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Brakes specially adapted for cycles
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B62L · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B62L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Takehiko Nakajima29 patents · 42 citations
- 296Yasuyuki Komada42 patents · 51 citations
- 392Brian Michael Riley7 patents · 20 citations
- 488Neil Swanson8 patents · 19 citations
- 583Kohei Obuchi15 patents · 19 citations
- 679Roger Tong6 patents · 15 citations
- 775Nathan Luman4 patents · 22 citations
- 871Mario Meggiolan18 patents · 18 citations
- 967Makoto Toda4 patents · 16 citations
- 1063Patrick Gruse3 patents · 16 citations
- 1158Ian Desberg2 patents · 22 citations
- 1254Marco Alferez2 patents · 22 citations
- 1350Lucas Jon Van Houten5 patents · 11 citations
- 1446Filippo Bove7 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Christian Neutsch8 patents · 6 citations
- 1638Chikashi Iizuka3 patents · 35 citations
- 1733Rachel Cahan4 patents · 7 citations
- 1829John Doane Nichols, Iii3 patents · 2 citations
- 1925Nathaniel Bartholomew Egging3 patents · 2 citations
- 2021Todd Vorhies3 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Douglas Mahoney2 patents · 4 citations
- 2213Rebecca Greetis2 patents · 4 citations
- 238Walter May2 patents · 4 citations
- 244Graham Deacon2 patents · 2 citations
- 251Osemwaro Pedro2 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62L output across the last 5 years
- 199Robert Chen18 patents · 289 citations
- 296Robert Hadley12 patents · 267 citations
- 392Toshio Tetsuka18 patents · 250 citations
- 488Brian Jordan24 patents · 121 citations
- 583Daisuke Nago29 patents · 190 citations
- 679Kazuki Koshiyama8 patents · 72 citations
- 775Paul Feuerstein10 patents · 81 citations
- 871William Griggs6 patents · 65 citations
- 967Szu-Fang Tsai27 patents · 120 citations
- 1063Charles Dunlap18 patents · 58 citations
- 1158Takafumi Nishino38 patents · 81 citations
- 1254Kazutaka Fukao17 patents · 38 citations
- 1350Takehiko Nakajima29 patents · 42 citations
- 1446Nobukatsu Hara9 patents · 43 citations
- 1542Takuma Sakai25 patents · 32 citations
- 1638Satoshi Shahana13 patents · 45 citations
- 1733Yasuyuki Komada42 patents · 51 citations
- 1829Kentaro Kosaka30 patents · 37 citations
- 1925Brian Michael Riley7 patents · 20 citations
- 2021Neil Swanson8 patents · 19 citations
- 2117Kohei Obuchi15 patents · 19 citations
- 2213Roger Tong6 patents · 15 citations
- 238Nathan Luman4 patents · 22 citations
- 244Mario Meggiolan18 patents · 18 citations
- 251Braden Snead7 patents · 18 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B62L
- 199Masashi Nagano29 patents · 1,045 citations
- 296Robert Chen18 patents · 289 citations
- 392Robert Hadley12 patents · 267 citations
- 488Wayne R. Lumpkin23 patents · 709 citations
- 583Antonio Romano8 patents · 560 citations
- 679George H. Hinkens8 patents · 415 citations
- 775Masayoshi Kine8 patents · 1,220 citations
- 871Tetsuo Tsuchida12 patents · 499 citations
- 967Kanau Iwashita7 patents · 312 citations
- 1063Toshiharu Yoshigai11 patents · 1,186 citations
- 1158Kazuhisa Yamashita11 patents · 1,174 citations
- 1254William R. Mathauser5 patents · 192 citations
- 1350Masanori Sugimoto16 patents · 307 citations
- 1446Toshio Tetsuka18 patents · 250 citations
- 1542Kenichi Yoshigai16 patents · 284 citations
- 1638Keizo Shimano8 patents · 193 citations
- 1733Valentino Campagnolo6 patents · 171 citations
- 1829Tatsuya Matsushita29 patents · 238 citations
- 1925Osamu Kariyama55 patents · 311 citations
- 2021Joseph C. Klingl5 patents · 97 citations
- 2117Kenneth Edlauer5 patents · 97 citations
- 2213Mark Groenhuyzen5 patents · 97 citations
- 238Korey Johnson4 patents · 253 citations
- 244Yukimasa Nishimoto4 patents · 211 citations
- 251Jung-Hua Li8 patents · 139 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B62L patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12365421B1✦ AIElectrical derailleur brake shifter2 cites · 202576% earned
- 296US12145686B2✦ AIPersonal mobility vehicles with detachable drive assembly4 cites · 202470% earned
- 392US12128982B1✦ AIElectric scooter4 cites · 202482% earned
- 488US12296913B2Handlebar with attachment portion3 cites · 202480% earned
- 583US12377933B2Control device for a bicycle1 cites · 202450% earned
- 679US12269558B1Recumbent tricycle assembly1 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US11919605B1Hydraulic brake system and apparatus2 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12545352B2Powered personal mobility vehicle with rotating wheels0 cites · 20250% earned
- 967US12263910B2Generating and/or prioritizing pre-call content for rendering when awaiting acceptance of 0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12134441B2Grip assembly for vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12391332B2Hydraulic brake system and apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12371124B2Systems and methods for configuring personal mobility vehicle brakes based on location0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12539935B2Operating device for human-powered vehicle0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1446US12421034B2Control device and method for a robot system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12441286B2Anti-lock brake device for bicycle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12375872B2Wireless bicycle component communication and control using ultra wideband radio0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12215783B2Friction brake and vehicle power shift transmission having same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12552348B2Actuating device for a brake-by-wire brake system of a motor vehicle, in particular of a t0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12139110B1Air brake assembly for a wheeled vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12497127B2Caliper adaptor and disc brake caliper assembly for human-powered vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12498062B2Hydraulic connector for a hydraulic system of a bicycle and process for connecting togethe0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12479407B2Reverse assist system for saddle riding vehicle and method thereof0 cites · 20250% earned
- 238US12509179B2Mid control apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12319376B2Mount for a handheld electronic device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12030589B1Electric device and electric system of human-powered vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B62L patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11338883B2✦ AIBraking device for a personal mobility vehicle22 cites · 202175% earned
- 296US12365421B1✦ AIElectrical derailleur brake shifter2 cites · 202576% earned
- 392US10988209B1✦ AIBicycle control system12 cites · 202188% earned
- 488US12145686B2Personal mobility vehicles with detachable drive assembly4 cites · 202470% earned
- 583US12128982B1Electric scooter4 cites · 202482% earned
- 679US11691689B2Front two-wheel leaning vehicle6 cites · 202185% earned
- 775US11667350B2Damper for a bicycle component7 cites · 202179% earned
- 871US11780413B1Emergency brake assistance system for bicycles4 cites · 202382% earned
- 967US11390355B1Hydraulic brake system and apparatus6 cites · 202285% earned
- 1063US11066121B1Handlebar integrated master cylinder assembly5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1158US11945544B2Control device for a bicycle3 cites · 202367% earned
- 1254US10988206B1Assistance system for facilitating operation of electric cycle5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1350US11142274B1Recumbent bicycle and methods of riding employing supplemental upper body power, enhanced 5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1446US12005981B2Three-wheeled tilting vehicle2 cites · 202361% earned
- 1542US11745824B2Control device for a bicycle4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1638US11603161B2Bicycle caliper4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US12296913B2Handlebar with attachment portion3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1829US11554834B2Operating system for human-powered vehicle4 cites · 202175% earned
- 1925US11425472B2Operating device for human-powered vehicle4 cites · 202182% earned
- 2021US12187376B2Powered personal mobility vehicle with rotating wheels2 cites · 202351% earned
- 2117US12168495B2Operating device for human-powered vehicle2 cites · 202361% earned
- 2213US11851126B2Articulating, self-centering truck for personal mobility vehicles2 cites · 202261% earned
- 238US11587747B2Operating device3 cites · 202272% earned
- 244US11608064B2Method for accelerating a vehicle from rest2 cites · 202267% earned
- 251US11859682B2Brake disc3 cites · 202280% earned
All-time canon
The defining B62L patents of the whole record
- 199US4100820A✦ AIShift lever and integral handbrake apparatus1,107 cites · 197893% earned
- 296US4027746A✦ AICenter-pull type caliper brake for a bicycle1,040 cites · 197795% earned
- 392US5946978A✦ AICable adjustment device1,039 cites · 199995% earned
- 488US4679460ABrake lever device1,028 cites · 198795% earned
- 583US5400675ABicycle control device243 cites · 199594% earned
- 679US5257683ABrake and gear change control unit for a bicycle179 cites · 199394% earned
- 775US6073730ABicycle switch and bracket cover therefor172 cites · 200094% earned
- 871US5611555AArticulated balancer with an oscillating axle and having locking possibilities170 cites · 199794% earned
- 967US5479776AControl device of a bicycle gear change160 cites · 199694% earned
- 1063US5241878ABicycle control device140 cites · 199393% earned
- 1158US4170369ABicycle wheel suspension, driving and braking assembly139 cites · 197993% earned
- 1254US6003639ABicycle brake system130 cites · 199990% earned
- 1350US5203213ABicycle speed control apparatus128 cites · 199393% earned
- 1446US6216078B1Electrical operating device for bicycles126 cites · 200190% earned
- 1542US5813501AHand operated hydraulic vehicle brake122 cites · 199893% earned
- 1638US5632362ABicycle disc brake116 cites · 199793% earned
- 1733US4712806AGirocycle108 cites · 198793% earned
- 1829US6139035ABrake device for a skate cart107 cites · 200093% earned
- 1925US4840082ALever system for vehicles103 cites · 198993% earned
- 2021US3989261AMotorcycle front-wheel suspension with means for restraint of compression of a telescopic 103 cites · 197693% earned
- 2117US6263994B1Advanced motorcycle chassis steering and suspension system102 cites · 200193% earned
- 2213US5896779ADual mode brake actuator for walker102 cites · 199993% earned
- 238US4635442AHydraulic master cylinder assembly95 cites · 198789% earned
- 244US4295658AFront end shock absorbing apparatus for wheeled vehicle95 cites · 198193% earned
- 251US5050381AMaster cylinder with adjustable leverage94 cites · 199193% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B62L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199SHIMANO KK434 patents · 4,438 citations
- 296RAZOR USA LLC22 patents · 372 citations
- 392HONDA MOTOR CO LTD130 patents · 2,319 citations
- 488CAMPAGNOLO SRL56 patents · 773 citations
- 583SRAM LLC67 patents · 254 citations
- 679TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORP31 patents · 142 citations
- 775BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG5 patents · 101 citations
- 871SYSCEND INC6 patents · 15 citations
- 967LYFT INC8 patents · 13 citations
- 1063DEXTERA BRAKES LLC3 patents · 2 citations
- 1158OCADO INNOVATION LTD2 patents · 2 citations
- 1254RAICAM DRIVELINE S R L4 patents · 1 citations
- 1350KUO MING C1 patents · 4 citations
- 1446CYCLESPORT NORTH LTD1 patents · 3 citations
- 1542GOOGLE LLC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1638HAMED HAZEM NIHAD1 patents · 2 citations
- 1733JOZWICKI MARK1 patents · 1 citations
- 1829HITACHI ASTEMO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 1925SHIMANO INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 2021UNIV PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD2 patents · 0 citations
- 2117ANNEX PRODUCTS PTY LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 2213CLASSIFIED CYCLING B V1 patents · 0 citations
- 238HAWG HALTERS INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 244HL MANDO CORP1 patents · 0 citations
- 251HOCHSCHULE FUER ANGEWANDTE WSS MUENCHEN1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B62L output across the last 5 years
- 199SHIMANO KK434 patents · 4,438 citations
- 296RAZOR USA LLC22 patents · 372 citations
- 392HONDA MOTOR CO LTD130 patents · 2,319 citations
- 488CAMPAGNOLO SRL56 patents · 773 citations
- 583SRAM LLC67 patents · 254 citations
- 679FRENI BREMBO SPA14 patents · 109 citations
- 775TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORP31 patents · 142 citations
- 871YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD26 patents · 96 citations
- 967BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG5 patents · 101 citations
- 1063BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC10 patents · 46 citations
- 1158GIANT MFG CO LTD9 patents · 43 citations
- 1254TIEN HSIN INDUSTRIES CO LTD10 patents · 25 citations
- 1350SUZUKI MOTOR CORP10 patents · 26 citations
- 1446ARCTIC CAT INC9 patents · 17 citations
- 1542MAGENWIRTH GMBH & CO KG GUSTAV21 patents · 24 citations
- 1638SYSCEND INC6 patents · 15 citations
- 1733POLARIS INC3 patents · 106 citations
- 1829BOSCH GMBH ROBERT41 patents · 21 citations
- 1925HAYES BICYCLE GROUP INC6 patents · 35 citations
- 2021LYFT INC8 patents · 13 citations
- 2117PIAGGIO & C SPA7 patents · 13 citations
- 2213SWAY MOTORSPORTS LLC3 patents · 9 citations
- 238PATRIN RAYMOND A2 patents · 108 citations
- 244TAYLOR SCOTT3 patents · 7 citations
- 251FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 patents · 5 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B62L
- 199SHIMANO KK434 patents · 4,438 citations
- 296SHIMANO INDUSTRIAL CO45 patents · 2,013 citations
- 392RAZOR USA LLC22 patents · 372 citations
- 488HONDA MOTOR CO LTD130 patents · 2,319 citations
- 583CAMPAGNOLO SRL56 patents · 773 citations
- 679YOSHIGAI KIKAI KINZOKU CO LTD29 patents · 1,540 citations
- 775HAYES BRAKE INC6 patents · 340 citations
- 871NISSIN KOGYO KK12 patents · 356 citations
- 967SRAM CORP11 patents · 292 citations
- 1063AVID ENTERPRISES INC5 patents · 198 citations
- 1158MATHAUSER WILLIAM R5 patents · 192 citations
- 1254FICHTEL & SACHS AG7 patents · 193 citations
- 1350SRAM LLC67 patents · 254 citations
- 1446MAEDA IND9 patents · 206 citations
- 1542BRAVO SPORTS5 patents · 97 citations
- 1638AVID LLC5 patents · 100 citations
- 1733BEAR CORP5 patents · 127 citations
- 1829FOSTER EDWIN E6 patents · 112 citations
- 1925FRENI BREMBO SPA14 patents · 109 citations
- 2021HAYES IND BRAKE INC4 patents · 155 citations
- 2117TEKTRO TECHNOLOGY CORP31 patents · 142 citations
- 2213ITT5 patents · 95 citations
- 238LIN AH PING5 patents · 82 citations
- 244KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD9 patents · 119 citations
- 251BOYD WINNETT8 patents · 75 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth