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Vancouver, Canada

Westport Research Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 20.7

CIPO Patents = 7

Forward Citations = 870

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stephen Duncan Noble (7 out of 10 patents)

Anker Gram (6 out of 14 patents)

Richard J Ancimer (4 out of 44 patents)

4. Patric Ouellette (4 out of 5 patents)

5. S Michael Baker (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Irawan Rahardja (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Mike Hebbes (4 out of 5 patents)

8. Brad Douville (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Alain Michel Touchette (4 out of 7 patents)

10. Alain M J Touchette (3 out of 11 patents)

11. Philip G Hill (3 out of 13 patents)

12. Mihai Ursan (3 out of 6 patents)

13. Bradley D Douville (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Guowei Li (2 out of 9 patents)

15. Alan B Welch (2 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fuel Injection

Cryogenic Fluids

Combustion Chamber

Dual Fuel Systems

High Pressure Pump

Gaseous Fuel

Liquid Fuel

Injection Valve

Engine Control

Particulate Reduction

Hydraulic Transmission

Reciprocating Motor

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7133761 - Method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine using accelerometers (2006-11-07),

2. 7100577 - Common rail directly actuated fuel injection valve with a pressurized hydraulic transmission device and a method of operating same (2006-09-05),

3. 7090145 - Liquid cooled fuel injection valve and method of operating a liquid cooled fuel injection valve (2006-08-15),

4. 7077115 - Direct injection gaseous fuel engine with ignition assist (2006-07-18),

5. 7040281 - Method of injecting a gaseous fuel into an internal combustion engine (2006-05-09),

6. 7036322 - Storage tank for cryogenic liquids (2006-05-02),

7. 7011070 - Method of reducing particulates and enhancing burning rate within a combustion chamber (2006-03-14),

8. 6898940 - High pressure pump system for supplying a cryogenic fluid from a storage tank (2005-05-31),

9. 6761325 - Dual fuel injection valve and method of operating a dual fuel injection valve (2004-07-13),

10. 6675748 - Method and apparatus for fuel injection into an internal combustion engine (2004-01-13),

11. 6659730 - High pressure pump system for supplying a cryogenic fluid from a storage tank (2003-12-09),

12. 6640773 - Method and apparatus for gaseous fuel introduction and controlling combustion in an internal combustion engine (2003-11-04),

13. 6640556 - Method and apparatus for pumping a cryogenic fluid from a storage tank (2003-11-04),

14. 6589027 - Double acting reciprocating motor with uni-directional fluid flow (2003-07-08),

15. 6584958 - Directly actuated injection valve with a ferromagnetic needle (2003-07-01),

Company Overview

Westport Research Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in advanced research and development in the field of clean technology and energy solutions. The company focuses on innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems, particularly in the transportation sector. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Westport Research aims to contribute to the global transition towards cleaner energy alternatives, fostering a more sustainable future through its research initiatives and technological advancements.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

29 Patents

#25 in Vancouver

#481 in Canada

#22,530 in the World

Vancouver, Canada

Westport Research Inc.

Forward Citations = 870

47 inventors:

Stephen Duncan Noble (7 out of 10 patents)

Anker Gram (6 out of 14 patents)

Richard J Ancimer (4 out of 44 patents)

4. Patric Ouellette (4 out of 5 patents)

5. S Michael Baker (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Westport Research Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/westport-research

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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