Inventor
Christopher M. Higgins
Inventor
Ypsilanti, MI, US
Overview
Patents· 26 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B62Dprimary
B62DMotor vehicles10%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification10%
E05BLocks8%
B60QArrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general6%
E05FDevices for moving wings into open or closed position5%
E05YIndexing scheme associated with subclasses e05d and e05f, relating to construction elements, electric control, power supply, power signal or transmission, user interfaces, mounting or coupling, details, accessories, auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for, application thereof5%
B60JWindows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors, or similar devices for vehicles4%
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles4%
B60PVehicles adapted for load transportation or to transport, to carry, or to comprise special loads or objects4%
B60RVehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for4%
PatentTitleYear
10,834,144Hub and agent communication through a firewall202010,632,893Transportation system including autonomous detachable engine modules and passenger module202010,621,445Vehicle video systems including rear mounted video cameras202010,589,694Sensor integration into existing vehicle structures202010,343,727Two-piece deck post201910,245,994Transportation system including autonomous detachable engine modules and passenger module201910,189,510Stake pocket insert201910,150,519Apparatus and method for designing deck sill and rear post201810,137,897Systems and methodologies for modifying a vehicle operating profile20189,908,458'Vehicle headlight leveling control'20189,902,307'Stowable load support structure for tailgate'20189,862,418'Cross member with inner flanges'20189,835,662Electrical network topology determination20179,636,981'Systems and methods for altering one or more vehicle functions'20179,593,513'Lock release apparatus'20179,527,430'Vehicle headlight leveling control'20169,243,440'Systems and methods for altering one or more vehicle functions'20169,074,402'Sliding door obstacle detection'20158,789,225'Interlocking handle'20148,556,327'Fuel housing assemblies with integrated sealing retainer assemblies'20138,398,148'Method and system for disengaging a drive rod in a door after an impact to the door'20138,348,330'Wire harness protector and touch sensor assembly'20138,312,103'Periodic balanced communication node and server assignment'20128,235,451'Method and system for deforming a drive rod in a door after an impact to the door'20128,128,151'Method and system for disengaging a drive rod in a door after an impact to the door'20128,079,631'Method and system for guiding a drive rod in a door after an impact to the door'2011Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2011–2020Patents assigned to TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA (20)· patent assignee history
2011–2015Patents assigned to HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER M (7)· patent assignee history
2011–2013Patents assigned to JORDAN NATHANIEL P (4)· patent assignee history
2011–2013Patents assigned to RIFFE JESSICA A (4)· patent assignee history
2011–2018Based in Ypsilanti, MI, US· patent location history
2012–2020Patents assigned to ITRON INC (3)· patent assignee history
2012–2020Based in Wake Forest, NC, US· patent location history
2018–2020Based in Ann Arbor, MI, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA ENG & MFG NORTH AMERICA | 20 | 2011–2020 |
| HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER Mself | 7 | 2011–2015 |
| JORDAN NATHANIEL P | 4 | 2011–2013 |
| RIFFE JESSICA A | 4 | 2011–2013 |
| ITRON INC | 3 | 2012–2020 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti, MI, US | 13 | 2011–2018 |
| Ann Arbor, MI, US | 10 | 2018–2020 |
| Wake Forest, NC, US | 3 | 2012–2020 |