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.
Brigham Young University, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Huazhong University of Science & Technology, M.S., Materials Science
Huazhong University of Science & Technology, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Automation & Robotics
Building Construction
Building Products & Materials
Concrete & Aggregates
Construction & Home Improvement
Electrical
Fuel Cells & Batteries
Furniture
Gardening
HVAC & Passive Ventilation
Instrumentation
Machine Shops
Patio
Plumbing
Polymers
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Windows
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
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Aesthetics & Implants
AI & Machine Learning
Angioplasty
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Cardiac Assist Device (E.g., LVAD & Heart Pumps)
Cardiovascular
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Dental Devices
Flow Diverter
Imaging
Implants
Infusion Pumps
Mobility Preservation
Robotics
Structural Heart
Surgical Equipment
Tissue Engineering
Ventilators
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
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Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
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Diagnostic Equipment
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Elevators
Engines & Engine Components
Filters (Air, Fuel, Oil)
Fleet Management
Motorcycles
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Personal Motorized Recreation Vehicles (ATVs, Snow Vehicles, Personal Watercraft)
Shipping
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Transportation Equipment
Design Patents
IP Strategy
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Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Tech Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution