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Detroit, MI, United States of America

Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 210

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 3,755

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202 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael D Rubin (9 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Howard H Luh (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Fred N Chan (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Slawomir J Fiedziuszko (6 out of 29 patents)

5.  Gary L Wagner (6 out of 22 patents)

6.  Pang T Ho (6 out of 7 patents)

7.  Gerrit Van Ommering (6 out of 6 patents)

8.  Charles W Koehler (6 out of 6 patents)

9.  Robert E Kay (6 out of 6 patents)

10.  William C Cleveland (5 out of 10 patents)

11.  Alson C Frazer (5 out of 6 patents)

12.  Robert L Pons (5 out of 5 patents)

13.  Elias Reisman (4 out of 5 patents)

14.  William R Bains (4 out of 7 patents)

15.  Charles W Westerman (4 out of 6 patents)


Core Competencies:
Spacecraft Technology
Attitude Control
Fuel Measurement
Image Navigation
Telemetry Data Processor
Radiometric Reference
Electromagnetic Gun
Laser Radar
Solar Array
Optical Scanner
Antenna Reflector
Bipolar Metal-Gas Battery

210 patents:

1. 5023459 - Miniature multi-temperature radiometric reference (1991-06-11),
2. 4908776 - Spacecraft fuel measurement (1990-03-13),
3. 4878030 - Linearizer for microwave amplifier (1989-10-31),
4. 4867036 - Electromagnetic gun bore rider (1989-09-19),
5. 4858072 - Interconnection system for integrated circuit chips (1989-08-15),
6. 4857979 - Platinum silicide imager (1989-08-15),
7. 4852063 - Programmable voltage offset circuit (1989-07-25),
8. 4850041 - Laser radar with adjustable local oscillator (1989-07-18),
9. 4846926 - HcCdTe epitaxially grown on crystalline support (1989-07-11),
10. 4845610 - Target recognition using string-to-string matching (1989-07-04),
11. 4843294 - Solar array stepping to minimize array excitation (1989-06-27),
12. 4837788 - Repeater for extending local area networks (1989-06-06),
13. 4837739 - Telemetry data processor (1989-06-06),
14. 4833898 - Multi-detector dewar (1989-05-30),
15. 4829459 - Programmable voltage offset circuit (1989-05-09),
Company Overview
Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation, based in Detroit, MI, specializes in advanced spacecraft technology, focusing on critical systems that enhance space exploration and satellite operations. The company is known for its expertise in attitude control systems, fuel measurement technologies, and telemetry data processing, which are essential for the successful navigation and operation of spacecraft. Additionally, Ford Aerospace develops innovative solutions in image navigation, radiometric reference systems, electromagnetic guns, and laser radar, contributing to the evolution of aerospace capabilities.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

210 Patents

#6 in Detroit, MI

#89 in Michigan

#1,986 in US

#4,066 in the World

Detroit, MI (US)
Detroit, MI, United States of America

Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation

Forward Citations = 3,755

202 inventors:

goldMedal Michael D Rubin (9 out of 10 patents)

silverMedal Howard H Luh (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Fred N Chan (7 out of 8 patents)

4.  Slawomir J Fiedziuszko (6 out of 29 patents)

5.  Gary L Wagner (6 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ford-aerospace-and-communications

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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