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Elkhart, IN, United States of America

Excel Industries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 124

% Expired Patents = 4.8

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 11

Forward Citations = 2,350

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112 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harlan John Bartel (28 out of 28 patents)

Brian Lee Nebel (19 out of 19 patents)

Brian R Funk (16 out of 17 patents)

4. Elmer D Voth (16 out of 17 patents)

5. David L Mullet (11 out of 12 patents)

6. Royce A Steinert (10 out of 11 patents)

7. Michael D Kobrehel (9 out of 20 patents)

8. Raymond J Rilling (9 out of 10 patents)

9. Dennis John Buening (6 out of 11 patents)

10. James Aaron Wright (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Paul W Mullet (6 out of 6 patents)

12. James G Mariel (6 out of 7 patents)

13. Robert C Esau (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Thomas James Gaeddert (5 out of 7 patents)

15. Ruben Hernandez (4 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Terrain Working Vehicle

Propulsion Control

Operator Protection

Mower Design

Steering Mechanism

Parking Brake System

Cutting Deck

Cargo Assembly

Rollover Protection

Height Adjustment

Cooling Apparatus

Weight-Measuring System

124 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12446488 - Steering lever pivot assembly for terrain working vehicle (2025-10-21),

2. 12415567 - Stand-on terrain working vehicle propulsion control system (2025-09-16),

3. 12024144 - Parking brake system for stand-on terrain working vehicle (2024-07-02),

4. 11889786 - Mower with manual lifting mechanism for wing deck (2024-02-06),

5. 11860662 - Control device (2024-01-02),

6. 11724658 - Control system for a terrain working vehicle having an operator protection apparatus (2023-08-15),

7. 11716932 - Side-discharge to bagging conversion assembly for mower (2023-08-08),

8. 11498532 - Parking brake system for stand-on terrain working vehicle (2022-11-15),

9. 11357170 - Steering lever pivot assembly for terrain working vehicle (2022-06-14),

10. 11247627 - Deployable operator protection apparatus with an over-center linkage (2022-02-15),

11. 11198408 - Control system for a terrain working vehicle having an operator protection apparatus (2021-12-14),

12. 11071248 - Mower with cutting deck suspended from floor pan (2021-07-27),

13. 10981589 - Steering mechanism (2021-04-20),

14. 10939616 - Height adjustment for a mower (2021-03-09),

15. 10640030 - Translating cargo assembly (2020-05-05),

Excel Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative outdoor power equipment such as commercial and residential lawnmowers, sprayers, and spreaders. With a commitment to excellence, Excel Industries has been providing reliable and high-performance products to its customers for over 60 years. Their extensive range of products is designed to meet the varying needs of homeowners, professional landscapers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. For more information about Excel Industries and their products, please visit their official website.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Excel Industries, Inc.

124 Patents

#4 in Elkhart, IN

#55 in Indiana

#3,120 in US

#6,447 in the World

Elkhart, IN, United States of America

Excel Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,350

112 inventors:

Harlan John Bartel (28 out of 28 patents)

Brian Lee Nebel (19 out of 19 patents)

Brian R Funk (16 out of 17 patents)

4. Elmer D Voth (16 out of 17 patents)

5. David L Mullet (11 out of 12 patents)

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