Mechanical Elements

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2023

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant | Summary]

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Cited by Examiner

  1. (1) 11 10946741    Autonomous vehicle including foldable accelerator pedal device and foldable brake pedal device
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim; Hyeon Uk Kim; Sung Il Byun

  1. (3) 11 10906514    Foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim; Hyeon Uk Kim; Sung Il Byun

  *1. 11 11312236    Foldable pedal apparatus for vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim

  4. (1) 10 11021058    Foldable accelerator pedal apparatus equipped with hysteresis module for vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim; Hyeon Uk Kim; Sung Il Byun

  *4. 10 8678118    Vehicle drive device
  Inventors:  Masayuki Takenaka; Atsushi Teshima; Ryuta Ishida; Tomohiko Miyamoto

  *6. 9 11249506    Foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous driving vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim; Hyeon Uk Kim; Ji Soo Kim

  *7. 8 10008904    Vehicle drive device
  Inventors:  Satoshi Kuramochi; Manabu Miyazawa; Tatsuyuki Uechi

  *7. 8 11301006    Hinge module and a foldable type device with the same
  Inventors:  Yu-Tsun Hsu

  *7. 8 11458838    Foldable pedal apparatus for vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim

  *7. 8 11465498    Foldable pedal apparatus for vehicle
  Inventors:  Eun Sik Kim

  *7. 8 6402944    Water softener control valve with removable seal stack
  Inventors:  Don Vaughan

  *7. 8 9849791    Vehicle drive device
  Inventors:  Tomoyuki Suzuki; Tatsuyuki Uechi; Tatsuya Kondo; Yoshinobu Ito

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Cited by Applicant

  1. (1) 22 9534473    Mobile electric power generation for hydraulic fracturing of subsurface geological formations
  Inventors:  Jeffrey G. Morris; Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh; Brett Vann

  2. (2) 21 7845413    Method of pumping an oilfield fluid and split stream oilfield pumping systems
  Inventors:  Rod Shampine; Paul Dwyer; Ronnie Stover; Mike Lloyd; Jean-Louis Pessin; Edward Leugemors; Larry D. Welch; Joe Hubenschmidt; Philippe Gambier; William Troy Huey; Tom Allan

  *3. 19 7374028    Damper with pressure-sensitive compression damping
  Inventors:  Robert C. Fox

  *4. 18 4470771    Quadraplex fluid pump
  Inventors:  Richard W. Hall; Sven Sonnenberg

  *4. 18 6331181    Surgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use
  Inventors:  Michael J. Tierney; Thomas G. Cooper; Chris A. Julian; Stephen J. Blumenkranz; Gary S. Guthart; Robert G. Younge

  6. (4) 15 9822894    Valve seats for use in fracturing pumps
  Inventors:  Jacob A. Bayyouk; Keith Peach

  *6. 15 2000882    Insulating housing
  Inventors:  Daniel F Comstock

  *6. 15 6415895    Position-sensitive shock absorber
  Inventors:  John Marking; Douglas E. Brewer; Robert C. Fox, Jr.

  *6. 15 7335002    Fluid end
  Inventors:  Berton L. Vicars

  *6. 15 8083504    Quintuplex mud pump
  Inventors:  Ellis Williams; Michael R. Williams; Jason C. Williams

  *6. 15 9033122    Method and apparatus for an adjustable damper
  Inventors:  Everet Ericksen; Robert C. Fox; David Batterbee; John Marking

  *6. 15 9435454    Fluid end with carbide valve seat and adhesive dampening interface
  Inventors:  George H Blume

  *6. 15 D631142    Inner packing element for a high pressure seal
  Inventors:  Trevor Angell

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Summary¹
The most cited patents of 2023 in the field of Mechanical Elements reflects the rise of autonomous vehicles, the demand for sustainable energy solutions, and the continuous pursuit of precision and efficiency.

Autonomous Vehicles: A significant portion of the top cited patents focuses on autonomous vehicles, particularly in the area of pedal mechanisms.

  • US Patent No. 10946741 ("Autonomous vehicle including foldable accelerator pedal device and foldable brake pedal device") by Kim et al., US Patent No. 10906514 ("Foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous vehicle") by Kim et al., and US Patent No. 11312236 ("Foldable pedal apparatus for vehicle") by Kim all highlight the need for innovative pedal designs in autonomous vehicles, optimizing space utilization and enhancing safety features.
Energy and Power Transmission: Advancements in energy production and transmission are also reflected in the top cited patents.
  • US Patent No. 7845413 ("Method of pumping an oilfield fluid and split stream oilfield pumping systems") by Shampine et al. demonstrates the importance of efficient pumping systems in the oil and gas industry.

  • US Patent No. 9534473 ("Mobile electric power generation for hydraulic fracturing of subsurface geological formations") by Morris et al. highlights the growing reliance on mobile power generation in field operations.
Precision Engineering and Manufacturing: The pursuit of precision and efficiency is evident in several of the top cited patents.
  • US Patent No. 7374028 ("Damper with pressure-sensitive compression damping") by Fox and US Patent No. 9033122 ("Method and apparatus for an adjustable damper") by Ericksen et al. demonstrate advancements in vibration control and damping technologies, crucial for improving the performance and reliability of various mechanical systems.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or business advice.

Note: This article is based on the provided list of patents and may not be exhaustive.

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1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations using a prompt generally as follows: 'Assume you are a person of ordinary skill in the art in the field of: [WIPO field]. Write a short article. Topic: an industry cheerleading informative overview of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Use the list of patents below, which list includes the US patent number, title, and inventors of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Include inventor names, patent numbers and patent titles to support the positions and statements made in the memo. Assume these most cited patents teach and disclose foundational knowledge and thus indicate areas receiving the most attention in this field in 2023. Include hashtag terms that are pertinent and will target decision makers in the market to buy attorney IP services.' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) Gemini's output was edited, removing redundant content and topics outside the scope. As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Jan. 30, 2025