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Dakota Dunes, SD, United States of America

Ibp, Inc.

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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),

Company Overview

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.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

16 Patents

#2 in Dakota Dunes, SD

#24 in South Dakota

#19,935 in US

#37,868 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ibp, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ibp

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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