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Metro Industries Inc.

85Patents
15Active
85Granted
41Portfolio score

Filing activity: Feb 28, 1990 → Feb 17, 2015 · 13 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5415302A Modular shelving system with a quick-change shelf feature Human Necessities 80 Expired
US5647650A Modular storage and support assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 71 Expired
US5482168A Modular wall-mounted storage system Human Necessities 71 Expired
US6116436A Modular shelving storage system Human Necessities 69 Expired
US5673983A Cassette assembly and unit dose medication cart using the cassette assembly Fixed Constructions 67 Expired
US8113604B2 Modular insulation system for an environmentally controlled cabinet Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 61 Active
US6017009A Support system with quick-adjust support assembly Human Necessities 58 Expired
US5645257A Adjustable support apparatus Human Necessities 53 Expired
US6113042A Self-adjusting support system Human Necessities 51 Expired
US7407060B2 Wall-mounted shelving system Human Necessities 49 Expired
US5279231A Plastic frame system having a triangular support post Human Necessities 47 Expired
US5423251A Plastic frame system having a triangular support post Human Necessities 45 Expired
US5716116A Utility cabinet and modular storage and support assembly using the utility cabinet Fixed Constructions 44 Expired
US7086633B2 Quick adjust support system with trapped or integral wedge Human Necessities 42 Expired
US5915803A Modular storage and support assembly Human Necessities 42 Expired
USD427804S Desk unit General 42 Expired
US5601038A Supplemental shelving system for removably mounting shelves in a shelving structure Human Necessities 42 Expired
US5797503A Modular storage system with an active storage level feature Human Necessities 39 Expired
USD710064S1 Multi-tier utility cart General 39 Active
USD443163S Utility shelf and associated support arms General 35 Expired
US6158600A Shelving system having a tiltable shelf with an adjustable side Human Necessities 30 Expired
USD489205S1 Wire shelf General 30 Expired
US7401754B2 Shelf support system having a cylindrical support post and providing improved stability and rigidity Human Necessities 30 Expired
USD349043S Caster General 30 Expired
US5593461A Method of manufacturing a caster with a fouling-resistant bearing cup feature Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 27 Expired

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