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Riverdale, MD, United States of America

Richard E Thomas

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1976-1988.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard E Thomas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-e-thomas

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 78(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Riverdale, MD (US) (1976 - 1988)
  • Sacramento, CA (US) (1988)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 16,299 
 
USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1976-1988

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D295780 - Trap for plumbing installations (1988-05-17),
2. 4745326 - Method of manufacturing integral shadow gridded controlled porosity, (1988-05-17),
3. 4675091 - Co-sputtered thermionic cathodes and fabrication thereof (1987-06-23),
4. 4379979 - Controlled porosity sheet for thermionic dispenser cathode and method of (1983-04-12),
5. 4371809 - Integral-shadow-grid controlled-porosity dispenser cathode (1983-02-01),
6. 4254357 - Multi-arrayed micro-patch emitter with integral control grid (1981-03-03),
7. 4144488 - Investigation of near-surface electronic properties in semiconductors by (1979-03-13),
8. 4142145 - Method for determining conduction-band edge and electron affinity in (1979-02-27),
9. 4101800 - Controlled-porosity dispenser cathode (1978-07-18),
10. 3971110 - Method for fabricating an electron-emission cathode (1976-07-27),

Title: The Innovations of Richard E. Thomas

Introduction

Richard E. Thomas is a notable inventor based in Riverdale, MD (US), recognized for his contributions to the field of manufacturing and engineering. With a total of 10 patents to his name, he has made significant advancements in technology that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in various applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, Richard has developed a "Method of manufacturing integral shadow gridded controlled porosity." This innovative approach focuses on creating a controlled porosity dispenser cathode using chemical vapor deposition and laser drilling, ion milling, or electron discharge machining. The goal is to achieve consistent and economical manufacturing of a cathode with pores ranging from 0.2 to 2 micrometers in diameter. Another notable patent is the "Trap for plumbing installations," which showcases his versatility in addressing different engineering challenges.

Career Highlights

Richard E. Thomas works for the United States Navy, where he contributes his expertise to various projects. His role involves applying his innovative ideas to improve manufacturing processes and product designs, ultimately benefiting the Navy's operational capabilities.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Richard has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including George A. Haas and Richard F. Greene. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Richard E. Thomas exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his patents and contributions to engineering. His work continues to influence the field, demonstrating the importance of creativity and collaboration in advancing technology.

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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