Richard H Holtman

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Fuel Injection Technology. Top assignees: Caterpillar Inc., Ford Motor Company Limited. Active years: 1997-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Richard H Holtman. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/richard-h-holtman

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Patents Active = 69.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 175(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Ford Motor Company Limited

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1997-2015

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Areas of Expertise:

Fuel Injector

Dual Mode Capabilities

Engine Valve Actuation

Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Piezoelectric Valve

Emissions Control

Internal Combustion Engine

Precision Demand Axial Pump

Hydraulic Injection

Auxiliary Priming Pump

Variable Actuation System

23 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9016603 - Fuel injector (2015-04-28),

2. RE44082 - Fuel injector having dual mode capabilities and engine using same (2013-03-18),

3. 7063055 - Engine valve actuation system and method (2006-06-20),

4. 7059301 - End of injection rate shaping (2006-06-13),

5. 6895752 - Method and apparatus for exhaust gas recirculation cooling using a vortex tube to cool recirculated exhaust gases (2005-05-24),

6. 6807929 - Engine valve actuation system and method (2004-10-26),

7. 6742728 - Electrical actuator subassembly with external threads and fuel injector using same (2004-06-01),

8. 6739575 - Piezoelectric valve system (2004-05-25),

9. 6725838 - Fuel injector having dual mode capabilities and engine using same (2004-04-27),

10. 6715466 - Method and apparatus for operating an internal combustion engine exhaust valve for braking (2004-04-06),

11. 6705588 - Piezoelectric valve system (2004-03-16),

12. 6695283 - Piezoelectric valve system (2004-02-24),

13. 6679474 - Piezoelectric valve system (2004-01-20),

14. 6668773 - System and method for calibrating variable actuation system (2003-12-30),

15. 6655654 - Piezoelectric valve system (2003-12-02),

Title: Innovations by Richard H. Holtman: Pioneering Fuel Injector Technologies

Introduction: Richard H. Holtman, based in Dunlap, IL, is a notable inventor known for his contributions to fuel injector design. With a total of 23 patents to his name, Holtman has significantly impacted the automotive industry through innovative solutions that enhance engine performance and efficiency.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking design for a fuel injector. This innovative common rail fuel injector features a control valve member that is unattached yet trapped between a push pin and a seat of the injector body. The design incorporates a unique mechanism where the push pin has a head with a contact surface and a crown with a stop surface. This arrangement is crucial for the operational efficiency of the injector, allowing for complex movements among various configurations, such as the rest, injection, and over-travel states. Additionally, he has developed a fuel injector with dual mode capabilities. This solitary fuel injector efficiently caters to both homogeneous charge compression ignition and conventional injection events, allowing flexible capabilities within a single compression stroke.

Career Highlights: Richard H. Holtman has honed his expertise while working for prominent companies like Caterpillar Inc. and Ford Motor Company Limited. His work in these organizations has provided him with invaluable hands-on experience and insights to drive his innovative efforts in fuel injection technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Holtman has collaborated with talented professionals such as Ronald Dean Shinogle and Clifford E. Cotton, III, whose contributions have complemented his initiatives in developing cutting-edge fuel injector solutions.

Conclusion: Richard H. Holtman's innovative designs in fuel injector technology represent significant advancements in the automotive field. With multiple patents to his name and a solid career foundation at major industry players, his contributions continue to influence the future of engine technology and efficiency. As the demand for more efficient fuel injection systems rises, Holtman's inventions are poised to play a critical role in shaping the automotive landscape.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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