Inventor · Holland, MI, US

Nels R. Smith

37Patents
15h-index
55Co-inventors
84Inventor score

Filing activity: Feb 21, 1989 → Apr 24, 2015

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
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.