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William C. Hughes
Also filed as: HUGHES WILLIAM · HUGHES WILLIAM C · HUGHES WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
36 granted patents·6 pending applications·690 citations·filing 1974–2024
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42 records- 0195US12356886B2Agricultural material distribution anomaly detection and control systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2024·Granted Jul 15, 2025·2 cites·20 claims
- 0295US11997941B2Agricultural seed sensing and control systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 4, 2024·4 cites·20 claims
- 0391US4737953ALocal area network bridgeGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1986·Granted Apr 12, 1988·132 cites·16 claims
- 0491US4715030ALocal area network bridgeGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1986·Granted Dec 22, 1987·135 cites·24 claims
- 0589US4064558AMethod and apparatus for randomizing memory site usageGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1976·Granted Dec 20, 1977·41 cites·25 claims
- 0688US8656759B2Handheld penetrating consistometerHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 25, 2014·18 cites·19 claims
- 0785US7183779B2Soil probe device and method of making sameSPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES INC·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 27, 2007·34 cites·20 claims
- 0882US11313738B2Apparatus for measurement of atmospheric temperature inversionsHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 26, 2022·2 cites·14 claims
- 0982US11154004B2Agricultural seed sensing and control systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 26, 2021·6 cites·19 claims
- 1079US4310805APhase-locked loop stabilized by a crystal oscillatorGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1979·Granted Jan 12, 1982·34 cites·14 claims
- 1179US4270206ATransceiver for phase-shift modulated carrier signalsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1980·Granted May 26, 1981·43 cites·30 claims
- 1277US4446462AMethod and apparatus for multiple frequency transmission of information in a digital communication systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1982·Granted May 1, 1984·41 cites·21 claims
- 1376US8297131B2Apparatus for the measurement of liquid flow ratesHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 30, 2012·4 cites·23 claims
- 1475US8448676B2Multiple sump fuel sampler with catch canHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2010·Granted May 28, 2013·2 cites·21 claims
- 1573US12392746B2Volumetric moisture content sensorHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2023·Granted Aug 19, 2025·0 cites·23 claims
- 1673US9114441B2Handheld nozzle cleaning apparatusHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 25, 2015·2 cites·17 claims
- 1773US4730307AMethod and apparatus for local area networksGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1986·Granted Mar 8, 1988·44 cites·36 claims
- 1871US8245412B2Apparatus for determining tape and reel part quantitiesHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 21, 2012·2 cites·23 claims
- 1970US11634970B2Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using a jumper having adjustable insulating elementsCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 25, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 2070US8875570B2Water temperature profile measurement apparatusSUMPTION TREVOR J·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 4, 2014·5 cites·8 claims
- 2166US12297948B2Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using an interconnecting conduit and valving arrangementCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2023·Granted May 13, 2025·0 cites·17 claims
- 2266US4308619AApparatus and methods for synchronizing a digital receiverGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1979·Granted Dec 29, 1981·18 cites·29 claims
- 2365US7261108B2Liquid dispensing combDALLIANIS DIANE·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 28, 2007·10 cites·10 claims
- 2465US4298986AReceiver for phase-shift modulated carrier signalsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1979·Granted Nov 3, 1981·17 cites·23 claims
- 2565US3936693ATwo-aperture immersion lensGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1974·Granted Feb 3, 1976·9 cites·5 claims
- 2664US12338712B2Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using a jumper having adjustable insulating elementsCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 24, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 2762US4218635AElectron gun with stationary beam during blankingGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1979·Granted Aug 19, 1980·9 cites·5 claims
- 2860US6736735B2Sports swing training apparatusFiled 2001·Granted May 18, 2004·14 cites·13 claims
- 2960US4070597AMulti-apertured single plate matrix lensGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1976·Granted Jan 24, 1978·7 cites·10 claims
- 3051US2008210251A1Liquid Dispensing Comb and BrushDIANE L DALLIANIS·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 3151US2021231249A1Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using an interconnecting conduit and valving arrangementCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2020·Application pending·0 cites
- 3250US4307464AMethod and apparatus for synthesizing a modulated carrier to reduced interchannel interference in a digital communication systemGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1979·Granted Dec 22, 1981·10 cites·20 claims
- 3349US2010277185A1Soil moisture sensorSPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 3447US4475217AReceiver for phase-shift modulated carrier signalsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1982·Granted Oct 2, 1984·11 cites·22 claims
- 3546US4641325AReceiver for phase shift modulated carrier signalsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1985·Granted Feb 3, 1987·12 cites·9 claims
- 3646US2013022756A1Adhesion of metal thin films to polymeric substratresAUGUSTINE BRIAN HOWARD·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 3745US4462109AReceiver for phase-shift modulated carrier signalsGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1982·Granted Jul 24, 1984·10 cites·15 claims
- 3842US4122369AMagnetic deflection apparatus positioned behind targetGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1977·Granted Oct 24, 1978·3 cites·3 claims
- 3935US4730267ACombination integrate and dump filter and level detectorGEN ELECTRIC·Filed 1985·Granted Mar 8, 1988·5 cites·9 claims
- 4034USD718110SSpray nozzle maintenance toolHUGHES WILLIAM C·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 25, 2014·3 cites·1 claims
- 4133US2021230976A1Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using an interconnecting conduit having a controllable annular sectionCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2020·Application pending·0 cites
- 4233US2021231250A1Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits using a self-draining jumperCHEVRON USA INC·Filed 2020·Application pending·0 cites
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