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Thomas M. Yonushonis
Also filed as: YONUSHONIS THOMAS · YONUSHONIS THOMAS M
50 granted patents·3 pending applications·786 citations·filing 1989–2023
98Inventor score
Files withCUMMINS INC24CUMMINS ENGINE CO INC9CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC5FLEETGUARD INC4CUMMINS IP INC3
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53 records- 0198US9182764B1Apparatus and method for grouping vehicles for cooperative drivingCUMMINS INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 10, 2015·107 cites·11 claims
- 0296US10094308B2System, method, and apparatus for improving the performance of an operator of a vehicleCUMMINS INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 9, 2018·33 cites·19 claims
- 0394US12441319B2Systems and methods for controlling overtake maneuver in vehiclesCUMMINS INC·Filed 2023·Granted Oct 14, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 0492US6444006B1High temperature composite ceramic filterFLEETGUARD INC·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 3, 2002·66 cites·1 claims
- 0592US5320909ACeramic thermal barrier coating for rapid thermal cycling applicationsUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Jun 14, 1994·92 cites·6 claims
- 0691US5607106ALow inertia, wear-resistant valve for engine fuel injection systemsCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1994·Granted Mar 4, 1997·71 cites·12 claims
- 0790US11199142B2System, method, and apparatus for driver optimizationCUMMINS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 14, 2021·4 cites·16 claims
- 0890US6544310B2Exhaust aftertreatment filter with particulate distribution patternFLEETGUARD INC·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 8, 2003·95 cites·5 claims
- 0989US9551993B2Apparatus and method for grouping vehicles for cooperative drivingCUMMINS INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 24, 2017·7 cites·14 claims
- 1087US11772673B2Systems and methods to issue warnings to enhance the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and othersCUMMINS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 3, 2023·2 cites·21 claims
- 1187US11067014B2System and method for reducing engine knockCUMMINS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 20, 2021·2 cites·19 claims
- 1286US9650042B2Systems and methods for route planningCUMMINS INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 16, 2017·14 cites·46 claims
- 1386US8257659B2Prevention of face-plugging on aftertreatment devices in exhaustSIMON III CONRAD J·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 4, 2012·13 cites·16 claims
- 1486US7967887B1Exhaust aftertreatment filter with reduced maximum temperatureCUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 28, 2011·17 cites·22 claims
- 1583US8114364B2Increased reductant decomposition reactor robustness through the use of a hydrolytic catalyst coatingHARINATH ARVIND V·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 14, 2012·18 cites·16 claims
- 1682US9234450B2Water pump and water pump system and methodENGLAND ROGER D·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 12, 2016·8 cites·17 claims
- 1782US8691724B2Prevention of face-plugging on aftertreatment devices in exhaustSIMON III CONRAD J·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 8, 2014·5 cites·17 claims
- 1882US7806956B2Tuning particulate filter performance through selective plugging and use of multiple particulate filters to reduce emissions and improve thermal robustnessCUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 5, 2010·11 cites·48 claims
- 1982US7701231B2Apparatus, system, and method for detecting cracking within an aftertreatment deviceCUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 20, 2010·12 cites·27 claims
- 2080US7263824B2Exhaust gas aftertreatment device for an internal combustion engineCUMMINS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 4, 2007·26 cites·31 claims
- 2180US4960449ACeramic particulate trap and method of making the sameCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1989·Granted Oct 2, 1990·36 cites·11 claims
- 2279US12330672B2Systems and methods to issue warnings to enhance the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and othersCUMMINS INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 17, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2377US6149073ACeramic plunger for internal combustion engine high pressure fuel systemCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1998·Granted Nov 21, 2000·39 cites·18 claims
- 2476US7621981B2Apparatus, system, and method for dispersing heat within a particulate filterCUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 24, 2009·7 cites·33 claims
- 2574US11753015B2Systems and methods for controlling overtake maneuver in vehiclesCUMMINS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 12, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 2674US11408321B2Reductant injection in exhaust manifoldCUMMINS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 9, 2022·0 cites·12 claims
- 2773US11598277B2System and method for reducing engine knockCUMMINS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 7, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 2873US10024253B2System and method for reducing engine knockCUMMINS INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 17, 2018·1 cites·20 claims
- 2972US12297787B2System, method, and apparatus for driver optimizationCUMMINS INC·Filed 2021·Granted May 13, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3072US9541039B2Apparatus, system, and method for reducing emission of nitrogen oxidesCUMMINS IP INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 10, 2017·2 cites·36 claims
- 3172US6379407B1Filter element with discrete heat generators and method of manufactureCUMMINS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 30, 2002·34 cites·37 claims
- 3269US11060434B2Reductant injection in exhaust manifoldCUMMINS INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 13, 2021·0 cites·7 claims
- 3365US8141351B2Pre-catalyst for preventing face-plugging on an inlet face of an aftertreatment device and method of the samePONNATHPUR CHETAN·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 27, 2012·4 cites·25 claims
- 3464US11008952B2Vacuum and compression release braking in spark-ignited enginesCUMMINS INC·Filed 2019·Granted May 18, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
- 3561US11187171B2Automatic engine control for carbon monoxide conditionsCUMMINS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 30, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
- 3661US6220933B1High infeed rate method for grinding ceramic workpieces with silicon carbide grinding wheelsCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 24, 2001·18 cites·10 claims
- 3760US10392994B2Reductant injection exhaust manifoldCUMMINS INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 27, 2019·0 cites·10 claims
- 3858US9279394B2Exhaust system for spark-ignited gaseous fuel internal combustion engineCUMMINS IP INC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 8, 2016·0 cites·19 claims
- 3956US11608051B2Method and system for a hybrid power control in a vehicleCUMMINS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 21, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 4056US11396284B2Systems and methods for engine brake diagnostics and controlCUMMINS INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 26, 2022·0 cites·18 claims
- 4154US9851722B2Apparatus and method for grouping vehicles for cooperative drivingCUMMINS INC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 26, 2017·0 cites·20 claims
- 4252US6295971B1Lubricating oil and fuel blending systemCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 2, 2001·6 cites·16 claims
- 4352US4966108ASintered ceramic ball and socket joint assemblyCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1989·Granted Oct 30, 1990·14 cites·18 claims
- 4450US2014069086A1Exhaust system for spark-ignited gaseous fuel internal combustion engineLAPOINTE LEON A·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4548US6773478B1Gravity-induced ash removal system for particulate filtersFLEETGUARD INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 10, 2004·5 cites·11 claims
- 4646US11113774B2System, method, and apparatus for individual innovator marketing and recognitionCUMMINS INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 7, 2021·0 cites·14 claims
- 4745US7572054B2Apparatus, system, and method for determining a time-temperature history of an aftertreatment deviceCUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 11, 2009·0 cites·33 claims
- 4843US2014278017A1Apparatus, system, and method for reducing engine knockCUMMINS IP INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4942US2012304639A1Lean burn active ignition engine with aftertreatment system and methodYONUSHONIS THOMAS M·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 5040US5899383ACeramic fuel injector timing plungerCUMMINS ENGINE CO INC·Filed 1997·Granted May 4, 1999·9 cites·9 claims
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