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Vehicle windows, doors & non-fixed roofs
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60J · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Bart E. Wilson17 patents · 532 citations
- 296Seth Wilson10 patents · 523 citations
- 392Darin J. Snider49 patents · 726 citations
- 488Richard Orr Maschmeyer15 patents · 300 citations
- 583Jerome Facchinello61 patents · 351 citations
- 679Jared Spindler15 patents · 150 citations
- 775Peter Joseph Lezzi9 patents · 142 citations
- 871Rajesh K. Patel13 patents · 249 citations
- 967Andrew Drach8 patents · 548 citations
- 1063Brian Eck11 patents · 121 citations
- 1158Derek Sorenson12 patents · 121 citations
- 1254Peter Schoenecker12 patents · 121 citations
- 1350Scott Mazour10 patents · 121 citations
- 1446Eugene A. Dylewski, Ii28 patents · 138 citations
- 1542Nicholas J. Singer43 patents · 299 citations
- 1638Christopher David Mattison19 patents · 105 citations
- 1733Troy F. Tooker13 patents · 149 citations
- 1829Zhibing Deng16 patents · 123 citations
- 1925Bobby Ray Mckinney6 patents · 95 citations
- 2021Christopher D. Jones14 patents · 90 citations
- 2117Mark Stephen Friske7 patents · 69 citations
- 2213Paul George Rickerl7 patents · 69 citations
- 238Steven Luther Moyer7 patents · 69 citations
- 244William Keith Fisher7 patents · 69 citations
- 251Paul Kenneth Dellock62 patents · 216 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60J output across the last 5 years
- 199Bart E. Wilson17 patents · 532 citations
- 296Seth Wilson10 patents · 523 citations
- 392Charles M. Schmeichel56 patents · 1,580 citations
- 488Darin J. Snider49 patents · 726 citations
- 583Richard Gregory Bernardo14 patents · 536 citations
- 679Richard Orr Maschmeyer15 patents · 300 citations
- 775Michael R. Spencer29 patents · 647 citations
- 871Brian H. Staser16 patents · 411 citations
- 967Michael T. Willard38 patents · 737 citations
- 1063Keijo J. Huotari20 patents · 271 citations
- 1158Burkhard Reinsch24 patents · 492 citations
- 1254Charles C. Turney18 patents · 211 citations
- 1350Jerome Facchinello61 patents · 351 citations
- 1446Stephen Tyrer15 patents · 287 citations
- 1542Jared Spindler15 patents · 150 citations
- 1638Craig Kennedy9 patents · 132 citations
- 1733Edwin E. Ksiezopolski14 patents · 240 citations
- 1829George A. Lopez5 patents · 149 citations
- 1925Thomas F. Fangrow5 patents · 149 citations
- 2021Joachim Maass10 patents · 234 citations
- 2117Peter Joseph Lezzi9 patents · 142 citations
- 2213Rajesh K. Patel13 patents · 249 citations
- 238Michael J. Hulst16 patents · 188 citations
- 244Rick H. Troeger17 patents · 171 citations
- 251Bradbury R Face14 patents · 77 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60J
- 199Desaraju V. Varaprasad9 patents · 3,345 citations
- 296Ian A. Mccabe9 patents · 3,345 citations
- 392Craig A. Dornan8 patents · 2,180 citations
- 488Mingtang Zhao8 patents · 2,180 citations
- 583Wilbur E. Duvall32 patents · 4,131 citations
- 679Wendell C. Johnson30 patents · 4,097 citations
- 775Jeffrey A. Lewno13 patents · 832 citations
- 871Bart E. Wilson17 patents · 532 citations
- 967Seth Wilson10 patents · 523 citations
- 1063R. Scott Repp11 patents · 457 citations
- 1158Pamela M. Stallman9 patents · 434 citations
- 1254Loren B. Renkema12 patents · 848 citations
- 1350Donald G. Wheatley34 patents · 2,226 citations
- 1446Charles M. Schmeichel56 patents · 1,580 citations
- 1542Cleon C. Morgan7 patents · 788 citations
- 1638Steven C. Schmeichel18 patents · 759 citations
- 1733Timothy A. Davis6 patents · 375 citations
- 1829Heinz Kunert29 patents · 1,580 citations
- 1925Dennis J. Buening8 patents · 644 citations
- 2021David E. Nestell15 patents · 814 citations
- 2117Ross Weldy9 patents · 758 citations
- 2213Mario Boisvert8 patents · 610 citations
- 238Konrad H. Marcus17 patents · 864 citations
- 244Gerd Cornils35 patents · 1,323 citations
- 251Charles J. Steffens9 patents · 392 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60J patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12077037B2✦ AIProtective barrier for safety glazing8 cites · 202473% earned
- 296US12215531B1✦ AIControl system for vehicle doors10 cites · 202587% earned
- 392US12077977B2✦ AIInflatable vehicle accessories3 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US12251997B2Fully-embedded soft four-fold bed cover for a pickup truck6 cites · 202478% earned
- 583US12187103B1Rib tail-end connector for automobile sunshade3 cites · 202572% earned
- 679US12000186B1Three-point door closure mechanism with passive latch7 cites · 202486% earned
- 775US12304286B2Removable vehicular window panel with integrated latching element and carrying handle4 cites · 202475% earned
- 871US12251993B2Automotive door and window systems, devices, and methods2 cites · 202561% earned
- 967US11988006B1Popup camper3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1063USD1010515SRugged overland camper trailer with convertible A-frame3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1158US12043197B1Airbag assembly for liftgate3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US12391100B1Window rain guard for vehicle2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1350US12024003B1Connecting mechanism and folding pickup truck bed cover2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446US12233778B2Transparent roof panel assembly for a vehicle roof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1542US12049778B1Apparatus for controlling bus doors4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1638US11938799B1Replacement roof tops and bracketry for trucks and off-road vehicles3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12011982B1Foldable cover plate2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US12459340B1Tailgate bike pad system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925USD1024850SMobile showroom4 cites · 202475% earned
- 2021US12251994B1Automotive glare reduction system4 cites · 202582% earned
- 2117US11926201B1School bus emergency egress system3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2213US12122328B1Adjustable cargo accessory3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US11981190B1Systems and methods for a vehicle enclosure system2 cites · 202461% earned
- 244US12240299B2Vehicle door structure2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US12180766B1Multiplane object detection2 cites · 202476% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60J patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10982487B2✦ AISystems and methods for tintable car windows having display capabilities55 cites · 202188% earned
- 296US11440456B1✦ AILand vehicles adapted for use as electric delivery vehicles25 cites · 202278% earned
- 392US11548356B2✦ AIProtective barrier for safety glazing28 cites · 202181% earned
- 488US11884145B2Stacking rigid cover14 cites · 202289% earned
- 583US11182970B1Augmented reality aircraft window and method24 cites · 202190% earned
- 679US11299021B2Multi-panel tonneau cover20 cites · 202190% earned
- 775USD940622SRear door panel for an automobile15 cites · 202289% earned
- 871US11890921B2External hard bed cover for a pickup truck10 cites · 202387% earned
- 967US11186151B1Mounting systems and methods for Tonneau covers12 cites · 202182% earned
- 1063US11099451B1Light modulator, substrate comprising electrodes and smart glazing14 cites · 202189% earned
- 1158US11371255B2Truck bed camper14 cites · 202189% earned
- 1254US11571954B2Vehicle top latch and seal assembly9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1350US11760271B2Tailgate pad11 cites · 202282% earned
- 1446US11066111B2Articulating tailgate13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1542US10988009B1Limiting structure and rear compartment cover system for pickup truck11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1638US11565645B2Pivotable sill for a vehicle9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1733US11557234B1Windshield zone dimming and augmented reality head up display7 cites · 202386% earned
- 1829US11225185B1Cab and cargo body configuration for a delivery vehicle12 cites · 202282% earned
- 1925US10981518B1Vehicle sensor assembly12 cites · 202188% earned
- 2021US12012027B2Side-by-side utility vehicle5 cites · 202369% earned
- 2117US11214318B1Automotive vehicle with folding tailgate10 cites · 202181% earned
- 2213US11472271B2Link mechanism for vehicle door and vehicle door opening and closing apparatus having the 10 cites · 202187% earned
- 238US12215531B1Control system for vehicle doors10 cites · 202587% earned
- 244US11376932B2Modular canopy assembly10 cites · 202287% earned
- 251US11305619B1Three-in-one windshield8 cites · 202286% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60J patents of the whole record
- 199US5724187A✦ AIElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,363 cites · 199886% earned
- 296US5668663A✦ AIElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,165 cites · 199785% earned
- 392US5845000A✦ AIOptical identification and monitoring system using pattern recognition for use with vehicl718 cites · 199892% earned
- 488US5115346AAnti-scatter, ultraviolet protected, anti-misting, electro-optical rearview mirror685 cites · 199295% earned
- 583US5305012AIntelligent electro-optical system and method for automatic glare reduction673 cites · 199495% earned
- 679US5073012AAnti-scatter, ultraviolet protected, anti-misting, electro-optical assemblies667 cites · 199195% earned
- 775US6442465B2Vehicular component control systems and methods616 cites · 200195% earned
- 871US6735506B2Telematics system544 cites · 200295% earned
- 967US5239406ANear-infrared reflecting, ultraviolet protected, safety protected, electrochromic vehicula517 cites · 199395% earned
- 1063US5575552ALighted mirror apparatus408 cites · 199695% earned
- 1158US4815784AAutomobile sunshield396 cites · 198995% earned
- 1254US5575526AComposite laminate beam for radiator support383 cites · 199694% earned
- 1350US5555502ADisplay and control apparatus for the electronic systems of a motor vehicle383 cites · 199694% earned
- 1446US5124186AComposite tubular door beam reinforced with a reacted core localized at the mid-span of th366 cites · 199294% earned
- 1542US4139234AWindow assembly348 cites · 197991% earned
- 1638US5148014AMirror system with remotely actuated continuously variable reflectant mirrors337 cites · 199294% earned
- 1733US5884960AReinforced door beam332 cites · 199994% earned
- 1829US6055088AGlazing with variable optical and/or energetic properties327 cites · 200091% earned
- 1925US5523877AReduced near-infrared radiation transmitting ultraviolet protected, safety protected, elec326 cites · 199684% earned
- 2021US4978562AComposite tubular door beam reinforced with a syntactic foam core localized at the mid-spa326 cites · 199094% earned
- 2117US5355245AUltraviolet protected electrochemichromic rearview mirror312 cites · 199484% earned
- 2213US6039390AChromogenic window assembly construction and other chromogenic devices304 cites · 200091% earned
- 238US9174686B1Military vehicle285 cites · 201591% earned
- 244US5024262ACompactly foldable automobile sunshade282 cites · 199194% earned
- 251US6168226B1Composite laminate automotive structures277 cites · 200189% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199NISSAN MOTOR168 patents · 4,148 citations
- 296LEAR CORP66 patents · 1,692 citations
- 392HONDA MOTOR CO LTD396 patents · 3,783 citations
- 488POLARIS INC28 patents · 541 citations
- 583CORNING INC42 patents · 386 citations
- 679TOYODA GOSEI KK275 patents · 5,547 citations
- 775TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD292 patents · 2,121 citations
- 871FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC672 patents · 3,599 citations
- 967SAINT GOBAIN229 patents · 855 citations
- 1063BOEING CO22 patents · 371 citations
- 1158KINUGAWA RUBBER IND38 patents · 693 citations
- 1254TOKAI KOGYO CO LTD119 patents · 1,448 citations
- 1350NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO LTD48 patents · 467 citations
- 1446EXTANG CORP36 patents · 389 citations
- 1542ARCTIC CAT INC22 patents · 174 citations
- 1638MULTIMATIC INC8 patents · 346 citations
- 1733HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD558 patents · 1,779 citations
- 1829NISHIKAWA RUBBER CO LTD182 patents · 1,339 citations
- 1925BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG63 patents · 388 citations
- 2021DEERE & CO22 patents · 389 citations
- 2117HI LEX CORP26 patents · 326 citations
- 2213KIEKERT AG16 patents · 272 citations
- 238AUDI AG37 patents · 290 citations
- 244ICU MEDICAL INC6 patents · 149 citations
- 251MAGNA CAR SYS GMBH62 patents · 415 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60J output across the last 5 years
- 199AGRI COVER INC31 patents · 928 citations
- 296FORD MOTOR CO80 patents · 2,581 citations
- 392NISSAN MOTOR168 patents · 4,148 citations
- 488LEAR CORP66 patents · 1,692 citations
- 583HONDA MOTOR CO LTD396 patents · 3,783 citations
- 679POLARIS INC28 patents · 541 citations
- 775CORNING INC42 patents · 386 citations
- 871BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE104 patents · 1,625 citations
- 967TOYODA GOSEI KK275 patents · 5,547 citations
- 1063AISIN SEIKI271 patents · 3,156 citations
- 1158YAZAKI CORP65 patents · 919 citations
- 1254MAZDA MOTOR165 patents · 3,169 citations
- 1350BESTOP INC95 patents · 881 citations
- 1446AERO IND INC44 patents · 1,011 citations
- 1542TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD292 patents · 2,121 citations
- 1638FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC672 patents · 3,599 citations
- 1733PORSCHE AG193 patents · 2,293 citations
- 1829SAINT GOBAIN229 patents · 855 citations
- 1925TRUXEDO INC25 patents · 478 citations
- 2021BOEING CO22 patents · 371 citations
- 2117HUTCHINSON25 patents · 587 citations
- 2213KINUGAWA RUBBER IND38 patents · 693 citations
- 238KOITO MFG CO LTD17 patents · 429 citations
- 244TOKAI KOGYO CO LTD119 patents · 1,448 citations
- 251NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO LTD48 patents · 467 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60J
- 199DONNELLY CORP90 patents · 11,492 citations
- 296AUTOMOTIVE TECH INT39 patents · 4,593 citations
- 392HENKEL CORP7 patents · 1,563 citations
- 488SAINT GOBAIN VITRAGE78 patents · 3,746 citations
- 583AGRI COVER INC31 patents · 928 citations
- 679PRINCE CORP127 patents · 4,694 citations
- 775GEN MOTORS CORP220 patents · 7,488 citations
- 871EXCEL IND29 patents · 1,680 citations
- 9673M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO13 patents · 685 citations
- 1063ASC INC137 patents · 4,865 citations
- 1158LIBBEY OWENS FORD CO30 patents · 1,644 citations
- 1254MASCO IND INC10 patents · 781 citations
- 1350FORD MOTOR CO80 patents · 2,581 citations
- 1446NISSAN MOTOR168 patents · 4,148 citations
- 1542UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE24 patents · 1,216 citations
- 1638LEAR CORP66 patents · 1,692 citations
- 1733HONDA MOTOR CO LTD396 patents · 3,783 citations
- 1829NARTRON CORP6 patents · 599 citations
- 1925DAIMLER BENZ AG111 patents · 2,908 citations
- 2021POLARIS INC28 patents · 541 citations
- 2117WEBASTO KAROSSERIESYSTEME47 patents · 1,421 citations
- 2213CORNING INC42 patents · 386 citations
- 238WHEATLEY DONALD G12 patents · 795 citations
- 244BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE104 patents · 1,625 citations
- 251PATENT CATEGORY CORP14 patents · 694 citations
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