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Columbus, IN, United States of America

Cummins Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 1,672

% Expired Patents = 4.4

EPO Patents = 229

Trademarks = 47

Forward Citations = 7,074

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1,755 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Vivek Anand Sujan (127 out of 152 patents)

Martin T Books (95 out of 99 patents)

J Steven Kolhouse (75 out of 77 patents)

4. Kenneth M Follen (50 out of 64 patents)

5. Jennifer Kay Light-Holets (45 out of 46 patents)

6. Samuel C Geckler (44 out of 46 patents)

7. Donald J Benson (42 out of 57 patents)

8. Aleksey Yezerets (39 out of 49 patents)

9. Neal W Currier (36 out of 43 patents)

10. Anthony Kyle Perfetto (35 out of 38 patents)

11. Michael Haas (34 out of 39 patents)

12. Praveen Chitradurga Muralidhar (34 out of 34 patents)

13. Govindarajan Kothandaraman (33 out of 35 patents)

14. Timothy C Ernst (31 out of 46 patents)

15. Axel Otto Zur Loye (30 out of 54 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fuel Economy

Hybrid Powertrain

Aftertreatment Systems

Vehicle Speed Control

Catalyst Temperature Stability

Regenerative Braking

Turbocharger Controls

NOx Sensor

Electric Vehicle

Energy Storage

Control Systems

Fuel Cell

1,672 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12742432 - Cylinder block and internal combustion engine system (2026-09-22),

2. 12736020 - Engine system components including catalytic coatings and related apparatuses, methods, systems, and techniques (2026-09-15),

3. 12732075 - High-power multiphase electric machine with reduced mutual inductance interaction (2026-09-08),

4. 12723553 - Gaseous fuel injector diagnostics (2026-09-01),

5. 12722623 - Method and system for controlling a powertrain in a hybrid vehicle (2026-09-01),

6. 12722582 - Adaptable electronic control unit interfaces (2026-09-01),

7. 12719656 - Enhanced cryptography systems and methods (2026-08-25),

8. 12715426 - Emissions management for diesel series hybrid powertrains (2026-08-25),

9. 12715425 - Methods and systems for managing and controlling emissions in a hybrid system (2026-08-25),

10. 12711819 - DIAGNOSTIC DATA VISUALIZATION METHODS (2026-08-18),

11. 12710001 - REAL-TIME SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING REMAINING USEFUL OIL LIFE IN VEHICLES (2026-08-18),

12. 12709274 - SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS WITH SMART ALTERNATOR (2026-08-18),

13. 12706466 - Architecture and control system for electrically-powered accessories of a non-hybrid vehicle (2026-08-11),

14. 12704103 - Grooved injector nozzle combustion shield (2026-08-11),

15. 12692820 - Detection and identification of fuel injector failure modes (2026-07-28),

Company Overview

Cummins Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, specializes in hybrid powertrain technology, focusing on enhancing fuel economy and vehicle performance. The company develops advanced systems including aftertreatment solutions, vehicle speed control mechanisms, and turbocharger controls, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing emissions. With expertise in regenerative braking and catalyst temperature stability, Cummins is at the forefront of innovation in the automotive sector, contributing to sustainable transportation solutions globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

1,672 Patents

#1 in Columbus, IN

#6 in Indiana

#309 in US

#604 in the World

Columbus, IN, United States of America

Cummins Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,074

1,755 inventors:

Vivek Anand Sujan (127 out of 152 patents)

Martin T Books (95 out of 99 patents)

J Steven Kolhouse (75 out of 77 patents)

4. Kenneth M Follen (50 out of 64 patents)

5. Jennifer Kay Light-Holets (45 out of 46 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cummins Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cummins

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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