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Motor vehicles & trailers
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B62D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B62D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Todd Binion42 patents · 1,536 citations
- 296Aaron Scott Chan39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 392Carol Marie Csanda39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 488Chien Che Huang39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 583Craig M. Main39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 679Mohamed A. Wazeer39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 775Richard A. Novak39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 871Ronny S. Bryant39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 967Shawn C. Bennett39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1063Steven C. Cielocha39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1158Stacey Gorsuch39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1254Stephen Kohaus39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1350Terry Quakenbush39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1446Torri Wollenschlager39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1542Weixin Wu39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1638Jesse Gander44 patents · 1,733 citations
- 1733Chris Yakes31 patents · 1,268 citations
- 1829Joseph Holda25 patents · 1,176 citations
- 1925Rob Messina25 patents · 1,176 citations
- 2021Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez16 patents · 1,115 citations
- 2117Nathaniel Fairfield31 patents · 1,122 citations
- 2213Gary Schmiedel24 patents · 746 citations
- 238David Mcgraw27 patents · 654 citations
- 244Anthony Seefeldt23 patents · 641 citations
- 251Brian Wilkins23 patents · 641 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62D output across the last 5 years
- 199Todd Binion42 patents · 1,536 citations
- 296Aaron Scott Chan39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 392Carol Marie Csanda39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 488Chien Che Huang39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 583Craig M. Main39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 679Mohamed A. Wazeer39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 775Richard A. Novak39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 871Ronny S. Bryant39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 967Shawn C. Bennett39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1063Steven C. Cielocha39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1158Stacey Gorsuch39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1254Stephen Kohaus39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1350Terry Quakenbush39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1446Torri Wollenschlager39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1542Weixin Wu39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1638Jesse Gander44 patents · 1,733 citations
- 1733Chris Yakes31 patents · 1,268 citations
- 1829Joseph Holda25 patents · 1,176 citations
- 1925Rob Messina25 patents · 1,176 citations
- 2021Joel S. Gibson25 patents · 2,445 citations
- 2117Eyal Bagon23 patents · 927 citations
- 2213Luis Ricardo Prada Gomez16 patents · 1,115 citations
- 238Nathaniel Fairfield31 patents · 1,122 citations
- 244Gary Schmiedel24 patents · 746 citations
- 251David Mcgraw27 patents · 654 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B62D
- 199William Whittaker13 patents · 2,754 citations
- 296Lonnie J. Devier9 patents · 2,222 citations
- 392Todd Binion42 patents · 1,536 citations
- 488Aaron Scott Chan39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 583Carol Marie Csanda39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 679Chien Che Huang39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 775Craig M. Main39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 871Mohamed A. Wazeer39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 967Richard A. Novak39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1063Ronny S. Bryant39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1158Shawn C. Bennett39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1254Steven C. Cielocha39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1350Stacey Gorsuch39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1446Stephen Kohaus39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1542Terry Quakenbush39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1638Torri Wollenschlager39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1733Weixin Wu39 patents · 1,474 citations
- 1829Carl A. Kemner10 patents · 2,349 citations
- 1925Joel L. Peterson10 patents · 2,269 citations
- 2021Craig L. Koehrsen8 patents · 1,983 citations
- 2117Karl W. Kleimenhagen8 patents · 1,983 citations
- 2213Larry E. Schmidt8 patents · 1,983 citations
- 238Walter J. Bradbury8 patents · 1,983 citations
- 244Darrell E. Stafford11 patents · 2,771 citations
- 251Adam J. Gudat10 patents · 2,646 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B62D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12287851B1✦ AISystems and methods of sensor data fusion38 cites · 202564% earned
- 296US12202680B1✦ AIClamping device having automatic direction adjustment function in vehicle body welding con18 cites · 202589% earned
- 392US12162160B2✦ AISystem, apparatus and method for improved location identification with prism14 cites · 202483% earned
- 488US11927121B1Muffler assemblies for snowmobiles14 cites · 202483% earned
- 583US12200868B2Inspection robots with a payload engagement device9 cites · 202461% earned
- 679US11981340B1Electrified military vehicle11 cites · 202460% earned
- 775US11977005B1Crack detection apparatus for detecting building structure9 cites · 202487% earned
- 871US12221196B1Controllable sinking and floating swimming pool robot and sinking and floating control met5 cites · 202572% earned
- 967US12378946B1Vehicular wind turbine system for drag reduction2 cites · 202558% earned
- 1063US12187345B1Vehicle structural assembly having strut caps4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1158US12227046B1Integrated lift axle suspension system and method of use4 cites · 202582% earned
- 1254US12290940B1Torso protrusion for robotic manipulation of objects and related technology7 cites · 202579% earned
- 1350US12077213B2Lightweight vehicle5 cites · 202460% earned
- 1446US12017520B2Electric commercial vehicle rear axle5 cites · 202469% earned
- 1542USD1048952SDrifting kart6 cites · 202458% earned
- 1638US12203279B2Trailer with loading and unloading system3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12065207B1High-mobility wheeled climbing robot3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1829US12235121B2Identifying objects for display in a situational-awareness view of an autonomous-vehicle e4 cites · 202456% earned
- 1925US12182878B2Safe state to safe state navigation4 cites · 202461% earned
- 2021US12269168B2Inciting sediment gravity flow in piled grain4 cites · 202464% earned
- 2117US11999206B2Autonomous gladhands coupling systems, devices, and methods4 cites · 202475% earned
- 2213US12012075B1Vehicle including a movable console and a movable table4 cites · 202482% earned
- 238US12077122B1Airbag on moveable bars adjacent vehicle door opening4 cites · 202482% earned
- 244US12391112B2Air flap apparatus for vehicle4 cites · 202482% earned
- 251US12252054B2Method and apparatus for selling consumer products4 cites · 202482% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B62D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12287851B1✦ AISystems and methods of sensor data fusion38 cites · 202564% earned
- 296US11242737B2✦ AITurbine fracturing equipment149 cites · 202190% earned
- 392US11492887B2✦ AIPower supply semi-trailer for electric drive fracturing equipment87 cites · 202189% earned
- 488US10974724B1Operational modes for hybrid fire fighting vehicle90 cites · 202176% earned
- 583US11148292B2Controller for inspection robot traversing an obstacle80 cites · 202178% earned
- 679US11124076B1Electric vehicle battery frame assembly58 cites · 202182% earned
- 775US11498409B1Electrified military vehicle45 cites · 202285% earned
- 871US12202680B1Clamping device having automatic direction adjustment function in vehicle body welding con18 cites · 202589% earned
- 967USD909934SVehicle hood53 cites · 202169% earned
- 1063US11242008B2Vehicular vision system with center stack display and mirror display for surround view and44 cites · 202187% earned
- 1158US11850726B2Inspection robots with configurable interface plates30 cites · 202270% earned
- 1254US12162160B2System, apparatus and method for improved location identification with prism14 cites · 202483% earned
- 1350US11377089B1Electrified military vehicle34 cites · 202268% earned
- 1446US11345331B2Electric vehicle power distribution and drive control modules33 cites · 202187% earned
- 1542US12013705B2Payload with adjustable and rotatable sensor sleds for robotic inspection19 cites · 202366% earned
- 1638US11485330B1Force transducer for a multifunction trailer controller25 cites · 202290% earned
- 1733US11052940B1Steer-by-wire systems and methods of operating thereof in vehicles30 cites · 202175% earned
- 1829US11511886B1UAV take-off and landing platform24 cites · 202290% earned
- 1925USD962834SFront grille for an automobile30 cites · 202291% earned
- 2021USD947071SAutomobile33 cites · 202291% earned
- 2117US11407298B1Removable battery unit for an electric vehicle27 cites · 202291% earned
- 2213US11623830B1Trailer with loading and unloading system21 cites · 202374% earned
- 238US11440456B1Land vehicles adapted for use as electric delivery vehicles25 cites · 202278% earned
- 244US10919463B1Vehicle drive and control system34 cites · 202180% earned
- 251USD962136SSpoiler24 cites · 202290% earned
All-time canon
The defining B62D patents of the whole record
- 199US7295907B2✦ AIRecovery of calibrated center steering position after loss of battery power1,551 cites · 200695% earned
- 296US5948030A✦ AISteering angle determaination method and apparatus1,517 cites · 199995% earned
- 392US7038577B2✦ AIObject detection system for vehicle1,427 cites · 200485% earned
- 488US6392854B1Method and system for testing continuity of a motor and associated drive circuitry1,231 cites · 200295% earned
- 583US5404960AMotor-driven power steering apparatus for automobiles1,027 cites · 199595% earned
- 679US8102138B2Electric power steering apparatus and method of assembling the same894 cites · 200995% earned
- 775US5541590AVehicle crash predictive and evasive operation system by neural networks835 cites · 199695% earned
- 871US5529138AVehicle collision avoidance system830 cites · 199695% earned
- 967US5765116ADriver assistance system for a vehicle794 cites · 199895% earned
- 1063US6882287B2Automotive lane change aid787 cites · 200385% earned
- 1158US5615116AApparatus and method for autonomous vehicle navigation using path data532 cites · 199783% earned
- 1254US5461357AObstacle detection device for vehicle516 cites · 199595% earned
- 1350US8634980B1Driving pattern recognition and safety control504 cites · 201479% earned
- 1446US6094021AMotor drive apparatus496 cites · 200095% earned
- 1542US6548982B1Miniature robotic vehicles and methods of controlling same482 cites · 200392% earned
- 1638US5390125AVehicle position determination system and method473 cites · 199590% earned
- 1733US4361202AAutomated road transportation system456 cites · 198295% earned
- 1829US5280990AVehicle drag reduction system453 cites · 199495% earned
- 1925US9194168B1Unlock and authentication for autonomous vehicles452 cites · 201582% earned
- 2021US5755486AComposite structural reinforcement member451 cites · 199892% earned
- 2117US5971091ATransportation vehicles and methods444 cites · 199995% earned
- 2213US4638287AVehicle-loaded display device422 cites · 198795% earned
- 238US5501289AFloor structure of electric vehicle407 cites · 199695% earned
- 244US5380978AMethod and apparatus for assembly of car bodies and other 3-dimensional objects402 cites · 199595% earned
- 251US8660734B2System and method for predicting behaviors of detected objects390 cites · 201279% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B62D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199CATERPILLAR INC720 patents · 14,429 citations
- 296STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO60 patents · 1,689 citations
- 392DEKA PRODUCTS LP71 patents · 5,955 citations
- 488OSHKOSH CORP123 patents · 3,119 citations
- 583OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC71 patents · 1,385 citations
- 679HONDA MOTOR CO LTD2,538 patents · 45,885 citations
- 775STRONG FORCE IOT PORTFOLIO 2016 LLC99 patents · 757 citations
- 871NISSAN MOTOR843 patents · 20,378 citations
- 967DEERE & CO642 patents · 9,911 citations
- 1063MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD65 patents · 804 citations
- 1158TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD1,985 patents · 15,222 citations
- 1254GEN ELECTRIC39 patents · 1,650 citations
- 1350GECKO ROBOTICS INC51 patents · 1,562 citations
- 1446BOSCH GMBH ROBERT361 patents · 4,604 citations
- 1542MAZDA MOTOR836 patents · 13,721 citations
- 1638POLARIS INC219 patents · 3,986 citations
- 1733FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2,183 patents · 16,225 citations
- 1829MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP454 patents · 6,685 citations
- 1925UNIV CARNEGIE MELLON12 patents · 1,108 citations
- 2021KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 2117FORD MOTOR CO260 patents · 7,761 citations
- 2213MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC145 patents · 1,353 citations
- 238WAYMO LLC109 patents · 716 citations
- 244MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP145 patents · 3,602 citations
- 251GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC668 patents · 2,874 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62D output across the last 5 years
- 199DONNELLY CORP14 patents · 3,321 citations
- 296CATERPILLAR INC720 patents · 14,429 citations
- 392STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO60 patents · 1,689 citations
- 488DEKA PRODUCTS LP71 patents · 5,955 citations
- 583OSHKOSH CORP123 patents · 3,119 citations
- 679OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC71 patents · 1,385 citations
- 775HONDA MOTOR CO LTD2,538 patents · 45,885 citations
- 871STRONG FORCE IOT PORTFOLIO 2016 LLC99 patents · 757 citations
- 967NISSAN MOTOR843 patents · 20,378 citations
- 1063DEERE & CO642 patents · 9,911 citations
- 1158MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD65 patents · 804 citations
- 1254AISIN SEIKI263 patents · 6,314 citations
- 1350TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD1,985 patents · 15,222 citations
- 1446GEN ELECTRIC39 patents · 1,650 citations
- 1542GECKO ROBOTICS INC51 patents · 1,562 citations
- 1638BOSCH GMBH ROBERT361 patents · 4,604 citations
- 1733MAZDA MOTOR836 patents · 13,721 citations
- 1829HITACHI LTD108 patents · 3,232 citations
- 1925POLARIS INC219 patents · 3,986 citations
- 2021FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2,183 patents · 16,225 citations
- 2117MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY19 patents · 1,270 citations
- 2213MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP454 patents · 6,685 citations
- 238UNIV CARNEGIE MELLON12 patents · 1,108 citations
- 244LORD CORP21 patents · 1,336 citations
- 251KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B62D
- 199DONNELLY CORP14 patents · 3,321 citations
- 296CATERPILLAR INC720 patents · 14,429 citations
- 392STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO60 patents · 1,689 citations
- 488FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC21 patents · 3,214 citations
- 583GOOGLE INC86 patents · 4,351 citations
- 679IROBOT CORP31 patents · 2,485 citations
- 775DEKA PRODUCTS LP71 patents · 5,955 citations
- 871OSHKOSH CORP123 patents · 3,119 citations
- 967OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC71 patents · 1,385 citations
- 1063HONDA MOTOR CO LTD2,538 patents · 45,885 citations
- 1158HENKEL CORP28 patents · 4,918 citations
- 1254STRONG FORCE IOT PORTFOLIO 2016 LLC99 patents · 757 citations
- 1350GEN MOTORS CORP549 patents · 20,726 citations
- 1446NISSAN MOTOR843 patents · 20,378 citations
- 1542L & L PRODUCTS INC44 patents · 5,061 citations
- 1638DEERE & CO642 patents · 9,911 citations
- 1733SIKA CORP17 patents · 2,558 citations
- 1829MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD65 patents · 804 citations
- 1925OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP14 patents · 2,031 citations
- 2021WRIGHT MFG INC30 patents · 1,616 citations
- 2117CLARKE ANNA9 patents · 588 citations
- 2213L & L PRODUCTS8 patents · 1,263 citations
- 238AISIN SEIKI263 patents · 6,314 citations
- 244TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD1,985 patents · 15,222 citations
- 251GEN ELECTRIC39 patents · 1,650 citations
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