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Thomas W. Tighe
Also filed as: TIGHE THOMAS W · TIGHE THOMAS WILLIAM
28 granted patents·8 pending applications·112 citations·filing 2004–2023
95Inventor score
Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC11FULTON GROUP N A INC10OWEJAN JON P5TIGHE THOMAS W3ARTHUR DAVID A1
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36 records- 0196US7671482B2Hydrogen powered vehicle refueling strategyGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 2, 2010·40 cites·20 claims
- 0292US8735022B2Fuel cell component with coating including nanoparticlesSCHLAG HARALD·Filed 2006·Granted May 27, 2014·18 cites·24 claims
- 0392US7718298B2Bifurcation of flow channels in bipolar plate flowfieldsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted May 18, 2010·15 cites·14 claims
- 0487US8232014B2Fuel cell operational methods for hydrogen addition after shutdownARTHUR DAVID A·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 31, 2012·10 cites·35 claims
- 0585US12345445B2Compact fluid heating system with high bulk heat flux using elevated heat exchanger pressure dropFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 1, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 0681US8501364B2Fuel cell bipolar plate exit for improved flow distribution and freeze compatibilityGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 6, 2013·2 cites·14 claims
- 0779US8168340B2Water removal features for PEMfc stack manifoldsWHITEHEAD LEE C·Filed 2007·Granted May 1, 2012·4 cites·12 claims
- 0879US7842426B2Use of a porous material in the manifolds of a fuel cell stackGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 30, 2010·3 cites·19 claims
- 0978US7862936B2Water removal channel for PEM fuel cell stack headersGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 4, 2011·3 cites·19 claims
- 1074US11867427B2Compact fluid heating system with high bulk heat flux using elevated heat exchanger pressure dropFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 9, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 1174US8795907B2Compressor system with a freewheeling expanderBECKER MARC·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 5, 2014·2 cites·20 claims
- 1274US7682720B2Diagnostic method for detecting a coolant pump failure in a fuel cell system by temperature measurementGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 23, 2010·2 cites·23 claims
- 1371US10962257B2Compact fluid heating system with high bulk heat flux using elevated heat exchanger pressure dropFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 30, 2021·0 cites·19 claims
- 1471US7803497B2Fuel cell stack that utilizes an actuator to switch between interdigitated and straight flow for optimizing performanceGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 28, 2010·2 cites·6 claims
- 1570US8551664B2Fuel cell humidifier diagnosticTIGHE THOMAS W·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 8, 2013·2 cites·18 claims
- 1669US8974975B2Method to correct for permeation uncertainties using a concentration sensorDI FIORE DANIEL C·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 10, 2015·1 cites·20 claims
- 1768US8828615B2Acoustic speed of sound measurement using bandpass filtering of automotive pressure sensorsTIGHE THOMAS W·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 9, 2014·1 cites·20 claims
- 1865US10309731B2Compliant heating system comprising a compressive seal expansion jointFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 4, 2019·1 cites·20 claims
- 1965US7601451B2Variable active area for fuel cellGM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES OPERATI·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 13, 2009·6 cites·26 claims
- 2064US2015093673A1Pem fuel cell stack inlet water regulation systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 2163US8877392B2PEM fuel cell stack inlet water regulation systemOWEJAN JON P·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 4, 2014·0 cites·20 claims
- 2263US2011143241A1Fuel cell operational methods for oxygen depletion at shutdownGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 2362US2019285370A1Compliant heating system comprising a compressive seal expansion jointFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 2461US10522855B2Method for creating an oxygen depleted gas in a fuel cell systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 31, 2019·0 cites·13 claims
- 2560US8394547B2Fuel cell bipolar plate exit for improved flow distribution and freeze compatibilityOWEJAN JON P·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 12, 2013·0 cites·9 claims
- 2659US8268492B2Fuel cell stack features for improved water managementOWEJAN JON P·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 18, 2012·0 cites·16 claims
- 2754US10989441B2High efficiency fluid heating system exhaust manifoldFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 27, 2021·0 cites·25 claims
- 2854US8389047B2Low-cost hydrophilic treatment method for assembled PEMFC stacksOWEJAN JON P·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 5, 2013·0 cites·17 claims
- 2951US8101322B2Constant channel cross-section in a PEMFC outletOWEJAN JON P·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 24, 2012·0 cites·6 claims
- 3051US8034502B2Water removal system for non-reactive regions in PEFMC stacksGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 11, 2011·0 cites·24 claims
- 3151US2009191351A1Fuel cell bipolar plate with variable surface propertiesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3249US10612816B2Compact fluid heating system with high bulk heat flux using elevated heat exchanger pressure dropFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 7, 2020·0 cites·26 claims
- 3349US2019360756A1Heat exchanger baffle assembly and tube pattern for radial flow heat exchanger and fluid heating system including the sameFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 3444US2017211895A1Baffle assembly for a heat exchanger, heat exchanger including the baffle assembly, fluid heating system including the same, and methods of manufacture thereofFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 3543US2007104986A1Diagnostic method for detecting a coolant pump failure in a fuel cell system by temperature measurementTIGHE THOMAS W·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 3636US2020103174A1Compliant heating system comprising a metallic expansion jointFULTON GROUP N A INC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
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