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Zuidlaren, Netherlands

Donald T Thackray

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Kitchen Appliances. Top assignees: U.S. Philips Corporation, Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v., Koninklijke Phillips Electronics N.v.. Active years: 1993-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Donald T Thackray. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/donald-t-thackray

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Patents Active = 88.9

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.2

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 203(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Eindhoven, NL (1993)
  • Groningen, NL (1997 - 2003)
  • Drente, NL (2017)
  • Zuidlaren, NL (2002 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 14,087 
 
U.S. Philips Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 21,942 
 
Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 60 
 
Koninklijke Phillips Electronics N.v.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,215 
 
Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek Tno
 patents
5. 1 out of 77 
 
U.S. Phillips Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Hand-Held Mixer
Speed Switching
Disengaging Means
Kitchen Appliance
Add-On Unit
Blender
Citrus Press
Pedestal
Electric Citrus Press
Press Lever
Blender Jar
Television Receiver
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12101887 - Preventing liquid ingress in a device (2024-09-24),
2. D860559 - Robotic vacuum cleaner (2019-09-17),
3. D787762 - Vacuum cleaner (2017-05-23),
4. D725326 - Handheld floor steamer (2015-03-24),
5. D722211 - Vacuum cleaner (2015-02-03),
6. 6585403 - Hand-held mixer having speed switching means and having disengaging means for mixing tools (2003-07-01),
7. 6481342 - Kitchen appliance having a housing and having an add-on unit which can be accommodated in the kitchen appliance and whose functionality is independent of the kitchen appliance (2002-11-19),
8. D444995 - Pedestal for blender (2001-07-18),
9. D440814 - Mixer (2001-04-25),
10. D440113 - Mixer (2001-04-11),
11. D437731 - Blender jar (2001-02-21),
12. D437728 - Pedestal for blender (2001-02-21),
13. D437188 - Citrus press (2001-02-07),
14. D436288 - Pedestal for blender (2001-01-17),
15. D428311 - Electric citrus press (2000-07-18),

Title: Innovations of Donald T Thackray

Introduction

Donald T Thackray is a notable inventor based in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. He holds a total of 13 patents, showcasing his contributions to the field of kitchen appliances and tools. His innovative designs have significantly impacted the functionality and usability of everyday kitchen devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a hand-held mixer featuring speed switching means and disengaging means for mixing tools. This hand-held mixer includes a drive mechanism for driving mixing tools, which are detachably coupled to the drive mechanism. The mixer also incorporates speed switching circuits that allow users to switch the speed of the mixing tools to different values. Another notable patent is for a kitchen appliance that has a housing with an add-on unit, which can be accommodated independently of the kitchen appliance's functionality.

Career Highlights

Donald T Thackray has worked with prominent companies, including U.S. Philips Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative kitchen appliances.

Collaborations

One of his notable collaborators is Hans Peter Krall, with whom he has worked on various projects throughout his career.

Conclusion

Donald T Thackray's contributions to kitchen appliance innovation are significant, with multiple patents that enhance the functionality of everyday tools. His work continues to influence the design and usability of kitchen devices.

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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