Hong Kong, China

John G McDougall

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: China Pacific Trade Ltd.. Active years: 1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John G McDougall. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-g-mcdougall

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 = 1.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 76(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1992

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by John G McDougall

Introduction

John G McDougall is an accomplished inventor based in Hong Kong, China. He has made significant contributions to the field of appliance design, particularly in the area of hair dryers. With a total of two patents to his name, McDougall's inventions showcase his innovative approach to everyday appliances.

Latest Patents

One of McDougall's latest patents is a holder for a blow dryer or other appliance. This holder consists of a base, a support arm, and an open frame member designed to receive the barrel of the blow dryer. The blow dryer is secured in position by retracting a spring-loaded gripping member, inserting the barrel, and then releasing the gripping member to engage the barrel. The open frame member is uniquely shaped to taper away from the gripping arm, allowing the barrel to be gripped at three contact points. The base includes a weight that serves as ballast, making the holder simple and easy to use with various models of blow dryers and other appliances.

Another notable invention is a handheld hair dryer with a selectively positionable baffle for varying air distribution. This electrically powered hair dryer features a main outlet nozzle and secondary air outlets that produce a diffuse distribution of air. The baffle arrangement is moveable between two positions, allowing for selective deflection of air from the nozzle to the secondary outlets. The baffle consists of a flexible crown-shaped metal foil inside the nozzle, which can be bent radially inward to partially or completely block the nozzle when moved to the second position.

Career Highlights

John G McDougall is currently associated with China Pacific Trade Ltd., where he continues to innovate and develop new products. His work has significantly impacted the design and functionality of hair care appliances, making them more user-friendly and efficient.

Conclusion

John G McDougall's contributions to appliance design, particularly in hair dryers, highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving everyday products. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience through practical and effective solutions.

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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