SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
117Patents
32Active
117Granted
48Portfolio score
Filing activity: Jun 22, 1976 → Feb 25, 2022 · 10 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4185701A | Tightening apparatus | Performing Operations; Transporting | 1,013 | Expired |
| US4324517A | Panel fastener assembly with retainer ring | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 74 | Expired |
| US4764068A | Knurled cup-point set screw | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 72 | Expired |
| US4899591A | Ultrasonic load indicating member, apparatus and method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 68 | Expired |
| US5073074A | Set screw | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 63 | Expired |
| US4846001A | Ultrasonic load indicating member | Physics | 62 | Expired |
| US4316512A | Impact wrench | Performing Operations; Transporting | 60 | Expired |
| US4579491A | Blind fastener assembly | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 52 | Expired |
| US4375121A | Dynamic friction indicator and tightening system usable therewith | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 50 | Expired |
| USD333769S | Hex key holder | General | 49 | Expired |
| US4389157A | Retrieval and storage mechanism for use with an automated rotating storage unit | Performing Operations; Transporting | 47 | Expired |
| US4344216A | Apparatus and method for tightening an assembly | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 45 | Expired |
| US4168650A | Blind fastener | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 44 | Expired |
| US4561820A | Carousel automatic storage and retrieval system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 42 | Expired |
| US4364697A | Blind fastener assembly | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 38 | Expired |
| US4163310A | Tightening system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 38 | Expired |
| US4943196A | Swaged collar fastener | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 37 | Expired |
| US4375120A | Method and apparatus for tightening threaded fastener assemblies | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 37 | Expired |
| US5029480A | Ultrasonic load indicating member | Physics | 36 | Expired |
| US4375123A | Method and apparatus for tightening threaded fastener assemblies | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 34 | Expired |
| US4375122A | Method and apparatus for tightening threaded fastener assemblies | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 33 | Expired |
| US5927921A | Enhanced fatigue nut | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 32 | Expired |
| US4832548A | Blind fastener for composite material | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 30 | Expired |
| US5123792A | Blind fastener with washer for composite material | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 30 | Expired |
| US4132147A | Store retention and release mechanism | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.