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Cycles, frames & steering devices
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B62K · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B62K patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Andrew Laird60 patents · 1,333 citations
- 296Mario Galasso58 patents · 1,467 citations
- 392Ali Kermani14 patents · 379 citations
- 488Toyoto Shirai43 patents · 990 citations
- 583Kyle Jonathan Doerksen46 patents · 704 citations
- 679Jan Talavasek36 patents · 671 citations
- 775Robert Hadley27 patents · 366 citations
- 871Robert Chen25 patents · 322 citations
- 967David Weagle31 patents · 557 citations
- 1063Brian Jordan50 patents · 677 citations
- 1158Everet Owen Ericksen25 patents · 414 citations
- 1254David Batterbee8 patents · 406 citations
- 1350John Marking10 patents · 356 citations
- 1446Sante Pelot25 patents · 353 citations
- 1542Ian Desberg42 patents · 397 citations
- 1638Satoshi Shahana48 patents · 380 citations
- 1733Julian De La Rua12 patents · 217 citations
- 1829Beau Robertson8 patents · 173 citations
- 1925Joey Chih-Wei Huang13 patents · 187 citations
- 2021Yoshimoto Matsuda51 patents · 450 citations
- 2117Jonathan Staples18 patents · 142 citations
- 2213Marco Sonderegger19 patents · 269 citations
- 238Marc Pallure16 patents · 244 citations
- 244Vincent Patureau16 patents · 244 citations
- 251Daniel Britton20 patents · 257 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62K output across the last 5 years
- 199Michael Mcandrews43 patents · 1,222 citations
- 296Andrew Laird60 patents · 1,333 citations
- 392Joseph Franklin25 patents · 1,313 citations
- 488Mario Galasso58 patents · 1,467 citations
- 583Ali Kermani14 patents · 379 citations
- 679Toyoto Shirai43 patents · 990 citations
- 775Aaron D. Deckard8 patents · 409 citations
- 871Alan A. Meyer8 patents · 409 citations
- 967Jason Carl Plugge8 patents · 409 citations
- 1063Dennis K. Wootten29 patents · 499 citations
- 1158Shane Chen33 patents · 914 citations
- 1254Kyle Jonathan Doerksen46 patents · 704 citations
- 1350Darrell W. Voss28 patents · 932 citations
- 1446Jan Talavasek36 patents · 671 citations
- 1542Susan D. Dastous10 patents · 682 citations
- 1638Robert Hadley27 patents · 366 citations
- 1733Robert Chen25 patents · 322 citations
- 1829David Weagle31 patents · 557 citations
- 1925Charles Bass5 patents · 402 citations
- 2021Ryan Bavetta5 patents · 402 citations
- 2117Brian Jordan50 patents · 677 citations
- 2213Everet Owen Ericksen25 patents · 414 citations
- 238Jiawei Ying24 patents · 309 citations
- 244David Batterbee8 patents · 406 citations
- 251Nobukatsu Hara38 patents · 613 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B62K
- 199Robert R. Ambrogi55 patents · 4,382 citations
- 296Richard Kurt Heinzmann50 patents · 4,077 citations
- 392Robert J. Duggan29 patents · 2,811 citations
- 488Michael Mcandrews43 patents · 1,222 citations
- 583J. Douglas Field53 patents · 3,865 citations
- 679Andrew Laird60 patents · 1,333 citations
- 775Joseph Franklin25 patents · 1,313 citations
- 871John B. Morrell41 patents · 2,819 citations
- 967Mario Galasso58 patents · 1,467 citations
- 1063Jon M. Stevens14 patents · 1,175 citations
- 1158Paul Turner15 patents · 1,407 citations
- 1254James S. Busby21 patents · 1,425 citations
- 1350James J. Dattolo18 patents · 345 citations
- 1446Matthew M. Mccambridge18 patents · 345 citations
- 1542Michael D. Piedmonte18 patents · 345 citations
- 1638Richard J. Rosasco18 patents · 345 citations
- 1733Ali Kermani14 patents · 379 citations
- 1829Philip Lemay6 patents · 720 citations
- 1925Jonathan B. Pompa7 patents · 870 citations
- 2021Robert H. Girvin9 patents · 1,047 citations
- 2117Burl W. Amsbury8 patents · 642 citations
- 2213Richard E. Eck6 patents · 423 citations
- 238Toyoto Shirai43 patents · 990 citations
- 244Aaron D. Deckard8 patents · 409 citations
- 251Alan A. Meyer8 patents · 409 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B62K patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12187373B1✦ AISkateboard footpads having foot engagement structures and traction inserts4 cites · 202575% earned
- 296US12365421B1✦ AIElectrical derailleur brake shifter2 cites · 202576% earned
- 392USD1048952S✦ AIDrifting kart6 cites · 202458% earned
- 488US12214841B2Electric balance vehicles4 cites · 202470% earned
- 583US12145686B2Personal mobility vehicles with detachable drive assembly4 cites · 202470% earned
- 679US12128982B1Electric scooter4 cites · 202482% earned
- 775US12005988B1Reconfigurable compact electric transport device4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871USD1013080STwo wheeled board5 cites · 202472% earned
- 967US11981389B1Compactable vehicle3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12128978B2Saddled vehicle, vehicle, and occupant-protecting equipment4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1158US11932338B2Bicycle security alarm device3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US12275482B1Rear wheel and foot peg linkage mechanism for personal transport device3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1350US11932302B1Convertible compact electric transport device3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1446USD1068552STwo wheeled board2 cites · 202550% earned
- 1542USD1037939SStart number plate for a motorcycle2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1638US12330739B2Non-uniform steerer tube or fork leg2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1733US12227048B2Shock assembly with automatically adjustable ride height2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12060102B1Steering post reinforcement for three-wheeled vehicle2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12337935B2Bicycle rear derailleur and frame connection2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US11932342B2Taillight assembly of a bicycle2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117USRE50098EMount for handheld electronic devices3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2213US12296913B2Handlebar with attachment portion3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US12539729B2Methods and apparatus for suspension set up1 cites · 202442% earned
- 244US12269351B2Vehicle activation systems and methods for electric vehicles1 cites · 202444% earned
- 251US12161930B2Self-stabilizing skateboard1 cites · 202446% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B62K patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11420522B1✦ AIVehicle activation systems and methods for electric vehicles38 cites · 202280% earned
- 296US11273364B1✦ AISelf-stabilizing skateboard39 cites · 202291% earned
- 392US11192414B1✦ AISuspension system28 cites · 202191% earned
- 488US11590409B2Self-stabilizing skateboard22 cites · 202380% earned
- 583USD941929SElectric scooter25 cites · 202286% earned
- 679US11649007B1Electric scooter18 cites · 202389% earned
- 775US11154442B1Federated sensor array for use with a motorized mobile system and method of use35 cites · 202184% earned
- 871US11697470B1Dual-purpose electric scooter17 cites · 202389% earned
- 967US11780520B1Bicycle dropper seat post assembly with a narrow gas spring cartridge16 cites · 202384% earned
- 1063US11299059B1Self-stabilizing skateboard19 cites · 202285% earned
- 1158US11338883B2Braking device for a personal mobility vehicle22 cites · 202175% earned
- 1254US11045712B1Cushioned concave pads for self-balancing vehicles22 cites · 202185% earned
- 1350US11123629B1Suspension systems for an electric skateboard18 cites · 202179% earned
- 1446US11565169B2Transportation device with pivoting axle17 cites · 202272% earned
- 1542US11453457B2Main body frame for electric motorcycle and electric motorcycle22 cites · 202190% earned
- 1638USD953939SDrifting kart15 cites · 202267% earned
- 1733US11505231B1Removable seat attachment for a stroller12 cites · 202272% earned
- 1829US11603165B2Bike frame having a drive module enclosure15 cites · 202280% earned
- 1925US11731722B2Modular cargo system for off-road vehicle15 cites · 202283% earned
- 2021USD929268SBicycle20 cites · 202181% earned
- 2117US11338880B2Personal transport vehicle14 cites · 202183% earned
- 2213US11866120B2Method and apparatus for an adjustable damper11 cites · 202378% earned
- 238US11473644B2Front fork position-dependent damping for bicycles and motorcycles16 cites · 202189% earned
- 244US11130543B2Human-machine interaction sport vehicle22 cites · 202185% earned
- 251US11364967B1Foldable scooter12 cites · 202288% earned
All-time canon
The defining B62K patents of the whole record
- 199US4100820A✦ AIShift lever and integral handbrake apparatus1,107 cites · 197893% earned
- 296US4361057A✦ AIHandlebar adjusting device1,054 cites · 198295% earned
- 392US5946978A✦ AICable adjustment device1,039 cites · 199995% earned
- 488US5971091ATransportation vehicles and methods444 cites · 199995% earned
- 583US6241636B1Continuously variable transmission359 cites · 200189% earned
- 679US5701965AHuman transporter356 cites · 199789% earned
- 775US4735430ARacing bicycle having a continuously variable traction drive350 cites · 198894% earned
- 871US6592136B2Bicycle fork cartridge assembly329 cites · 200383% earned
- 967US6302230B1Personal mobility vehicles and methods323 cites · 200186% earned
- 1063US6223104B1Fault tolerant architecture for a personal vehicle308 cites · 200194% earned
- 1158US6676559B2Continuously variable transmission307 cites · 200289% earned
- 1254US5791425AControl loop for transportation vehicles289 cites · 199889% earned
- 1350US4874055AChariot type golf cart285 cites · 198994% earned
- 1446US6288505B1Motor amplifier and control for a personal transporter282 cites · 200194% earned
- 1542US5690346AHuman powered drive-mechanism with versatile driving modes277 cites · 199794% earned
- 1638US6322475B2Continuously variable transmission267 cites · 200189% earned
- 1733US5193246AAir cushion grip with a cubic supporting structure and shock-absorbing function257 cites · 199394% earned
- 1829US5971116AElectronic suspension system for a wheeled vehicle252 cites · 199991% earned
- 1925US6105988AAdjustable suspension system having positive and negative springs251 cites · 200094% earned
- 2021US5975225ATransportation vehicles with stability enhancement using CG modification250 cites · 199994% earned
- 2117US4325565ACambering vehicle248 cites · 198294% earned
- 2213US4088199AStabilized three-wheeled vehicle247 cites · 197894% earned
- 238US6000707ALinear driving apparatus245 cites · 199994% earned
- 244US6244398B1Shock absorber with variable bypass damping244 cites · 200194% earned
- 251US5400675ABicycle control device243 cites · 199594% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B62K patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199FOX FACTORY INC220 patents · 4,064 citations
- 296SHIMANO KK714 patents · 9,637 citations
- 392POLARIS INC98 patents · 2,252 citations
- 488HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,446 patents · 22,269 citations
- 583KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 679YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD512 patents · 6,853 citations
- 775RAZOR USA LLC93 patents · 1,087 citations
- 871FUTURE MOTION INC41 patents · 708 citations
- 967GIANT MFG CO LTD47 patents · 775 citations
- 1063PIAGGIO & C SPA82 patents · 456 citations
- 1158SRAM LLC121 patents · 578 citations
- 1254BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG77 patents · 631 citations
- 1350INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL LLC37 patents · 256 citations
- 1446SRAM DE GMBH48 patents · 511 citations
- 1542YETI CYCLING LLC21 patents · 167 citations
- 1638ARCTIC CAT INC30 patents · 239 citations
- 1733SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS INC93 patents · 566 citations
- 1829PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP12 patents · 145 citations
- 1925FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC89 patents · 424 citations
- 2021OEHLINS RACING AB13 patents · 110 citations
- 2117LYFT INC41 patents · 100 citations
- 2213TAIGA MOTORS INC13 patents · 87 citations
- 238BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC47 patents · 151 citations
- 244LIU CHEH-KANG12 patents · 96 citations
- 251TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO LTD27 patents · 103 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62K output across the last 5 years
- 199DEKA PRODUCTS LP92 patents · 7,824 citations
- 296FOX FACTORY INC220 patents · 4,064 citations
- 392SHIMANO KK714 patents · 9,637 citations
- 488POLARIS INC98 patents · 2,252 citations
- 583HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,446 patents · 22,269 citations
- 679KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 775TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD50 patents · 1,072 citations
- 871TREK BICYCLE CORP55 patents · 1,248 citations
- 967YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD512 patents · 6,853 citations
- 1063CHEN SHANE32 patents · 907 citations
- 1158RAZOR USA LLC93 patents · 1,087 citations
- 1254CAMPAGNOLO SRL77 patents · 1,284 citations
- 1350FUTURE MOTION INC41 patents · 708 citations
- 1446GIANT MFG CO LTD47 patents · 775 citations
- 1542HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR CO INC45 patents · 873 citations
- 1638HUFFY CORP23 patents · 725 citations
- 1733KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD141 patents · 977 citations
- 1829PIAGGIO & C SPA82 patents · 456 citations
- 1925SRAM LLC121 patents · 578 citations
- 2021MATTEL INC50 patents · 861 citations
- 2117BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG77 patents · 631 citations
- 2213INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTERNATIONAL LLC37 patents · 256 citations
- 238SRAM DE GMBH48 patents · 511 citations
- 244SHOWA CORP103 patents · 776 citations
- 251LEVERAGE DESIGN LTD7 patents · 110 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B62K
- 199DEKA PRODUCTS LP92 patents · 7,824 citations
- 296FOX FACTORY INC220 patents · 4,064 citations
- 392SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS68 patents · 1,820 citations
- 488SHIMANO KK714 patents · 9,637 citations
- 583POLARIS INC98 patents · 2,252 citations
- 679ROCKSHOX INC15 patents · 1,598 citations
- 775CANNONDALE CORP34 patents · 1,699 citations
- 871GT BICYCLES INC19 patents · 1,326 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,446 patents · 22,269 citations
- 1063KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 1158SEGWAY INC9 patents · 641 citations
- 1254GEN MOTORS CORP21 patents · 1,466 citations
- 1350ANSWER PRODUCTS INC21 patents · 1,159 citations
- 1446BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PROD46 patents · 1,563 citations
- 1542BOMBARDIER INC9 patents · 655 citations
- 1638TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD50 patents · 1,072 citations
- 1733TREK BICYCLE CORP55 patents · 1,248 citations
- 1829YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD512 patents · 6,853 citations
- 1925KAMEN DEAN5 patents · 264 citations
- 2021CHEN SHANE32 patents · 907 citations
- 2117RAZOR USA LLC93 patents · 1,087 citations
- 2213SUZUKI MOTOR CO21 patents · 946 citations
- 238GALASSO MARIO6 patents · 469 citations
- 244CAMPAGNOLO SRL77 patents · 1,284 citations
- 251FUTURE MOTION INC41 patents · 708 citations
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