Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

M&C Corporation

32Patents
12Active
32Granted
45Portfolio score

Filing activity: May 6, 1994 → Sep 27, 2013 · 10 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6213696A Cargo restraint device Performing Operations; Transporting 39 Expired
US5967586A One step adjustable deck lid hinge Fixed Constructions 26 Expired
US6879680B2 Method of and system for extending internet telephony over virtual private network direct access lines Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 23 Expired
US7156441B2 Tailgate counterbalancing hinge Fixed Constructions 23 Expired
US6070929A Deck lid linkage drive Fixed Constructions 20 Expired
US6447043B1 Vehicle closure assembly with hinge Fixed Constructions 19 Expired
US5758389A Torsion rod assisted hinges Fixed Constructions 16 Expired
US6796592B1 Tailgate counterbalancing hinge Fixed Constructions 16 Expired
US7293819B2 Decklid hinge with motor to automate opening and closing Fixed Constructions 16 Expired
US7350845B1 Modular deck lid hinge with coil springs Fixed Constructions 16 Active
US5664289A Hinge strap assembly with convoluted torque rod Fixed Constructions 15 Expired
US6619723B2 Bed panel with torsion pin hinge Fixed Constructions 15 Expired
US7093877B2 Gutter mounted deck lid hinge Fixed Constructions 14 Expired
US8893354B2 Active hinge with reset mechanism Fixed Constructions 14 Active
US7546663B2 Hood hinge with coil spring Fixed Constructions 13 Active
US6648398B2 Bed panel with torsion pin hinge Fixed Constructions 12 Expired
US7287799B2 Tailgate lift assist dampening device Fixed Constructions 12 Expired
US7730584B2 Single pivot hinge with integral coil spring assist Fixed Constructions 12 Active
US7281746B2 Retrofit tailgate counterbalancing hinge Performing Operations; Transporting 11 Expired
US8544590B2 Active hinge with reset mechanism Performing Operations; Transporting 10 Active
US7131693B2 Restraint anchorage for a child restraint system Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Expired
US7195300B2 Tailgate counterbalancing hinge Fixed Constructions 8 Expired
US8226146B2 Tailgate dampening system Fixed Constructions 7 Active
US7243977B2 Integrated torsion bar liftgate Fixed Constructions 7 Active
US6983526B2 Cold formed latch wire Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Expired

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