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Mankato, MN, United States of America

Hiniker Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Expired Patents = 13.3

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 849

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard L Peterson (13 out of 13 patents)

Roger J Scheurer (11 out of 11 patents)

Vincent J Tomlonovic (10 out of 10 patents)

4. James A Johnson (9 out of 14 patents)

5. Richard W Steinberg (7 out of 18 patents)

6. Thomas K Hiniker (4 out of 13 patents)

7. Vincent N Bush (4 out of 8 patents)

8. Gary Dennis Hodapp (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Paul L Ardison (2 out of 4 patents)

10. David D Klemenhagen (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Richard Schulz (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Loren F Hansen (1 out of 37 patents)

13. David Gramling (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Loren Steenhoek (1 out of 6 patents)

15. Jeremy Larson (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Fertilizer Distribution

Row Crop Cultivation

Sprayer Technology

Earthworking Tool

Cultivator

Material Moving Blade

Liquid Distributor

Toolbar

Seed Furrow Closing

Wing Lift

Baling Material

Conservation Tillage

30 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9591801 - Anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor (2017-03-14),

2. 8733073 - System and apparatus for cutting, windrowing, and baling material in a single pass (2014-05-27),

3. 7150419 - Trailer front mounted sprayers (2006-12-19),

4. 7073816 - Multi-use trailer (2006-07-11),

5. 6314666 - Material moving blade (2001-11-13),

6. 6119608 - Seed furrow closing and covering disk (2000-09-19),

7. 5630547 - Sprayer boom self-leveling lockout and method of sprayer boom operation (1997-05-20),

8. D376373 - Earth working tool point (1996-12-10),

9. 5540290 - Toolbar folding wing lock (1996-07-30),

10. 5529128 - High speed row crop cultivator (1996-06-25),

11. D364409 - Earthworking tool point (1995-11-21),

12. 5333559 - Row crop cultivator and seeding attachment (1994-08-02),

13. 4834189 - Row crop cultivator (1989-05-30),

14. 4693331 - Tractor boom (1987-09-15),

15. 4637547 - Control method and apparatus for liquid distributor (1987-01-20),

Company Overview

Hiniker Company, based in Mankato, Minnesota, specializes in the design and manufacture of agricultural and construction equipment. The company is known for its innovative solutions in snow removal, landscape maintenance, and agricultural applications, focusing on enhancing productivity and efficiency for its users. With a commitment to quality and durability, Hiniker integrates advanced engineering and technology into its products, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors in the United States and beyond.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

30 Patents

#1 in Mankato, MN

#320 in Minnesota

#11,279 in US

#21,912 in the World

Mankato, MN, United States of America

Hiniker Company

Forward Citations = 849

16 inventors:

Richard L Peterson (13 out of 13 patents)

Roger J Scheurer (11 out of 11 patents)

Vincent J Tomlonovic (10 out of 10 patents)

4. James A Johnson (9 out of 14 patents)

5. Richard W Steinberg (7 out of 18 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hiniker Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hiniker-company

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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