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Vehicle fittings & parts
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60R · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60R patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Mark L. Larson117 patents · 31,094 citations
- 296Niall R. Lynam571 patents · 90,324 citations
- 392Ian A. Mccabe76 patents · 10,451 citations
- 488Scott T. Christensen137 patents · 7,118 citations
- 583Gregory Hayward118 patents · 6,857 citations
- 679Blake Konrardy99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 775Scott Farris99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 871John T. Uken99 patents · 6,292 citations
- 967Rodney K. Blank93 patents · 8,080 citations
- 1063Dmitri A. Dolgov27 patents · 2,689 citations
- 1158Christopher Paul Urmson28 patents · 2,120 citations
- 1254Philip Nemec19 patents · 2,161 citations
- 1350Andrew D. Weller41 patents · 3,916 citations
- 1446Joel S. Gibson42 patents · 3,358 citations
- 1542Mark E. Kramer41 patents · 3,265 citations
- 1638Jiajun Zhu53 patents · 1,539 citations
- 1733Brian Douglas Cullinane31 patents · 1,637 citations
- 1829Troy Otis Cooprider46 patents · 2,422 citations
- 1925Yuesheng Lu136 patents · 2,493 citations
- 2021Gideon Stein45 patents · 2,382 citations
- 2117Steven C. Cielocha31 patents · 1,343 citations
- 2213Todd Binion25 patents · 1,256 citations
- 238Michael J. Baur67 patents · 1,810 citations
- 244Megan Michal Baumann31 patents · 793 citations
- 251Nathan W. Baumann31 patents · 793 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60R output across the last 5 years
- 199Kenneth Schofield237 patents · 61,048 citations
- 296Mark L. Larson117 patents · 31,094 citations
- 392Niall R. Lynam571 patents · 90,324 citations
- 488Ian A. Mccabe76 patents · 10,451 citations
- 583Hamid Habibi81 patents · 9,079 citations
- 679Scott T. Christensen137 patents · 7,118 citations
- 775Gregory Hayward118 patents · 6,857 citations
- 871Blake Konrardy99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 967Scott Farris99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 1063John T. Uken99 patents · 6,292 citations
- 1158Rodney K. Blank93 patents · 8,080 citations
- 1254Dmitri A. Dolgov27 patents · 2,689 citations
- 1350Robert R. Turnbull66 patents · 9,599 citations
- 1446David S. Breed265 patents · 25,293 citations
- 1542Christopher Paul Urmson28 patents · 2,120 citations
- 1638Joseph P. Mccaw20 patents · 3,402 citations
- 1733Philip Nemec19 patents · 2,161 citations
- 1829Andrew D. Weller41 patents · 3,916 citations
- 1925Joel S. Gibson42 patents · 3,358 citations
- 2021Christopher P. Ricci102 patents · 3,312 citations
- 2117William L. Tonar110 patents · 11,731 citations
- 2213Michael J. Higgins-Luthman37 patents · 2,759 citations
- 238Lee Karner36 patents · 2,173 citations
- 244Raymond Anthony Joao19 patents · 4,217 citations
- 251Richard R. Hook25 patents · 2,338 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60R
- 199Kenneth Schofield237 patents · 61,048 citations
- 296Mark L. Larson117 patents · 31,094 citations
- 392Niall R. Lynam571 patents · 90,324 citations
- 488Keith J. Vadas23 patents · 13,516 citations
- 583Ian A. Mccabe76 patents · 10,451 citations
- 679Jonathan E. Deline60 patents · 14,328 citations
- 775Hamid Habibi81 patents · 9,079 citations
- 871Desaraju V. Varaprasad43 patents · 9,443 citations
- 967Scott T. Christensen137 patents · 7,118 citations
- 1063Gregory Hayward118 patents · 6,857 citations
- 1158Blake Konrardy99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 1254Scott Farris99 patents · 6,377 citations
- 1350Todd W. Pastrick54 patents · 11,786 citations
- 1446Peter J. Whitehead69 patents · 8,644 citations
- 1542John T. Uken99 patents · 6,292 citations
- 1638Linda K. Molenkamp13 patents · 3,504 citations
- 1733Roger L. Koops13 patents · 3,504 citations
- 1829Robert L. Bingle35 patents · 6,868 citations
- 1925Mingtang Zhao39 patents · 5,928 citations
- 2021Craig A. Dornan24 patents · 5,815 citations
- 2117Kevin C. Mccarthy38 patents · 5,454 citations
- 2213Roger L. Veldman35 patents · 8,922 citations
- 238Brent J. Bos19 patents · 9,140 citations
- 244Rodney K. Blank93 patents · 8,080 citations
- 251Dmitri A. Dolgov27 patents · 2,689 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60R patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12287851B1✦ AISystems and methods of sensor data fusion38 cites · 202564% earned
- 296US11975685B1✦ AIRemote vehicle immobilizer35 cites · 202480% earned
- 392US11875683B1✦ AIFacial recognition technology for improving motor carrier regulatory compliance37 cites · 202476% earned
- 488US12115921B1T-harness for a telematics device12 cites · 202482% earned
- 583US12126917B1Dual-stream video management20 cites · 202481% earned
- 679US12024129B1Vehicle seat-top storage device8 cites · 202486% earned
- 775US12099357B1Method for robotic devices to authenticate users22 cites · 202490% earned
- 871USD1038787SSensor housing6 cites · 202460% earned
- 967US12134363B2Vehicle occupant restraint device4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1063US12358439B1Full-rotation dash cam camera assembly2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1158US11945412B1Bike lifting cargo rack for vehicles6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1254US12345249B1Vacuum adsorber2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1350US11884229B1Vehicle including a moveable console with airbag7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1446US12187236B2Car-mounted bike rack7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1542US11933569B1Adjustable support stand5 cites · 202472% earned
- 1638US11904787B1Forward mount compact passenger airbag module with passive gas modulation5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1733US12015880B1System and method for managing service and non-service related activities associated with 6 cites · 202461% earned
- 1829US12024077B1Cover for fold-up vehicle seats3 cites · 202461% earned
- 1925US12077977B2Inflatable vehicle accessories3 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12263813B1Vehicle seat-top storage device3 cites · 202572% earned
- 2117US12131511B2Vehicular driver monitoring system with camera view optimization3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2213US11912230B2Vehicle airbag system6 cites · 202485% earned
- 238US12311866B1Low-volume multi-chambered airbag3 cites · 202580% earned
- 244US12179542B2Damping arrangement for an axle of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle3 cites · 202480% earned
- 251US12194947B2Vehicle occupant restraint device3 cites · 202480% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60R patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12287851B1✦ AISystems and methods of sensor data fusion38 cites · 202564% earned
- 296US11639134B1✦ AIInterior rearview mirror assembly with driver monitoring system53 cites · 202383% earned
- 392US11356605B1✦ AIDual-stream video management62 cites · 202286% earned
- 488US11975685B1Remote vehicle immobilizer35 cites · 202480% earned
- 583US10955855B1Smart vehicle73 cites · 202189% earned
- 679US11348193B1Component damage and salvage assessment89 cites · 202268% earned
- 775US10906514B1Foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous vehicle58 cites · 202192% earned
- 871US11772583B2System, method, and apparatus for managing vehicle automation28 cites · 202391% earned
- 967US10982487B2Systems and methods for tintable car windows having display capabilities55 cites · 202188% earned
- 1063US11242008B2Vehicular vision system with center stack display and mirror display for surround view and44 cites · 202187% earned
- 1158US11780372B2Vehicular driver monitoring system with driver monitoring camera and near IR light emitter33 cites · 202384% earned
- 1254US11409304B1Supplementing top-down predictions with image features56 cites · 202292% earned
- 1350US11021058B1Foldable accelerator pedal apparatus equipped with hysteresis module for vehicle44 cites · 202192% earned
- 1446US11249506B1Foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous driving vehicle36 cites · 202291% earned
- 1542US12008847B2Method for monitoring an electrical system of a motor vehicle36 cites · 202291% earned
- 1638US11465561B2Interior rearview mirror assembly with driver monitoring system34 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US11627252B2Configuration of optical sensor devices in vehicles based on thermal data34 cites · 202287% earned
- 1829US11240427B2Vehicular vision system with infrared emitter synchronization33 cites · 202178% earned
- 1925US10953850B1Seatbelt detection using computer vision52 cites · 202192% earned
- 2021US11130437B1Collapsible shelter system32 cites · 202183% earned
- 2117US11620909B2Facial recognition technology for improving driver safety38 cites · 202176% earned
- 2213US11827153B2Vehicular interior cabin lighting system selectively operable for DMS and OMS functions25 cites · 202382% earned
- 238US11582425B2Driver monitoring system using camera with adjustable mirror31 cites · 202183% earned
- 244US11148621B2Electronic display assemblies with solar panels37 cites · 202178% earned
- 251US12115921B1T-harness for a telematics device12 cites · 202482% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60R patents of the whole record
- 199US6690268B2✦ AIVideo mirror systems incorporating an accessory module2,268 cites · 200286% earned
- 296US5223844A✦ AIVehicle tracking and security system2,099 cites · 199396% earned
- 392US5670935A✦ AIRearview vision system for vehicle including panoramic view1,964 cites · 199787% earned
- 488US5550677AAutomatic rearview mirror system using a photosensor array1,917 cites · 199693% earned
- 583US5796094AVehicle headlight control using imaging sensor1,562 cites · 199888% earned
- 679US5260637AElectrical system for a motor vehicle, including at least one supercapacitor1,541 cites · 199395% earned
- 775US6028537AVehicle communication and remote control system1,527 cites · 200095% earned
- 871US5949331ADisplay enhancements for vehicle vision system1,512 cites · 199986% earned
- 967US5877897AAutomatic rearview mirror, vehicle lighting control and vehicle interior monitoring system1,471 cites · 199984% earned
- 1063US7038577B2Object detection system for vehicle1,427 cites · 200485% earned
- 1158US6735630B1Method for collecting data using compact internetworked wireless integrated network sensor1,372 cites · 200495% earned
- 1254US5724187AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,363 cites · 199886% earned
- 1350US6396397B1Vehicle imaging system with stereo imaging1,348 cites · 200295% earned
- 1446US6405132B1Accident avoidance system1,221 cites · 200295% earned
- 1542US6498620B2Vision system for a vehicle including an image capture device and a display system having 1,211 cites · 200295% earned
- 1638US5907664AAutomated endoscope system for optimal positioning1,198 cites · 199990% earned
- 1733US5668663AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,165 cites · 199785% earned
- 1829US5334974APersonal security system1,153 cites · 199495% earned
- 1925US5825283ASystem for the security and auditing of persons and property1,142 cites · 199895% earned
- 2021US5803579AIlluminator assembly incorporating light emitting diodes1,131 cites · 199890% earned
- 2117US6859831B1Method and apparatus for internetworked wireless integrated network sensor (WINS) nodes1,125 cites · 200595% earned
- 2213US5917405AControl apparatus and methods for vehicles1,116 cites · 199993% earned
- 238US6824281B2Vehicle accessory module1,109 cites · 200386% earned
- 244US5786772AVehicle blind spot detection display system1,082 cites · 199891% earned
- 251US6420975B1Interior rearview mirror sound processing system1,064 cites · 200288% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60R patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO248 patents · 9,979 citations
- 296GENTEX CORP479 patents · 36,181 citations
- 392MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC786 patents · 9,065 citations
- 488NISSAN MOTOR814 patents · 21,307 citations
- 583SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB26 patents · 1,232 citations
- 679TOKAI RIKA CO LTD767 patents · 11,644 citations
- 775FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4,224 patents · 28,274 citations
- 871MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP336 patents · 5,814 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD2,132 patents · 25,482 citations
- 1063ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO61 patents · 1,180 citations
- 1158BOSCH GMBH ROBERT972 patents · 13,286 citations
- 1254MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC374 patents · 3,065 citations
- 1350LEAR CORP559 patents · 14,268 citations
- 1446VOLKSWAGEN AG401 patents · 4,897 citations
- 1542ZOOX INC103 patents · 1,758 citations
- 1638OSHKOSH CORP67 patents · 1,335 citations
- 1733AUTOLIV DEV748 patents · 6,706 citations
- 1829TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,470 patents · 19,228 citations
- 1925TOYODA GOSEI KK888 patents · 14,489 citations
- 2021MAZDA MOTOR483 patents · 7,216 citations
- 2117YAZAKI CORP1,229 patents · 12,480 citations
- 2213ROSCO INC85 patents · 1,272 citations
- 238WAYMO LLC234 patents · 1,401 citations
- 244GEN ELECTRIC58 patents · 1,927 citations
- 251DEERE & CO194 patents · 2,458 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60R output across the last 5 years
- 199DONNELLY CORP601 patents · 160,490 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO248 patents · 9,979 citations
- 392GENTEX CORP479 patents · 36,181 citations
- 488MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC786 patents · 9,065 citations
- 583AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC41 patents · 1,375 citations
- 679NISSAN MOTOR814 patents · 21,307 citations
- 775IBM137 patents · 5,521 citations
- 871TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS666 patents · 24,010 citations
- 967SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB26 patents · 1,232 citations
- 1063TOKAI RIKA CO LTD767 patents · 11,644 citations
- 1158AISIN SEIKI344 patents · 7,591 citations
- 1254FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4,224 patents · 28,274 citations
- 1350MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP336 patents · 5,814 citations
- 1446HITACHI LTD112 patents · 4,746 citations
- 1542HONDA MOTOR CO LTD2,132 patents · 25,482 citations
- 1638MURAKAMI CORP99 patents · 2,574 citations
- 1733ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO61 patents · 1,180 citations
- 1829BOSCH GMBH ROBERT972 patents · 13,286 citations
- 1925MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC374 patents · 3,065 citations
- 2021LEAR CORP559 patents · 14,268 citations
- 2117VOLKSWAGEN AG401 patents · 4,897 citations
- 2213ZOOX INC103 patents · 1,758 citations
- 238OSHKOSH CORP67 patents · 1,335 citations
- 244AUTOLIV DEV748 patents · 6,706 citations
- 251TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,470 patents · 19,228 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60R
- 199DONNELLY CORP601 patents · 160,490 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO248 patents · 9,979 citations
- 392GENTEX CORP479 patents · 36,181 citations
- 488AUTOMOTIVE TECH INT202 patents · 20,774 citations
- 583AMERICAN CALCAR INC33 patents · 2,795 citations
- 679GOOGLE INC38 patents · 3,416 citations
- 775ADDEPALLI SATEESH K10 patents · 1,939 citations
- 871PRINCE CORP114 patents · 14,496 citations
- 967MICROSOFT CORP18 patents · 3,372 citations
- 1063MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC786 patents · 9,065 citations
- 1158MUTH K W CO INC21 patents · 5,733 citations
- 1254AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC41 patents · 1,375 citations
- 1350FLEXTRONICS AP LLC42 patents · 1,563 citations
- 1446NISSAN MOTOR814 patents · 21,307 citations
- 1542IBM137 patents · 5,521 citations
- 1638LEGALVIEW ASSETS LTD11 patents · 979 citations
- 1733SCHOFIELD KENNETH16 patents · 1,710 citations
- 1829TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS666 patents · 24,010 citations
- 1925DONNELLY MIRRORS LTD15 patents · 2,934 citations
- 2021TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD19 patents · 3,348 citations
- 2117NIPPON DENSO CO106 patents · 6,681 citations
- 2213OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP16 patents · 3,925 citations
- 238DELCO ELECTRONICS CORP67 patents · 5,785 citations
- 244MOTOROLA INC65 patents · 4,262 citations
- 251NORAND CORP57 patents · 7,132 citations
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