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El Paso, TX, United States of America

Autotronic Controls Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 21.4

Forward Citations = 308

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stephen C Masters (13 out of 13 patents)

Douglas B Waits (8 out of 9 patents)

James W Merrick (5 out of 9 patents)

4. Leonard Lee Chapin (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jack C Priegel (3 out of 12 patents)

6. Herbert Boerjes (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Richard Kirk Bennett (1 out of 3 patents)

8. Ingolf Gerber (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Brandon K Uhde (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Ezell R Clarke (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Eitan Lavi (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Robert B Woleslagle (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Gordon H Peck (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Ignition System

High Energy Ignition

Electronic Engine Control

Fuel Control

Multiple Spark Discharge

User Interface

Air Flow Transducer

Tachometer

Carburetor

Fumigation Control

Water Injection

Throttle Bypass

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7836869 - Multiple primary coil ignition system and method (2010-11-23),

2. 7681562 - Multiple primary coil ignition system and method (2010-03-23),

3. 7165542 - High energy ignition method and system using pre-dwell control (2007-01-23),

4. 7145324 - System and method for driving a tachometer (2006-12-05),

5. 7113077 - System and method for providing a display utilizing a fast photon indicator (2006-09-26),

6. 7066155 - Method and system for the control of fumigation (2006-06-27),

7. 7050899 - Slew rate revlimiter (2006-05-23),

8. 6820602 - High energy ignition method and system (2004-11-23),

9. 6741925 - User interface for electronic controller and timing sensor (2004-05-25),

10. 6721648 - Method and apparatus for controlling a motorcycle engine (2004-04-13),

11. 6304814 - User interface for electronic controller (2001-10-16),

12. 6196208 - Digital ignition (2001-03-06),

13. 6123063 - Stacker ignition system (2000-09-26),

14. 6119670 - Fuel control system and method for an internal combustion engine (2000-09-19),

15. 6058908 - Hall effect ignition (2000-05-09),

Autotronic Controls Corporation, based in El Paso, Texas, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced electronic control systems for the automotive industry. The company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. With a commitment to research and development, Autotronic Controls integrates cutting-edge technology into its products, addressing the evolving needs of automotive manufacturers and contributing to advancements in automotive engineering.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

28 Patents

#1 in El Paso, TX

#672 in Texas

#11,997 in US

#23,244 in the World

El Paso, TX, United States of America

Autotronic Controls Corporation

Forward Citations = 308

13 inventors:

Stephen C Masters (13 out of 13 patents)

Douglas B Waits (8 out of 9 patents)

James W Merrick (5 out of 9 patents)

4. Leonard Lee Chapin (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Jack C Priegel (3 out of 12 patents)

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