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Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America

Thetford Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 123

% Expired Patents = 8.9


Trademarks = 25

Forward Citations = 1,465

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92 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John M Antos (45 out of 45 patents)

silverMedal Charles L Sargent (25 out of 36 patents)

bronzeMedal George Grech (17 out of 17 patents)

4.  John Robert Selina (13 out of 35 patents)

5.  Frank T Sargent (13 out of 23 patents)

6.  David B Cameron (10 out of 13 patents)

7.  Arthur W Henke (10 out of 12 patents)

8.  Michael B Fritz (9 out of 10 patents)

9.  Jason Smith (8 out of 31 patents)

10.  Brian Kelly (8 out of 8 patents)

11.  John A Hoffman (8 out of 9 patents)

12.  Thomas Cornille (7 out of 7 patents)

13.  Mark D Good (7 out of 25 patents)

14.  James Kenneth Miller (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Kenneth J Hall (6 out of 7 patents)


Core Competencies:
Flush Toilet
Portable Waste Tank
Sanitary System
Wastewater Drainage
Recreational Vehicle Toilet
Induction Unit
Absorption Refrigerator
Dual Diaphragm Pump
Waste Treatment
Nitrate Deodorant
Sealing Member
Control System

123 patents:

1. D1089612 - Extraction unit for a cooking system (2025-08-19),
2. D1045492 - Induction unit for a cooking system (2024-10-08),
3. 9908122 - Waste fluid holding tank drain system and method (2018-03-06),
4. 9644143 - Working material for an absorption cooling machine (2017-05-09),
5. 9250011 - Absorption refrigerator with temperature control (2016-02-02),
6. 9080323 - Sealing member for a flush toilet (2015-07-14),
7. 8997268 - Flush toilet control system and related method (2015-04-07),
8. 8984675 - Control system for a plurality of toilets and related method (2015-03-24),
9. 8826939 - Drain system (2014-09-09),
10. 8777434 - Refrigerator with externally mounted lighting (2014-07-15),
11. 8672177 - Portable waste transfer tank (2014-03-18),
12. 8656963 - Vehicle wastewater drainage system (2014-02-25),
13. 8529223 - Dual diaphragm pump assembly for a sanitation system (2013-09-10),
14. 8516622 - Sanitary system for a vehicle including a removable holding tank (2013-08-27),
15. 8276218 - Macerator toilet (2012-10-02),
Company Overview
Thetford Corporation, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in innovative sanitary systems primarily for the recreational vehicle and marine industries. The company develops a range of products including flush toilets, portable waste tanks, and advanced wastewater drainage solutions. Its expertise extends to absorption refrigerators and dual diaphragm pumps, ensuring efficient and reliable performance in mobile sanitation. Thetford is committed to enhancing user experience through continuous innovation in sanitary technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

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123 Patents

#3 in Ann Arbor, MI

#129 in Michigan

#3,165 in US

#6,521 in the World

Ann Arbor, MI (US)
Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America

Thetford Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,465

92 inventors:

goldMedal John M Antos (45 out of 45 patents)

silverMedal Charles L Sargent (25 out of 36 patents)

bronzeMedal George Grech (17 out of 17 patents)

4.  John Robert Selina (13 out of 35 patents)

5.  Frank T Sargent (13 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thetford Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thetford

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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