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Michael T. Willard
Also filed as: WILLARD MICHAEL · WILLARD MICHAEL T
38 granted patents·5 pending applications·737 citations·filing 1997–2024
98Inventor score
Files withASC INC17MAGNA CAR SYS GMBH13Webasto SE5MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS OF AMERICA INC3CTS FAHRZEUG DACHSYSTEME GMBH1
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43 records- 0198US7523977B2Modular convertible topMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 28, 2009·35 cites·3 claims
- 0298US7240960B2Modular convertible topMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 10, 2007·67 cites·11 claims
- 0395US7367615B1Modular sliding rigid panel roof systemMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2007·Granted May 6, 2008·31 cites·15 claims
- 0493US7469954B2Manually removed cover and articulated cover supports for a vehicleMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 30, 2008·22 cites·19 claims
- 0593US6695386B1Vehicle retractable hardtop roofASC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 24, 2004·41 cites·20 claims
- 0692US6866322B2Automotive vehicle roof system having a detachable convertible roofASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 15, 2005·40 cites·64 claims
- 0792US6659534B2Hard-top convertible roof systemASC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 9, 2003·36 cites·42 claims
- 0891US6497447B1Convertible hard top for vehiclesASC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 24, 2002·39 cites·39 claims
- 0990US7063371B2Convertible hardtop roofASC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 20, 2006·33 cites·20 claims
- 1089US7896422B2Convertible top with skylightMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 1, 2011·21 cites·13 claims
- 1189US6508502B2Convertible roof and tonneau cover systemASC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 21, 2003·33 cites·20 claims
- 1288US10611217B2Vehicle roof having removable rigid roof panelsWebasto SE·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 7, 2020·8 cites·14 claims
- 1388US6866327B2Tonneau panel mechanismASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 15, 2005·32 cites·41 claims
- 1486US10773579B2Vehicle roof having a roof opening systemWebasto SE·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 15, 2020·6 cites·13 claims
- 1586US7118160B2Soft-top convertible roof system for an automotive vehicleASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 10, 2006·30 cites·53 claims
- 1686US6692061B1Vehicle convertible roofASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 17, 2004·29 cites·44 claims
- 1785US11241944B2Vehicle roof having a roof panelWebasto SE·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 8, 2022·4 cites·13 claims
- 1883US6866325B2Hard-top convertible roof systemASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 15, 2005·22 cites·32 claims
- 1982US5903119AConvertible roof actuation mechanismASC INC·Filed 1997·Granted May 11, 1999·46 cites·39 claims
- 2080US9630661B1Retractable roof stored under an active spoilerMAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS OF AMERICA INC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 25, 2017·4 cites·14 claims
- 2179US7900991B2Vehicle roof architecture for removable soft top or hardtop coverMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 8, 2011·13 cites·13 claims
- 2278US9090149B1Convertible system for a vehicleHONDA MOTOR CO LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 28, 2015·7 cites·17 claims
- 2375US7896423B2Retractable hardtop with two-piece rear section and removable front roof panelsMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 1, 2011·7 cites·9 claims
- 2474US6857686B2Two-way opening decklid for a convertible roof vehicleASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Feb 22, 2005·18 cites·48 claims
- 2573US6966599B2Convertible roof apparatus with power roof bow linked to a tensioning bowASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 22, 2005·18 cites·45 claims
- 2670US7621583B2Retractable hardtop with extended buttresses and an active rear windowMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 24, 2009·5 cites·20 claims
- 2768US8042856B2Compactly stored tri-fold convertible topMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 25, 2011·4 cites·11 claims
- 2866US7758100B2Retractable vehicle top and combined package shelf and tonneau coverMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 20, 2010·3 cites·7 claims
- 2965US6758511B2Vehicle latch mechanism for convertible topsASC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 6, 2004·21 cites·26 claims
- 3065US6224146B1Spoiler sunroof mechanismASC INC·Filed 1998·Granted May 1, 2001·26 cites·30 claims
- 3164US2024317034A1Vehicle construction having detachable roof partsWebasto SE·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3262US9238401B2Z-fold convertible top supporting retractable quarter windowMAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS OF AMERICA INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 19, 2016·2 cites·14 claims
- 3361US8382190B2Three-section retractable hardtop with telescoping sectionMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 26, 2013·2 cites·17 claims
- 3458US8308219B2Z-fold convertible top with pressurized rear bowWILLARD MICHAEL T·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 13, 2012·2 cites·7 claims
- 3558US7959207B2Retractable vehicle top and combined package shelf and tonneau coverMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 14, 2011·1 cites·6 claims
- 3657US6102467ABacklite retention system for use in an automotive vehicle convertible roofASC INC·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 15, 2000·22 cites·20 claims
- 3756US10899206B2Attachment assemblies for soft top panelsWebasto SE·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 26, 2021·0 cites·10 claims
- 3855US8287029B2Retractable hardtop with rear pivot decklid and sections that separate and stack for storageFALLIS III ROBERT E·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 16, 2012·2 cites·12 claims
- 3952US2009045655A1Multi-Panel Panoramic Roof ModuleMAGNA CAR SYS GMBH·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4050US6789836B2Convertible backlite control systemASC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 14, 2004·5 cites·32 claims
- 4148US2013033064A1Z-Fold Convertible Top With Pressurized Rear BowMAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS OF AMERICA INC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4246US2006022492A1Modular sliding rigid panel roof systemCTS FAHRZEUG DACHSYSTEME GMBH·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4346US2006175368A1Modular roof cargo container movable to a rear loading positionCTS FAHRZEUG DACHYSTEME GMBH·Filed 2006·Application pending·0 cites
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