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Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 11.1


Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 676

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Donald Joseph Legatt (14 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Galen M Swenson (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal David W Wood (4 out of 14 patents)

4.  Kurt M Vetse (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Paul T Mueller (3 out of 4 patents)

6.  Nick Graupe (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Kipp W Knutson (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Wolfgang C Lehmann (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  Sean K Goff (2 out of 16 patents)

10.  Emert R Whitaker (2 out of 8 patents)

11.  Dexter Lehman (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Agnes Friese (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Patrick Enzler (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  William Randall Stuchlik (1 out of 11 patents)

15.  Kale R Johnson (1 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Scrubber Control
Squeegee Assembly
Floor Maintenance
Carpet Cleaning
Orbital Scrubber
Battery Powered
Riding Floor Scrubber
Surface Treatment
Wet/Dry Vacuum
Fluid Flow Rates
Polishing Machine
Adjustable Handle

27 patents:

1. 9192275 - Flow and scrubbing pressure control system and methods for surface treating apparatus (2015-11-24),
2. 9038237 - Squeegee assembly (2015-05-26),
3. 8984696 - Random orbit disc scrubber (2015-03-24),
4. 8551262 - Floor maintenance machine (2013-10-08),
5. 8312594 - Carpet cleaning wand having uniform air flow distribution (2012-11-20),
6. 8234749 - Orbital scrubber with stabilizer element (2012-08-07),
7. 8166606 - Squeegee assembly (2012-05-01),
8. 7958595 - Floor cleaning apparatus (2011-06-14),
9. 7730577 - Control handle assembly (2010-06-08),
10. 7370386 - Dual cleaning mode carpet extractor (2008-05-13),
11. 7363680 - Floor-cleaning machine with manual adjustment for two distinct and repeatable fluid flow rates (2008-04-29),
12. 7337490 - Floor cleaning apparatus (2008-03-04),
13. 7254867 - Squeegee assembly (2007-08-14),
14. 6684452 - Dual cleaning mode carpet extractor (2004-02-03),
15. 6530821 - Battery powered, riding, floor burnishing machine (2003-03-11),
Company Overview
Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. is a leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced cleaning technologies. The company focuses on delivering innovative products that enhance efficiency and sustainability in various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential cleaning. With a strong commitment to quality and performance, Nilfisk operates globally, offering a wide range of cleaning machines and systems designed to meet diverse customer needs.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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27 Patents

#22 in Plymouth, MN

#359 in Minnesota

#12,420 in US

#24,012 in the World

Plymouth, MN (US)
Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.

Forward Citations = 676

34 inventors:

goldMedal Donald Joseph Legatt (14 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Galen M Swenson (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal David W Wood (4 out of 14 patents)

4.  Kurt M Vetse (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Paul T Mueller (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nilfisk-advance

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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