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Servicing, cleaning & repairing vehicles
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B60S · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B60S patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Christian Wilms32 patents · 994 citations
- 296Bernard F. Garceau12 patents · 183 citations
- 392Helmut Depondt56 patents · 325 citations
- 488Dmitry Vasilyev9 patents · 80 citations
- 583Adam C. Brown9 patents · 74 citations
- 679Yuan-Chin Ku13 patents · 162 citations
- 775Bradley Lewis7 patents · 62 citations
- 871Eric R. Sellers7 patents · 62 citations
- 967Robert J. D'Agostino7 patents · 62 citations
- 1063Wen-San Chou20 patents · 151 citations
- 1158Wesly Mason Rice12 patents · 128 citations
- 1254Toshiyuki Amagasa25 patents · 167 citations
- 1350Rashaun Phinisee26 patents · 89 citations
- 1446Derek Michael Underhill13 patents · 40 citations
- 1542James Richard Stanfield13 patents · 40 citations
- 1638Jonathan Lewis Nook13 patents · 40 citations
- 1733William Knight Nook, Sr.13 patents · 40 citations
- 1829Vincent Izabel43 patents · 102 citations
- 1925Eric Poton45 patents · 77 citations
- 2021Segundo Baldovino40 patents · 133 citations
- 2117Stuart C. Salter33 patents · 93 citations
- 2213Paul Kenneth Dellock30 patents · 89 citations
- 238Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam22 patents · 83 citations
- 244James Q. Nelson6 patents · 55 citations
- 251Chuan-Chih Chang17 patents · 77 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60S output across the last 5 years
- 199Godelieve Kraemer24 patents · 383 citations
- 296Hubert Verelst27 patents · 839 citations
- 392Eric D. Betz11 patents · 274 citations
- 488Christian Wilms32 patents · 994 citations
- 583Albert Lee31 patents · 480 citations
- 679Joseph Perry Cohen5 patents · 380 citations
- 775Robert J. Wentworth54 patents · 766 citations
- 871Michael J. Belanger105 patents · 969 citations
- 967Xavier Boland76 patents · 481 citations
- 1063Harald Rapp28 patents · 286 citations
- 1158Vambi Raymundo Tolentino30 patents · 262 citations
- 1254Thomas Terrence Kimener12 patents · 115 citations
- 1350Daniel Wahlstrom10 patents · 106 citations
- 1446R. Peter Kimener10 patents · 106 citations
- 1542Kyle E. Nelson6 patents · 129 citations
- 1638Matthew C. Mcneill6 patents · 129 citations
- 1733Richard A. Horton6 patents · 129 citations
- 1829Robert Peter Peers27 patents · 188 citations
- 1925Jose A. Cajiga12 patents · 159 citations
- 2021Daniel Kraft8 patents · 147 citations
- 2117Howard Hayes8 patents · 147 citations
- 2213Jenny Sankovsky8 patents · 147 citations
- 238Barry S. Turner73 patents · 436 citations
- 244Bernard F. Garceau12 patents · 183 citations
- 251Helmut Depondt56 patents · 325 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B60S
- 199Frank O'Brien12 patents · 3,805 citations
- 296Patrick Heslin15 patents · 3,158 citations
- 392Joseph S. Stam19 patents · 3,210 citations
- 488Brent J. Bos5 patents · 4,066 citations
- 583Harold C. Ockerse13 patents · 1,528 citations
- 679John K. Roberts9 patents · 1,735 citations
- 775Ralph A. Spooner10 patents · 1,059 citations
- 871Phillip March9 patents · 1,022 citations
- 967Rein S. Teder14 patents · 1,603 citations
- 1063Ronald D. Stouffer19 patents · 998 citations
- 1158Kenneth L. Schierbeek4 patents · 1,866 citations
- 1254Vyshislav Ivanov6 patents · 676 citations
- 1350Shlomi Franco7 patents · 715 citations
- 1446Thomas Kotlarski38 patents · 2,229 citations
- 1542Robert H. Schneider13 patents · 600 citations
- 1638Jon D. Jacobs8 patents · 440 citations
- 1733Peter De Block35 patents · 1,517 citations
- 1829Ming-Tung Yang9 patents · 590 citations
- 1925Juergen Levers6 patents · 983 citations
- 2021Frans Breesch9 patents · 474 citations
- 2117Wilfried Merkel21 patents · 853 citations
- 2213Godelieve Kraemer24 patents · 383 citations
- 238Hubert Verelst27 patents · 839 citations
- 244Eric D. Betz11 patents · 274 citations
- 251Christian Wilms32 patents · 994 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B60S patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12118195B2✦ AIIntelligent fuel dispensers4 cites · 202470% earned
- 296US12195213B2✦ AIEnergy self-control base station for battery replacement based on solar power supply with 11 cites · 202488% earned
- 392US12283179B2✦ AIVehicle leveling assembly with mobile device4 cites · 202464% earned
- 488US12135113B1Hydrogen fueling safety indicator4 cites · 202482% earned
- 583US12360001B2Pressure testing and refilling devices, systems, and methods4 cites · 202582% earned
- 679US12145545B2Vehicle drying system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12003929B1Microphone cleaning and calibration4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871US11858368B1Mobile vehicle charging station with integrated entertainment3 cites · 202480% earned
- 967US12202449B1Stabilizing apparatus for a recreational vehicle2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1063US12013054B1Chuck for airpump2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US11908182B1Apparatus and method of vehicle profiling2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1254US12491539B2Sensor cleaning system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350USD1032817SApparatus for releasing a gaseous cleaning agent2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446US12017622B1Systems and methods for a battery exchange system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US11926292B1Motorized landing gear for a tractor trailer4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1638US11912244B1Systems and devices for material removal from a wiper2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1733US12235396B1Lidar obstruction detection3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1829US12043225B1Cleaning vehicle sensors3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1925US12139223B1User configurable trailer1 cites · 202440% earned
- 2021US12319165B2Automated storage and retrieval system1 cites · 202450% earned
- 2117US12049199B2Automatic rain response system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US12263706B2Trailer landing gear drive shaft rotating device and method of use2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US12448258B1Apparatus and method for removal of vehicle hardtop2 cites · 202567% earned
- 244USD1030954SAir chuck2 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12284727B1Sensor system with integrated convection heating2 cites · 202576% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B60S patents of the last 5 years
- 199USD911936S✦ AIPortable power charger with air compressor hose39 cites · 202187% earned
- 296US11001231B1✦ AIUsing camera data to manage a vehicle parked outside in cold climates38 cites · 202187% earned
- 392US11548159B1✦ AIModular robot32 cites · 202386% earned
- 488US11167732B1Hydrogen fueling station with integrated ammonia cracking unit25 cites · 202190% earned
- 583US11443260B1System for managing an integrated drive-through restaurant and carwash facility providing 24 cites · 202285% earned
- 679US11156485B1Rotating sensor assembly16 cites · 202189% earned
- 775US11584624B1Multi-purpose jack apparatus and method of use19 cites · 202390% earned
- 871US11318960B1Reducing pathogen transmission in autonomous vehicle fleet18 cites · 202281% earned
- 967US11479213B1Sensor obstruction detection and mitigation25 cites · 202290% earned
- 1063US11493922B1Perimeter sensor housings15 cites · 202278% earned
- 1158US12118195B2Intelligent fuel dispensers4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1254US11987295B2Modular vehicle mounted rack system8 cites · 202280% earned
- 1350US11586194B2Storage and access of neural network models of automotive predictive maintenance13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1446US11213119B1Cup holder cleaning tool13 cites · 202288% earned
- 1542US11691857B2Two speed trailer jack11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1638US12195213B2Energy self-control base station for battery replacement based on solar power supply with 11 cites · 202488% earned
- 1733US11628812B2Trailer stabilization and restraint9 cites · 202269% earned
- 1829US11634108B2Chain cleaning device9 cites · 202187% earned
- 1925US11014440B2Structural cooling pack12 cites · 202182% earned
- 2021US11586943B2Storage and access of neural network inputs in automotive predictive maintenance12 cites · 202188% earned
- 2117US10928225B1Vehicle sensor assembly12 cites · 202188% earned
- 2213US10981518B1Vehicle sensor assembly12 cites · 202188% earned
- 238US11414053B2Vehicle wiper control device and vehicle wiper control method12 cites · 202188% earned
- 244US10919757B1Gas supply floating refueling facility10 cites · 202170% earned
- 251US11279327B1Vehicle sensor calibration target alignment system10 cites · 202278% earned
All-time canon
The defining B60S 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
- 392US5796094A✦ AIVehicle headlight control using imaging sensor1,562 cites · 199888% earned
- 488US5949331ADisplay enhancements for vehicle vision system1,512 cites · 199986% earned
- 583US5877897AAutomatic rearview mirror, vehicle lighting control and vehicle interior monitoring system1,471 cites · 199984% earned
- 679US6396397B1Vehicle imaging system with stereo imaging1,348 cites · 200295% earned
- 775US6097023AVehicle headlight control using imaging sensor995 cites · 200088% earned
- 871US6353392B1Rain sensor with fog discrimination969 cites · 200293% earned
- 967US6313454B1Rain sensor905 cites · 200191% earned
- 1063US5923027AMoisture sensor and windshield fog detector using an image sensor885 cites · 199985% earned
- 1158US6222447B1Rearview vision system with indicia of backup travel842 cites · 200185% earned
- 1254US6250148B1Rain sensor mount for use in a vehicle790 cites · 200189% earned
- 1350US6806452B2Interior rearview mirror system including a forward facing video device775 cites · 200291% earned
- 1446US6320176B1Vehicle rain sensor using imaging sensor772 cites · 200187% earned
- 1542US6341523B2Rain sensor mount for use in a vehicle720 cites · 200189% earned
- 1638US6611202B2Vehicle camera display system711 cites · 200285% earned
- 1733US6326613B1Vehicle interior mirror assembly adapted for containing a rain sensor695 cites · 200183% earned
- 1829US6278377B1Indicator for vehicle accessory620 cites · 200184% earned
- 1925US7965336B2Imaging system for vehicle579 cites · 200685% earned
- 2021US5182502AAutomatic headlamp dimmer555 cites · 199392% earned
- 2117US5059877ARain responsive windshield wiper control549 cites · 199195% earned
- 2213US6593565B2Vehicle interior rearview mirror assembly including an accessory-containing housing539 cites · 200282% earned
- 238US6516664B2Rain sensor mount for use in a vehicle535 cites · 200289% earned
- 244US7149613B2Image processing system to control vehicle headlamps or other vehicle equipment531 cites · 200588% earned
- 251US4916374AContinuously adaptive moisture sensor system for wiper control526 cites · 199095% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B60S patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199BOSCH GMBH ROBERT539 patents · 10,981 citations
- 296MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC39 patents · 558 citations
- 392OSHKOSH CORP34 patents · 421 citations
- 488VALEO SYSTEMES DESSUYAGE436 patents · 2,769 citations
- 583NORCO IND INC21 patents · 504 citations
- 679HONDA MOTOR CO LTD98 patents · 762 citations
- 775FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC320 patents · 1,371 citations
- 871DENSO CORP103 patents · 577 citations
- 967RITE HITE HOLDING CORP12 patents · 162 citations
- 1063TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD150 patents · 575 citations
- 1158MITSUBA CORP108 patents · 452 citations
- 1254OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO5 patents · 562 citations
- 1350WAYMO LLC47 patents · 141 citations
- 1446SYMBOTIC LLC8 patents · 52 citations
- 1542ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS31 patents · 113 citations
- 1638GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC72 patents · 159 citations
- 1733HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD159 patents · 229 citations
- 1829KOITO MFG CO LTD69 patents · 169 citations
- 1925ZOOX INC19 patents · 95 citations
- 2021NOCO CO13 patents · 40 citations
- 2117DLHBOWLES INC20 patents · 69 citations
- 2213DEERE & CO18 patents · 73 citations
- 238BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG27 patents · 81 citations
- 244AUTOSTORE TECH AS8 patents · 36 citations
- 251PORSCHE AG21 patents · 75 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B60S output across the last 5 years
- 199GENTEX CORP28 patents · 3,771 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT539 patents · 10,981 citations
- 392MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC39 patents · 558 citations
- 488NISSAN MOTOR75 patents · 1,739 citations
- 583OSHKOSH CORP34 patents · 421 citations
- 679TRICO PRODUCTS CORP90 patents · 1,650 citations
- 775VALEO SYSTEMES DESSUYAGE436 patents · 2,769 citations
- 871NORCO IND INC21 patents · 504 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD98 patents · 762 citations
- 1063FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC320 patents · 1,371 citations
- 1158DENSO CORP103 patents · 577 citations
- 1254RITE HITE HOLDING CORP12 patents · 162 citations
- 1350TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD150 patents · 575 citations
- 1446TOYODA GOSEI KK13 patents · 316 citations
- 1542BELANGER INC75 patents · 1,191 citations
- 1638TOKAI RIKA CO LTD15 patents · 259 citations
- 1733MAZDA MOTOR17 patents · 317 citations
- 1829NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO LTD18 patents · 277 citations
- 1925AIR PROD & CHEM5 patents · 357 citations
- 2021ALLSTATE INSURANCE CO8 patents · 147 citations
- 2117STABILOCK LLC20 patents · 123 citations
- 2213PYLON MFG CORP26 patents · 176 citations
- 238MITSUBA CORP108 patents · 452 citations
- 244IBM17 patents · 242 citations
- 251OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO5 patents · 562 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B60S
- 199DONNELLY CORP69 patents · 32,988 citations
- 296GENTEX CORP28 patents · 3,771 citations
- 392GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES39 patents · 3,041 citations
- 488KOSTAL LEOPOLD GMBH & CO KG28 patents · 2,298 citations
- 583MICRO HEAT INC7 patents · 973 citations
- 679LIBBEY OWENS FORD CO12 patents · 1,437 citations
- 775BOSCH GMBH ROBERT539 patents · 10,981 citations
- 871VALEO ELECTRICAL SYS INC59 patents · 1,996 citations
- 967BOWLES FLUIDICS CORP34 patents · 1,602 citations
- 1063MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC39 patents · 558 citations
- 1158SCHOFIELD KENNETH4 patents · 604 citations
- 1254VERSA TECHNOLOGIES INC11 patents · 470 citations
- 1350FORD MOTOR CO34 patents · 1,112 citations
- 1446NISSAN MOTOR75 patents · 1,739 citations
- 1542NIPPON DENSO CO16 patents · 845 citations
- 1638OSHKOSH CORP34 patents · 421 citations
- 1733TRICO PRODUCTS CORP90 patents · 1,650 citations
- 1829GEN MOTORS CORP77 patents · 1,792 citations
- 1925VALEO SYSTEMES DESSUYAGE436 patents · 2,769 citations
- 2021HWH CORP6 patents · 417 citations
- 2117APERIA TECHNOLOGIES8 patents · 198 citations
- 2213MITSUBA ELECTRIC MFG CO26 patents · 628 citations
- 238SWF AUTO ELECTRIC GMBH55 patents · 1,176 citations
- 244VALEO AUTO ELECTRIC GMBH12 patents · 445 citations
- 251ITT29 patents · 812 citations
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