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ECIA-Equipments et Composants pour l'Industrie Automobile

56Patents
0Active
56Granted
37Portfolio score

Filing activity: Oct 15, 1986 → Mar 10, 1999

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4943182A Rapid fastener of the bayonet type Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,225 Expired
US4925469A Air filter for heat engines Performing Operations; Transporting 92 Expired
US6141961A Exhaust element with heat exchanger Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 63 Expired
US4938529A Device for turning out a lateral wing of a seat and bucket seat for an automobile vehicle or the like including said devices Performing Operations; Transporting 51 Expired
US4993778A Reinforced framework for a vehicle seat Performing Operations; Transporting 27 Expired
US4938094A Device for effecting the fine adjustment of the angular orientation of a steering-wheel on a motor vehicle steering-wheel shaft Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 25 Expired
US4927286A Rapid connection between two shafts or the like Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 23 Expired
US5394767A Device for locking in position an adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 22 Expired
US4834451A Seat element, in particular for an automobile vehicle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 20 Expired
US4895412A Motor-vehicle seat having lateral wings Performing Operations; Transporting 19 Expired
US4928366A Simplified and improved safety-belt buckle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 16 Expired
US4801156A Device for adjusting the position of a strap return element of in particular a safety belt for a motor vehicle Performing Operations; Transporting 16 Expired
US5342173A Cowl for fan and its application to a vehicle motorized fan unit Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 16 Expired
US5306032A Adjustable steering column unit for an automobile vehicle Performing Operations; Transporting 15 Expired
US4819961A Device for adjusting the angular position of a steering wheel on a motor vehicle steering column and steering wheel provided with said device Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 15 Expired
US4971395A Foldable seat and in particular a rear seat of a motor vehicle Performing Operations; Transporting 13 Expired
US4872724A Fixing device for a covering, especially a covering of a seat Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 13 Expired
US5661355A Direct-current electric motor and method of manufacturing this motor Electricity 13 Expired
US5798128A Plant for manufacturing structural components made of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US4877287A Device for adjusting the position of an armrest of an automobile vehicle seat Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US5560264A Method for manufacturing a motor vehicle steering wheel, and steering wheel obtained thereby Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US5012691A Cluster of molded gears with helical teeth Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 11 Expired
US4825594A Window-raiser device for a motor vehicle Fixed Constructions 11 Expired
US5013072A Articulated tube connection, in particular for the exhaust pipework of a motor vehicle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 11 Expired
US4871298A Falciform blade for a propeller and its application in particular in motorized fans for automobiles Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 10 Expired

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