Inventor · Brighton, MI, US

Todd DePue

36Patents
11h-index
20Co-inventors
71Inventor score

Filing activity: Jun 25, 1996 → Dec 18, 2009

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US7091886B2 Flexible touch-sense switch Electricity 67 Expired
US6960735B2 Multi-shot molded touch switch Electricity 40 Expired
US5845954A Glove box assembly including glove box that is positionable in a partially open position Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 33 Expired
US7293507B2 Portable tray for vehicle interior Performing Operations; Transporting 27 Expired
US6991841B2 Foam in place composite one-piece hard/soft panel Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 18 Expired
US7156437B2 Automotive trim part with applique and method of making same Performing Operations; Transporting 16 Expired
US7121605B2 Glove box with sensor Fixed Constructions 14 Expired
US7192074B2 Automotive compartment having an integrated spring mechanism and method of making the same Performing Operations; Transporting 14 Expired
US7108312B2 Vehicle door trim bolster with multi-feel cover and method of making the same Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US7156438B2 Sliding console Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US7458604B2 Automotive trim assembly having an integrated airbag door Performing Operations; Transporting 12 Expired
US7291301B2 Method of manufacturing an airbag assembly and vehicle trim component Performing Operations; Transporting 11 Expired
US7517002B2 Pocketed panel assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Active
US7147809B2 Foam in place composite one-piece hard/soft panel Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Expired
US7690677B2 Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Active
US7121578B2 Trim panel having foam bridge supported hidden tear seam Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Expired
US6783156B2 Passenger restraint Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Expired
US7140636B2 Airbag support assembly for a vehicle instrument panel Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Expired
US8267428B2 Energy absorbing countermeasure Performing Operations; Transporting 8 Active
US7163248B2 Automotive console with adjustable armrest Performing Operations; Transporting 8 Expired
US7240941B2 Vehicle storage assembly with adjustable door Performing Operations; Transporting 8 Expired
US7422232B2 Airbag assembly Performing Operations; Transporting 7 Active
US7014208B2 Interior vehicle trim panel Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Expired
US7284784B2 Automotive bolster with soft feel and method of making the same Performing Operations; Transporting 6 Expired
US7954663B2 Vehicle console Performing Operations; Transporting 6 Active

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