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Nicholas Earl Merkel
Also filed as: MERKEL NICHOLAS E · MERKEL NICHOLAS EARL
7 granted patents·1 pending application·31 citations·filing 2007–2024
79Inventor score
Files withTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA4MERKEL NICHOLAS EARL3TOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC1
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8 records- 0180US7481475B1Console assembly for an automotive vehicleTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 27, 2009·19 cites·14 claims
- 0277US9457755B2One piece instrument panel with molded upper binTOYOTA MOTOR ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 4, 2016·6 cites·17 claims
- 0374US11787340B2Sideview mirror assembly with an extendable cameraTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 17, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 0461US8678466B2Instrument panel assemblyMERKEL NICHOLAS EARL·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 25, 2014·3 cites·14 claims
- 0559US2025121825A1Controlling an adaptive cruise control systemTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 0656US12371021B2Trailer hitch assist system for a vehicle and associated methodsTOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 29, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 0748US8540300B1Coin boxMERKEL NICHOLAS EARL·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 24, 2013·2 cites·20 claims
- 0838US8573669B2Storage containerMERKEL NICHOLAS EARL·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 5, 2013·0 cites·12 claims
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