Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

PHD, Inc.

89Patents
33Active
89Granted
44Portfolio score

Filing activity: Sep 20, 1976 → Oct 25, 2023 · 8 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4607873A Gripper apparatus Performing Operations; Transporting 57 Expired
US6048013A Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 42 Expired
US5941513A Mounting bracket for modular workpiece holder Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 29 Expired
US4421137A Plug assembly for sealing a pressure fluid passage in a manifold or the like Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 26 Expired
US7516948B2 Pin clamp accessories Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 22 Expired
US6056281A Adjustable stoppers and mounting assemblies for parts grippers Performing Operations; Transporting 22 Expired
US6176533A Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 19 Expired
US4132153A Metering control valve and fluid power system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 19 Expired
US7182326B2 Pin clamp Performing Operations; Transporting 19 Expired
US7448607B2 Pin clamp assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 18 Expired
US6273408A Mounting bracket for modular workpiece holder Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 17 Expired
US6641189B2 Article sensor assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 17 Expired
US5241896A Pneumatic cylinder apparatus Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 17 Expired
US4119017A Non-rotatable fluid power cylinder Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 15 Expired
US7467788B2 Pin clamp Performing Operations; Transporting 15 Active
US6575512B2 Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 15 Expired
US7032944B2 Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 14 Expired
US6874834B2 Linear slide gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 14 Expired
US6588816B1 Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US6227586A Modular stamped parts transfer gripper Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US6948708B2 Gripper provided with an adjustable sensor assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US6530616B1 Continuity switch for parts grippers Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US7815176B2 Lock mechanism for pin clamp assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Active
US4134306A Rotary actuator Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US6276733A Jaw tips and jaw tip assemblies for parts grippers Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 11 Expired

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