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Dakota Dunes, SD, United States of America

Ibp, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 31.3

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 113

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28 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Andrew Courier (6 out of 12 patents)

Stephen N Forti (6 out of 9 patents)

Larry W Fallin (6 out of 6 patents)

4. William G Leary (5 out of 5 patents)

5. James F Dill (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Timothy J Mason (3 out of 15 patents)

7. Edward M Kolvek (3 out of 19 patents)

8. Barbara J Scalia (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Ronald Dean Smith, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Carl Brian Candiloro (3 out of 3 patents)

11. James R Downer (3 out of 8 patents)

12. Roland H Estey, Iii (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Ronald D Smith (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Shaughn Michael Benson (2 out of 6 patents)

15. Manoj Virippil (2 out of 4 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6625953 - Item handler for sorting and packing (2003-09-30),

2. 6591965 - Item handler for sorting and packing (2003-07-15),

3. 6578700 - Item handler for sorting and packing (2003-06-17),

4. 6520735 - Method of automation for flow through storage (2003-02-18),

5. 6478141 - Automated conveyor cleaning system (2002-11-12),

6. 6474924 - Skid handling system for flow through storage (2002-11-05),

7. 6409451 - Item handler and method for flow through storage (2002-06-25),

8. 6360874 - Automated conveyor cleaning system (2002-03-26),

9. 6120367 - Decoring saw (2000-09-18),

10. 612036 - Decoring saw (2000-09-19),

11. 5505107 - Method and apparatus for sharpening cutting blades (1996-04-09),

12. 5285956 - Container post for product protection (1994-02-15),

13. 4980948 - Hide pulling apparatus and method (1991-01-01),

14. 4873749 - Method and apparatus for supporting animal carcasses and pulling hides (1989-10-17),

15. 4543689 - Method and apparatus for removing cheek meat from the skulls of (1985-10-01),

Ibp, Inc., headquartered in Dakota Dunes, SD, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative food products and solutions. The company focuses on providing high-quality meat and protein offerings, catering to various sectors including retail and food service. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Ibp leverages advanced processing techniques and research to enhance its product lines, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of consumers and industry standards.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

16 Patents

#2 in Dakota Dunes, SD

#24 in South Dakota

#19,898 in US

#37,766 in the World

Dakota Dunes, SD, United States of America

Ibp, Inc.

Forward Citations = 113

28 inventors:

Andrew Courier (6 out of 12 patents)

Stephen N Forti (6 out of 9 patents)

Larry W Fallin (6 out of 6 patents)

4. William G Leary (5 out of 5 patents)

5. James F Dill (5 out of 5 patents)

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