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Brighton, MI, United States of America

Cars & Concepts, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 29

Forward Citations = 275

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David L Draper (13 out of 13 patents)

Gerald D McKee (5 out of 5 patents)

Richard R Chrysler (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Chris P Theodore (2 out of 2 patents)

5. John J Wagner (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Randy S Williams (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Robert E Hennessy (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Alain J-m Clenet (1 out of 20 patents)

9. William D Miller (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Charles P Hines (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Craig W Padlo (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Emanuel F Cambria (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Ronald E Watson (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Larry A Lohr (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Randy L Stephenson (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Sunroof Assembly

Convertible Top

Vehicle Body Conversion

Removable Roof Panels

Hatchback Design

Latch Mechanism

Window Structure

Drainage System

Frameless Door

Boot Assembly

Instrument Panel Applique

Air Dam

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4893868 - Vehicle door-to-door sunroof assembly (1990-01-16),

2. 4842327 - Convertible vehicle having dual rear quarter window assembly (1989-06-27),

3. 4840421 - Vehicle convertible top frame side rail linkage assembly (1989-06-20),

4. 4819985 - Vehicle sunroof hinge (1989-04-11),

5. 4786101 - Externally retractable sunroof assembly (1988-11-22),

6. 4783113 - Vehicle convertible top boot assembly having storage compartment (1988-11-08),

7. 4747637 - Externally retractable sunroof (1988-05-31),

8. 4747635 - Vehicle convertible top having sail flap tensioner (1988-05-31),

9. 4747232 - Vehicle frameless door window stabilizer (1988-05-31),

10. 4695090 - Externally retractable sunroof assembly (1987-09-22),

11. 4668006 - Boot assembly for vehicle convertible top (1987-05-26),

12. 4662052 - Conversion of vehicle bodies (1987-05-05),

13. 4637649 - Latch mechanism for removable roof panel (1987-01-20),

14. 4582358 - Drainage system for vehicle having removable roof panels (1986-04-15),

15. 4570321 - Conversion of vehicle bodies (1986-02-18),

Company Overview

Cars & Concepts, Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative automotive components and systems. Based in Brighton, Michigan, the company focuses on enhancing vehicle performance and aesthetics through advanced engineering solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Cars & Concepts collaborates with various automotive manufacturers to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving demands of the market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

29 Patents

#1 in Brighton, MI

#435 in Michigan

#11,650 in US

#22,622 in the World

Brighton, MI, United States of America

Cars & Concepts, Inc.

Forward Citations = 275

17 inventors:

David L Draper (13 out of 13 patents)

Gerald D McKee (5 out of 5 patents)

Richard R Chrysler (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Chris P Theodore (2 out of 2 patents)

5. John J Wagner (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cars & Concepts, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cars-and-concepts

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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