Bristol, United Kingdom

James Ernest Buckingham

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Cam Gears Limited. Active years: 1977-1978.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James Ernest Buckingham. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-ernest-buckingham

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Bristol, EN (1977)
  • Bristol, GB (1978)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1977-1978

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: James Ernest Buckingham: Innovator in Vehicle Steering Technology

Introduction

James Ernest Buckingham is a notable inventor based in Bristol, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of vehicle steering technology, holding two patents that showcase his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

His latest patents include the "Anti-roll rack bar," which features a rack and pinion vehicle steering assembly. This assembly includes a rack bar and a transmission bar that is slidable within a housing. A bearing straddles the transmission bar, with a portion of the bearing carrying a flat face that imposes on and is in substantial face-to-face contact with a second flat face on the transmission bar. These flat faces work together to resist turning movement of the transmission and rack bar within the housing. Another significant patent is the "Rack and pinion units," which describes a steering gear that includes a unitary, sealed housing made of plastic material. This housing comprises at least two housing shells that have bearing seats and other components integrally molded for mounting a rack bar and a pinion assembly in operative engagement. The shells also feature molded passageways that add rigidity to the housing and promote the flow of lubricant around the rack bar.

Career Highlights

James Ernest Buckingham is currently associated with Cam Gears Limited, where he continues to develop innovative solutions in vehicle steering systems. His work has contributed to advancements in the automotive industry, particularly in enhancing the performance and reliability of steering mechanisms.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with Kenneth Bradshaw, further enriching his experience and expertise in the field of vehicle technology.

Conclusion

James Ernest Buckingham's contributions to vehicle steering technology through his patents reflect his dedication to innovation and engineering excellence. His work continues to influence the automotive industry, paving the way for future advancements.

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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