Robert Clifton Jones

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, plus 9 CIPO patents and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Fluid Control Devices. Top assignees: Danco, Inc., Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Cepheid Corporation. Active years: 1976-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert Clifton Jones. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-clifton-jones

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

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USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 94.1

CIPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 3)

EPO Patents = 1 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 60(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Flemington, NJ (US) (1976)
Napoleon, OH (US) (1985)
Duluth, MN (US) (1984 - 1987)
Aurora, IL (US) (1999 - 2017)
Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2019 - 2022)
Rockwall, TX (US) (2019 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC

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Years Active: 1976-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Gasket Seals

Drain Closures

Tub Spout Coupling

Influenza Detection

Faucet Handle

Drain Cover

Pop-Up Drain

Flow-Wrap System

Container Filling

Straw Ingredients

Thermal Transfer

Mouthpiece Extractor

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12497768 - Gasket seals for drain closures (2025-12-16),

2. 12123184 - Gasket seals for drain closures (2024-10-22),

3. 12065811 - Systems and methods for coupling of a tub spout (2024-08-20),

4. 11566407 - Gasket seals for drain closures (2023-01-31),

5. 11306366 - Methods of detecting influenza (2022-04-19),

6. 11162611 - Faucet handle with dual valve stem cavities (2021-11-02),

7. D907748 - Drain cover (2021-01-12),

8. 10480036 - Methods of detecting influenza (2019-11-19),

9. 10221549 - Pop-up drain linkage assembly (2019-03-05),

10. 9718569 - Modified atmospheric flow-wrap system (2017-08-01),

11. 9284077 - Methods and apparatus for filling a container with a pouch and a flowable food product (2016-03-15),

12. 8409643 - Methods for the application of ingredients to the inside of a straw (2013-04-02),

13. 5897802 - Heated debris shield (1999-04-27),

14. 4706672 - Therapeutic thermal transfer device (1987-11-17),

15. 4555212 - Apparatus for rupturing carrier bags (1985-11-26),

Title: Biography of Inventor Robert Clifton Jones

Introduction: Robert Clifton Jones is a notable inventor based in Rockwall, Texas. He has made significant contributions to the field of plumbing and drainage systems. With a total of seven patents to his name, Jones has demonstrated his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions is a patent for gasket seals for drain closures. This invention features a drain closure assembly with a domed cap and a flange positioned below it. The assembly includes a stem extending from the flange to the bottom of the closure, with a frusto-conical gasket seal that fits closely around the stem. Another notable patent is for systems and methods for coupling a tub spout. This invention provides a mechanism to securely attach a tub spout to a pipe using an extension nipple adaptor and a compression ring.

Career Highlights: Robert Jones is currently employed at Danco, Inc., a company known for its innovative plumbing products. His work at Danco has allowed him to apply his inventive skills to create practical solutions for everyday plumbing challenges.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Jones has collaborated with talented individuals such as Casey J. Fregoe and Muhammad Towheed Hossain. These collaborations have contributed to the development of his innovative products and patents.

Conclusion: Robert Clifton Jones is a distinguished inventor whose work has had a positive impact on the plumbing industry

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.