James A. Ford
35Patents
11h-index
17Co-inventors
72Inventor score
Filing activity: Dec 12, 1974 → Aug 7, 2019
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD352856S | Honeycomb shade cell | General | 38 | Expired |
| US4935988A | Curtain rod assembly | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 34 | Expired |
| US4557414A | Membrane-type end closure member | Performing Operations; Transporting | 33 | Expired |
| US5701940A | Cellular shade | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
| US5692550A | Cellular shade material | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 22 | Expired |
| US3944504A | Catalyst for the diminution of automobile exhaust gases | Performing Operations; Transporting | 22 | Expired |
| US4115899A | Double drapery carrier | Human Necessities | 19 | Expired |
| US4381029A | Traverse rod for a vertical blind | Fixed Constructions | 19 | Expired |
| US4250597A | Cord guide and support therefor | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 18 | Expired |
| US6067483A | Electrical distribution computer | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 14 | Expired |
| US4352433A | Rod and bracket assembly | Human Necessities | 13 | Expired |
| USD314557S | Telephone surge suppressor | General | 11 | Expired |
| US8417124B2 | Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) communication via multimode media | Electricity | 9 | Active |
| US4381812A | End structure for a traverse rod | Human Necessities | 7 | Expired |
| US3983921A | Hand traverse rod with exposed baton | Human Necessities | 7 | Expired |
| US4610395A | Process for producing particulate pigment having improved tinctorial characteristics | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 6 | Expired |
| US3944439A | Method of preparing high fatigue strength aluminum alloy | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 5 | Expired |
| US10394808B2 | Database query execution tracing and data generation for diagnosing execution issues | Physics | 4 | Active |
| US8030803B1 | Dispenser data distribution system with controllable disconnectors | Performing Operations; Transporting | 4 | Active |
| US5085000A | Disposable bait box with pre-moistened bedding | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 4 | Expired |
| US4227282A | Sliders and rail for door support | Fixed Constructions | 4 | Expired |
| US4438798A | Master carrier for a traverse rod | Fixed Constructions | 4 | Expired |
| US6808087B1 | Fuel dispensing system having a selectable pump controller | Performing Operations; Transporting | 3 | Expired |
| USD344929S | Power surge protector | General | 3 | Expired |
| US3991435A | Decorative traverse rod | Human Necessities | 3 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.