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Chico, CA, United States of America

Fafco Incorporated


USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 25.0


Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 300

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Richard O Rhodes (14 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Freeman A Ford (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert Leckinger (2 out of 2 patents)

4.  Alexander P Ward (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Errol Armstrong (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  Jonathan C Backlund (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Michael Steed (2 out of 8 patents)

8.  Richard Thomas Wipfler (1 out of 5 patents)

9.  Michael R Rubio (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Galen M Bowen (1 out of 3 patents)

11.  William W Alston, Jr (1 out of 7 patents)

12.  Hollend F Bishop (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  Robert L Bowen (1 out of 3 patents)

14.  Errol C Armstrong (1 out of 6 patents)

15.  Eugene F Duval (1 out of 1 patent)


20 patents:

1. 11885509 - Thermal solar assisted water heating system (2024-01-30),
2. 10381500 - Fluid cooled integrated photovoltaic module (2019-08-13),
3. 7398779 - Thermosiphoning system with side mounted storage tanks (2008-07-15),
4. 7328509 - Method of operating a weaving mechanism to insert a spacer between the tubes of a heat exchanger (2008-02-12),
5. 6722358 - Integral collector storage system with heat exchange apparatus (2004-04-20),
6. 6709616 - Method and apparatus for continuous injection molding (2004-03-23),
7. 6581273 - Heat exchanger tube weaving apparatus and method (2003-06-24),
8. 6487768 - Heat exchanger manufacturing system (2002-12-03),
9. 6158499 - Method and apparatus for thermal energy storage (2000-12-12),
10. 6038768 - Method and apparatus for coupling panel boards and tubing to a header (2000-03-21),
11. 5979548 - Heat exchanger having heat exchange tubes with angled heat-exchange (1999-11-09),
12. 4598450 - Method for fabricating a solar energy collector assembly utilizing a (1986-07-08),
13. 4407477 - Tiedown fastening device (1983-10-04),
14. 4243454 - Solar heating panel forming apparatus and method (1981-01-06),
15. 4205662 - Solar panel assembly (1980-06-03),
Company Overview
Fafco Incorporated, based in Chico, California, specializes in the design and manufacturing of solar thermal systems, focusing on energy-efficient solutions for residential and commercial applications. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to harnessing solar energy, providing products that enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs. Fafco's expertise extends to various solar technologies, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy practices in the industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

20 Patents

#2 in Chico, CA

#3,937 in California

#16,395 in US

#31,263 in the World

Chico, CA (US)
Chico, CA, United States of America

Fafco Incorporated

Forward Citations = 300

16 inventors:

goldMedal Richard O Rhodes (14 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Freeman A Ford (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert Leckinger (2 out of 2 patents)

4.  Alexander P Ward (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  Errol Armstrong (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Fafco Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/fafco

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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