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Rockford, IL, United States of America

Woodward Governor Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 130

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 2,105

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133 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Donald E Wernberg (11 out of 11 patents)

Luigi P Tozzi (8 out of 31 patents)

Daniel J McLevige (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Roger C Popp (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Barry T Brinks (6 out of 18 patents)

6. Kevin E Greeb (5 out of 12 patents)

7. Ed VanDyne (5 out of 14 patents)

8. Matthew Viele (5 out of 8 patents)

9. Wade A Burdick (5 out of 6 patents)

10. John W Wardle (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Plato J Leeson (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Daniel C Garvey (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Jeff A Gessaman (4 out of 5 patents)

14. Gary M Bowman (4 out of 5 patents)

15. Kelly J Benson (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Solenoid Operated Valve

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Fuel Injector Protection

Lean-Burn Combustion Control

Super-Turbocharger

Electro-Hydraulic Actuator

Combustion Instability Detection

Fuel System Design

Stepper Motor Actuator

Centrifugal Pump

Transient Pressure Elimination

Ionization Measurement

130 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7930089 - Controller for a solenoid operated valve (2011-04-19),

2. 7878169 - Cam roller pin with transverse grooves (2011-02-01),

3. 7856959 - Method and apparatus for controlling exhaust gas recirculation and start of combustion in reciprocating compression ignition engines with an ignition system with ionization measurement (2010-12-28),

4. 7832377 - Thermal protection for fuel injectors (2010-11-16),

5. 7827795 - Active thermal protection for fuel injectors (2010-11-09),

6. 7823562 - Engine fuel control system (2010-11-02),

7. 7812467 - Smart alternator load control (2010-10-12),

8. 7798125 - Method and system for closed loop combustion control of a lean-burn reciprocating engine using ionization detection (2010-09-21),

9. 7798124 - Method and system for closed loop combustion control of a lean-burn reciprocating engine using ionization detection (2010-09-21),

10. 7707992 - Method and apparatus for controlling exhaust gas recirculation and start of combustion in reciprocating compression ignition engines with an ignition system with ionization measurement (2010-05-04),

11. 7665714 - Fail safe mechanism for valve using a cock and lock return spring (2010-02-23),

12. 7659655 - Pre-chamber spark plug (2010-02-09),

13. 7658614 - Method and apparatus for fabricating and connecting a semiconductor power switching device (2010-02-09),

14. 7637246 - Compensating for varying fuel and air properties in an ion signal (2009-12-29),

15. 7607421 - Pulsation-dampening fuel trim strategy for air/fuel ratio control of propane-fueled, spark-ignited engines (2009-10-27),

Woodward Governor Company is a global technology provider, designing and manufacturing control systems and components for the aerospace and industrial sectors. With a legacy of over a century, Woodward is renowned for its innovative solutions that optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability. The company specializes in products like fuel systems, flight control systems, and electronic controls for various applications. Woodward's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction has made it a trusted partner for major manufacturers worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

130 Patents

#3 in Rockford, IL

#183 in Illinois

#2,857 in US

#6,006 in the World

Rockford, IL, United States of America

Woodward Governor Company

Forward Citations = 2,105

133 inventors:

Donald E Wernberg (11 out of 11 patents)

Luigi P Tozzi (8 out of 31 patents)

Daniel J McLevige (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Roger C Popp (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Barry T Brinks (6 out of 18 patents)

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