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Vehicle signalling & lighting devices
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60Q · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Gregory Hayward115 patents · 6,246 citations
- 296Steven C. Cielocha44 patents · 2,322 citations
- 392Yuesheng Lu39 patents · 1,787 citations
- 488Jesse Sol Levinson17 patents · 1,837 citations
- 583Gabriel Thurston Sibley13 patents · 1,742 citations
- 679Christopher E. Gay19 patents · 480 citations
- 775Todd Binion19 patents · 480 citations
- 871Benjamin Englander21 patents · 607 citations
- 967Rachad Youssef Gamara17 patents · 620 citations
- 1063Daniel Gates24 patents · 360 citations
- 1158Frank Mayfield24 patents · 360 citations
- 1254Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen26 patents · 377 citations
- 1350Ove J. Salomonsson29 patents · 368 citations
- 1446Julian Serer17 patents · 292 citations
- 1542Timothy David Kentley-Klay29 patents · 449 citations
- 1638Christopher Andon26 patents · 130 citations
- 1733Jason Lisseman25 patents · 353 citations
- 1829Valerie Gardner19 patents · 292 citations
- 1925Justin E. Sobecki30 patents · 256 citations
- 2021Darryl P. De Wind18 patents · 219 citations
- 2117Paul Kenneth Dellock276 patents · 1,570 citations
- 2213Erick Staszak17 patents · 245 citations
- 238Stuart C. Salter439 patents · 2,207 citations
- 244Pierre Albou48 patents · 416 citations
- 251Kenneth A. Abeloe12 patents · 259 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60Q output across the last 5 years
- 199Gregory Hayward115 patents · 6,246 citations
- 296Blake Konrardy47 patents · 3,784 citations
- 392Scott Farris46 patents · 3,784 citations
- 488Michael J. Higgins-Luthman43 patents · 3,373 citations
- 583Steven C. Cielocha44 patents · 2,322 citations
- 679Kristopher Keith Gaudin26 patents · 1,844 citations
- 775Leo Nelson Chan26 patents · 1,844 citations
- 871Giles Roll17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 967Jacob J. Alt17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 1063Justin Davis17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 1158Laura A. Uphoff17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 1254Mohamed A. Wazeer17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 1350Nathan W. Baumann17 patents · 1,702 citations
- 1446Joel S. Gibson22 patents · 2,408 citations
- 1542Yuesheng Lu39 patents · 1,787 citations
- 1638Jesse Sol Levinson17 patents · 1,837 citations
- 1733Gabriel Thurston Sibley13 patents · 1,742 citations
- 1829Christopher E. Gay19 patents · 480 citations
- 1925Todd Binion19 patents · 480 citations
- 2021Benjamin Englander21 patents · 607 citations
- 2117Rachad Youssef Gamara17 patents · 620 citations
- 2213Akihiro Misawa21 patents · 1,004 citations
- 238Toshihisa Hayami17 patents · 1,065 citations
- 244Daniel Gates24 patents · 360 citations
- 251Frank Mayfield24 patents · 360 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60Q
- 199Desaraju V. Varaprasad32 patents · 6,512 citations
- 296Todd W. Pastrick54 patents · 11,786 citations
- 392Gregory Hayward115 patents · 6,246 citations
- 488Blake Konrardy47 patents · 3,784 citations
- 583Scott Farris46 patents · 3,784 citations
- 679Roger L. Koops24 patents · 4,647 citations
- 775Linda K. Molenkamp13 patents · 3,504 citations
- 871John K. Roberts46 patents · 11,313 citations
- 967Joseph S. Stam64 patents · 13,741 citations
- 1063Craig A. Dornan20 patents · 4,599 citations
- 1158Mingtang Zhao18 patents · 4,290 citations
- 1254Brent J. Bos19 patents · 6,718 citations
- 1350Roger L. Veldman24 patents · 6,192 citations
- 1446Frank O'Brien13 patents · 3,930 citations
- 1542Rick Mousseau31 patents · 5,706 citations
- 1638Ian A. Mccabe20 patents · 4,093 citations
- 1733Robert C. Knapp15 patents · 4,700 citations
- 1829Kenneth L. Schierbeek9 patents · 4,167 citations
- 1925Frederick T. Bauer29 patents · 7,874 citations
- 2021Michael J. Higgins-Luthman43 patents · 3,373 citations
- 2117Steven C. Cielocha44 patents · 2,322 citations
- 2213Michiel P. Van De Ven19 patents · 2,936 citations
- 238Kevin C. Mccarthy21 patents · 2,741 citations
- 244Kristopher Keith Gaudin26 patents · 1,844 citations
- 251Leo Nelson Chan26 patents · 1,844 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60Q patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11922787B1✦ AIMethod of identifying if a child in the backseat is having a health issue18 cites · 202484% earned
- 296US11926259B1✦ AIAlert modality selection for alerting a driver13 cites · 202488% earned
- 392USD1042908S✦ AIVehicle light bar7 cites · 202479% earned
- 488US11945445B1Environmentally friendly smart modes for vehicles6 cites · 202485% earned
- 583US11927673B1Method and system for vehicular lidar and communication utilizing a vehicle head light and5 cites · 202472% earned
- 679US12033506B1Smart emergency vehicle light system providing digital alerts5 cites · 202484% earned
- 775US12160943B1System and method of vehicle headlamp control3 cites · 202480% earned
- 871US11932225B1Trailer brake control system5 cites · 202465% earned
- 967US12054286B2Methods and systems for lighting a vertical take-off and landing vehicle3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1063US12275347B1Symmetrical autonomous vehicle direction indication4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1158US12311833B1Vehicle marker lighting device having a light pipe2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1254US11927319B1Vehicle lighting system including lamp assembly with one or more sections having variable 3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1350US12087161B1Smart emergency vehicle siren providing digital activation alerts3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1446US12233778B2Transparent roof panel assembly for a vehicle roof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1542US12049778B1Apparatus for controlling bus doors4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1638US12305826B1Sensor cover for vehicle lamp assembly2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1733US12272138B1Forward collision warning2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1829US12234959B2Vehicle projection lamp that improves definition of image2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12291140B1Vehicle front end assembly2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2021US12325351B2Headlight assembly with releasable bracket for pedestrian protection (PedPro)2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2117US11933005B1Animal waste collection robot6 cites · 202485% earned
- 2213US11919547B1Vehicle control device, vehicle system, vehicle control method, and program5 cites · 202484% earned
- 238US12172571B2Health indicator system for a sensor pod3 cites · 202472% earned
- 244US12307885B2Smart vehicle malfunction and driver misbehavior detection and alert3 cites · 202472% earned
- 251US12223835B1Coordinated vehicle collision avoidance system3 cites · 202580% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60Q patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11847911B2✦ AIObject-model based event detection system48 cites · 202188% earned
- 296US11686070B1✦ AISystems, methods, and controllers to enhance heavy equipment warning32 cites · 202380% earned
- 392US11827153B2✦ AIVehicular interior cabin lighting system selectively operable for DMS and OMS functions25 cites · 202382% earned
- 488US11440456B1Land vehicles adapted for use as electric delivery vehicles25 cites · 202278% earned
- 583US10919463B1Vehicle drive and control system34 cites · 202180% earned
- 679US10997430B1Dangerous driver detection and response system34 cites · 202191% earned
- 775US11312299B1Systems and methods for notification of exceeding speed limits29 cites · 202278% earned
- 871US10928029B1Guide lamp for vehicle28 cites · 202191% earned
- 967US10977943B1Alert notifications utilizing broadcasted telematics data32 cites · 202164% earned
- 1063US11922787B1Method of identifying if a child in the backseat is having a health issue18 cites · 202484% earned
- 1158US11926259B1Alert modality selection for alerting a driver13 cites · 202488% earned
- 1254US10940790B1System and method for adjustable lighting based on occupant and object identification in a30 cites · 202186% earned
- 1350US10962191B1Lamp for vehicle25 cites · 202190% earned
- 1446US11040619B1Limiting car behavior based on a pre-set driver profile enabled by face recognition33 cites · 202187% earned
- 1542US11541910B1Methods and apparatus for navigation of an autonomous vehicle based on a location of the a16 cites · 202384% earned
- 1638US11830455B2Method, computer program and apparatus for controlling operation of two or more configurab16 cites · 202389% earned
- 1733US11364910B1Emergency vehicle detection system and method19 cites · 202285% earned
- 1829US11383639B1Illumination apparatus of driver air bag19 cites · 202290% earned
- 1925US11119477B1Anomalous condition detection and response for autonomous vehicles30 cites · 202162% earned
- 2021US11554716B1Systems and methods for recommending a steering angle using visual feedback on a wheel13 cites · 202388% earned
- 2117US11267391B1Vehicle headlight having a high beam unit and low beam unit generating a daytime running l16 cites · 202289% earned
- 2213US10981507B1Interactive safety system for vehicles19 cites · 202179% earned
- 238US11250648B2Predictive maintenance of automotive transmission22 cites · 202182% earned
- 244US10953852B1Pick-up authentication via audible signals22 cites · 202185% earned
- 251US11224969B2Modular autonomous bot apparatus assembly for transporting an item being shipped18 cites · 202164% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60Q patents of the whole record
- 199US6690268B2✦ AIVideo mirror systems incorporating an accessory module2,268 cites · 200286% earned
- 296US5670935A✦ AIRearview vision system for vehicle including panoramic view1,964 cites · 199787% earned
- 392US5550677A✦ AIAutomatic rearview mirror system using a photosensor array1,917 cites · 199693% earned
- 488US5796094AVehicle headlight control using imaging sensor1,562 cites · 199888% earned
- 583US5949331ADisplay enhancements for vehicle vision system1,512 cites · 199986% earned
- 679US5877897AAutomatic rearview mirror, vehicle lighting control and vehicle interior monitoring system1,471 cites · 199984% earned
- 775US7038577B2Object detection system for vehicle1,427 cites · 200485% earned
- 871US5724187AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,363 cites · 199886% earned
- 967US6396397B1Vehicle imaging system with stereo imaging1,348 cites · 200295% earned
- 1063US6175290B1Contactless stalk mounted control switch1,236 cites · 200195% earned
- 1158US6498620B2Vision system for a vehicle including an image capture device and a display system having 1,211 cites · 200295% earned
- 1254US5668663AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,165 cites · 199785% earned
- 1350US7994670B2Systems, devices, and/or methods for rotating a vehicle lamp1,157 cites · 200995% earned
- 1446US5803579AIlluminator assembly incorporating light emitting diodes1,131 cites · 199890% earned
- 1542US7195381B2Vehicle interior LED lighting system1,050 cites · 200286% earned
- 1638US5289321AConsolidated rear view camera and display system for motor vehicle1,026 cites · 199495% earned
- 1733US8322901B2Illuminated vehicle wheel with bearing seal slip ring assembly1,021 cites · 201195% earned
- 1829US5760962AAutomatic rearview mirror system using a photosensor array1,010 cites · 199893% earned
- 1925US7720580B2Object detection system for vehicle1,007 cites · 200684% earned
- 2021US6329925B1Rearview mirror assembly with added feature modular display996 cites · 200186% earned
- 2117US6097023AVehicle headlight control using imaging sensor995 cites · 200088% earned
- 2213US5632551ALED vehicle lamp assembly922 cites · 199795% earned
- 238US5530240ADisplay for automatic rearview mirror906 cites · 199691% earned
- 244US6313454B1Rain sensor905 cites · 200191% earned
- 251US6175300B1Blind spot viewing system869 cites · 200195% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO188 patents · 8,906 citations
- 296GENTEX CORP172 patents · 26,272 citations
- 392MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC244 patents · 4,828 citations
- 488ZOOX INC72 patents · 2,666 citations
- 583NISSAN MOTOR133 patents · 4,549 citations
- 679GROTE INDUSTRIES INC53 patents · 2,654 citations
- 775KOITO MFG CO LTD1,012 patents · 14,335 citations
- 871MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP102 patents · 2,154 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD537 patents · 5,866 citations
- 1063BOSCH GMBH ROBERT302 patents · 6,168 citations
- 1158FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1,129 patents · 6,760 citations
- 1254YAZAKI CORP212 patents · 3,131 citations
- 1350TOYODA GOSEI KK155 patents · 3,829 citations
- 1446MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC113 patents · 964 citations
- 1542TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD531 patents · 2,494 citations
- 1638STANLEY ELECTRIC CO LTD249 patents · 2,579 citations
- 1733VALEO VISION423 patents · 3,084 citations
- 1829FEDEX CORP SERVICES INC57 patents · 902 citations
- 1925BOEING CO82 patents · 1,377 citations
- 2021IBM78 patents · 937 citations
- 2117WHELEN ENG58 patents · 1,221 citations
- 2213TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA140 patents · 1,250 citations
- 238DENSO CORP287 patents · 2,338 citations
- 244LEAR CORP48 patents · 1,039 citations
- 251SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB15 patents · 357 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60Q output across the last 5 years
- 199DONNELLY CORP262 patents · 84,888 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO188 patents · 8,906 citations
- 392GENTEX CORP172 patents · 26,272 citations
- 488MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC244 patents · 4,828 citations
- 583AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC29 patents · 1,124 citations
- 679ZOOX INC72 patents · 2,666 citations
- 775NISSAN MOTOR133 patents · 4,549 citations
- 871GROTE INDUSTRIES INC53 patents · 2,654 citations
- 967KOITO MFG CO LTD1,012 patents · 14,335 citations
- 1063MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP102 patents · 2,154 citations
- 1158HONDA MOTOR CO LTD537 patents · 5,866 citations
- 1254BOSCH GMBH ROBERT302 patents · 6,168 citations
- 1350FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1,129 patents · 6,760 citations
- 1446YAZAKI CORP212 patents · 3,131 citations
- 1542TOYODA GOSEI KK155 patents · 3,829 citations
- 1638MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC113 patents · 964 citations
- 1733TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD531 patents · 2,494 citations
- 1829STANLEY ELECTRIC CO LTD249 patents · 2,579 citations
- 1925VALEO VISION423 patents · 3,084 citations
- 2021FEDEX CORP SERVICES INC57 patents · 902 citations
- 2117BOEING CO82 patents · 1,377 citations
- 2213IBM78 patents · 937 citations
- 238WHELEN ENG58 patents · 1,221 citations
- 244TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA140 patents · 1,250 citations
- 251ITC INC9 patents · 640 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60Q
- 199DONNELLY CORP262 patents · 84,888 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO188 patents · 8,906 citations
- 392GENTEX CORP172 patents · 26,272 citations
- 488MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC244 patents · 4,828 citations
- 583AMERICAN CALCAR INC25 patents · 2,233 citations
- 679MUTH K W CO INC19 patents · 5,706 citations
- 775AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC29 patents · 1,124 citations
- 871SCHOFIELD KENNETH13 patents · 1,627 citations
- 967FUJI HEAVY IND LTD36 patents · 2,942 citations
- 1063ZOOX INC72 patents · 2,666 citations
- 1158911 EMERGENCY PRODUCTS INC11 patents · 1,786 citations
- 1254NISSAN MOTOR133 patents · 4,549 citations
- 1350AUTOMOTIVE TECH INT17 patents · 3,207 citations
- 1446GROTE INDUSTRIES INC53 patents · 2,654 citations
- 1542FLEXTRONICS AP LLC17 patents · 727 citations
- 1638KOITO MFG CO LTD1,012 patents · 14,335 citations
- 1733911EP INC25 patents · 1,982 citations
- 1829MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP102 patents · 2,154 citations
- 1925HONDA MOTOR CO LTD537 patents · 5,866 citations
- 2021UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE33 patents · 2,342 citations
- 2117BOSCH GMBH ROBERT302 patents · 6,168 citations
- 2213LECTRON PRODUCTS6 patents · 1,768 citations
- 238RAYTHEON CO18 patents · 1,767 citations
- 244FORD MOTOR CO63 patents · 3,121 citations
- 251FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1,129 patents · 6,760 citations
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