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Troy, MI, United States of America

David T Proefke

This inventor holds 75 USPTO granted patents and 16 published patent applications, primarily in Vehicle Security Systems (CPC class B60R). Top assignees: Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc., Siemens Automotive Corporation, Siemens Vdo Automotive Corporation. Active years: 1995-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: David T Proefke. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/david-t-proefke

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 75 

% Patents Active = 65.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 680(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 664(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Madison Heights, MI (US) (1995 - 2016)
  • Troy, MI (US) (2014 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal73 out of 31,987 
 
Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 541 
 
Siemens Automotive Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 583 
 
Siemens Vdo Automotive Corporation
 patents
4. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1995-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Key Absence Management
Impairment Detection
Passive Entry Systems
Vehicle Security
Electric Propulsion
Child Presence System
Driver Identification
Anti-Collision
Theft Deterrence
Vehicle Monitoring
Remote Device Communication
Power Release Door Latches
75 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12257978 - System and method for key absence management in a vehicle (2025-03-25),
2. 12110730 - Vehicle closure cinching control systems and methods (2024-10-08),
3. 11719024 - Method of unlocking a vehicle door (2023-08-08),
4. 11607960 - Method and apparatus for passive power mode control for electric propulsion vehicles (2023-03-21),
5. 11155238 - Systems and methods for determining device location for passive entry and vehicle startup (2021-10-26),
6. 10783407 - System and method to detect trapped flexible material (2020-09-22),
7. 10729328 - Optical based impairment detection systems and methods (2020-08-04),
8. 10507844 - Drive-cycle sampling and monitoring for impairment detection system (2019-12-17),
9. 10442433 - Systems and methods for overriding vehicle limitation system (2019-10-15),
10. 10366554 - Systems and methods for securing a vehicle during extended idle (2019-07-30),
11. 10275961 - Method for optimizing anti-collision and latency for PEPS passive response (2019-04-30),
12. 10147294 - Method and apparatus for providing reminder of occupant (2018-12-04),
13. 10147253 - Systems amd methods for accessing a vehicle using a single, exterior control (2018-12-04),
14. 10077583 - Electric child locks for vehicles with power release door latches (2018-09-18),
15. 10055919 - Relay-attack deterrence relay-attack deterrence (2018-08-21),

Title: The Innovative Mind of David T Proefke

Introduction: David T Proefke is a renowned inventor hailing from Troy, Michigan. His creative spirit and dedication to innovation have led to numerous groundbreaking inventions in various fields.

Latest Patents: David T Proefke holds several patents in the areas of technology, automotive engineering, and sustainable energy solutions. His recent patents focus on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in transportation systems.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, David T Proefke has worked with leading companies in the automotive and technology sectors. His contributions have revolutionized the way we approach transportation and energy consumption.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, David T Proefke has collaborated with top researchers, engineers, and designers to bring his inventions to life. His ability to work in multidisciplinary teams has resulted in successful projects that have had a lasting impact.

Conclusion: David T Proefke's passion for innovation and his relentless drive to push the boundaries of technology make him a true pioneer in the world of inventions. His work continues to inspire the next generation of inventors and engineers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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