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Van Buren Township, MI, United States of America

Ricardo Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Expired Patents = 68.8

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 161

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Russell J Wakeman (8 out of 50 patents)

Damodara M Poojary (2 out of 2 patents)

Jacques F Nicole (2 out of 14 patents)

4. Matthew Keenan (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Shaun E Mepham (2 out of 3 patents)

6. Joseph S VanSelous (1 out of 11 patents)

7. Cameron Philip Williams (1 out of 14 patents)

8. Eric Sharkness (1 out of 5 patents)

9. Daniel A Bihn (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Jonathan P Brentnall (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Felipe V Brandao (1 out of 1 patent)

12. David Bennet (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Brian G Cooper (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Huntly W Thomas (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Nick Winder (1 out of 3 patents)

16 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11305231 - Pollutant treatment process and apparatus (2022-04-19),

2. 10780395 - Pollutant treatment process and apparatus (2020-09-22),

3. 9206862 - Enhanced dual clutch transmission (2015-12-08),

4. 8523734 - Multi-mode hybrid transmission (2013-09-03),

5. 8443602 - Closely-coupled exhaust aftertreatment device for a turbocharged internal combustion engine (2013-05-21),

6. 7668704 - Apparatus and method for compressor and turbine performance simulation (2010-02-23),

7. 7454285 - Optimized flex fuel powertrain (2008-11-18),

8. 7421981 - Modulated combined lubrication and control pressure system for two-stroke/four-stroke switching (2008-09-09),

9. 7137381 - Indirect variable valve actuation for an internal combustion engine (2006-11-21),

10. 7086280 - Aeration sensing device (2006-08-08),

11. 7036465 - Two-stroke and four-stroke switching mechanism (2006-05-02),

12. 6964157 - Exhaust emission control system and method for removal and storage of vehicle exhaust gas nitrogen oxides during cold operation (2005-11-15),

13. 6883477 - Apparatus for deactivating an engine valve (2005-04-26),

14. 6477997 - Apparatus for controlling the operation of a valve in an internal combustion engine (2002-11-12),

15. 6227154 - Valvegear for engines of reciprocating piston type (2001-05-08),

Company Overview

Ricardo Inc. is a prominent engineering and consulting firm specializing in advanced automotive engineering and technology solutions. Based in Van Buren Township, Michigan, the company focuses on developing innovative products and services that enhance vehicle performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With expertise in areas such as powertrain development, vehicle dynamics, and emissions control, Ricardo plays a vital role in supporting the automotive industry’s transition towards electrification and cleaner technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

16 Patents

#2 in Van Buren Township, MI

#715 in Michigan

#19,944 in US

#37,887 in the World

Van Buren Township, MI, United States of America

Ricardo Inc.

Forward Citations = 161

25 inventors:

Russell J Wakeman (8 out of 50 patents)

Damodara M Poojary (2 out of 2 patents)

Jacques F Nicole (2 out of 14 patents)

4. Matthew Keenan (2 out of 5 patents)

5. Shaun E Mepham (2 out of 3 patents)

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

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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