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Cleveland, OH, United States of America

Eaton Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 5,989

% Expired Patents = 13.1



Trademarks = 233

Forward Citations = 82,015

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3,870 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Thomas A Genise (68 out of 78 patents)

silverMedal John Joseph Shea (65 out of 76 patents)

bronzeMedal Herman P Schutten (61 out of 73 patents)

4.  Xin Zhou (59 out of 121 patents)

5.  David Curtis Turner (52 out of 185 patents)

6.  Jerome Kenneth Hastings (52 out of 59 patents)

7.  Mark Allan Juds (52 out of 62 patents)

8.  Robert Tracy Elms (51 out of 94 patents)

9.  David M Preston (47 out of 51 patents)

10.  Vaughn Kevin Mills (47 out of 64 patents)

11.  James Jeffery Benke (44 out of 56 patents)

12.  Paul Richard Rakus (44 out of 58 patents)

13.  Matthew George Fox (43 out of 49 patents)

14.  Eugene R Braun (43 out of 43 patents)

15.  Charles John Luebke (42 out of 55 patents)


Core Competencies:
Supercharger
Fuel System
Variable Valve Actuation
Rocker Arm
Limited Slip Differential
Hydraulic Control Unit
Transmission
Engine Valve Lifter
Electromagnetic Clutch
Torque Management
Cooling System
Position Sensor

5,989 patents:

1. 11078928 - Hydraulic control unit having fill port (2021-08-03),
2. 10968787 - Single lobe deactivating rocker arm (2021-04-06),
3. D914016 - Sensor signal receiver (2021-03-23),
4. 10955048 - Fuel economy enhanced transmission manual/hold mode and low mode (2021-03-23),
5. 10941680 - Discrete variable valve lift engine systems and methods (2021-03-09),
6. 10927724 - Rocker arm assembly (2021-02-23),
7. 10907714 - Method of providing limited slip in a differential assembly (2021-02-02),
8. 10895223 - Vapor impermeable solenoid for fuel vapor environment (2021-01-19),
9. 10888914 - Adjustment assembly for a press apparatus (2021-01-12),
10. 10828982 - Electronic venting in a saddle fuel tank (2020-11-10),
11. D899458 - Fill limit venting valve with high shut-off height (2020-10-20),
12. 10808701 - Cartridge style front cover and coupling cavity sleeve for automotive supercharger (2020-10-20),
13. 10801557 - Transmission gear synchronizer blocker ring formed of a thermoplastic material (2020-10-13),
14. D894239 - Supercharger (2020-08-25),
15. 10703197 - Extension tube internal check valve (2020-07-07),
Company Overview
Eaton Corporation, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, is a global leader in automotive engineering, specializing in advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as superchargers, fuel systems, and variable valve actuation systems, which are integral to modern automotive design. Eaton's expertise extends to hydraulic control units, transmission systems, and engine components, positioning it as a key player in the automotive sector, committed to sustainability and technological advancement.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Eaton Corporation USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
5,989 Patents

#1 in Cleveland, OH

#4 in Ohio

#66 in US

#142 in the World

Cleveland, OH (US)
Cleveland, OH, United States of America

Eaton Corporation

Forward Citations = 82,015

3,870 inventors:

goldMedal Thomas A Genise (68 out of 78 patents)

silverMedal John Joseph Shea (65 out of 76 patents)

bronzeMedal Herman P Schutten (61 out of 73 patents)

4.  Xin Zhou (59 out of 121 patents)

5.  David Curtis Turner (52 out of 185 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Eaton Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/eaton

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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