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Hesston, KS, United States of America

Hesston Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 140

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 1,834

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89 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Allen A White (22 out of 27 patents)

Melvin V Gaeddert (17 out of 17 patents)

Harold Keith Garrison (13 out of 14 patents)

4. George Yatcilla (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Amos G Hill (11 out of 11 patents)

6. Cecil L Case (10 out of 25 patents)

7. Howard J Ratzlaff (9 out of 25 patents)

8. Thomas G Schrag (8 out of 23 patents)

9. Howard R Lohrentz (8 out of 8 patents)

10. James E McCanse (7 out of 17 patents)

11. Bobby D McWhirt (7 out of 7 patents)

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

13. Ronald K Guinn (6 out of 11 patents)

14. Bruce Lynn White (6 out of 8 patents)

15. Thomas W Ankenman (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Crop Baler

Forage Harvester

Bale Wrapping

Adjustable Knife

Bale Density Control

Bale Accumulating

Rotary Baler

Chopping Mechanism

Crop Loading Monitor

Quick Attach Apparatus

Harvesting Header

Plunger Cleanout

140 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4894979 - Sickle guard having adjustable knife section hold-down structure (1990-01-23),

2. 4850271 - Round baler having simulated bale size and shape indicator (1989-07-25),

3. 4829756 - Square baler having plunger cleanout means (1989-05-16),

4. 4819418 - Simplified crop baler (1989-04-11),

5. 4815266 - Continuous round baler with accumulating trailer (1989-03-28),

6. 4813296 - Flywheel sickle drive mechanism (1989-03-21),

7. 4746869 - Circuit for testing inductive coils (1988-05-24),

8. 4742880 - Method and apparatus for determining the weight of bales issuing from a (1988-05-10),

9. 4677814 - Quick attach apparatus for crop harvest header and the like (1987-07-07),

10. 4676053 - Quick adjust flotation apparatus for a crop harvester (1987-06-30),

11. 4663922 - Quick attach apparatus for crop harvest header and the like (1987-05-12),

12. 4637406 - Chaff and straw spreading attachment for combines (1987-01-20),

13. 4637201 - Wide-cut windrower-conditioner having uniform crop distribution and (1987-01-20),

14. 4617786 - Forage harvester having supplemental crop disintegrating means (1986-10-21),

15. 4604858 - Plunger cleanout apparatus for underfed crop baler (1986-08-12),

Company Overview

Hesston Corporation, based in Hesston, Kansas, specializes in advanced crop baler technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of equipment designed for efficient forage harvesting. The company is known for its innovative solutions in crop baling, including rotary balers and forage harvesters, which enhance productivity and optimize bale density control. Their expertise extends to features such as adjustable knives and bale wrapping systems, catering to the needs of modern agricultural practices.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

140 Patents

#1 in Hesston, KS

#20 in Kansas

#2,787 in US

#5,792 in the World

Hesston, KS, United States of America

Hesston Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,834

89 inventors:

Allen A White (22 out of 27 patents)

Melvin V Gaeddert (17 out of 17 patents)

Harold Keith Garrison (13 out of 14 patents)

4. George Yatcilla (11 out of 11 patents)

5. Amos G Hill (11 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hesston Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hesston

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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