This inventor holds 79 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 9 CIPO patents and 7 EPO patents, primarily in Drag Reduction Technologies (CPC class A61G). Top assignees: Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Aero Industries, Inc., Hill-Rom Company, Inc.. Active years: 1976-2024.
USPTO Granted Patents = 79 (Patent Applications = 2)
% Patents Active = 68.4
CIPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 2)
EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 7)
Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4
ph-index = 36
Forward Citations = 3,757(Granted Patents)
Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 3,524(Dec 10, 2025)
Inventors with similar research interests:
Location History:
- Columbus, OH (US) (2012)
- Columbus, IN (US) (1976 - 2022)
- Naples, FL (US) (2019 - 2024)
Company Filing History:

Hill-Rom Services, Inc.

Aero Industries, Inc.
Hill-Rom Company, Inc.
4. 6 out of 1,307

Masco Corporation of Indiana
5. 5 out of 129

Hill-Rom, Inc.
6. 3 out of 1,456

Delta Faucet Company
7. 3 out of 1,461

Praxair Technology, Inc.
8. 1 out of 84
Arvin Industries, Inc.
Years Active: 1976-2024
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Areas of Expertise:
Drag Reducing Device
Power Sprayer
Hospital Bed System
Aerodynamic Attachment
Gap Fairing
Patient Support Apparatus
Faucet Mounting System
Break-Away Device
Touch Screen Control
Locking Mechanism
Motorized Traction Device
Cover System
79 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
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2 patents pending:
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9 patents (CIPO):
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7 patents (EPO):
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