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Christopher M. Higgins
Also filed as: HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER · HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER L · HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER M · HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
36 granted patents·4 pending applications·160 citations·filing 2003–2025
96Inventor score
Files withTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA203M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY4TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC3HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER M2ITRON INC2
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40 records- 0195US10189510B1Stake pocket insertTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 29, 2019·14 cites·20 claims
- 0293US10343727B1Two-piece deck postTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 9, 2019·10 cites·18 claims
- 0392US11235817B2Vehicular body structureTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 1, 2022·3 cites·20 claims
- 0491US9636981B2Systems and methods for altering one or more vehicle functionsTOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 2, 2017·7 cites·20 claims
- 0589US10621445B2Vehicle video systems including rear mounted video camerasTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 14, 2020·8 cites·12 claims
- 0689US10137897B2Systems and methodologies for modifying a vehicle operating profileTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 27, 2018·8 cites·18 claims
- 0789US9902307B2Stowable load support structure for tailgateTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 27, 2018·7 cites·17 claims
- 0887US9835662B2Electrical network topology determinationITRON INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 5, 2017·5 cites·20 claims
- 0986US8235451B2Method and system for deforming a drive rod in a door after an impact to the doorJORDAN NATHANIEL P·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 7, 2012·24 cites·18 claims
- 1085US12371311B2Aerial lift interlocked with fall-protection safety apparatus3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY·Filed 2024·Granted Jul 29, 2025·1 cites·25 claims
- 1185US8128151B2Method and system for disengaging a drive rod in a door after an impact to the doorTERAMOTO DAISUKE·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 6, 2012·19 cites·21 claims
- 1282US12428278B2Aerial lift interlocked with fall-protection safety apparatus3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 30, 2025·1 cites·24 claims
- 1381US9243440B1Systems and methods for altering one or more vehicle functionsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 26, 2016·7 cites·20 claims
- 1480US10946905B2Vehicular body structural arrangementsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 16, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
- 1580US8079631B2Method and system for guiding a drive rod in a door after an impact to the doorHIGGINS CHRISTOPHER M·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 20, 2011·16 cites·20 claims
- 1679US2025313444A1Aerial lift interlocked with fall-protection safety apparatus3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1777US9908458B2Vehicle headlight leveling controlTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 6, 2018·3 cites·13 claims
- 1877US8556327B1Fuel housing assemblies with integrated sealing retainer assembliesHIGGINS CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 15, 2013·7 cites·17 claims
- 1973US9593513B2Lock release apparatusTOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 14, 2017·3 cites·21 claims
- 2071US11155300B1Vehicular body structural arrangementTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 26, 2021·1 cites·8 claims
- 2165US10906594B2Vehicular body structureTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 2, 2021·1 cites·20 claims
- 2263US10245994B2Transportation system including autonomous detachable engine modules and passenger moduleTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 2, 2019·1 cites·14 claims
- 2362US10150519B2Apparatus and method for designing deck sill and rear postTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 11, 2018·1 cites·10 claims
- 2460US9074402B2Sliding door obstacle detectionHIGGINS CHRISTOPHER M·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 7, 2015·3 cites·18 claims
- 2560US2025376364A1Aerial lift interlocked with fall-protection safety apparatus3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2657US8348330B2Wire harness protector and touch sensor assemblyTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 8, 2013·3 cites·10 claims
- 2755US10632893B2Transportation system including autonomous detachable engine modules and passenger moduleTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 28, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 2854US11319000B2Stake assemblyTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted May 3, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 2949US11136071B2Vehicular body structural arrangementsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 5, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
- 3048US8312103B2Periodic balanced communication node and server assignmentHOLBROOK KENNETH J·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 13, 2012·1 cites·16 claims
- 3147US11104260B2Angled tie down anchorsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 31, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
- 3247US9527430B2Vehicle headlight leveling controlTOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 27, 2016·0 cites·19 claims
- 3346US8398148B2Method and system for disengaging a drive rod in a door after an impact to the doorTERAMOTO DAISUKE·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 19, 2013·0 cites·20 claims
- 3444US10589694B2Sensor integration into existing vehicle structuresTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 17, 2020·0 cites·14 claims
- 3543US9862418B1Cross member with inner flangesTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 9, 2018·0 cites·20 claims
- 3641US6963170B2Lamp monitor and lampTAPESWITCH LTD·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 8, 2005·3 cites·13 claims
- 3739US8789225B2Interlocking handleANDERSON CHAD E·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 29, 2014·0 cites·20 claims
- 3837US2007090226A1Ornamental garden hose storage deviceABACUS C A LIMTED AS TRAUSTEE·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3934US10834144B2Hub and agent communication through a firewallITRON INC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 10, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 4034US2003218387A1Safety monitor for machineryFiled 2003·Application pending·0 cites
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