ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
68Patents
54Active
68Granted
52Portfolio score
Filing activity: Apr 28, 1988 → Mar 29, 2021 · 11 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6191507A | Modular conveyor system having multiple moving elements under independent control | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 175 | Expired |
| USRE39747E1 | Modular conveyor system having multiple moving elements under independent control | General | 44 | Expired |
| US5882174A | System for loading or unloading of parts onto or from trays | Performing Operations; Transporting | 41 | Expired |
| US8397896B2 | Multi-mode and multi-pitch conveyor system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 31 | Active |
| US5611248A | Two-axis robot | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
| US8003157B2 | System and method for coating a stent | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 27 | Active |
| US8055360B2 | Method and system for aligning a stent with a stent support | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 24 | Active |
| US5320511A | Multiple-injection molding using single-injection machines | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Expired |
| US9281186B2 | Colored photovoltaic modules and methods of construction | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 13 | Active |
| US9333875B2 | System and method for providing power to a moving element | Electricity | 13 | Active |
| US6748656B2 | Folded-fin heatsink manufacturing method and apparatus | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 10 | Expired |
| US4867663A | Seal for molded part insert | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 9 | Expired |
| US9422121B2 | System for providing vacuum to a moving element | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 9 | Active |
| US5506928A | Optical fiber gripping and positioning apparatus | Physics | 8 | Expired |
| US9428347B2 | Conveyor bearing system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 8 | Active |
| US9923444B2 | Linear motor system with powered curvilinear track sections | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 8 | Active |
| US8686644B2 | Light generator systems and methods | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 8 | Active |
| US9505560B2 | System and method for controlling a moving element in a linear motor conveyor | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 7 | Active |
| US8789678B2 | Multi-mode and multi-pitch conveyor system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 6 | Active |
| US6102324A | Coil hitching device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 6 | Expired |
| US10670079B2 | Linear motor conveyor system, bearing system and system and method of lubrication therefor | Electricity | 5 | Active |
| US8677650B2 | Methods and devices for drying coated stents | Performing Operations; Transporting | 5 | Active |
| US10974914B2 | Linear motor conveyor system and moving elements therefor providing a reduced tooling pitch | Electricity | 5 | Active |
| US8794426B2 | Pallet-based position adjustment system and method | Performing Operations; Transporting | 4 | Active |
| US8134700B2 | Systems and methods for inspection of stents | Human Necessities | 4 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.