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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Roger Arnold Trombley40 patents · 365 citations
- 296Kevin Mcallister15 patents · 194 citations
- 392Donald W. Schuettenberg16 patents · 127 citations
- 488Thomas Terrance Kimener12 patents · 75 citations
- 583Lawrence S. Klein15 patents · 72 citations
- 679Matthew S. Johannes14 patents · 72 citations
- 775Martin E. Sotola13 patents · 72 citations
- 871Andrew F. Smith12 patents · 71 citations
- 967Peter James12 patents · 71 citations
- 1063Dale Dee Rowley10 patents · 69 citations
- 1158Gary Michael Seminara10 patents · 69 citations
- 1254Jeremy M. Nett10 patents · 69 citations
- 1350Mark H. Rosenblum10 patents · 69 citations
- 1446Stephen A. Langenderfer10 patents · 69 citations
- 1542Vikas Bahl10 patents · 69 citations
- 1638José Manuel Algüera14 patents · 101 citations
- 1733Joseph W. Works7 patents · 103 citations
- 1829Carl J. Borkholder14 patents · 84 citations
- 1925Luke Niewiadomski56 patents · 142 citations
- 2021Travis M. Mccall11 patents · 64 citations
- 2117Adam Slade9 patents · 38 citations
- 2213Dennis H. Hancock7 patents · 93 citations
- 238Swen Saupe7 patents · 60 citations
- 244Michael S Rebick5 patents · 47 citations
- 251Cesar Perez-Bolivar9 patents · 28 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60D output across the last 5 years
- 199Richard W. Mccoy77 patents · 1,187 citations
- 296Roger Arnold Trombley40 patents · 365 citations
- 392Erick Michael Lavoie49 patents · 602 citations
- 488Thomas Terrence Kimener12 patents · 115 citations
- 583Daniel Wahlstrom10 patents · 106 citations
- 679R. Peter Kimener10 patents · 106 citations
- 775Kevin Mcallister15 patents · 194 citations
- 871Eric J. Stanifer12 patents · 142 citations
- 967Philip W. Wyers6 patents · 156 citations
- 1063Thomas Edward Pilutti11 patents · 220 citations
- 1158Wolfgang Gentner26 patents · 258 citations
- 1254John R. Columbia14 patents · 192 citations
- 1350Donald W. Schuettenberg16 patents · 127 citations
- 1446Chandrakumar Kulkarni8 patents · 260 citations
- 1542Jed K. Anderson15 patents · 139 citations
- 1638Thomas Terrance Kimener12 patents · 75 citations
- 1733Lawrence S. Klein15 patents · 72 citations
- 1829Matthew S. Johannes14 patents · 72 citations
- 1925Martin E. Sotola13 patents · 72 citations
- 2021Andrew F. Smith12 patents · 71 citations
- 2117Peter James12 patents · 71 citations
- 2213Dale Dee Rowley10 patents · 69 citations
- 238Gary Michael Seminara10 patents · 69 citations
- 244Jeremy M. Nett10 patents · 69 citations
- 251Mark H. Rosenblum10 patents · 69 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60D
- 199John O. Lindahl9 patents · 2,218 citations
- 296Niall R. Lynam9 patents · 2,218 citations
- 392Yong H. Lee5 patents · 433 citations
- 488Newell Ryan Moss8 patents · 503 citations
- 583Michael Hughes6 patents · 372 citations
- 679Richard W. Mccoy77 patents · 1,187 citations
- 775Robert D. Van Vleet7 patents · 370 citations
- 871Roger Arnold Trombley40 patents · 365 citations
- 967Don F. Linger5 patents · 274 citations
- 1063Erick Michael Lavoie49 patents · 602 citations
- 1158John J. Kass7 patents · 296 citations
- 1254Darin Evans7 patents · 223 citations
- 1350Thomas W. Lindenman12 patents · 336 citations
- 1446Michael Hafner7 patents · 287 citations
- 1542Rex D. Putnam9 patents · 323 citations
- 1638Thomas Terrence Kimener12 patents · 115 citations
- 1733Daniel Wahlstrom10 patents · 106 citations
- 1829R. Peter Kimener10 patents · 106 citations
- 1925Floyd A. Colibert9 patents · 279 citations
- 2021Jacob S. Belinky18 patents · 321 citations
- 2117Thomas M. Williams, Jr.26 patents · 441 citations
- 2213Charles J. Mackarvich8 patents · 263 citations
- 238Jerry R. Smith6 patents · 205 citations
- 244Marvin L. Hanson7 patents · 173 citations
- 251Kevin Mcallister15 patents · 194 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199USD1081485S✦ AIHitch assembly4 cites · 202575% earned
- 296US12304258B1✦ AIMultifunctional ball mount with high structural strength3 cites · 202580% earned
- 392US12103343B1✦ AIHitch mount assembly7 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US11999206B2Autonomous gladhands coupling systems, devices, and methods4 cites · 202475% earned
- 583USD1016681SHitch pin device3 cites · 202472% earned
- 679US12134286B1Device for quickly attaching and detaching equipment2 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12134287B1Load measuring hitch assembly for measuring loads applied by a trailer on a tow vehicle4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871US12214632B2Lift devices for containers2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US12291062B1Steerable towing hook device2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1063US11865880B1Trailer anti-theft device3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158US12214633B1Trailer hitch with lift mechanism3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1254US12296633B2Hitch receiver2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1350US12358575B1Autonomous vehicle connected tool interchange systems and methods2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1446US11981174B1Electrical connection for trailer hitch with enhanced strength ball assembly2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12145557B1Electronically controlled brake system3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1638US12459316B1Automatic locking feature for a hitch-mounted equipment carrier2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1733US12491943B1Systems and methods for a military vehicle2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1829US12151525B1Load measuring hitch assembly for measuring loads applied by a trailer on a tow vehicle2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12311712B2Cable routing device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12311708B1Pulley fastener for connecting with trailer shackles1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12447780B1Tow hook device1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2213US12263706B2Trailer landing gear drive shaft rotating device and method of use2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US12448258B1Apparatus and method for removal of vehicle hardtop2 cites · 202567% earned
- 244US11912082B1Brake and communication system to transfer control signals and data between a towing vehic2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US12134869B1Adaptable and removable winch mount2 cites · 202476% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11485330B1✦ AIForce transducer for a multifunction trailer controller25 cites · 202290% earned
- 296USD1081485S✦ AIHitch assembly4 cites · 202575% earned
- 392US11919343B2✦ AITrailer hookup breakaway mitigation systems and methods10 cites · 202381% earned
- 488US11560188B2Automatic tractor trailer coupling18 cites · 202181% earned
- 583US11247518B1Weight distributing and sway control hitch with pivoting spring arms for loading relative 14 cites · 202289% earned
- 679US11586222B2Systems, methods, and apparatus for high-traffic density transportation pathways14 cites · 202189% earned
- 775US11807056B2Break-away tow hook10 cites · 202287% earned
- 871US11370361B1Hitch/step system10 cites · 202287% earned
- 967US11007832B1Hitch mount assembly13 cites · 202179% earned
- 1063US11628812B2Trailer stabilization and restraint9 cites · 202269% earned
- 1158US11787244B1Split trailer shackle5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1254US11608037B1Low-profile a-frame trailer jack6 cites · 202385% earned
- 1350US12304258B1Multifunctional ball mount with high structural strength3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1446US12097732B2Stowable stacked hitch receiver7 cites · 202286% earned
- 1542US12103343B1Hitch mount assembly7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1638US11267301B2Weight distributing trailer hitch11 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US11707955B2Systems and methods for automated operation and handling of autonomous trucks and trailers8 cites · 202176% earned
- 1829US11999206B2Autonomous gladhands coupling systems, devices, and methods4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1925US11325434B2Rotatable trailer hitch ball mount8 cites · 202186% earned
- 2021US11117629B1Highway trailer with slide-out undercarriage10 cites · 202187% earned
- 2117US10899320B1Jack foot adjustment device10 cites · 202187% earned
- 2213US11857824B2Strength-training apparatus for outdoor use with a hitch or ground receiver5 cites · 202384% earned
- 238US11453448B1Collapsible utility trailer5 cites · 202284% earned
- 244US10926796B1Towbar controlled steering system11 cites · 202188% earned
- 251US11712937B1Hose line management system for a tractor-trailer6 cites · 202385% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60D patents of the whole record
- 199US7195381B2✦ AIVehicle interior LED lighting system1,050 cites · 200286% earned
- 296US7619508B2✦ AIVideo mirror system for a vehicle498 cites · 200884% earned
- 392US5739592A✦ AIPower and communications link between a tractor and trailer366 cites · 199894% earned
- 488US6523629B1Tandem mobile robot system282 cites · 200394% earned
- 583US5729194ABackup system to position vehicle relative to stationary trailer during backing procedure272 cites · 199894% earned
- 679US6820888B1Alignment guide for a trailer hitch265 cites · 200494% earned
- 775US5947505ALawn mower riding sulky234 cites · 199991% earned
- 871US10030579B2Systems and methods for a mobile power plant with improved mobility and reduced trailer co223 cites · 201891% earned
- 967US7402018B2Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder217 cites · 200694% earned
- 1063US8072318B2Video mirror system for vehicle213 cites · 201082% earned
- 1158US5191328ATrailer hitching aid and method using reception delay of different velocity signals202 cites · 199394% earned
- 1254US7344284B2Lighting system for a vehicle, with high-intensity power LED201 cites · 200782% earned
- 1350US5677667AData communications apparatus for tractor/trailer using pneumatic coupler196 cites · 199791% earned
- 1446US5579228ASteering control system for trailers185 cites · 199690% earned
- 1542US9738125B1Communication device, system, and method for active control of external vehicle components175 cites · 201787% earned
- 1638US10337402B2Systems and methods for a mobile power plant with improved mobility and reduced trailer co175 cites · 201890% earned
- 1733US6480104B1Trailer alignment method and apparatus175 cites · 200294% earned
- 1829US7731403B2Lighting system for a vehicle, with high-intensity power LED171 cites · 200882% earned
- 1925US5455557AAuxiliary back-up and trailer coupling device for motor vehicles168 cites · 199594% earned
- 2021US9457666B2Method and apparatus for supplying auxiliary electrical power to an electric or hybrid veh155 cites · 201390% earned
- 2117US5558350ASteering control system for trailers152 cites · 199690% earned
- 2213US8038166B1Trailer hitching and backing precision guidance system method and apparatus150 cites · 201194% earned
- 238US5650764ATrailer alignment device with visual display149 cites · 199794% earned
- 244US9085261B2Rear vision system with trailer angle detection141 cites · 201486% earned
- 251US5108123AVehicle docking device using sensor matrix134 cites · 199293% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC239 patents · 1,735 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT24 patents · 489 citations
- 392DEERE & CO126 patents · 1,319 citations
- 488B & W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS INC18 patents · 336 citations
- 583MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC26 patents · 238 citations
- 679GROTE INDUSTRIES INC15 patents · 477 citations
- 775GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC52 patents · 233 citations
- 871OUTRIDER TECH INC17 patents · 73 citations
- 967SAF HOLLAND INC29 patents · 181 citations
- 1063TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA31 patents · 143 citations
- 1158WEIGH SAFE LLC17 patents · 67 citations
- 1254REBICK MICHAEL S5 patents · 47 citations
- 1350HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD22 patents · 60 citations
- 1446FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL COMPANY6 patents · 30 citations
- 1542TRUCK SHIELDS LLC6 patents · 18 citations
- 1638CNH IND AMERICA LLC20 patents · 29 citations
- 1733OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC4 patents · 58 citations
- 1829BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG9 patents · 33 citations
- 1925TUSIMPLE INC8 patents · 14 citations
- 2021TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD12 patents · 16 citations
- 2117ATC TRANSP LLC6 patents · 8 citations
- 2213IDEAL WAREHOUSE INNOVATIONS INC6 patents · 11 citations
- 238BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK GMBH4 patents · 62 citations
- 244JOST WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH14 patents · 14 citations
- 251KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC4 patents · 6 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60D output across the last 5 years
- 199FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC239 patents · 1,735 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT24 patents · 489 citations
- 392DEERE & CO126 patents · 1,319 citations
- 488B & W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS INC18 patents · 336 citations
- 583MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC26 patents · 238 citations
- 679GROTE INDUSTRIES INC15 patents · 477 citations
- 775U HAUL INT INC15 patents · 239 citations
- 871PACCAR INC19 patents · 252 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD13 patents · 219 citations
- 1063SHAPE CORP6 patents · 150 citations
- 1158STABILOCK LLC20 patents · 123 citations
- 1254COLUMBIA JOHN R14 patents · 192 citations
- 1350WALTERSCHEID GMBH JEAN18 patents · 270 citations
- 1446GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC52 patents · 233 citations
- 1542WYERS PHILIP W5 patents · 105 citations
- 1638OUTRIDER TECH INC17 patents · 73 citations
- 1733SAF HOLLAND INC29 patents · 181 citations
- 1829HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC58 patents · 136 citations
- 1925PORSCHE AG11 patents · 101 citations
- 2021TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA31 patents · 143 citations
- 2117WEIGH SAFE LLC17 patents · 67 citations
- 2213AGCO CORP9 patents · 74 citations
- 238PROGRESS MFG INC15 patents · 74 citations
- 244ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN5 patents · 93 citations
- 251WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE GMBH21 patents · 55 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60D
- 199FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC239 patents · 1,735 citations
- 296GEN MOTORS CORP14 patents · 578 citations
- 392BOSCH GMBH ROBERT24 patents · 489 citations
- 488REESE PRODUCTS21 patents · 867 citations
- 583DEERE & CO126 patents · 1,319 citations
- 679B & W CUSTOM TRUCK BEDS INC18 patents · 336 citations
- 775DONNELLY CORP3 patents · 1,749 citations
- 871MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC26 patents · 238 citations
- 967CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PROD INC29 patents · 397 citations
- 1063VALLEY IND LLC5 patents · 266 citations
- 1158ROCKINGER SPEZIAL FAB JOH7 patents · 272 citations
- 1254CEQUENT TOWING PROD INC23 patents · 480 citations
- 1350MASTER LOCK CO23 patents · 461 citations
- 1446GROTE INDUSTRIES INC15 patents · 477 citations
- 1542WILLIAMS JR THOMAS M15 patents · 317 citations
- 1638U HAUL INT INC15 patents · 239 citations
- 1733PACCAR INC19 patents · 252 citations
- 1829HONDA MOTOR CO LTD13 patents · 219 citations
- 1925SHAPE CORP6 patents · 150 citations
- 2021DRAW TITE INC9 patents · 237 citations
- 2117DETHMERS MFG CO5 patents · 207 citations
- 2213HOPKINS MFG CORP7 patents · 188 citations
- 238KINZE MFG INC6 patents · 83 citations
- 244WING ENTPR INC4 patents · 303 citations
- 251VULCAN SPORTS CO LTD5 patents · 172 citations
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