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Scotts Valley, CA, United States of America

Rick Strickland

This inventor holds 19 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Automotive Suspension Systems. Top assignee: Fox Factory, Incorporated. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Rick Strickland. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/rick-strickland

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 19 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 96(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Watsonville, CA (US) (2022 - 2023)
  • Scotts Valley, CA (US) (2021 - 2024)
  • Dacula, GA (US) (2023 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal19 out of 518 
 
Fox Factory, Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Electronically Controlled Sway Bar
Hydraulic Suspension
Damping Link
Shock Assembly
Ride Height Adjustment
Valve Body Bypass
Gas Chambers
Automated Control System
Cross-Linked Suspension
Wear Sleeve
Main Piston Boost Valve
19 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12734858 - Electronically controlled sway bar damping link (2026-09-15),
2. 12673528 - Hydraulic cross-linked suspension (2026-07-07),
3. 12522042 - Linked gas chambers for e-sway disconnect (2026-01-13),
4. 12502923 - Hydraulic cross-linked suspension (2025-12-23),
5. 12350991 - Plug and play suspension (2025-07-08),
6. 12311720 - Hydraulic cross-linked suspension (2025-05-27),
7. 12270062 - Electronically controlled sway bar damping link (2025-04-08),
8. 12263711 - Automated control system for an electronically controlled sway bar link (2025-04-01),
9. 12227048 - Shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height (2025-02-18),
10. 12128723 - Wear sleeve for a shock body (2024-10-29),
11. 12083850 - Electronically controlled sway bar damping link (2024-09-10),
12. 11926189 - Electronically controlled sway bar damping link (2024-03-12),
13. 11884122 - Mechanical bypass of a valve body (2024-01-30),
14. 11796030 - Main piston boost valve in a vehicle damper (2023-10-24),
15. 11718137 - Shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height (2023-08-08),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Rick Strickland

Introduction

Rick Strickland is a prominent inventor based in Scotts Valley, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of suspension systems, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle performance through innovative suspension technologies.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Plug and Play Suspension," which features an electronically adjustable shock assembly, a controller, and a communications network that connects the controller with the shock assembly. This system allows for easy installation and adjustment, improving the overall driving experience. Another notable patent is the "Hydraulic Cross-Linked Suspension," which includes a cross-linked system that fluidly couples various shock assemblies. This design enables efficient fluid flow between different chambers, enhancing the vehicle's handling and stability.

Career Highlights

Rick Strickland is currently employed at Fox Factory, Incorporated, where he continues to innovate and develop advanced suspension systems. His expertise in this area has positioned him as a key player in the automotive industry, contributing to the development of high-performance vehicles.

Collaborations

Rick has collaborated with talented individuals such as Philip Tsiaras and Connor Randall, working together to push the boundaries of suspension technology.

Conclusion

Rick Strickland's innovative contributions to suspension systems have made a lasting impact on the automotive industry. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing vehicle performance and safety.

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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