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La Crosse, WI, United States of America

The Trane Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 85

Forward Citations = 2,375

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80 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Arthur L Butterworth (8 out of 15 patents)

James F Saunders (8 out of 8 patents)

Robert E Krocker (6 out of 9 patents)

4. David H Eber (5 out of 16 patents)

5. Robert E Utter (5 out of 26 patents)

6. Chester D Ware (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Alan G Butt (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Paul C Rentmeester (4 out of 14 patents)

9. Peter J Linnert (3 out of 7 patents)

10. Duane F Sanborn (3 out of 7 patents)

11. Arlo F Teegarden (3 out of 5 patents)

12. Dennis A Stanke (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Mark O Bergman (3 out of 3 patents)

14. John Robert Sauls (2 out of 18 patents)

15. Andrew J Schlangen (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Heat Exchanger

Heat Pump

Refrigerant Control

Temperature Conditioning

Scroll Compressor

Centrifugal Pump

Variable Capacity

Air Conditioning

Thermostat

Fluid Apparatus

Boiler System

Economizer

85 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4501125 - Temperature conditioning system staging control and method (1985-02-26),

2. 4498220 - Method for pre-expanding heat exchanger tube (1985-02-12),

3. D276933 - Heat exchanger (1984-12-25),

4. 4488855 - Main bearing lubrication system for scroll machine (1984-12-18),

5. 4487028 - Control for a variable capacity temperature conditioning system (1984-12-11),

6. 4484452 - Heat pump refrigerant charge control system (1984-11-27),

7. 4483156 - Bi-directional variable subcooler for heat pumps (1984-11-20),

8. 4478277 - Heat exchanger having uniform surface temperature and improved (1984-10-23),

9. 4462771 - Wrap element and tip seal for use in fluid apparatus of the scroll type (1984-07-31),

10. 4450903 - Plate type heat exchanger with transverse hollow slotted bar (1984-05-29),

11. 4446915 - Heat exchanger tube circuits (1984-05-08),

12. 4446913 - Auto changeover thermostat with means for handling temperature entry (1984-05-08),

13. 4432693 - Centrifugal pump impeller (1984-02-21),

14. 4431388 - Controlled suction unloading in a scroll compressor (1984-02-14),

15. 4431380 - Scroll compressor with controlled suction unloading using coupling means (1984-02-14),

Company Overview

The Trane Company, headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, specializes in advanced heat exchange technologies, focusing on the development and manufacturing of systems that enhance temperature conditioning and energy efficiency. Their expertise encompasses a range of core technologies, including heat exchangers, heat pumps, and refrigerant control systems. Trane is recognized for its innovative solutions in air conditioning and variable capacity systems, catering to diverse applications across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

85 Patents

#1 in La Crosse, WI

#99 in Wisconsin

#4,380 in US

#8,970 in the World

La Crosse, WI, United States of America

The Trane Company

Forward Citations = 2,375

80 inventors:

Arthur L Butterworth (8 out of 15 patents)

James F Saunders (8 out of 8 patents)

Robert E Krocker (6 out of 9 patents)

4. David H Eber (5 out of 16 patents)

5. Robert E Utter (5 out of 26 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Trane Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/trane-company

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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