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Electric propulsion of vehicles
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60L · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Aristeidis Karalis86 patents · 11,632 citations
- 296Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 392Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 488Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,628 citations
- 583Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 679Andre B. Kurs84 patents · 7,796 citations
- 775Morris P. Kesler93 patents · 8,394 citations
- 871Andrew J. Campanella48 patents · 5,551 citations
- 967Christopher K. Yakes29 patents · 3,699 citations
- 1063Nader Nasr66 patents · 3,311 citations
- 1158Jon J. Morrow25 patents · 2,494 citations
- 1254Robert Dean King120 patents · 4,829 citations
- 1350John Talbot Boys35 patents · 2,140 citations
- 1446Rongjun Zhang17 patents · 1,569 citations
- 1542Deepak Shukla35 patents · 1,206 citations
- 1638Albert S. Penilla85 patents · 3,188 citations
- 1733Angel A. Penilla85 patents · 3,188 citations
- 1829Donald R. High48 patents · 1,038 citations
- 1925Michael D. Atchley34 patents · 843 citations
- 2021David C. Winkle33 patents · 760 citations
- 2117Atsushi Tabata118 patents · 3,598 citations
- 2213Catherine Linsmeier10 patents · 1,032 citations
- 238Ajith Kuttannair Kumar169 patents · 4,641 citations
- 244Karl Kay10 patents · 256 citations
- 251Derek A. Wente45 patents · 624 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60L output across the last 5 years
- 199Aristeidis Karalis86 patents · 11,632 citations
- 296Marin Soljacic70 patents · 11,214 citations
- 392John D. Joannopoulos32 patents · 5,397 citations
- 488Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 583Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 679Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,628 citations
- 775Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 871Andre B. Kurs84 patents · 7,796 citations
- 967Morris P. Kesler93 patents · 8,394 citations
- 1063Katherine L. Hall81 patents · 8,296 citations
- 1158Dean Kamen68 patents · 5,159 citations
- 1254Andrew J. Campanella48 patents · 5,551 citations
- 1350Christopher K. Yakes29 patents · 3,699 citations
- 1446Nader Nasr66 patents · 3,311 citations
- 1542Jon J. Morrow25 patents · 2,494 citations
- 1638Robert Dean King120 patents · 4,829 citations
- 1733John Talbot Boys35 patents · 2,140 citations
- 1829Rongjun Zhang17 patents · 1,569 citations
- 1925Deepak Shukla35 patents · 1,206 citations
- 2021Albert S. Penilla85 patents · 3,188 citations
- 2117Angel A. Penilla85 patents · 3,188 citations
- 2213Donald R. High48 patents · 1,038 citations
- 238Michael D. Atchley34 patents · 843 citations
- 244Afshin Partovi22 patents · 1,150 citations
- 251David C. Winkle33 patents · 760 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60L
- 199Aristeidis Karalis86 patents · 11,632 citations
- 296Marin Soljacic70 patents · 11,214 citations
- 392John D. Joannopoulos32 patents · 5,397 citations
- 488Blake Konrardy55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 583Gregory Hayward55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 679Scott T. Christensen57 patents · 2,628 citations
- 775Scott Farris55 patents · 2,628 citations
- 871Andre B. Kurs84 patents · 7,796 citations
- 967Alex J. Severinsky16 patents · 2,958 citations
- 1063Theodore Louckes14 patents · 1,686 citations
- 1158Morris P. Kesler93 patents · 8,394 citations
- 1254Katherine L. Hall81 patents · 8,296 citations
- 1350Harold J. Vinegar7 patents · 1,192 citations
- 1446Konrad J. Kulikowski51 patents · 6,813 citations
- 1542Dean Kamen68 patents · 5,159 citations
- 1638Robert R. Ambrogi42 patents · 3,234 citations
- 1733Richard Kurt Heinzmann41 patents · 3,040 citations
- 1829Robert J. Duggan25 patents · 2,342 citations
- 1925Jiri K. Nor7 patents · 2,616 citations
- 2021Andrew J. Campanella48 patents · 5,551 citations
- 2117Duane R. Pillar25 patents · 5,709 citations
- 2213Bradley C. Squires17 patents · 3,847 citations
- 238Harry F. Smith9 patents · 2,260 citations
- 244Christopher K. Yakes29 patents · 3,699 citations
- 251Daniel N. Ozick35 patents · 2,335 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60L patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11890962B1✦ AIElectric vehicle charge determination35 cites · 202487% earned
- 296US11897355B2✦ AIElectric vehicle charging station20 cites · 202476% earned
- 392US11970073B2✦ AIVehicle energy generation with flywheel18 cites · 202468% earned
- 488US11938923B1Longitudinal and lateral vehicle motion cooperative control method based on fast solving a17 cites · 202489% earned
- 583US11876263B1Cathode ejector cooling flow control system13 cites · 202488% earned
- 679US12179629B1Estimated state of charge determination12 cites · 202479% earned
- 775US12145753B2Compact and lightweight drone delivery device called an ArcSpear electric jet drone system12 cites · 202488% earned
- 871US12006033B1Boom assembly for aerial vehicle23 cites · 202485% earned
- 967US11981340B1Electrified military vehicle11 cites · 202460% earned
- 1063US12391108B2Electric vehicle battery pack having longitudinal reinforcements7 cites · 202475% earned
- 1158US12459392B1Modular, multi-directional, battery-integrated smart electric vehicle charging station3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1254US12128775B1Multi-constraint optimal distribution method for torque vectoring of distributed drive ele8 cites · 202486% earned
- 1350US11897357B1Scheduling system and method for distributed and unreliable electric vehicle nodes for com8 cites · 202486% earned
- 1446US12240617B2Systems, methods, and mechanical designs for inverters for eVTOL aircraft5 cites · 202463% earned
- 1542US12096324B2Systems and methods for managing a vehicle's energy via a wireless network5 cites · 202465% earned
- 1638US12010813B2Self-contained electronic display assembly, mounting structure and methods for the same10 cites · 202481% earned
- 1733US12151580B1Energy management framework and method for rail transit energy storage5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1829US11975628B1Scheduled battery charging of service vehicles12 cites · 202488% earned
- 1925US11997808B2Display assembly with unobstructed zone8 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12237482B2Intelligent module interface for battery maintenance device4 cites · 202482% earned
- 2117US12353223B2Robotic emulation device4 cites · 202582% earned
- 2213US11884170B1Adapter for electric vehicle charging connectors6 cites · 202485% earned
- 238US12384616B1Digital power take-off2 cites · 202576% earned
- 244US12195213B2Energy self-control base station for battery replacement based on solar power supply with 11 cites · 202488% earned
- 251US12237477B2State of charge dependent plating estimation and prevention5 cites · 202469% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60L patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11001135B2✦ AIRefuse vehicle with independently operational accessory system101 cites · 202183% earned
- 296US10974724B1✦ AIOperational modes for hybrid fire fighting vehicle90 cites · 202176% earned
- 392US11527786B1✦ AISystems and methods for predicting remaining useful life in batteries and assets58 cites · 202281% earned
- 488US11046205B1Electric vehicle charge determination86 cites · 202189% earned
- 583US11148292B2Controller for inspection robot traversing an obstacle80 cites · 202178% earned
- 679US11167919B1System and method for electronic power take-off controls62 cites · 202184% earned
- 775US11444338B1Smart battery system62 cites · 202288% earned
- 871US11124076B1Electric vehicle battery frame assembly58 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11472306B1Electric vehicle charging station46 cites · 202280% earned
- 1063US11065979B1Aircraft monitoring system and method for electric or hybrid aircrafts57 cites · 202188% earned
- 1158US11848426B2State of charge dependent plating estimation and prevention43 cites · 202382% earned
- 1254US11072254B1Methods and apparatus for powering a vehicle53 cites · 202174% earned
- 1350US11161415B1System and method for electronic power take-off controls53 cites · 202183% earned
- 1446US11432123B2Systems and methods for managing a vehicle's energy via a wireless network42 cites · 202287% earned
- 1542US11007891B1Fast electric vehicle charging and distributed grid resource adequacy management system62 cites · 202192% earned
- 1638US11222750B1Hypercapacitor apparatus for storing and providing energy51 cites · 202288% earned
- 1733US11322311B2Methods, systems and apparatus for powering a vehicle50 cites · 202278% earned
- 1829US11348193B1Component damage and salvage assessment89 cites · 202268% earned
- 1925US11479142B1Estimated state of charge determination59 cites · 202286% earned
- 2021US11133729B2Methods and apparatus for providing electricity to a vehicle49 cites · 202192% earned
- 2117US11420522B1Vehicle activation systems and methods for electric vehicles38 cites · 202280% earned
- 2213USD963571SMobile power supply38 cites · 202291% earned
- 238US11289974B2Power generation from vehicle wheel rotation46 cites · 202179% earned
- 244US10982487B2Systems and methods for tintable car windows having display capabilities55 cites · 202188% earned
- 251US11945331B2Battery module parallel switching device systems and methods36 cites · 202387% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60L patents of the whole record
- 199US5260637A✦ AIElectrical system for a motor vehicle, including at least one supercapacitor1,541 cites · 199395% earned
- 296US6777838B2✦ AIMethods and apparatus for increasing power of permanent magnet motors1,440 cites · 200393% earned
- 392US7199537B2✦ AIVoltage converter control apparatus, and method1,438 cites · 200593% earned
- 488US7923144B2Tunable frangible battery pack system1,237 cites · 200895% earned
- 583US5803579AIlluminator assembly incorporating light emitting diodes1,131 cites · 199890% earned
- 679US5558533AElectrical connector1,101 cites · 199691% earned
- 775US8560147B2Apparatus, method and article for physical security of power storage devices in vehicles1,061 cites · 201393% earned
- 871US8851215B2Electric wheeled apparatus1,054 cites · 201193% earned
- 967US7741734B2Wireless non-radiative energy transfer1,034 cites · 200780% earned
- 1063US9026347B2Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and grid integration apparatus and methods1,033 cites · 201395% earned
- 1158US9182244B2Apparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of power storage de1,022 cites · 201393% earned
- 1254US9233610B2Apparatus and method of compensating for motor velocity of fuel cell vehicle1,015 cites · 201495% earned
- 1350US6132072ALed assembly796 cites · 200089% earned
- 1446US5343970AHybrid electric vehicle775 cites · 199495% earned
- 1542US5821731AConnection system and connection method for an electric automotive vehicle755 cites · 199895% earned
- 1638US6459175B1Universal power supply733 cites · 200292% earned
- 1733US5204814AAutonomous lawn mower642 cites · 199395% earned
- 1829US7825543B2Wireless energy transfer627 cites · 200877% earned
- 1925US9387928B1Multi-use UAV docking station systems and methods599 cites · 201692% earned
- 2021US6301128B1Contactless electrical energy transmission system589 cites · 200195% earned
- 2117US9056676B1Systems and methods for UAV docking582 cites · 201585% earned
- 2213US5291960AHybrid electric vehicle regenerative braking energy recovery system554 cites · 199495% earned
- 238US5548200AUniversal charging station and method for charging electric vehicle batteries553 cites · 199695% earned
- 244US5202617ACharging station for electric vehicles543 cites · 199395% earned
- 251US6515878B1Method and apparatus for supplying contactless power529 cites · 200395% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO75 patents · 2,676 citations
- 296TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,861 patents · 32,500 citations
- 392GEN ELECTRIC461 patents · 15,454 citations
- 488OSHKOSH CORP117 patents · 3,068 citations
- 583SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD44 patents · 1,705 citations
- 679HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,656 patents · 28,724 citations
- 775NISSAN MOTOR661 patents · 14,040 citations
- 871AMAZON TECH INC49 patents · 2,133 citations
- 967HITACHI LTD350 patents · 11,973 citations
- 1063OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC40 patents · 925 citations
- 1158AUCKLAND UNISERVICES LTD44 patents · 1,599 citations
- 1254WITRICITY CORP162 patents · 2,277 citations
- 1350MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP144 patents · 3,493 citations
- 1446YAZAKI CORP227 patents · 4,158 citations
- 1542SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS56 patents · 2,709 citations
- 1638GECKO ROBOTICS INC31 patents · 1,324 citations
- 1733DENSO CORP542 patents · 5,389 citations
- 1829MOJO MOBILITY INC20 patents · 876 citations
- 1925ZOOX INC52 patents · 1,352 citations
- 2021FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2,063 patents · 12,167 citations
- 2117WALMART APOLLO LLC37 patents · 483 citations
- 2213IBM57 patents · 1,222 citations
- 238MACALUSO ANTHONY47 patents · 1,094 citations
- 244HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD1,949 patents · 5,032 citations
- 251SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD141 patents · 1,366 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60L output across the last 5 years
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO75 patents · 2,676 citations
- 296MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY32 patents · 3,057 citations
- 392SHELL OIL CO11 patents · 1,909 citations
- 488IROBOT CORP59 patents · 2,499 citations
- 583DEKA PRODUCTS LP82 patents · 6,382 citations
- 679TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,861 patents · 32,500 citations
- 775GEN ELECTRIC461 patents · 15,454 citations
- 871OSHKOSH CORP117 patents · 3,068 citations
- 967SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD44 patents · 1,705 citations
- 1063HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,656 patents · 28,724 citations
- 1158NISSAN MOTOR661 patents · 14,040 citations
- 1254AMAZON TECH INC49 patents · 2,133 citations
- 1350HITACHI LTD350 patents · 11,973 citations
- 1446FORD MOTOR CO74 patents · 4,556 citations
- 1542OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC40 patents · 925 citations
- 1638AUCKLAND UNISERVICES LTD44 patents · 1,599 citations
- 1733WITRICITY CORP162 patents · 2,277 citations
- 1829MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP144 patents · 3,493 citations
- 1925YAZAKI CORP227 patents · 4,158 citations
- 2021SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS56 patents · 2,709 citations
- 2117AISIN AW CO188 patents · 5,956 citations
- 2213GECKO ROBOTICS INC31 patents · 1,324 citations
- 238DENSO CORP542 patents · 5,389 citations
- 244MOJO MOBILITY INC20 patents · 876 citations
- 251ZOOX INC52 patents · 1,352 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60L
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO75 patents · 2,676 citations
- 296JOANNOPOULOS JOHN D17 patents · 3,011 citations
- 392MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY32 patents · 3,057 citations
- 488SHELL OIL CO11 patents · 1,909 citations
- 583IROBOT CORP59 patents · 2,499 citations
- 679PAICE LLC8 patents · 1,016 citations
- 775DEKA PRODUCTS LP82 patents · 6,382 citations
- 871TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,861 patents · 32,500 citations
- 967OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP22 patents · 5,357 citations
- 1063INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEV ASS9 patents · 2,260 citations
- 1158GEN ELECTRIC461 patents · 15,454 citations
- 1254OSHKOSH CORP117 patents · 3,068 citations
- 1350KARALIS ARISTEIDIS10 patents · 1,999 citations
- 1446SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD44 patents · 1,705 citations
- 1542HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,656 patents · 28,724 citations
- 1638PENILLA ANGEL A47 patents · 2,927 citations
- 1733UNIV CALIFORNIA29 patents · 3,331 citations
- 1829EQUOS RESEARCH KK22 patents · 3,486 citations
- 1925GEN MOTORS CORP188 patents · 13,139 citations
- 2021NISSAN MOTOR661 patents · 14,040 citations
- 2117AMAZON TECH INC49 patents · 2,133 citations
- 2213KURS ANDRE B8 patents · 1,451 citations
- 238WAL MART STORES INC12 patents · 556 citations
- 244HITACHI LTD350 patents · 11,973 citations
- 251TESLA MOTORS INC71 patents · 3,556 citations
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