Aurora, IL, United States of America

William E Conroy

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.. Active years: 1976-1996.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William E Conroy. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-e-conroy

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 44(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Aurora, IL (US) (1976 - 1978)
  • Latrobe, PA (US) (1996)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1976-1996

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: William E. Conroy: Inventor in Aurora, Illinois.

Introduction

William E. Conroy is an inventor associated with Aurora, Illinois, and Caterpillar Tractor Co. His recorded work includes 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Conroy’s listed patents include “Key holder” and “Thrust washer arrangement for differentials.” The latter describes a differential with four pinion gears mounted on a spider inside a housing. Semi-spherically shaped thrust washers sit between the pinion gears and the housing. Each washer has an elongated slot, and a pin secured to the housing extends into the slot to hold the washer in position.

Career Highlights

Conroy’s patent record reflects work on mechanical components, including a differential thrust-washer arrangement. He is associated with Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Charles C. Ehlke and Peter Sidles, Jr.

Conclusion

William E. Conroy’s recorded inventions include a key holder and a differential thrust-washer design, documenting his contributions as an inventor associated with Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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