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Oak Creek, WI, United States of America

Nordco Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 74

CIPO Patents = 16

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 466

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74 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William D Straub (13 out of 18 patents)

Michael Thomas Pier (12 out of 12 patents)

James William Boyd (11 out of 16 patents)

4. Allan Irion (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Justin Jerome Pipol (9 out of 9 patents)

6. Daniel Edward Van Ert (8 out of 8 patents)

7. Donald Christopher Noll (8 out of 9 patents)

8. Bruce M Boczkiewicz (7 out of 13 patents)

9. David Sean Johnsen (6 out of 8 patents)

10. Daniel Mark Henke (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Leary C Peterson (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Donald M Treziak, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Robert M Weber (5 out of 13 patents)

14. Gregory Long (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Patrick Pritzl (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Rail Ballast Management

Rail Flaw Detection

Rail Condition Monitoring

Rail Fastener Feeding

Rail Tie Exchanger

Railway Inspection Systems

Rail Mover Technology

Automatic Spike Feeder

Tamper Tool Innovations

Rail Plate Handling

Rail Anchor Applicator

Pneumatic Traction Enhancers

74 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12351989 - Spiker anvil with tip insert (2025-07-08),

2. 12152349 - Rail ballast management and tie guide ski for use with rail tie exchanger (2024-11-26),

3. D988100 - Spiker anvil with tip insert (2023-06-06),

4. 11486099 - Rail plate retainer for use with rail tie exchanger (2022-11-01),

5. 11453981 - Rail plate retainer with stabilized gripping jaws for use with rail tie exchanger (2022-09-27),

6. 11313083 - Rail anchor applicator and cribber apparatus (2022-04-26),

7. 11254336 - Rail flaw detector (2022-02-22),

8. 11155135 - Traction system for railcar movers (2021-10-26),

9. D926825 - Spiker anvil head (2021-08-03),

10. 10427697 - Rail pressure adjustment assembly and system for rail vehicles (2019-10-01),

11. 10100468 - Tamper tool and associated holder (2018-10-16),

12. 10081917 - Plate handling system inserting plate from gage side (2018-09-25),

13. 10077532 - Rail plate dropping apparatus (2018-09-18),

14. 9981671 - Railway inspection system (2018-05-29),

15. 9969566 - Magnetic singulator for bulk rail fasteners (2018-05-15),

NORDCO INC. is a leading provider of innovative railroad maintenance of way (MOW) equipment and services. With a rich history spanning over a century, NORDCO has been committed to delivering quality solutions that enhance the safety, efficiency, and productivity of the railroad industry. Their comprehensive portfolio includes advanced equipment such as switch tampers, rail flaw detection systems, material handling machines, and more. NORDCO's dedication to customer satisfaction, technological innovation, and industry expertise has established them as a trusted partner to railroads worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

74 Patents

#3 in Oak Creek, WI

#110 in Wisconsin

#4,755 in US

#9,722 in the World

Oak Creek, WI, United States of America

Nordco Inc.

Forward Citations = 466

74 inventors:

William D Straub (13 out of 18 patents)

Michael Thomas Pier (12 out of 12 patents)

James William Boyd (11 out of 16 patents)

4. Allan Irion (9 out of 9 patents)

5. Justin Jerome Pipol (9 out of 9 patents)

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