Inventor

Robert H. Thompson

Inventor

Redford, MI, US

Overview

1977–2012

Patent span

Performing operations

Primary field (CPC B)

Patents· 43 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

B60Kprimary

B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles28%

A62CFire-fighting18%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification18%

F02MSupplying combustion engines in general with combustible mixtures or constituents thereof14%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests5%

B60PVehicles adapted for load transportation or to transport, to carry, or to comprise special loads or objects3%

F02DControlling combustion engines3%

F16KValves3%

B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for1%

D21FPaper-making machines1%

PatentTitleYear

8,151,896'Onboard fire suppression system with nozzles having pressure-configurable orifices'2012 7,896,121'Automotive fuel storage system with in-tank fuel encapsulation system'2011 7,854,288'Automotive fuel storage system with in-tank fuel binder system'2010 7,597,153'Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir having multifunction control valve'2009 7,455,119'Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with pressure-configurable orifices'2008 7,451,829'Automotive fire suppression system with a composite reservoir having a combination lower closure and propellant base'2008 7,431,099'Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with discharge port controlled by piloted spool valve'2008 7,407,014'Automotive onboard fire suppression system reservoir with internal reinforcement'2008 7,360,605'Thermally protected reservoir for onboard fire suppression system'2008 7,357,192'Automotive fire suppression system with binary fire suppression agent'2008 7,353,884'Automotive fire suppression system with reservoir having an axially compliant initiator conductor conduit'2008 7,353,883'Automotive fire suppression system with quick connect fire suppression agent distribution system'2008 7,258,172'Automotive fire suppression system with porous distribution nozzles'2007 7,198,111'Automotive vehicle with fire suppression system'2007 6,854,787'Expandable travel trailer'2005 6,561,570'Expandable travel trailer'2003 6,412,476'Fuel system'2002 6,390,074'Fuel assembly'2002 6,347,639'Fuel system'2002 6,311,741'Fuel tank fuel vapor emission control through air ingestion reduction'2001 6,230,692'Fuel vapor emission control system employing stirling cooling apparatus'2001 5,755,248'Fuel tank venting control valve assembly'1998 5,732,684'Automotive fuel delivery system with pressure actuated auxiliary fuel pump'1998 5,660,537'Self-regulating fuel supply pump'1997 5,638,874'Positive seal retainer for quick install fuel cap'1997 5,636,668'Heat exchanger for fuel filler pipe for on-board fuel vapor recovery'1997 5,595,222'Positive seal retainer for quick install fuel cap'1997 5,551,405'Motor vehicle fuel system with internal vapor reservoir'1996 5,526,795'High pressure pumpless fuel system'1996 5,451,927'Automotive fuel filler pipe cap detection system'1995 5,373,822'Hydrocarbon vapor control system for an internal combustion engine'1994 5,327,934'Automotive fuel tank pressure control valve'1994 5,249,561'Hydrocarbon vapor sensor system for an internal combustion engine'1993 5,165,379'Automotive fuel tank vapor control system'1992 5,111,795'Fluidic controller for automotive fuel tank vapor collection system'1992 5,099,880'Fuel tank venting control valve assembly'1992 4,977,936'Filler neck sealing assembly'1990 4,944,779'Vapor recovery system'1990 4,883,103'Filler neck sealing assembly'1989 4,836,835'Vacuum-actuated vapor recovery system'1989 4,816,045'Vapor recovery system'1989 4,799,997'System for sensing a discontinuity in a paper web and containing web puncturing means across the web width'1989 4,025,197'Novel technique for spot position measurement'1977

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1989–1992Patents assigned to STANT INC (6)· patent assignee history

1989–1990Based in Connersville, IN, US· patent location history

1989Based in Hollins, VA, US· patent location history

1990–1998Based in Dearborn Heights, MI, US· patent location history

1992–1997Patents assigned to FORD MOTOR CO (11)· patent assignee history

1992–2012Based in Redford, MI, US· patent location history

1998–2002Patents assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECH INC (6)· patent assignee history

2003–2005Patents assigned to FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS INC (2)· patent assignee history

2003–2005Based in Boswell, PA, US· patent location history

2007–2010Patents assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC (12)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC	12	2007–2010
FORD MOTOR CO	11	1992–1997
FORD GLOBAL TECH INC	6	1998–2002
STANT INC	6	1989–1992
FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILERS INC	2	2003–2005

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Redford, MI, US	32	1992–2012
Connersville, IN, US	4	1989–1990
Dearborn Heights, MI, US	3	1990–1998
Boswell, Pennsylvania, US	2	2003–2005
Hollins, Virginia, US	1	1989