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Patent Gallery
| Patent No. | Category | Year | Title | Inventor | Assignee | Date of Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,703,590 | Mechanical | 2010 | Torque Converter with Turbine One-Way Clutch | Thomas Heck, Kevin Parks | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 04/27/2010 |
| 7,938,239 | Mechanical | 2007 | Clutch Assembly with Restraining Plate and Method for Assembling a Clutch Assembly | Thomas Heck, Steven Olsen | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | 05/10/2011 |
| 4,133,444 | Mechanical | 1979 | Filing System | Thomas H. Snethen | United Business Equipment Corp. | 01/09/1979 |
| 9,500,223 | Mechanical | 2016 | Asymmetrical Tapered Roller Bearing for the Purpose of Mounting a Gearwheel on a Gearshaft | Thomas Hubert, Sven Hofmann | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 11/22/2016 |
| 7,411,665 | Optics | 2008 | Method for Wavelength Calibration of An Optical Measurement System | Thomas Iffland | Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH | 08/12/2008 |
| 5,051,498 | Chemical | 1991 | Lipophilic 2', 3'-Dideoxynucleoside Prodrug Derivatives for the Inhibition of Replication of AIDS Virus and Other Retroviruses | Thomas I. Kalman | The Research Foundation of State University of NY | 09/24/1991 |
| 4,882,147 | Chemical | 1989 | Novel Polynucleotide Analogs, Methods for Inhibiting Nucleic Acid Polymerases and Methods for Inducing Synthesis of Interferon | Thomas J. Bardos, Yau-Kwan Ho, Steven J. Kasper, Robert G. Hughes, Jr. | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | 11/21/1989 |
| 4,468,384 | Biotechnology | 1984 | Method for the Inhibition of the Replication of DNA Viruses with 5-Substituted 2-Pyrimidinone Nucleosides | Thomas J. Bardos, Yung-Chi Cheng, Alan C. Schroeder | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | 08/28/1984 |
| 4,782,142 | Chemical | 1988 | Novel 5-Substituted 2-Pyrimidinone Nucleosides and Methods of Use | Thomas J. Bardos, Yung-Chi Cheng, Alan C. Schroeder, Simon M. N. Efange | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | 11/01/1988 |
| 4,895,937 | Biotechnology | 1990 | 5-IOSO-2-Pyrimidinone Nucleoside | Thomas J. Bardos, Yung-Chi Cheng, Alan C. Schroeder, Simon M.N. Efange | The Research Foundation of State University of New York | 01/23/1990 |
| 6,269,814 | Mechanical | 2001 | Sleep Apnea Headgear | Thomas J. Blaszczykiewicz, David E. Holfoth | Accu-Med Technologies, Inc. | 08/07/2001 |
| 7,797,241 | Software/Business Method | 2010 | Global Information Network Product Publication System | Thomas J. Colson, John E. Cronin, Samuel C. Baxter, Robert Cantrell | IP.com, Inc. | 09/14/2010 |
| 7,458,512 | Software/Business Method | 2008 | Computer-Based Method and Apparatus for Verifying An Electronic Voting Process | Thomas J. Colson, Peter J. Vanderheyden, Mark R. O'Donnell | IP.com, Inc. | 12/02/2008 |
| 7,904,408 | Software/Business Method | 2011 | Method and System for Monitoring Innovation Activity | Thomas J. Colson, Samuel C. Baxter | IP.com I, LLC | 03/08/2011 |
| 9,352,605 | Mechanical | 2016 | One-Piece Expandable Pocket | Thomas J. Corey | 05/31/2016 | |
| 11,712,918 | Mechanical | 2023 | Expansion Paper Board Folder with Molded Gusset | Thomas J. Corey | 08/01/2023 | |
| 6,705,306 | Mechanical | 2004 | Grill Lid Positioner | Thomas J. Dickey | 03/16/2004 | |
| 5,764,144 | Mechanical | 1998 | Tarpaulin Alarm System | Thomas L. Falkiner, Daniel J. Carter | Itza Snap Inc. | 06/09/1998 |
| 11,447,326 | Mechanical | 2022 | System and Method for a Reusable Dispensing Container | Thomas M. Risch | Thomas M. Risch | 09/20/2022 |
| 7,658,261 | Mechanical | 2010 | Drive Train for a Motor Vehicle and Method for Operating Such a Drive Train | Thomas Pfund | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/09/2010 |
| 7,486,490 | Mechanical | 2009 | Actuator for the Actuation of a Cutch and/or a Gear Mechanism | Thomas Pfund, Wai-Wal Buchet, Sven-Jostein Kro, Martin Zimmermann, Juergen Gerhart, Martin Fuss, | LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG | 02/03/2009 |
| 7,186,449 | Mechanical | 2007 | Recycled Rubber Construction Materials | Thomas P. Hansen | 03/06/2007 | |
| 7,595,278 | Chemical | 2009 | Resin Bonded Sorbent | Thomas Powers, Samuel A. Incorvia | Multisorb Technologies, Inc. | 09/29/2009 |
| 8,042,839 | Mechanical | 2011 | Joining Arrangement for Connecting a Pipe to a System | Thomas Rammhofer, Urban Panther | Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG | 10/25/2011 |
| 4,698,630 | Electronics | 1987 | Security System | Thomas R. Ellsberg | American Locker Group Incorporated | 10/06/1987 |
| 8,890,383 | Mechanical | 2014 | Bearing Having a Power Generation Unit | Thomas Rink | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 11/18/2014 |
| 8,878,408 | Mechanical | 2014 | Bearing Having a Power Generation Unit | Thomas Rink, Stefan Kleiber, Martin Kram | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 11/04/2014 |
| 4,969,233 | Mechanical | 1990 | Process for Attaching a Hanger Member to a Casing | Thomas R. Stanley | Teepak, Inc. | 11/13/1990 |
| 5,046,219 | Mechanical | 1991 | Prepackaged Shirred Food Emulsion Casing with Integral Casing Sizing and Brake Control | Thomas R. Stanley | Teepak, Inc. | 09/10/1991 |
| 5,074,822 | Mechanical | 1991 | Method of Closing a Tubular Food Casing | Thomas R. Stanley | Teepak, Inc. | 12/24/1991 |
| D624,122 | Design | 2010 | Picture Frame Bookend | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 09/21/2010 |
| 7,788,836 | Mechanical | 2010 | Device and Method for Hanging Photographs or Cards | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 09/07/2010 |
| D542,025 | Design | 2007 | Combined Key Case and Picture Frame | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 05/08/2007 |
| D602,263 | Design | 2009 | Picture Frame | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 10/20/2009 |
| D650,591 | Design | 2011 | Floral Photograph Holder | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 12/20/2011 |
| D551,851 | Design | 2007 | Keychain Pendant with Hinged Cover | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 10/02/2007 |
| D530,102 | Design | 2006 | Photograph Organizer | Thomas Vincent | Umbra Inc. | 10/17/2006 |
| D545,573 | Design | 2007 | Nested Picture Frame Assembly | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 07/03/2007 |
| D644,031 | Design | 2011 | Floral Photograph Holder | Thomas Vincent | Umbra LLC | 08/30/2011 |
| 8,905,211 | Mechanical | 2014 | Multiple Clutch Device | Thomas Wiesneth | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 12/09/2014 |
| 8,764,294 | Mechanical | 2014 | Circumferential Guide for Rolling Bodies, and Linear Guide Unit Equipped Therewith | Thomas Winkler | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 07/01/2014 |
| 8,287,430 | Mechanical | 2012 | Method for Operating a Drive Train | Thomas Winkler, Ali Dagdan | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 10/16/2012 |
| 9,702,330 | Mechanical | 2017 | Vehicle Having a Belt Pulley and Standstill Air-Conditioning | Thomas Winkler, Mathias Goeckler, Juergen Kroll | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 07/11/2017 |
| 9,267,593 | Mechanical | 2016 | Planetary Gear with a Differential Gear | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 02/23/2016 |
| 9,322,467 | Mechanical | 2016 | Insert Shaft System, Differential with Insert Shaft System, Oil Distribution in Shaft Systems of Transmissions, and Steel Oil Drip Pan for the Oiling of a Shaft | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini, Inaki Fernandez | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 04/26/2016 |
| 9,145,963 | Mechanical | 2015 | Planetary Gearbox Comprising a Differential | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini, Inaki Fernandez | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 09/29/2015 |
| 9,638,304 | Mechanical | 2017 | Spur Differential Gear | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini, Inaki Fernandez, Simone Lombardo, Franz Kurth | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 05/02/2017 |
| 9,115,795 | Mechanical | 2015 | Suspended Mounting of a Differential | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini, Markus Mantau | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 08/25/2015 |
| 9,169,917 | Mechanical | 2015 | Support Structure of a Planet Gear Carrier | Thorsten Biermann, Harald Martini, Richard Grabenbauer | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 10/27/2015 |
| 8,220,605 | Mechanical | 2012 | Power Transmission Mechanism | Thorsten Krause, Benjamin Daniel | Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG | 07/17/2012 |
