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Conrad, IA, United States of America

Ritchie Industries, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 16

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 197

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jerry D Peterson (8 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Gerald L Knief (8 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael R Gerbo (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Eric David Sieverding (1 out of 1 patent)

5.  Tad D Upah (1 out of 3 patents)

6.  Robert John Amundson (1 out of 1 patent)

7.  Warren E Bishop (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  David J Vavra (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  Daryl J Hertema (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Leland G Wiseman (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Larry Cole (1 out of 1 patent)


16 patents:

1. 11716968 - Waterer valve system (2023-08-08),
2. D509907 - Portable plastic fence panel (2005-09-20),
3. 6668754 - Nipple valve waterer (2003-12-30),
4. D466586 - Nipple valve (2002-12-04),
5. 5709170 - Animal alignment guide for a nipple valve waterer (1998-01-20),
6. 5603286 - Animal alignment guide for a nipple valve waterer (1997-02-18),
7. 5174245 - Animal waterer drinking well apparatus (1992-12-29),
8. 4856459 - Heater and thermostat arrangement for animal waterers (1989-08-15),
9. 4646687 - Animal waterer (1987-03-03),
10. 4633815 - Waterer corner wear guard (1987-01-06),
11. 4248177 - Animal waterer with recirculating water system (1981-02-03),
12. D257691 - Animal waterer (1980-12-23),
13. 4185589 - Method and apparatus for heating a nipple valve livestock waterer (1980-01-29),
14. 4110603 - Plastic pipe heater (1978-08-29),
15. 4078524 - Animal watering apparatus (1978-03-14),
Company Overview
Ritchie Industries, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer based in Conrad, Iowa, specializing in innovative solutions for livestock watering and feeding systems. The company is dedicated to enhancing agricultural efficiency through its advanced product offerings, which include durable waterers and feeders designed for various livestock. Ritchie Industries emphasizes quality and reliability, serving the agricultural sector with a commitment to sustainability and performance, making it a trusted partner for farmers and ranchers across the United States.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

16 Patents

#1 in Conrad, IA

#113 in Iowa

#19,944 in US

#37,887 in the World

Conrad, IA (US)
Conrad, IA, United States of America

Ritchie Industries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 197

11 inventors:

goldMedal Jerry D Peterson (8 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Gerald L Knief (8 out of 8 patents)

bronzeMedal Michael R Gerbo (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Eric David Sieverding (1 out of 1 patent)

5.  Tad D Upah (1 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ritchie Industries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ritchie-industries

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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