Bloomington, MN, United States of America

Nathan J Friberg

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Snowthrower Design. Top assignees: The Toro Company, Miller Manufacturing Company, Other. Active years: 1982-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nathan J Friberg. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nathan-j-friberg

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 91.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 430(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Shakopee, MN (US) (1982)
  • Bloomington, MN (US) (1988 - 2018)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1982-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Snowthrower
Chute Control
Rotor Design
Self-Propelled
Power Head
Wheel Drive
Steering System
Two Stage
Auger
Housing
Granular Fertilizer
Lawn Mower
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Nathan J Friberg is an innovative inventor hailing from Bloomington, MN in the United States. With an impressive portfolio of 17 patents, he has made significant contributions in the field of snowthrower technology. Two of his latest patents are particularly noteworthy.

One of his inventions is a rotor and rotor housing for a snowthrower. This self-propelled snowthrower incorporates drive members on each side, offering variable speed propulsion. The transmission of this snowthrower is designed to declutch one of the drive wheels if its ground speed surpasses the driving speed of the transmission. The snowthrower also features a rotor with a snow ejection surface that forms a negative rake angle. Additionally, it includes a chute rotation control mechanism enabling manual discharge chute rotation with simple one-handed input.

Another noteworthy invention by Nathan J Friberg is a self-propelled, single-stage snowthrower. Like the previous model, this snowthrower also boasts variable speed propulsion through the drive members on each side. Its transmission can declutch one of the two drive wheels when necessary. The rotor on this snowthrower also incorporates a snow ejection surface with a negative rake angle. Furthermore, it sports a chute rotation control mechanism for effortless manual discharge chute rotation with the use of just one hand.

Throughout his career, Nathan J Friberg has worked with prestigious companies such as The Toro Company, where he collaborated with notable coworkers including Philip G Stalpes and Richard A Thorud.

Nathan J Friberg's innovative contributions in snowthrower technology have revolutionized the industry. His patents highlight his dedication to improving and simplifying snow removal processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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