Winston Salem, NC, United States of America

Thomas L Phillips

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.. Active years: 2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas L Phillips. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-l-phillips

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2020

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Thomas L Phillips

Introduction

Thomas L Phillips is an accomplished inventor based in Winston Salem, NC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of portable electronic device holders, particularly in the context of aircraft seating.

Latest Patents

One of his notable patents is for a "Deployable portable electronic device holder for aircraft seat." This innovative device is designed to be separate from the aircraft tray table and features a spring-biased lower retention portion. The lower retention plates secure the lower edge of a portable electronic device, ensuring it remains in place during flight. The design incorporates either molded ridges or a spring-biased, extendable upper retention portion to enhance stability.

Career Highlights

Thomas L Phillips is currently employed at Rockwell Collins, Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions for the aviation industry. His work focuses on enhancing passenger experience through practical and efficient designs.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Thomas has collaborated with talented individuals such as Stephen A Puglisi and Michael M Princip. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of technology in the field of aviation.

Conclusion

Thomas L Phillips exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the aviation sector with his inventive designs and collaborative efforts. His contributions, particularly in portable electronic device holders, reflect a commitment to improving passenger convenience 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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