Nels R. Smith
37Patents
15h-index
55Co-inventors
84Inventor score
Filing activity: Feb 21, 1989 → Apr 24, 2015
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5636891A | Adjustable fastener | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 95 | Expired |
| US5699438A | Speaker mounting system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 84 | Expired |
| US4998765A | Sliding visor | Performing Operations; Transporting | 43 | Expired |
| US5876084A | Panel mounting clip | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 34 | Expired |
| US8262968B2 | Vehicle component and method for making a vehicle component | Performing Operations; Transporting | 31 | Active |
| US5205635A | Vehicle accessory body and integral circuit | Performing Operations; Transporting | 30 | Expired |
| US5632061A | Assist strap | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 27 | Expired |
| US6657316B1 | Window control apparatus | Electricity | 25 | Expired |
| US6692053B1 | Dual purpose storage and holding system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 24 | Expired |
| US5625921A | Combined assist handle and hanger support | Performing Operations; Transporting | 21 | Expired |
| US6026646A | Thermal storage system for a vehicle | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 20 | Expired |
| US5411233A | Vehicle coat hook assembly | Performing Operations; Transporting | 19 | Expired |
| US5970814A | Integrated floor console | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 19 | Expired |
| US5230546A | Vanity mirror visor cover | Performing Operations; Transporting | 18 | Expired |
| US6457690B1 | Vehicle accessory combined hook and clip | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 16 | Expired |
| US6038937A | Shifter with integral connector | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 15 | Expired |
| US6000951A | Electrical ribbon wire connectors | Electricity | 15 | Expired |
| US6485080B2 | Electrification system for removable vehicle seats | Performing Operations; Transporting | 13 | Expired |
| US7217017B2 | Vanity for a vehicle | Performing Operations; Transporting | 12 | Expired |
| US5219199A | Stabilized slide-out visor | Performing Operations; Transporting | 11 | Expired |
| US8235567B2 | Illuminated interior trim component | Performing Operations; Transporting | 11 | Active |
| US7879424B2 | Method for making a vehicle panel | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 11 | Expired |
| US5098150A | Visor cover hinge | Fixed Constructions | 11 | Expired |
| US5205604A | Low profile visor assembly | Performing Operations; Transporting | 9 | Expired |
| US8506003B2 | Vehicle component and method for making a vehicle component | Performing Operations; Transporting | 8 | Active |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.