Overview
Tom Pan, Ph.D. is a patent scientist in our San Diego office. Prior to joining the firm, Tom worked in the engineering industry developing products and manufacturing processes. With a strong interest in inventions and IP protection, he regularly performed competitive analysis for new designs and determined patentability for inventive ideas. He also drafted patent applications by applying his deep understanding of the subject matters and engineering principles. Tom’s focus is electro-mechanical products. Specifically, his expertise covers mechanical structures and systems, materials, heat transfer and fluid flow, thermodynamics, and imaging systems.
Education
- Brigham Young University (Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 1993)
- Huazhong University of Science & Technology (M.S. Materials Science, 1985)
- Huazhong University of Science & Technology (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1982)
Representative Experience
Representative Patents
US 11,071,676 Collapsible wheeled walker with stability enhancing bracket apparatus and method
US 9,213,066 Multiple cell battery voltage measurement
US 7,210,771 Ink delivery system with print cartridge, container and reservoir apparatus and method
