Nashotah, WI, United States of America

Rodney Allen Fritz

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Deere & Company. Active years: 2003-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Rodney Allen Fritz. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/rodney-allen-fritz

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 33.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 23(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Nashotah, WI (US) (2003)
  • Oconomowoc, WI (US) (2022)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2003-2022

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Rodney Allen Fritz

Introduction

Rodney Allen Fritz is an accomplished inventor based in Nashotah, WI (US). He holds a total of 3 patents that showcase his innovative contributions to the field of snow removal technology. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of snowblowers.

Latest Patents

Fritz's latest patents include a snowblower belt drive system and snowblower controls. The snowblower belt drive system features a tensioner pulley that can slide forwardly and rearwardly in a path that is substantially parallel to an endless drive belt between a drive pulley and a driven pulley. A drive belt engagement spring urges the tensioner pulley rearwardly along the slot to engage the drive pulley and driven pulley. Additionally, a manual return spring urges the tensioner pulley forwardly along the slot to disengage the drive pulley and driven pulley. The snowblower controls patent introduces a control platform for directing the operation of a snowblower. This platform includes a bail that is pivotably moveable within the platform, allowing the operator to control the engagement or disengagement of the drives that power the snowblower's wheels and auger. The design enables simultaneous operation of levers and controls, facilitating changes in speed, direction, and discharge chute orientation during snow removal.

Career Highlights

Rodney Allen Fritz is currently employed at Deere & Company, where he continues to develop innovative solutions for snow removal equipment. His expertise and dedication to improving snowblower technology have made significant contributions to the industry.

Collaborations

Fritz has collaborated with notable coworkers such as James Thomas Dowe and Robert James Loehr, who have also contributed to advancements in snow removal technology.

Conclusion

Rodney Allen Fritz's innovative patents and contributions to snowblower technology reflect his commitment to enhancing efficiency in snow removal. His work continues to impact the industry positively.

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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