Automation, Inc.
69Patents
27Active
69Granted
48Portfolio score
Filing activity: Jul 9, 1981 → May 3, 2024 · 4 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6248590A | Method and apparatus for flow cytometry | Physics | 193 | Expired |
| US5362206A | Pump control responsive to voltage-current phase angle | Electricity | 138 | Expired |
| US4887836A | Cart with foldable side panels | Performing Operations; Transporting | 93 | Expired |
| US4577344A | Vision system | Physics | 63 | Expired |
| USD632799S1 | Cell dispenser | General | 55 | Expired |
| US5260878A | Web press monitoring system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 50 | Expired |
| US4852604A | Ink monitor system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 49 | Expired |
| US4796782A | Ink monitor system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 38 | Expired |
| US5645155A | Conveyor noise isolation and wear prevention system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 36 | Expired |
| US6778100B2 | Conduit network system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 30 | Expired |
| US4760908A | Sorter conveyor | Performing Operations; Transporting | 28 | Expired |
| US4413180A | Method and apparatus for image acquisition utilizing a hollow shaft motor and a concave, cylindrical reflector | Physics | 25 | Expired |
| US4497996A | Arc welding system with vision | Performing Operations; Transporting | 25 | Expired |
| US4776331A | Bandage | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 24 | Expired |
| US4483465A | Fluidic substance dispensing valve | Performing Operations; Transporting | 23 | Expired |
| USD311216S | Golf putting practice device | General | 21 | Expired |
| US4638996A | Exercise apparatus | Human Necessities | 20 | Expired |
| US4921132A | Ink motor system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 19 | Expired |
| US4644865A | One-piece cartridge and sabot with gas-actuated cutter member | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 19 | Expired |
| US7287640B1 | Roller conveyor zone with motorized roller | Performing Operations; Transporting | 18 | Active |
| US4783075A | Golf practice putting device | Human Necessities | 16 | Expired |
| US10386474B2 | Systems and methods for RFID tag locating using constructive interference | Physics | 16 | Active |
| US5012914A | Diverter assembly for article conveyor | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Expired |
| US10013860B2 | Systems and methods for RFID-based retail management | Physics | 14 | Active |
| US8777551B1 | Robotic lifting apparatus | Performing Operations; Transporting | 14 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.