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Hesston, KS, United States of America

Hay & Forage Industries

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USPTO Granted Patents = 62

Forward Citations = 1,025

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38 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

J Dale Anderson (17 out of 19 patents)

Ferol S Fell (15 out of 21 patents)

Howard J Ratzlaff (15 out of 25 patents)

4. Cecil L Case (12 out of 25 patents)

5. Michael L O'Halloran (10 out of 17 patents)

6. Martin E Pruitt (9 out of 35 patents)

7. Thomas G Schrag (6 out of 23 patents)

8. Craig Pecenka (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Ronald K Guinn (5 out of 11 patents)

10. Maynard M Herron (4 out of 26 patents)

11. Edward Wesley Esau (4 out of 14 patents)

12. Lavern R Goossen (4 out of 4 patents)

13. H Keith Garrison (4 out of 4 patents)

14. James W Schroeder (2 out of 5 patents)

15. Victor D Goeckner (2 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

Round Balers

Bale Monitoring

Hydraulic Systems

Twine Cutter

Infeed Cutter

Crop Harvester

Bale Wrapper

Auger Support

Safety Mechanisms

Harvesting Header

Conditioning Zone

Discharge Mechanism

62 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6302015 - Knotter reset arm relief mechanism (2001-10-16),

2. 6298646 - Square baler with infeed cutter (2001-10-09),

3. 6272825 - Round baler having hydraulically sequenced clutch and tailgate cylinders (2001-08-14),

4. 6158201 - Rotary mower conditioner having improved cut crop flow (2000-12-12),

5. 6073550 - Round baler having safety breakaway latch for discharged bale pusher (2000-06-13),

6. 6050052 - Round baler having positive start wrapper dispensing mechanism (2000-04-18),

7. 6047532 - Long span auger support apparatus for harvesting header (2000-04-11),

8. 6032444 - Non-row-sensitive forage harvester (2000-03-07),

9. 6029434 - Down turning stub augers on wide pick-up for round balers (2000-02-29),

10. 6015016 - Stowable driveline connection aid for power-driven farm implements (2000-01-18),

11. H001826 - Vertical chamber, open throat round baler having no starter roll (2000-01-03),

12. H001826 - Vertical chamber, open throat round baler having no starter roll (2000-01-03),

13. 6000206 - In-line rectangular baler selectively operable in centered or off-set (1999-12-14),

14. H001819 - Bale shape monitor for round balers (1999-12-06),

15. 5964077 - Dual accumulator hydraulic flotation system for crop harvester (1999-10-12),

Company Overview

Hay & Forage Industries, based in Hesston, Kansas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced hay baler technology. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural efficiency through innovative solutions such as round balers, bale monitoring systems, and hydraulic mechanisms. Their product lineup also includes essential components like twine cutters, infeed cutters, and bale wrappers, catering to the needs of modern crop harvesting. With a commitment to quality and performance, Hay & Forage Industries plays a vital role in the agricultural sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

62 Patents

#2 in Hesston, KS

#38 in Kansas

#5,852 in US

#11,778 in the World

Hesston, KS, United States of America

Hay & Forage Industries

Forward Citations = 1,025

38 inventors:

J Dale Anderson (17 out of 19 patents)

Ferol S Fell (15 out of 21 patents)

Howard J Ratzlaff (15 out of 25 patents)

4. Cecil L Case (12 out of 25 patents)

5. Michael L O'Halloran (10 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hay & Forage Industries. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hay-and-forage-industries

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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