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Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 130

% Expired Patents = 26.2

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 2,188

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109 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harry C Buchanan, Jr (27 out of 63 patents)

Lee A Bissonnette (8 out of 11 patents)

Joseph P Whinnery (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Jeffrey J Buschur (8 out of 28 patents)

5. Peter A Hochstein (7 out of 99 patents)

6. Sergei Kolomeitsev (7 out of 9 patents)

7. Yaomin Dong (7 out of 7 patents)

8. John Riden Suriano (7 out of 19 patents)

9. Richard Louis Ponziani (6 out of 24 patents)

10. Philippe Gougeon (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Leonida S Vaitus (6 out of 6 patents)

12. William Ethan A McClure (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Karl-Heinz Kuebler (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Frank R Lombardo (6 out of 9 patents)

15. Daryl G Harris (6 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Windshield Wiper System

Electric Motor

Fluid Heater

Vehicle Liftgate

Motor Control

Safety Feature

Cooling Fan

Sensor Technology

Torque Generation

Energy Absorption

Wiper Drive Linkage

Thermal Management

130 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7654793 - Fan shroud supports which increase resonant frequency (2010-02-02),

2. 7537256 - Component module applique for vehicle lift gate (2009-05-26),

3. 7374408 - Engine cooling fan motor with reduced water entry protection (2008-05-20),

4. 7276873 - Fault-handling system for electric power steering system (2007-10-02),

5. 7272867 - Windshield wiper system with drive arm (2007-09-25),

6. 7246840 - Vehicle liftgate window component module (2007-07-24),

7. 7244110 - Fan hub assembly for effective motor cooling (2007-07-17),

8. 7240392 - Park safe mechanism for wiper systems (2007-07-10),

9. 7225498 - Windshield wiper system with tubular member plus internal hose (2007-06-05),

10. 7222387 - Windshield wiper system having tubular member (2007-05-29),

11. 7206952 - Digital wake-up signal from switch transition of two analog signals (2007-04-17),

12. 7191487 - Vehicle wiper apparatus with energy absorption collapsible pivot shaft (2007-03-20),

13. 7190893 - Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass (2007-03-13),

14. 7189061 - Cooling fan for vehicles (2007-03-13),

15. 7185390 - Energy absorbing pedestrian safety feature for vehicle wiper pivot apparatus (2007-03-06),

Company Overview

Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc., headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, specializes in advanced vehicle wiper systems and related technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as windshield wiper systems, electric motors, and fluid heaters, enhancing vehicle functionality and safety. Their expertise extends to motor control, vehicle liftgates, cooling fans, and sensor technology, positioning them as a key player in the automotive engineering sector, dedicated to improving driving experiences through cutting-edge technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

130 Patents

#19 in Auburn Hills, MI

#124 in Michigan

#2,989 in US

#6,191 in the World

Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,188

109 inventors:

Harry C Buchanan, Jr (27 out of 63 patents)

Lee A Bissonnette (8 out of 11 patents)

Joseph P Whinnery (8 out of 8 patents)

4. Jeffrey J Buschur (8 out of 28 patents)

5. Peter A Hochstein (7 out of 99 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/valeo-electrical-systems

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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