James A. Thomas
35Patents
11h-index
29Co-inventors
75Inventor score
Filing activity: Nov 17, 1975 → Apr 1, 2021
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5541831A | Computer controlled separator device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 27 | Expired |
| US6541424B2 | Manufacture and use of a herbicide formulation | Human Necessities | 24 | Expired |
| US6351676B1 | Computer controlled separator device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 21 | Expired |
| US4829642A | Method of making a crankshaft | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 18 | Expired |
| US5449063A | Modified drive system for endless belt conveyors with rollers having driving, supporting and aligning features | Performing Operations; Transporting | 18 | Expired |
| US5943231A | Computer controlled separator device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 17 | Expired |
| US4793918A | Gravity separator | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Expired |
| US4101950A | Portable fluid transfer pump | Electricity | 12 | Expired |
| US8390276B2 | Target magnet assembly for a sensor used with a steering gear | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 11 | Active |
| US6466431B1 | Modular electronic control unit mounting device for a mobile vehicle | Performing Operations; Transporting | 11 | Expired |
| US3994325A | Apparatus for harvesting a tree | Human Necessities | 11 | Expired |
| US8448528B2 | Three-piece torque sensor assembly | Physics | 10 | Active |
| US5073095A | Whisper quiet electromagnetic fluid pump | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 10 | Expired |
| US6343234B1 | Computer controller for a separator device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 9 | Expired |
| US5282532A | Modified drive system for endless belt conveyors with rollers having driving, supporting and aligning features | Performing Operations; Transporting | 8 | Expired |
| US5160020A | Drive system for endless belt conveyors with rollers having driving, supporting and aligning features | Performing Operations; Transporting | 7 | Expired |
| US6082408A | Modular air tank assembly | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 7 | Expired |
| US8887718B2 | Low profile heat and moisture exchanger device for tracheotomy and speaking valve | Human Necessities | 5 | Active |
| US7819978B2 | Diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus and method | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 4 | Active |
| US6461117B2 | Reversible volume oil pump | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 4 | Expired |
| US7216941B2 | Parking brake lock-in key switch system with automatic application for a vehicle with an air brake system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 4 | Expired |
| US7767031B2 | Diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus and method | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 4 | Active |
| US8052831B2 | Low temperature, vacuum cure fabrication process for large, honeycomb core stiffened composite structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Active |
| US6805212B2 | Park pawl for electric vehicle transmissions | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 3 | Expired |
| US9346082B2 | Gravity separator | Performing Operations; Transporting | 2 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.