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Westfaliasurge Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 37.5

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 240

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Alejandro O Dee (3 out of 7 patents)

Peter Kaever (3 out of 6 patents)

Charles D Gradle (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Karsten Schönrock (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Kevin L Torgerson (2 out of 39 patents)

6. Jeffrey S Hanson (2 out of 7 patents)

7. Bernhard Schulze-Wartenhorst (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Larry G Larson (2 out of 8 patents)

9. Patrick M Hein (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Michael Heinrich (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Frank Hoelscher (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Rolf Teckentrup (1 out of 5 patents)

13. Olaf Suhr (1 out of 7 patents)

14. Marek Krasutzki (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Duane F Sellner (1 out of 15 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7401573 - Liner contact automatic teat dip applicator (2008-07-22),

2. 7290497 - Milking device provided with cleansing means (2007-11-06),

3. 7258074 - Method for machine milking an animal (2007-08-21),

4. 7155971 - Method and device for determining the volumetric flow rate of milk flowing during a milking process (2007-01-02),

5. 7153527 - Iodine-propylene glycol teat dip (2006-12-26),

6. 7104218 - Process and rotary milking parlor for the identification of a milking stall and an animal, in particular a cow, in a rotary milking parlor (2006-09-12),

7. 6990923 - Milker unit detacher for rotary milking parlor (2006-01-31),

8. 6957625 - Method and device for the improved milking of an animal, in particular of a cow (2005-10-25),

9. 6935271 - Method for producing a bovine teat dip (2005-08-30),

10. 6902747 - Iodine-propylene glycol teat dip (2005-06-07),

11. 6895892 - Short milk tube (2005-05-24),

12. 6866003 - Milking device and method (2005-03-15),

13. 6860227 - Process for the actuation of a carrying and withdrawing device as well as a carrying and withdrawing device for milking units (2005-03-01),

14. 6814027 - Milker unit detacher for rotary milking parlor (2004-11-09),

15. 6739349 - Bulk milk tank with adjustable ladder (2004-05-25),

WestfaliaSurge GmbH is a leading global provider of innovative milking and cooling solutions for the dairy industry. With over 80 years of experience, WestfaliaSurge offers comprehensive solutions ranging from milk production, milk processing, and milk cooling to farm management systems. They aim to enhance milk quality, increase productivity, and improve animal welfare through their cutting-edge technologies and expertise.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

16 Patents

#1 in Bonen

#2,620 in Germany

#37,766 in the World

Westfaliasurge Gmbh

Forward Citations = 240

29 inventors:

Alejandro O Dee (3 out of 7 patents)

Peter Kaever (3 out of 6 patents)

Charles D Gradle (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Karsten Schönrock (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Kevin L Torgerson (2 out of 39 patents)

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