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Liberty, SC, United States of America

Champion Aerospace Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Expired Patents = 9.1

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 52

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Steve John Kempinski (4 out of 7 patents)

James R Berliner (2 out of 4 patents)

Robert A Lockmiller (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Charles T Fleetwood (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Amit Toprani (1 out of 11 patents)

6. John DeWitte Cottingham (1 out of 2 patents)

7. Scott A Davis (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Michael A Runge (1 out of 2 patents)

9. John Joseph Costello (1 out of 1 patent)

10. John D Cottingham, Iii (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Thomas L Justice (1 out of 1 patent)

12. George D Lambrinos (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Stanley K Thompson (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Steven J Cannady (1 out of 1 patent)

11 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12627118 - Ignition system and igniter having ruthenium ground electrode and platinum-iridium alloy center electrode (2026-05-12),

2. 11798324 - Spark igniter life detection (2023-10-24),

3. 10030584 - Solid state spark device and exciter circuit using such a device (2018-07-24),

4. 8687394 - Aircraft power supply and method of operating the same (2014-04-01),

5. 7880281 - Switching assembly for an aircraft ignition system (2011-02-01),

6. 7750496 - Power supply unit for use with an aircraft electrical system (2010-07-06),

7. 7130180 - Partitioned exciter system (2006-10-31),

8. 7124724 - Air-cooled ignition lead (2006-10-24),

9. 7001195 - Ignition lead with replaceable terminal contact (2006-02-21),

10. 6603216 - Exciter circuit with ferro-resonant transformer network for an ignition system of a turbine engine (2003-08-05),

11. 6297568 - Inductive ignition circuit (2001-10-02),

Champion Aerospace Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aviation ignition system components, with a history dating back to 1903. The company specializes in the production of spark plugs, ignition systems, and other related products for the aerospace industry. Champion Aerospace is known for its high-quality, reliable products that help aircrafts perform safely and efficiently. The company is committed to innovation and continuous improvement in its products and services to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

11 Patents

#2 in Liberty, SC

#161 in South Carolina

#27,470 in US

#51,671 in the World

Liberty, SC, United States of America

Champion Aerospace Inc.

Forward Citations = 52

14 inventors:

Steve John Kempinski (4 out of 7 patents)

James R Berliner (2 out of 4 patents)

Robert A Lockmiller (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Charles T Fleetwood (2 out of 4 patents)

5. Amit Toprani (1 out of 11 patents)

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