Inventor · Arab, AL, US

Francis E. Ryder

109Patents
27h-index
15Co-inventors
87Inventor score

Filing activity: Sep 30, 1974 → Apr 24, 1995

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4414975A Blood lancet Human Necessities 216 Expired
US4735203A Retractable lancet Human Necessities 208 Expired
US4770632A Delivery system for dental treatment solution Human Necessities 158 Expired
US4063556A Vacuum curettage device Human Necessities 66 Expired
US3991908A Pill dispenser Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 64 Expired
US4637919A Lens disinfecting appliance with improved venting feature Human Necessities 62 Expired
US5154325A Solution delivery nozzle and system with antimicrobial features Human Necessities 60 Expired
US5046192A Headset sun visor Electricity 59 Expired
US4807313A Inflatable inclined mattress support system Human Necessities 58 Expired
US4579823A Sterilization indicator Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 57 Expired
US4750610A Lens case with pressure sensitive venting system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 55 Expired
US5277198A Blood sampling syringe Human Necessities 54 Expired
US5237893A Driver with fastener retention means Performing Operations; Transporting 49 Expired
US4807750A Latching structure for contact lens holder Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 48 Expired
US4146055A Valve structure Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 45 Expired
US4957436A Dental pump system for chemical caries removal Human Necessities 44 Expired
US4638807A Headband electrode system Human Necessities 42 Expired
US4802067A Headlight aiming and leveling device Performing Operations; Transporting 41 Expired
US4674018A Headlamp adjusting mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 37 Expired
US4939945A Gearbox drive system with plastic output gear Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 36 Expired
US4848023A Fishing lure Human Necessities 33 Expired
US4013410A Contact lens sterilization process and apparatus Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 32 Expired
US4331859A Device for sterilizing false teeth Human Necessities 32 Expired
US4922387A Horizontal zero adjustment for automotive headlamp Performing Operations; Transporting 29 Expired
US4330627A Testing tray Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 28 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.