Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Dover Associates, Inc.

162Patents
0Active
162Granted
43Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 22, 1974 → Jan 14, 1998

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5605182A Vehicle identification system for a fuel dispenser Physics 152 Expired
US4659251A Liquid spill container and method of making and installing same Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 83 Expired
US5604681A Coupler identification systems Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 60 Expired
US5983936A Torsion spring balance assembly and adjustment method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 55 Expired
US4453578A Automatic shut-off dispensing nozzle responsive to liquid in a tank reaching a predetermined level and to a supply pressure Performing Operations; Transporting 54 Expired
US5174345A Drop tubes and overfill valves therefor Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 52 Expired
US4297209A High solids filter Performing Operations; Transporting 51 Expired
US4465209A Information center for gasoline dispensing nozzle Performing Operations; Transporting 50 Expired
US5564471A Fuel hose breakaway unit Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 47 Expired
US5273071A Dry disconnect couplings Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 46 Expired
US5121777A Vapor recovery nozzles and sub-assemblies therefor Performing Operations; Transporting 46 Expired
US4642188A Backwash apparatus for multi element filter unit Performing Operations; Transporting 46 Expired
US4351375A Dual spout dispensing nozzle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 42 Expired
US4804206A Swivel construction and method of making the same Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 41 Expired
US4554432A Components for gas metal arc welding gun Performing Operations; Transporting 41 Expired
US5099870A Emergency shut-off valves Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 41 Expired
US4598742A Method and apparatus for monitoring liquid stock in a storage tank Physics 40 Expired
US6233532A Sensor assembly Physics 36 Expired
US5114271A Spill containment devices Performing Operations; Transporting 36 Expired
US4030524A Coupler Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 35 Expired
US5791694A Lock for coupling cam arms Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 35 Expired
US5695221A Fuel hose breakaway units Performing Operations; Transporting 32 Expired
US5472012A Storage tank shutoff valve Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 32 Expired
US5349994A Control system for filling tanks with liquids Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 31 Expired
US6015168A Pivotal lock for coupling cam arms Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 31 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.