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CPC A23F
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A23F · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A23F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Randy Hulett12 patents · 141 citations
- 296Izaak Koller12 patents · 97 citations
- 392Jeff Allison7 patents · 91 citations
- 488Bruce D. Burrows9 patents · 74 citations
- 583Dan Apone9 patents · 65 citations
- 679Rachid Rahmani9 patents · 142 citations
- 775Brian Shay8 patents · 59 citations
- 871Amanda L. Juris5 patents · 37 citations
- 967David Doucette5 patents · 27 citations
- 1063Marc Singer5 patents · 27 citations
- 1158Janice Benson6 patents · 27 citations
- 1254Oussama Sabky6 patents · 27 citations
- 1350Stefan Palzer10 patents · 17 citations
- 1446Deepak Sahai6 patents · 15 citations
- 1542Devon Price4 patents · 16 citations
- 1638Peter Bayne4 patents · 16 citations
- 1733Marc Raederer4 patents · 39 citations
- 1829Glenn Klecker4 patents · 18 citations
- 1925John Andrew Johnson4 patents · 18 citations
- 2021Roland Horth4 patents · 18 citations
- 2117Steve Frankovich4 patents · 18 citations
- 2213Stephen H. Hancock4 patents · 18 citations
- 238Julia Leach4 patents · 14 citations
- 244Adam T. Zarth6 patents · 1 citations
- 251Dan S. Gaspard6 patents · 1 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23F output across the last 5 years
- 199Paul Kalenian16 patents · 358 citations
- 296Urano A. Robinson11 patents · 158 citations
- 392J. Marcio Da Cruz10 patents · 140 citations
- 488Alfred Yoakim12 patents · 187 citations
- 583Sung Oh10 patents · 103 citations
- 679Randy Hulett12 patents · 141 citations
- 775Ralf Kamerbeek19 patents · 114 citations
- 871Izaak Koller12 patents · 97 citations
- 967Alexandre Perentes12 patents · 132 citations
- 1063Ronald H. Skiff8 patents · 115 citations
- 1158Jeff Allison7 patents · 91 citations
- 1254Bruce D. Burrows9 patents · 74 citations
- 1350Dan Apone9 patents · 65 citations
- 1446Günter Empl9 patents · 96 citations
- 1542Rachid Rahmani9 patents · 142 citations
- 1638Alexander A. Sher12 patents · 103 citations
- 1733Douglas M. Hoon9 patents · 97 citations
- 1829Karl Winkler9 patents · 97 citations
- 1925Matthew P. Roberts9 patents · 97 citations
- 2021Charles Kleinrichert10 patents · 98 citations
- 2117William R. Sweeney10 patents · 90 citations
- 2213Brian Shay8 patents · 59 citations
- 238Munmaya K. Mishra6 patents · 66 citations
- 244Tapashi Sengupta6 patents · 66 citations
- 251Zbigniew G. Lassota5 patents · 83 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A23F
- 199Francisco Valentino Villagran8 patents · 793 citations
- 296Athula Ekanayake11 patents · 549 citations
- 392Roger William Gutwein12 patents · 760 citations
- 488Jeffrey Alan Sargent10 patents · 664 citations
- 583Christopher Wade Connor7 patents · 583 citations
- 679Marvin L. Kahn14 patents · 663 citations
- 775Paul Kalenian16 patents · 358 citations
- 871Pu-Sheng Cheng12 patents · 369 citations
- 967Michael Charles Cirigliano7 patents · 332 citations
- 1063Zenon Ioannis Mandralis9 patents · 343 citations
- 1158James Tuot7 patents · 316 citations
- 1254Urano A. Robinson11 patents · 158 citations
- 1350Gordon K. Stipp5 patents · 270 citations
- 1446Kuttikandathil E. Eapen12 patents · 473 citations
- 1542J. Marcio Da Cruz10 patents · 140 citations
- 1638Marian E. Washington9 patents · 139 citations
- 1733Michelle Reillo9 patents · 139 citations
- 1829Scott Westfall8 patents · 273 citations
- 1925Leonard E. Small5 patents · 307 citations
- 2021Marc Furrer5 patents · 266 citations
- 2117Steven J. Kirkpatrick8 patents · 293 citations
- 2213Jean-Paul Denisart9 patents · 224 citations
- 238Bary Lyn Zeller27 patents · 495 citations
- 244Paul John Rothenberg6 patents · 272 citations
- 251Raymond Thomas Mckenna6 patents · 272 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A23F patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199USD1024674S✦ AIFilter basket for immersion coffee or tea brewing and cupping6 cites · 202478% earned
- 296US12439945B2✦ AIMethod of improving flavor of a composition of (D)-β-hydroxybutyric acid and (D)-1,3 butan1 cites · 202444% earned
- 392US12551043B2✦ AIAutomatic coffeemaker process for preparing a cold brewed beverage1 cites · 202450% earned
- 488US12097231B2Steviol glycoside compositions with reduced surface tension1 cites · 202436% earned
- 583US12053000B1Beverage extract from collected fractions1 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12245718B2Apparatuses, systems, and methods for brewing a beverage0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12290204B2Magnetically driven beverage brewing and cleaning system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12478076B2Coffee composition and items made therefrom0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12178820B2Compositions and methods for their production0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12582257B2Alcoholic nitrogenized coffee product, system, and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12408682B2C. bot prevention in coffee0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12357003B2Soluble instant coffee and process for preparation0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12302920B2Systems and methods for the preparation of tablets of botanical extracts including tea0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12478085B2Apparatus and method for roasting coffee beans0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12550927B2Systems, apparatuses, and methods of substance processing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12213502B2Method of enhancing flavor qualities of coffee using novel small molecules0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12035839B2Machine to prepare coffee beverages and corresponding regulation method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12590275B2Beverages composed of fruit and/or vegetable components0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12359149B2Kombucha-based alcoholic beverage brewing system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12232506B2Method for batch production of espresso coffee0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12550911B2Moulded tea composition incorporating microbial cellulose as a binder0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12195726B2Production of coloured fungal mycelium0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238USD1113312SSingle serve coffee maker0 cites · 20260% earned
- 244US12096786B2Method for obtaining a liquid food product and liquid food product obtained thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12171254B2Coffee roasting apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A23F patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11457765B1✦ AIMagnetically driven beverage brewing and cleaning system14 cites · 202277% earned
- 296US11044932B1✦ AIComposition of (D)-beta-hydroxybutyric acid, (D)-beta-hydroxyvaleric acid, and (D)-1,3 but11 cites · 202174% earned
- 392US11503942B1✦ AIMagnetically driven beverage brewing system and method5 cites · 202269% earned
- 488US11090622B2Low temperature spray drying of carrier-free compositions7 cites · 202175% earned
- 583USD1024674SFilter basket for immersion coffee or tea brewing and cupping6 cites · 202478% earned
- 679US11445849B1System and method for highly uniform production of cold-brewed beverages having extended s7 cites · 202286% earned
- 775US11751716B2Systems for controlled heating and agitation for liquid food or beverage product creation4 cites · 202264% earned
- 871US11897748B2Chilled N2 infused beverage dispensing system to prepare and dispense a chilled N2 infused3 cites · 202267% earned
- 967US11700863B2Systems and methods for the preparation of tablets of botanical extracts including tea4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1063US11134805B1Cold brewing system and method5 cites · 202172% earned
- 1158US11744265B2C. bot prevention in low acid beverages3 cites · 202163% earned
- 1254US11950606B2C. Bot prevention in coffee3 cites · 202267% earned
- 1350US11849877B2Portable coffee brewing system3 cites · 202272% earned
- 1446US11510432B2Roasting system having self-aligning agitator and door bearing assembly3 cites · 202172% earned
- 1542US11123699B1Container including a mixed beverage3 cites · 202172% earned
- 1638US11974584B2Soluble instant coffee and process for preparation2 cites · 202261% earned
- 1733US12551043B2Automatic coffeemaker process for preparing a cold brewed beverage1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1829US11759044B2System and method for controlling the brew process of a coffee maker3 cites · 202167% earned
- 1925US11702276B2Portion capsule for preparing a beverage2 cites · 202155% earned
- 2021US12097231B2Steviol glycoside compositions with reduced surface tension1 cites · 202436% earned
- 2117US11812889B2Beverage displaying an edible printed design image thereupon, and a method for production 2 cites · 202161% earned
- 2213US11889942B2Centrifugal coffee brewer and method of brewing coffee with same1 cites · 202356% earned
- 238US11849736B2Tea aromatizing composition having floral aroma2 cites · 202276% earned
- 244US11744396B1System, method, and device for agitating coffee grounds2 cites · 202376% earned
- 251US11812761B2Soluble coffee powder2 cites · 202276% earned
All-time canon
The defining A23F patents of the whole record
- 199US7851004B2✦ AITaste-improving composition and application of the same392 cites · 200495% earned
- 296US6759072B1✦ AIMethods and systems for utilizing delayed dilution, mixing and filtration for providing cu342 cites · 200489% earned
- 392US5780092A✦ AIFoaming coffee creamer and instant hot cappuccino299 cites · 199894% earned
- 488US4612942AFlavor enhancing and modifying materials281 cites · 198694% earned
- 583US6758130B2Beverage brewing devices for preparing creamy beverages247 cites · 200394% earned
- 679US4022916ACoffee-like beverage and process therefor202 cites · 197794% earned
- 775US6605311B2Insoluble protein particles193 cites · 200294% earned
- 871US6299925B1Effervescent green tea extract formulation191 cites · 200194% earned
- 967US4146652AIntermediate moisture, ready-to-use frozen whippable foods164 cites · 197994% earned
- 1063US5330835ASeamless capsule and process for producing the same153 cites · 199494% earned
- 1158US4699798ANatural coffee substitute150 cites · 198794% earned
- 1254US4470999AHigh speed, high volume coffee making apparatus and method150 cites · 198494% earned
- 1350US5879733AGreen tea extract subjected to cation exchange treatment and nanofiltration to improve cla137 cites · 199988% earned
- 1446US5681569ABeverage compositions containing green tea solids, electrolytes and carbohydrates to provi137 cites · 199790% earned
- 1542US4948009AStraw-insertable lid for paper cup135 cites · 199093% earned
- 1638US5265517AMethod and apparatus for brewing coffee131 cites · 199390% earned
- 1733US6180159B1Beverages with improved texture and flavor impact at lower dosage of solids130 cites · 200190% earned
- 1829US5780086AColor and shelf stable beverage compositions containing tea extract130 cites · 199893% earned
- 1925US6056949AAromatic granulated material128 cites · 200093% earned
- 2021US4806375AMethod for the extraction of sealed cartridges for the preparation of beverages123 cites · 198993% earned
- 2117US5635233AMethods for preparing a coffee, tea and milk beverage122 cites · 199793% earned
- 2213US4946701ABeverages121 cites · 199093% earned
- 238US6612224B2Method and apparatus for the preparation of hot beverages114 cites · 200293% earned
- 244US5026566ADried food containing trehalose and method for preparing same114 cites · 199193% earned
- 251US3964175ACoffee roasting system114 cites · 197693% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A23F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199NESTLE SA71 patents · 618 citations
- 296STARBUCKS CORP31 patents · 222 citations
- 392DOUWE EGBERTS BV42 patents · 141 citations
- 488SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC11 patents · 30 citations
- 583BELLWETHER COFFEE CO12 patents · 25 citations
- 679The Folger Coffee Company11 patents · 17 citations
- 775TODDY LLC6 patents · 18 citations
- 871KERFLUMMOX HOLDINGS LLC5 patents · 14 citations
- 967VITANAV INC4 patents · 16 citations
- 1063HAVANA SAVANNAH LLC5 patents · 19 citations
- 1158CARGILL INC7 patents · 1 citations
- 1254GLANCY GREGORY3 patents · 9 citations
- 1350OFF THE BEATEN PATH COFFEE LLC3 patents · 5 citations
- 1446RAREBIRD INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1542DE LONGHI APPLIANCES SRL2 patents · 3 citations
- 1638OHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION2 patents · 2 citations
- 1733JOT LABS LLC2 patents · 1 citations
- 1829MASTERCOLDBREWER AG2 patents · 1 citations
- 1925GARDNER SUSANNE2 patents · 0 citations
- 2021ILOLA INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 2117GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING AS3 patents · 0 citations
- 2213BAR NINE COLLECTIVE LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 238HONEYMOON BREWERY LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 244LIQUATS VEGETALS SA1 patents · 0 citations
- 251MUSHLABS GMBH1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A23F output across the last 5 years
- 199NESTEC SA170 patents · 3,786 citations
- 296NESTLE SA71 patents · 618 citations
- 392STARBUCKS CORP31 patents · 222 citations
- 488FIRMENICH & CIE35 patents · 386 citations
- 583KAO CORP46 patents · 364 citations
- 679K FEE SYSTEM GMBH9 patents · 120 citations
- 775DOUWE EGBERTS BV42 patents · 141 citations
- 871INT FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC5 patents · 146 citations
- 967AUTOMATIC BAR CONTROLS INC9 patents · 111 citations
- 1063RICHARDSON BRETT C5 patents · 55 citations
- 1158CONOPCO INC11 patents · 54 citations
- 1254KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV20 patents · 62 citations
- 1350CAFFITALY SYSTEM SPA11 patents · 62 citations
- 1446PHILIP MORRIS USA INC7 patents · 31 citations
- 1542SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLC11 patents · 30 citations
- 1638EPC NATURAL PRODUCTS CO LTD14 patents · 6 citations
- 1733BELLWETHER COFFEE CO12 patents · 25 citations
- 1829PEPSICO INC5 patents · 115 citations
- 1925The Folger Coffee Company11 patents · 17 citations
- 2021RIVERA ADRIAN6 patents · 25 citations
- 2117TODDY LLC6 patents · 18 citations
- 2213KERFLUMMOX HOLDINGS LLC5 patents · 14 citations
- 238HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS INC6 patents · 22 citations
- 244VOGA COFFEE INC5 patents · 13 citations
- 251VITANAV INC4 patents · 16 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A23F
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE90 patents · 4,524 citations
- 296NESTEC SA170 patents · 3,786 citations
- 392KRAFT FOODS INC19 patents · 977 citations
- 488GEN FOODS CORP94 patents · 2,056 citations
- 583RICH PRODUCTS CORP15 patents · 672 citations
- 679LIPTON DIVISION OF CONOPCO INC28 patents · 727 citations
- 775LIPTON INC THOMAS J8 patents · 383 citations
- 871ROBINSON URANO A7 patents · 137 citations
- 967POVIVA TEA LLC8 patents · 137 citations
- 1063NESTLE SA71 patents · 618 citations
- 1158LIPTON THOMAS J CO10 patents · 330 citations
- 1254STARBUCKS CORP31 patents · 222 citations
- 1350FIRMENICH & CIE35 patents · 386 citations
- 1446GEN FOODS INC19 patents · 475 citations
- 1542KAO CORP46 patents · 364 citations
- 1638TOUCH COFFEE & BEVERAGES LLC8 patents · 100 citations
- 1733YOAKIM ALFRED5 patents · 122 citations
- 1829KAMERBEEK RALF8 patents · 85 citations
- 1925SAN EI GEN FFI INC4 patents · 520 citations
- 2021COCA COLA CO9 patents · 173 citations
- 2117K FEE SYSTEM GMBH9 patents · 120 citations
- 2213KRAFT FOODS HOLDINGS INC9 patents · 164 citations
- 238MELTZ LLC8 patents · 119 citations
- 244D E J INT RESEARCH5 patents · 152 citations
- 251JACOBS SUCHARD AG8 patents · 138 citations
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