New Rochelle, NY, United States of America

George J Whalen

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Ideal Toy Corporation. Active years: 1982.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: George J Whalen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/george-j-whalen

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 113(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1982

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovative Mind of George J. Whalen

Introduction

George J. Whalen is a notable inventor based in New Rochelle, NY (US). He is recognized for his contributions to the field of radio control systems, particularly in the realm of toy vehicles. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique patent that enhances the functionality of multi-vehicle control systems.

Latest Patents

Whalen holds a patent for a "Multi-vehicle multi-controller radio remote control system." This invention provides a radio control system for a multi-controller, multi-vehicle, independently controlled toy vehicle system. It allows for proportional steering and speed control without mutual interference. Each control set transmits low-duty-cycle command bursts containing an identity code along with steering and speed commands. The asynchronous transmission of these command bursts ensures a high probability of non-interference, even when multiple control sets operate simultaneously. The system is designed to ignore incorrect command bursts, allowing previously stored commands to continue execution until a valid command is received.

Career Highlights

Whalen has made significant strides in his career, particularly through his work with Ideal Toy Corporation. His innovative spirit and technical expertise have contributed to advancements in toy technology, making playtime more enjoyable and interactive for children.

Collaborations

Whalen has collaborated with fellow inventor William Rosenhagen, working together to push the boundaries of toy innovation and enhance the user experience in remote-controlled vehicles.

Conclusion

George J. Whalen's inventive contributions have made a lasting impact on the toy industry, particularly through his innovative radio control systems. His work continues to inspire future advancements in the field of remote-controlled toys.

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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