Ferndale, MI, United States of America

John S McKenzie

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Lear Corporation. Active years: 2004-2006.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John S McKenzie. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-s-mckenzie

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 33.3

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2004-2006

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: John S. McKenzie: Vehicle Storage and Interior Lighting Innovations.

Introduction

John S. McKenzie is an inventor based in Ferndale, Michigan. His work includes inventions for vehicle storage and interior lighting, and he is associated with Lear Corporation. He is credited with three patents.

Latest Patents

McKenzie’s listed patents include “Modular Storage System,” which describes a vehicle storage system with an outer covering that encloses a modular interior unit containing separate storage compartments.

His “Vehicular Retractable Interior Lighting System” describes a console-mounted assembly with multiple retractable lights. Each light is attached to a cable wound around an individual pulley and can be extended, positioned by the user, and retracted. Switch pads control the lights, while a retractor returns them to their housing. The pliable lights can maintain a selected orientation.

Career Highlights

McKenzie’s patent work addresses practical features within vehicle interiors, including organized storage and adjustable lighting. These inventions reflect an emphasis on adaptable components designed for use in passenger compartments.

Collaborations

McKenzie is associated with Lear Corporation. His listed coworker is Jeff A. Kempf.

Conclusion

John S. McKenzie’s three patents highlight his contributions to vehicle interior design through modular storage and retractable, user-adjustable lighting systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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