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Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Itt Automotive Electrical Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 78

Forward Citations = 1,225

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74 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harry C Buchanan, Jr (16 out of 63 patents)

Roy A McCann (9 out of 16 patents)

John Riden Suriano (8 out of 19 patents)

4. Jeffrey J Buschur (7 out of 28 patents)

5. Peter S Zhou (7 out of 13 patents)

6. John R Savage (6 out of 17 patents)

7. Michael J Neely (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Ned L Kikly (4 out of 6 patents)

9. Richard Louis Ponziani (3 out of 24 patents)

10. James M Gruden (3 out of 9 patents)

11. Frank R Lombardo (3 out of 9 patents)

12. James Preston Penrod (3 out of 6 patents)

13. Christopher H Jones (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Michael Brendel (2 out of 6 patents)

15. Mohamed A Abbas (2 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Capacitive Rain Sensor

Switched Reluctance Motor

Windshield Wiper System

Noise Suppression

Hydraulic Motor

Power Door Actuator

High-Efficiency Fan

Wiper Blade Retraction

Torque Ripple Minimization

Vehicle Brake

Auto Reverse System

Motor Control

78 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6094981 - Capacitive rain sensor for windshield (2000-08-01),

2. 5949211 - Switched reluctance motor with indirect position sensing and magnetic (1999-09-07),

3. 5906071 - Rear-center-mounted power door actuator (1999-05-25),

4. 5881630 - Apparatus and method of controlling fluid flow between a plurality of (1999-03-16),

5. 5869942 - Noise suppression in relay-switched motors (1999-02-09),

6. 5862903 - Centrifugal clutch for power door locks (1999-01-26),

7. 5860185 - Reversing wiper motor system (1999-01-19),

8. 5857060 - Noise suppression in PWM-driven DC motor (1999-01-05),

9. 5852352 - Reduced speed growth in windshield wiper motor (1998-12-22),

10. 5847474 - Lorentz force actuator (1998-12-08),

11. 5838877 - Noise suppression in PWM-driven DC motor (1998-11-17),

12. 5838081 - Motor having recessed area in motor case for retaining motor shaft (1998-11-17),

13. 5833441 - Windshield wiper washer motor for use in a vehicle (1998-11-10),

14. 5829305 - Vehicle window drive system and method (1998-11-03),

15. 5818187 - Motor and control for windshield wiper system (1998-10-06),

Company Overview

Itt Automotive Electrical Systems, Inc., based in Auburn Hills, MI, specializes in advanced automotive electrical systems. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as capacitive rain sensors, switched reluctance motors, and hydraulic motors, contributing to enhanced vehicle functionality and efficiency. Their expertise extends to noise suppression solutions, power door actuators, and high-efficiency fans, positioning them as a key player in the automotive engineering sector, dedicated to improving vehicle performance and user experience.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

78 Patents

#23 in Auburn Hills, MI

#187 in Michigan

#4,745 in US

#9,688 in the World

Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Itt Automotive Electrical Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,225

74 inventors:

Harry C Buchanan, Jr (16 out of 63 patents)

Roy A McCann (9 out of 16 patents)

John Riden Suriano (8 out of 19 patents)

4. Jeffrey J Buschur (7 out of 28 patents)

5. Peter S Zhou (7 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Itt Automotive Electrical Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/itt-automotive-electrical-systems

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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