of America

Dickey-John Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 81

% Expired Patents = 1.2



Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 2,288

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55 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Wesley J Bachman (15 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Ronald W Steffen (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal David E Steffen (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  David B Funk (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Victor D Goeckner (5 out of 12 patents)

6.  Edmund J Gorsek (4 out of 4 patents)

7.  John T Knepler (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Barry C Mears (3 out of 6 patents)

9.  Gregry C Miller (3 out of 5 patents)

10.  David Kuhnel (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Steven G Stone (3 out of 4 patents)

12.  Robert C Funk (3 out of 12 patents)

13.  James H Anson (3 out of 27 patents)

14.  Joel T Morton (3 out of 4 patents)

15.  Norman F Marsh (3 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Bin Level Sensor
Moisture Tester
Seed Monitor
Fault-Tolerant Sensing
Material Distribution
Tractor Data Center
Grain Sensor
Wireless Monitoring
Calibration-Free Technology
Control Systems
Planting Systems
Data Processing

81 patents:

1. 11022473 - Calibration-free continuous bin level sensor (2021-06-01),
2. 10746584 - Calibration-free continuous bin level sensor (2020-08-18),
3. 9854726 - Fault-tolerant sensing and monitoring communications bus system for agricultural applications (2018-01-02),
4. 9810567 - Calibration-free continuous bin level sensor (2017-11-07),
5. 9320192 - Synchronization of a twin row planting system (2016-04-26),
6. 9307694 - Fault-tolerant sensing and monitoring communications bus system for agricultural applications (2016-04-12),
7. 6373057 - Infrared reflective article counting/detecting device (2002-04-16),
8. 6141625 - Viscometer module with crystal resonator-type sensor (2000-10-31),
9. 5961040 - Material application system with programming security (1999-10-05),
10. 5911362 - Control system for a mobile material distribution device (1999-06-15),
11. 5884205 - Boom configuration monitoring and control system for mobile material (1999-03-16),
12. 5819512 - Apparatus and method for sensing material build-up (1998-10-13),
13. 5801948 - Universal control system with alarm history tracking for mobile material (1998-09-01),
14. 5770865 - Apparatus and method for sensing a full level condition for a large (1998-06-23),
15. 5635911 - Apparatus and method for monitoring an article dispensing device such as (1997-06-03),
Company Overview
Dickey-John Corporation, based in Auburn, Illinois, specializes in advanced agricultural sensor technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as bin level sensors, moisture testers, and seed monitors, aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy in agricultural operations. Their expertise extends to fault-tolerant sensing and wireless monitoring systems, facilitating improved material distribution and data management for tractors and grain handling. Dickey-John's commitment to agricultural technology supports farmers in optimizing their productivity and resource management.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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81 Patents

#1 in Auburn, IL

#262 in Illinois

#4,581 in US

#9,364 in the World

Auburn, IL (US)
Auburn, IL, United States of America

Dickey-John Corporation

Forward Citations = 2,288

55 inventors:

goldMedal Wesley J Bachman (15 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal Ronald W Steffen (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal David E Steffen (10 out of 10 patents)

4.  David B Funk (6 out of 6 patents)

5.  Victor D Goeckner (5 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Dickey-John Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/dickey-john

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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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