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Troy, MI, United States of America

Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 17.9

Forward Citations = 237

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert J Slais (10 out of 10 patents)

John Dale Fisk (6 out of 6 patents)

Jerry H Chisnell (4 out of 11 patents)

4. Chhotu N Patel (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Larry M Lafer (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Jerry A Tack (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Paul Matthews Pickett, Jr (2 out of 4 patents)

8. Daniel F Kiblawi (2 out of 7 patents)

9. Steven J DeNolf (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Bill Wells (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Robert Daniel Bachman (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Stephen Troy Schroder (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Lowell D Sasser, Jr (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Chhotubhai N Patel (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Johnny R Blankenship (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Accumulator

Conduit Connection

Fluid-Tight

Air Conditioning

Desiccant

Pressure Vessel

Baffle

Filter Unit

Manufacturing Method

Seal

Fastener

Matrix Wall Structure

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6722155 - Baffle connection for an accumulator and related method of manufacturing (2004-04-20),

2. 6579351 - Integrated filter and adsorbent unit for an integrated receiver-dryer and related method of manufacturing (2003-06-17),

3. 6568204 - Baffle connection for an accumulator and related method of manufacturing (2003-05-27),

4. 6481241 - Accumulator desiccant bag and method of assembling (2002-11-19),

5. 6438972 - Vessel assembly and related manufacturing method (2002-08-27),

6. 6431614 - Anti-cantilever fastener for a conduit connection (2002-08-13),

7. 6386593 - Dual-plane seal for fluid-tight conduit connection (2002-05-14),

8. 6328073 - Fluid-tight conduit connection and method of making same (2001-12-11),

9. 6318765 - Serviceable mounting device for conduit (2001-11-20),

10. 6311514 - Refrigeration accumulator having a matrix wall structure (2001-11-06),

11. 6308736 - Tube-to-vessel connection using a fastening valve (2001-10-30),

12. 6199261 - Pressure vessel and method of manufacture thereof (2001-03-13),

13. 6193283 - Conduit and block connection indicator device (2001-02-27),

14. 6167720 - Accumulator baffle molded from desiccant (2001-01-02),

15. 6125651 - Air-conditioning system accumulator and method of making same (2000-10-03),

Company Overview

Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Troy, Michigan, focusing on advanced fluid management solutions for the automotive industry. The company develops a range of products designed to optimize fluid performance and efficiency in vehicles, contributing to enhanced safety and environmental sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Automotive Fluid Systems engages in research and development to address the evolving needs of automotive engineering, ensuring reliable and effective fluid systems for various applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

28 Patents

#39 in Troy, MI

#445 in Michigan

#12,013 in US

#23,285 in the World

Troy, MI, United States of America

Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 237

24 inventors:

Robert J Slais (10 out of 10 patents)

John Dale Fisk (6 out of 6 patents)

Jerry H Chisnell (4 out of 11 patents)

4. Chhotu N Patel (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Larry M Lafer (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/automotive-fluid-systems

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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