James William VanGilder

This inventor holds 52 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Data Center Cooling (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: Schneider Electric It Corporation, American Power Conversion Corporation. Active years: 2007-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 52 (Patent Applications = 8)

% Patents Active = 84.6

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 9)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 18

Forward Citations = 1,066(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 754(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

38 out of 487

Schneider Electric It Corporation

patents

14 out of 328

American Power Conversion Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2007-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Data Center

Airflow Management

Thermal Performance

Fluid Dynamics

Cooling Equipment

Transient Events

Power Management

Graphical User Interface

Temperature Prediction

Compact Wall Model

Cooling Redundancy

Enclosure Applications

52 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12408294 - Hybrid grid for data center computational fluid dynamics analysis (2025-09-02),

2. 11997833 - IT-room-cooling-performance assessment (2024-05-28),

3. 11582887 - Methods of balancing airflow in ceiling-ducted containment systems (2023-02-14),

4. 11570934 - Systems and methods for generating in a graphical user interface a display representing air temperatures, pressures, and velocities in an information technology room (2023-01-31),

5. 11514215 - Systems and methods for constructing a compact wall model (2022-11-29),

6. 11503744 - Methods and systems for managing facility power and cooling (2022-11-15),

7. 11246240 - Systems and methods for generating in a graphical user interface a display representing air temperatures, pressures, and velocities in an information technology room (2022-02-08),

8. 11188214 - Systems and methods for determining liquid cooled architectures in an IT room (2021-11-30),

9. 11076507 - Methods and systems for managing facility power and cooling (2021-07-27),

10. 10952353 - Thermal buffering module for equipment rack (2021-03-16),

11. 10817033 - Method and system for predicting effect of a transient event on a data center (2020-10-27),

12. 10617038 - Zero-equation turbulence models for large electrical and electronics enclosure applications (2020-04-07),

13. 10614194 - System and method for arranging equipment in a data center (2020-04-07),

14. 10274978 - Dropped ceiling system cooling prediction (2019-04-30),

15. 10210288 - Systems and methods of visualizing airflow (2019-02-19),

Title: The Inventor James William VanGilder

Introduction: James William VanGilder is a prolific inventor based in Pepperell, Massachusetts.

Latest Patents: VanGilder holds several patents in various fields, including technology, engineering, and healthcare.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, VanGilder has been recognized for his innovative solutions in improving efficiency and sustainability in different industries.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, VanGilder has collaborated with leading companies, research institutions, and universities to bring his inventions to life and make a positive impact on society.

Conclusion: James William VanGilder's dedication to innovation and problem-solving continues to inspire the next generation of inventors.