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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Thermo King Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 648

% Expired Patents = 0.62

EPO Patents = 153

Trademarks = 34

Forward Citations = 8,324

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539 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ryan Wayne Schumacher (61 out of 63 patents)

Jay L Hanson (57 out of 57 patents)

Herman H Viegas (46 out of 47 patents)

4. Matthew Jay Srnec (43 out of 43 patents)

5. Mark Daniel Leasure (28 out of 31 patents)

6. Michael James Vanous (27 out of 27 patents)

7. David Jon Renken (24 out of 24 patents)

8. Leland L Howland (24 out of 25 patents)

9. Michal Kolda (23 out of 25 patents)

10. Doyle G Herrig (21 out of 21 patents)

11. Lars Ivan Sjoholm (21 out of 23 patents)

12. David H Taylor (21 out of 21 patents)

13. Erich Albert Lucht (19 out of 19 patents)

14. Panayu Robert Srichai (18 out of 18 patents)

15. Russell L Sanders (18 out of 31 patents)

Core Competencies:

Transport Climate Control

Refrigeration Systems

Energy Management

Climate Monitoring

Environmental Sensors

Power Distribution

Electrical Power Supply

Self-Contained Units

Predictive Feedback

Load Shedding

Airflow Control

Temperature Management

648 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12744389 - System for stabilising a dc link (2026-09-22),

2. 12741505 - Methods and systems for providing predictive energy consumption feedback for powering a transport climate control system using external data (2026-09-22),

3. 12715260 - Apparatus comprising a battery (2026-08-25),

4. 12712466 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD (2026-08-18),

5. 12704553 - Adaptive charge control for transport climate control applications (2026-08-11),

6. D1138990 - Undermount transport climate control unit (2026-08-04),

7. 12691731 - Variable speed compressor control scheme for lubricant control (2026-07-28),

8. 12691724 - Apparatus comprising a photovoltaic system (2026-07-28),

9. D1132425 - Skin for transport climate control unit (2026-06-30),

10. 12658846 - Methods and systems for isolating a high voltage continuously producing power source (2026-06-16),

11. 12654708 - Auxiliary power unit power compensation using global positioning system for altitude (2026-06-16),

12. 12636939 - Simultaneous vapor and liquid injection (2026-05-26),

13. 12583335 - Apparatus comprising an inverter (2026-03-24),

14. 12576688 - Climate controlled vehicle, transport climate control equipment, method of retrofitting a vehicle and method of operation (2026-03-17),

15. 12570463 - Method and system for monitoring weight/orientation of a self-contained climate controlled storage unit and adjusting operation based on the monitored weight/orientation (2026-03-10),

Company Overview

Thermo King Corporation, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, specializes in transport climate control solutions. The company develops and manufactures advanced refrigeration systems and energy management technologies designed for various transport applications. Their expertise encompasses climate monitoring, environmental sensors, and power distribution, ensuring efficient temperature control for perishable goods during transit. With a focus on innovation, Thermo King aims to enhance sustainability and reliability in the transportation sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

648 Patents

#6 in Minneapolis, MN

#23 in Minnesota

#776 in US

#1,533 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Thermo King Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,324

539 inventors:

Ryan Wayne Schumacher (61 out of 63 patents)

Jay L Hanson (57 out of 57 patents)

Herman H Viegas (46 out of 47 patents)

4. Matthew Jay Srnec (43 out of 43 patents)

5. Mark Daniel Leasure (28 out of 31 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thermo King Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thermo-king

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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