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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Thermo King Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 648

% Expired Patents = 0.62


Trademarks = 34

Forward Citations = 8,324

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539 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ryan Wayne Schumacher (61 out of 63 patents)

silverMedal Jay L Hanson (57 out of 57 patents)

bronzeMedal 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:

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),
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.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Thermo King Corporation
648 Patents

#6 in Minneapolis, MN

#23 in Minnesota

#774 in US

#1,531 in the World

Minneapolis, MN (US)
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Thermo King Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,324

539 inventors:

goldMedal Ryan Wayne Schumacher (61 out of 63 patents)

silverMedal Jay L Hanson (57 out of 57 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

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