Patent assignee · JP · COMPANY

NIFCO INC.

1,203Patents
447Active
1,203Granted
54Portfolio score

Filing activity: Aug 14, 1974 → Jan 18, 2024 · 159 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US3991960A Device for supporting electric wires, cords and other elongated bodies Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 123 Expired
US5212853A Separable plastic fastener and method and apparatus for manufacturing thereof Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 104 Expired
US4843688A Buckle having belt engaging friction means Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 103 Expired
US5697477A Air damper Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 102 Expired
US4688961A Combination clip Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 100 Expired
US4800629A Plastic buckle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 99 Expired
US4952106A Fastener having separate portions for engaging two panels to be secured together Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 90 Expired
US5209441A Clamp for rod-like articles Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 84 Expired
US4927287A Fastener for fastening plates together Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 83 Expired
US4727630A Plastic buckle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 81 Expired
US5520313A Small article accommodating unit for vehicle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 80 Expired
US4762437A Fastener Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 76 Expired
US6216987A Rod holder for rod members with various shapes Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 74 Expired
US4176428A Panel fastener Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 71 Expired
US4831694A Buckle having external finger grip Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 70 Expired
US5184794A Rod holder Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 69 Expired
US4499636A Removable two-piece retaining means Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 68 Expired
US5125505A Card holder Physics 68 Expired
US4828444A Plastic push-on nut Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 67 Expired
USD295725S Retainer clamp for elongated bodies or the like General 66 Expired
US6257627A Tube connectable to pipe Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 66 Expired
US4840334A Fastener for fastening elongate object Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 64 Expired
US5795118A Tacking device Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 64 Expired
US5129607A Clamp Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 64 Expired
US5211519A Plastic grommet Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 63 Expired

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