Patent assignee · GB · COMPANY

Mechadyne PLC

41Patents
19Active
41Granted
43Portfolio score

Filing activity: Oct 25, 1999 → Jan 28, 2011 · 19 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6725817B2 Variable phase drive mechanism Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 47 Expired
US6725818B2 Variable camshaft assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 26 Expired
US7444968B2 Variable phase drive coupling Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 23 Active
US6213071A Variable phase coupling Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 19 Expired
US6247436A Engine front cover Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 18 Expired
US7284517B2 Camshaft to phaser coupling Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 18 Expired
US7270096B2 Variable phase drive mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 17 Expired
US6253719A Variable phase mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 16 Expired
US6253720A Variable phase coupling Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 16 Expired
US6250267A Rolling element phaser Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 14 Expired
US7287499B2 Camshaft assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 14 Expired
US7669566B2 Hydraulic camshaft phaser with mechanical lock Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 14 Active
US6308669A Phase change coupling Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US7958859B2 Camshaft assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Active
US6182362A Method of manufacturing a multi-component camshaft Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Expired
US6354255B1 Valve actuating mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 9 Expired
US6854434B2 Engine with variable valve mechanism Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 8 Expired
US7051688B2 Camshaft phase shifting mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Expired
US7117831B2 Engine with variable lift valve mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Expired
US7938090B2 Variable phase mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Active
US8225762B2 Camshaft assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Active
US6941910B2 Adjustable valve control system with twin cams and cam lift summation lever Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Expired
US8113158B2 Engine with variable valve actuating mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Active
US8261705B2 Camshaft and phaser assembly Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Active
US6591800B1 Phase change mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 5 Expired

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