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Snap-On Technologies, Inc.

230Patents
7Active
230Granted
44Portfolio score

Filing activity: Oct 12, 1993 → Oct 27, 2006 · 7 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5773978A Battery impedance monitor Physics 222 Expired
US6222342A Jump start battery pack and enclosure therefor Electricity 205 Expired
US6556971B1 Computer-implemented speech recognition system training Physics 185 Expired
US5724743A Method and apparatus for determining the alignment of motor vehicle wheels Physics 108 Expired
US6508313B1 Impact tool battery pack with acoustically-triggered timed impact shutoff Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 97 Expired
US6085428A Hands free automotive service system Physics 89 Expired
US5964009A Tool with dual-material handle Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 88 Expired
US6148528A Method and apparatus for determining the alignment of motor vehicle wheels Physics 82 Expired
US6285932A Computerized automotive service system Physics 79 Expired
US5720749A Integral reamer apparatus with guide counterbores in female press-fitted parts Human Necessities 76 Expired
US6259228A Battery pack and protective pouch therefor Electricity 74 Expired
US6626067B1 Retention socket geometry variations Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 71 Expired
US6845307B2 System for dynamic diagnosis of apparatus operating conditions Physics 69 Expired
US5809658A Method and apparatus for calibrating cameras used in the alignment of motor vehicle wheels Physics 68 Expired
US6282469A Computerized automotive service equipment using multipoint serial link data transmission protocols Performing Operations; Transporting 66 Expired
US7657386B2 Integrated battery service system Electricity 64 Active
US6405111B2 System and method for distributed computer automotive service equipment Physics 64 Expired
USD472782S1 Impact wrench General 58 Expired
US6313611A Low power indication circuit for lead acid battery pack Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 56 Expired
USD382457S Cordless drill General 56 Expired
USD379750S Screwdriver handle General 56 Expired
US6693367B1 Single-hand held diagnostic display unit Physics 55 Expired
USD414095S Handle General 54 Expired
US6501197B1 Power tool and convertible remote battery pack therefor Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 54 Expired
USD487219S1 Hand-held tool General 54 Expired

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