Henry Ford held 161 U.S. patents over his lifetime. These patents reflect his contributions to automotive engineering, manufacturing processes, and related technologies.
Some examples of Henry Ford’s patents, including specific patent numbers and the innovations they covered:
Transmission Mechanism: Patent No. 1,005,186, filed on August 12, 1909, and issued on October 10, 1911.
Motor Vehicle: Patent No. 1,012,620, filed on September 1, 1906, and issued on December 26, 1911.
Traction Engine: Patent No. 1,036,480, filed on May 24, 1909, and issued on August 20, 1912.
Spring Suspension: Patent No. 1,044,038, filed on October 13, 1911, and issued on November 12, 1912.
Automobile Construction: Patent No. 1,075,557, filed on July 21, 1909, and issued on October 14, 1913.
Automobile Control Mechanism: Patent No. 1,078,042, filed on December 4, 1909, and issued on November 11, 1913.
Fan Construction: Patent No. 1,372,414, filed on July 10, 1918, and issued on March 22, 1921.
Clutch: Patent No. 1,375,956, filed on April 15, 1918, and issued on April 26, 1921.
Gear Shift Locking Device: Patent No. 1,377,331, filed on July 10, 1918, and issued on May 10, 1921.
Front Axle Assembly: Patent No. 1,377,674, filed on April 15, 1918, and issued on May 10, 1921.
Hub Construction: Patent No. 1,395,913, filed on April 15, 1918, and issued on November 1, 1921.
Rear Axle Construction: Patent No. 1,430,367, filed on July 10, 1918, and issued on September 26, 1922.
Air Washer and Filter: Patent No. 1,466,500, filed on July 17, 1918, and issued on August 28, 1923.
Locomotive Power Plant: Patent No. 1,502,240, filed on January 3, 1922, and issued on July 22, 1924.
Railway Car Truck: Patent No. 1,502,241, filed on July 8, 1922, and issued on July 22, 1924.
Automotive Railway Car: Patent No. 1,503,454, filed on May 13, 1921, and issued on July 29, 1924.
Piston Ring: Patent No. 1,515,246, filed on September 28, 1919, and issued on November 11, 1924.
Tilting Device for Hospital Bed: Patent No. 1,517,418, filed on July 23, 1921, and issued on December 2, 1924.
Transmission Mechanism: Patent No. 1,529,021, filed on July 8, 1922, and issued on March 10, 1925.
Ignition Distributor: Patent No. 1,543,377, filed on September 27, 1924, and issued on June 23, 1925.
These patents highlight Ford’s contributions to various aspects of automotive engineering, including vehicle construction, engine components, and control mechanisms.
For a more comprehensive list of Henry Ford’s patents, you may refer to resources such as the Ford Patent Catalogue