% Expired Patents = 66.7

Forward Citations = 22

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Anand R Vithani (4 out of 6 patents)

David C Brabb (4 out of 11 patents)

Howard R Sommerfeld (1 out of 44 patents)

4. Kenneth L Martin (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Graydon Booth (1 out of 1 patent)

6. Anand Prabhakaran (1 out of 3 patents)

7. Som P Singh (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Harish K Kandoth-Kannoth (1 out of 2 patents)

9. Mark Scott (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Russell G Altherr (1 out of 29 patents)

6 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9187066 - Electrically driven set and release hand brake for rail cars (2015-11-17),

2. 8839915 - Railway freight car hand brake sensor (2014-09-23),

3. 7624687 - Truck apparatus for railway cars (2009-12-01),

4. 7497345 - Apparatus for railway freight car coupler knuckle (2009-03-03),

5. 7150368 - Cushioning device having an electrically actuated lockout (2006-12-19),

6. 6290079 - Coupler for railroad cars (2001-09-18),

Company Overview

Sharma & Associates, Inc. is a leading consulting firm specializing in financial advisory, tax services, and business consulting. With a team of experienced professionals, we provide personalized solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals and optimize their business operations. Our expertise covers a wide range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, technology, and more. Visit our website to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in growing and managing your wealth.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

6 Patents

#5 in Countryside, IL

#2,111 in Illinois

#44,981 in US

Countryside, IL, United States of America

Sharma & Associates, Inc.

Forward Citations = 22

10 inventors:

Anand R Vithani (4 out of 6 patents)

David C Brabb (4 out of 11 patents)

Howard R Sommerfeld (1 out of 44 patents)

4. Kenneth L Martin (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Graydon Booth (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sharma & Associates, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sharma-and-associates

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

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