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David John Hill
Also filed as: HILL DAVID · HILL DAVID J · HILL DAVID JOHN · HILL DAVID W
72 granted patents·14 pending applications·1,550 citations·filing 1976–2023
99Inventor score
Files withFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC15HILL DAVID JOHN13QINETIQ LTD10OPTASENSE HOLDINGS LTD6MCEWEN-KING MAGNUS5
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86 records- 0197US4923650ABreathable microporous film and methods for making itHERCULES INC·Filed 1988·Granted May 8, 1990·128 cites·5 claims
- 0297USD280950SShoe soleQUABAUG RUBBER COMPANY·Filed 1983·Granted Oct 15, 1985·56 cites·1 claims
- 0396US11698091B2Friction element weld element modification to increase corrosion resistance of thermal mechanical jointFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 11, 2023·5 cites·16 claims
- 0496US9739645B2Fibre optic distributed sensingHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 22, 2017·20 cites·36 claims
- 0596US9416644B2Fracture characterizationMCEWEN-KING MAGNUS·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 16, 2016·42 cites·23 claims
- 0696US8973444B2Tracking objects in conduitsHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 10, 2015·34 cites·18 claims
- 0796US8950482B2Fracture monitoringHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 10, 2015·54 cites·65 claims
- 0896US8923663B2Distributed fibre optic sensingHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 30, 2014·21 cites·26 claims
- 0995US12104643B2Friction element weld element modification to increase corrosion resistance of thermal mechanical jointFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Oct 1, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 1095US10198946B2Traffic monitoringOPTASENSE HOLDINGS LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 5, 2019·24 cites·24 claims
- 1195US9435902B2Wide area seismic detectionHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 6, 2016·22 cites·18 claims
- 1295US8973809B2Bonding of roof panelsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 10, 2015·8 cites·18 claims
- 1395US8661907B2Remote sensingDAVIS RICHARD JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 4, 2014·48 cites·14 claims
- 1495US8636197B1Bonding of roof panelsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 28, 2014·24 cites·21 claims
- 1595US7652245B2Traffic sensing and monitoring apparatusQINETIQ LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 26, 2010·38 cites·14 claims
- 1695US6493920B1Method of assembling a vehicle from preassembled modular componentsFORD GLOBAL TECH INC·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 17, 2002·77 cites·23 claims
- 1794US11420432B1Method and apparatus for adhesive dispensingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 23, 2022·4 cites·20 claims
- 1894US9677956B2Optic fibres and fibre optic sensingHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 13, 2017·19 cites·13 claims
- 1994US9631972B2Distributed fibre optic sensingHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 25, 2017·20 cites·11 claims
- 2094US4734324AHeat sealable microporous polypropylene filmsHERCULES INC·Filed 1987·Granted Mar 29, 1988·120 cites·8 claims
- 2193US9625348B2Fibre optic acoustic sensingHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 18, 2017·18 cites·7 claims
- 2293US9459329B2Magnetic field detectorMCEWEN-KING MAGNUS·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 4, 2016·21 cites·29 claims
- 2392US10221681B2Monitoring of steam injectionOPTASENSE HOLDINGS LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 5, 2019·17 cites·24 claims
- 2492US9816853B2Fibre optic cable for acoustic/seismic sensingOPTASENSE HOLDINGS LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 14, 2017·18 cites·21 claims
- 2592US5011698ABreathable microporous film and methods for making itHERCULES INC·Filed 1990·Granted Apr 30, 1991·101 cites·2 claims
- 2689US11826768B2Method and apparatus for adaptive control and real-time edge tracking of adhesive and sealer dispensingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 28, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 2789US8755643B2Fibre optic sensor packageNASH PHILIP JOHN·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 17, 2014·30 cites·18 claims
- 2889US5008296ABreathable microporous filmHERCULES INC·Filed 1990·Granted Apr 16, 1991·86 cites·7 claims
- 2989US4921583ABelt plating method and apparatusTWICKENHAM PLATING & ENAMELLIN·Filed 1989·Granted May 1, 1990·79 cites·24 claims
- 3088US10935477B2Method and apparatus for automatic detection of entrapped gas bubble location and repairing the same in dispensed adhesives, sealants, and masticsFORD MOTOR CO·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 2, 2021·4 cites·20 claims
- 3188US7103935B2Marine gangway to enable handicapped users to move between floating and fixed landings and related methodsHILL DAVID·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 12, 2006·29 cites·27 claims
- 3288US5948194AIn-line microwave heating of adhesivesFORD GLOBAL TECH INC·Filed 1998·Granted Sep 7, 1999·48 cites·14 claims
- 3387US8537345B2Phase based sensingCRICKMORE ROGER IAN·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 17, 2013·8 cites·17 claims
- 3486US9599489B2Fibre optic sensor arrayNASH PHILIP JOHN·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 21, 2017·17 cites·19 claims
- 3586US7282697B2High sensitivity fibre optic vibration sensing deviceQINETIQ LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 16, 2007·39 cites·34 claims
- 3685US9711422B2Visually detecting electrostatic discharge eventsGLOBALFOUNDRIES INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 18, 2017·4 cites·19 claims
- 3784US10352763B2Detection of moving objectsMCEWEN KING MAGNUS·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 16, 2019·6 cites·24 claims
- 3884US9617848B2Well monitoring by means of distributed sensing meansHILL DAVID JOHN·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 11, 2017·8 cites·21 claims
- 3982US5655692ADispensing mechanism with quick-connect auger shaft couplingSPEE DEE PACKAGING MACHINERY I·Filed 1996·Granted Aug 12, 1997·41 cites·17 claims
- 4079US7042369B2Road traffic monitoring systemQINETIQ LTD·Filed 2002·Granted May 9, 2006·21 cites·34 claims
- 4178US10603886B2Method of manufacturing a lightweight laminateFORD MOTOR CO·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 31, 2020·1 cites·9 claims
- 4278US10086422B2Value stream process for forming vehicle rails from extruded aluminum tubesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 2, 2018·2 cites·17 claims
- 4377US8829674B2Stacked multi-chip package and method of making sameIBM·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 9, 2014·4 cites·12 claims
- 4477US7926860B2Adjustable strap with handles for lifting objects safelyLANDLES LLC·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 19, 2011·11 cites·20 claims
- 4576US12296351B2Method and apparatus for adaptive control and real-time edge tracking of adhesive and sealer dispensingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2023·Granted May 13, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4676US10502049B2Fracture characterisationOPTASENSE HOLDINGS LTD·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 10, 2019·2 cites·17 claims
- 4774US7345953B2Flextensional vibration sensorQINETIQ LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 18, 2008·20 cites·24 claims
- 4871US7011292B1Bi-leaved valve apparatusSPEE DEE PACKAGING MACHINERY I·Filed 2004·Granted Mar 14, 2006·14 cites·35 claims
- 4970US12036598B2Method and system for lubricating and forming a metal component from sheet metalFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 16, 2024·0 cites·17 claims
- 5070US7362497B2Optical fibreQINETIQ LTD·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 22, 2008·13 cites·14 claims
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