James A. Smith
76Patents
34h-index
29Co-inventors
88Inventor score
Filing activity: May 5, 1976 → Dec 14, 2018
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4559157A | Cosmetic applicator useful for skin moisturizing | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 388 | Expired |
| US4148830A | Hydroformylation of olefins | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 146 | Expired |
| US4730402A | Construction of sole unit for footwear | Human Necessities | 129 | Expired |
| US4690821A | Towel for skin moisturizing and drying | Human Necessities | 113 | Expired |
| US5562642A | Separately packaged applicator pads for topical delivery of incompatible drugs | Human Necessities | 101 | Expired |
| US5254109A | Separately packaged applicator pads for topical delivery of incompatable drugs | Human Necessities | 91 | Expired |
| US5242433A | Packaging system with in-tandem applicator pads for topical drug delivery | Human Necessities | 87 | Expired |
| US4566980A | Carpet treating composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 84 | Expired |
| US5368581A | Method of using a packaging system with folded applicator pads for topical drug delivery | Human Necessities | 82 | Expired |
| US5746776A | Dry-cleaning kit for in-dryer use | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Expired |
| US5460620A | Method of applying in-tandem applicator pads for transdermal delivery of a therapeutic agent | Human Necessities | 77 | Expired |
| US5238587A | Dry-cleaning kit for in-dryer use | Textiles; Paper | 76 | Expired |
| US5470323A | Packaging system with in-tandem applicator pads for topical drug delivery | Human Necessities | 72 | Expired |
| US4179759A | Artificial leg having a lockable knee joint | Human Necessities | 71 | Expired |
| US5417674A | Separately packaged applicator pads for topical delivery of incompatible drugs | Human Necessities | 68 | Expired |
| US4569861A | Composite foam-textile cleaning pad | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 65 | Expired |
| US5793137A | Electrical power generators | Electricity | 65 | Expired |
| US5658651A | Fabric treatment and softener system for in-dryer use | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 63 | Expired |
| US4545917A | Automatic dishwasher product in solid form | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 57 | Expired |
| US5538732A | Medicated applicator sheet for topical drug delivery | Human Necessities | 56 | Expired |
| US4581385A | Carpet cleaning composition | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 54 | Expired |
| US4876053A | Process of molding a component of a sole unit for footwear | Human Necessities | 53 | Expired |
| US5784792A | Hand-held laser level grade checking device | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 52 | Expired |
| US4565644A | Floor cleaning and waxing composition | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 52 | Expired |
| US5658559A | Occlusive/semi-occlusive lotion for treatment of a skin disease or disorder | Human Necessities | 50 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.