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Processes for applying liquids to surfaces
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B05D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B05D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 296Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 392Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 488Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 583Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 679Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 775Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 871Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 967Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1063Charles J. Scheib9 patents · 1,420 citations
- 1158Eliyahu Vronsky31 patents · 396 citations
- 1254Sass Somekh14 patents · 323 citations
- 1350Robert M. O'Brien27 patents · 447 citations
- 1446Christopher S. Lyons20 patents · 528 citations
- 1542Yongxing Qiu13 patents · 499 citations
- 1638Andrew John Ouderkirk28 patents · 309 citations
- 1733Robert J. Boock13 patents · 130 citations
- 1829Katherine Marie Smyth16 patents · 194 citations
- 1925Isaac Bernard Rufus6 patents · 272 citations
- 2021Conor F. Madigan17 patents · 156 citations
- 2117Eric L. Hanson22 patents · 320 citations
- 2213Kenneth Diest14 patents · 95 citations
- 238Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg18 patents · 84 citations
- 244Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina18 patents · 84 citations
- 251Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre17 patents · 84 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B05D output across the last 5 years
- 199Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 296Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 392Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 488Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 583Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 679Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 775Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 871Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 967Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1063Charles J. Scheib9 patents · 1,420 citations
- 1158Paul G. Coombs31 patents · 1,377 citations
- 1254Darko Pervan40 patents · 1,198 citations
- 1350Tony Pervan25 patents · 630 citations
- 1446Eliyahu Vronsky31 patents · 396 citations
- 1542Sass Somekh14 patents · 323 citations
- 1638Richard H. Evans29 patents · 502 citations
- 1733Robert T. Rozbicki18 patents · 327 citations
- 1829Anshu A. Pradhan15 patents · 322 citations
- 1925Robert M. O'Brien27 patents · 447 citations
- 2021Avi Rozenfeld13 patents · 239 citations
- 2117Ehud Schwammenthal13 patents · 239 citations
- 2213Gad Lubinsky13 patents · 239 citations
- 238Shaul Mustacchi13 patents · 239 citations
- 244Victor Troshin13 patents · 239 citations
- 251Yinnon Elisha13 patents · 239 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B05D
- 199Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 296Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 392Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 488Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 583Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 679Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 775Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 871Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 967Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1063Dieter Lohmann13 patents · 3,926 citations
- 1158Jens Hopken12 patents · 3,800 citations
- 1254Lynn Cook Winterton15 patents · 3,726 citations
- 1350Angelika Domschke11 patents · 3,723 citations
- 1446Peter Chabrecek11 patents · 3,454 citations
- 1542Bronwyn Glenice Laycock9 patents · 3,227 citations
- 1638Gordon Francis Meijs9 patents · 3,227 citations
- 1733Arthur Ho8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 1829Deborah Sweeney8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 1925Eric Papaspiliotopoulos8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2021John Court8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2117Judy Smith Riffle8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2213Jurgen Vogt8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 238Klaus Schindhelm8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 244Paul Clement Nicolson8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 251Qin Liu8 patents · 3,176 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B05D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12280394B2✦ AICoating die, coating device, coating method, and method for manufacturing secondary cell7 cites · 202475% earned
- 296US12221793B1✦ AIFloor board and method for manufacturing such floor boards4 cites · 202575% earned
- 392US12090429B1✦ AIFilter device, faucet water purifier and spraying process thereof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 488US12122936B2High performance silicon-based coating compositions4 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12327657B1Apparatus for the fabrication of wire-embedded adsorbent structures with bare wire leads3 cites · 202580% earned
- 679US11919036B1Method of improving the adhesion strength of metal-organic interfaces in electronic device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 775US12338625B2Decorative panel1 cites · 202444% earned
- 871US12380306B2Method of detecting a concealed pattern1 cites · 202444% earned
- 967US12059808B2System and method for autonomous application of a coating to a workpiece1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1063US11954544B1Method for making advanced metal cores for metal cards2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12004682B1Cookware seasoning wipe1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1254US12246340B1Machine and system for coating molded fiber products1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US12173183B2Metal packaging powder coating compositions, coated metal substrates, and methods1 cites · 202446% earned
- 1446US12297935B2Method for manufacturing a tube fitting1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1542USD1045676SMicro-mobility transit vehicle2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1638US12275024B2Apparatus and method for coating substrates with washcoats1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1733US12486408B2Use of biocidal aerogel compositions in on-shore paints, coatings and sealants2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12053996B2System and process for selectively and locally treating the surface of parts, especially v2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US11913240B1Measuring and marking system1 cites · 202446% earned
- 2021US12196113B2Method and system for reducing friction in radial drilling and jet drilling operations1 cites · 202450% earned
- 2117US11878935B1Method of coating a superstrate1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12492319B2Finish coat composition, composite material, middle frame of electronic device, housing of1 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US12290835B2Methods for stabilization of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) using sequentially pulsed in1 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US11904335B1Trackable dipole devices, methods, and systems for use with marking paint sticks1 cites · 202446% earned
- 251US11865561B1Automated paint spray system1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B05D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11553916B2✦ AICompressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers103 cites · 202182% earned
- 296US12023476B2✦ AIDuckbill valve for use with percutaneous medical devices28 cites · 202168% earned
- 392US11340386B1✦ AIIndex-gradient structures with nanovoided materials and corresponding systems and methods43 cites · 202287% earned
- 488US11103892B1Initiated chemical vapor deposition method for forming nanovoided polymers42 cites · 202192% earned
- 583US11306193B1Methods for forming ordered and disordered nanovoided composite polymers37 cites · 202291% earned
- 679US11198794B2Methods for preparing coating compositions for protecting oilfield operational components16 cites · 202165% earned
- 775US11793522B2Staple cartridge assembly including a compressible adjunct15 cites · 202276% earned
- 871US11025175B1Planarization layers for nanovoided polymers18 cites · 202168% earned
- 967US12280394B2Coating die, coating device, coating method, and method for manufacturing secondary cell7 cites · 202475% earned
- 1063US10928656B1Systems and methods for actuation of asymmetric optical elements18 cites · 202171% earned
- 1158US11754502B1Method to increase surface-enhanced Raman scattering signal9 cites · 202372% earned
- 1254US12221793B1Floor board and method for manufacturing such floor boards4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1350US11389824B2Vapor phase deposition of organic films11 cites · 202176% earned
- 1446US11319717B1Measuring and marking system11 cites · 202276% earned
- 1542US11635665B2Counter electrode material for electrochromic devices11 cites · 202182% earned
- 1638US11387107B2Deposition of organic films10 cites · 202173% earned
- 1733US12085335B2Oven drying apparatus and coating device5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1829US11946251B2Decorative panel8 cites · 202371% earned
- 1925US12090429B1Filter device, faucet water purifier and spraying process thereof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2021US11461607B2Method of detecting a concealed pattern10 cites · 202273% earned
- 2117US11584860B2Infrared fluorescent coatings7 cites · 202179% earned
- 2213US11014202B1Coating applicator tool and method for repairing leading edge damage on a wind turbine bla7 cites · 202186% earned
- 238US12122936B2High performance silicon-based coating compositions4 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US11772121B1Applicators and accessories for dispensing glue and other materials4 cites · 202370% earned
- 251US12188230B2Fire-rated structural OSB panels with overlaid water-resistant barrier4 cites · 202370% earned
All-time canon
The defining B05D patents of the whole record
- 199US5512131A✦ AIFormation of microstamped patterns on surfaces and derivative articles1,825 cites · 199696% earned
- 296US7226978B2✦ AITechniques to improve polyurethane membranes for implantable glucose sensors1,083 cites · 200386% earned
- 392US5760100A✦ AIExtended wear ophthalmic lens1,063 cites · 199888% earned
- 488US6335029B1Polymeric coatings for controlled delivery of active agents1,026 cites · 200293% earned
- 583US6251485B1Fast-setting latex coatings and formulations1,017 cites · 200193% earned
- 679US6395326B1Apparatus and method for depositing a coating onto a surface of a prosthesis902 cites · 200289% earned
- 775US10271849B2Woven constructs with interlocked standing fibers858 cites · 201787% earned
- 871US6383955B1Silicone polymer insulation film on semiconductor substrate and method for forming the fil857 cites · 200292% earned
- 967US10172620B2Compressible adjuncts with bonding nodes854 cites · 201785% earned
- 1063US6982178B2Components and methods for use in electro-optic displays843 cites · 200483% earned
- 1158US5624711ADerivatization of solid supports and methods for oligomer synthesis831 cites · 199792% earned
- 1254US10307160B2Compressible adjunct assemblies with attachment layers823 cites · 201785% earned
- 1350US10285699B2Compressible adjunct808 cites · 201787% earned
- 1446US10327777B2Implantable layer comprising plastically deformed fibers794 cites · 201785% earned
- 1542US5091205AHydrophilic lubricious coatings788 cites · 199295% earned
- 1638US10433846B2Compressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers768 cites · 201786% earned
- 1733US6583048B2Organosilicon precursors for interlayer dielectric films with low dielectric constants761 cites · 200295% earned
- 1829US6368658B1Coating medical devices using air suspension753 cites · 200291% earned
- 1925US6352945B1Silicone polymer insulation film on semiconductor substrate and method for forming the fil718 cites · 200290% earned
- 2021US10478188B2Implantable layer comprising a constricted configuration686 cites · 201785% earned
- 2117US10524788B2Compressible adjunct with attachment regions672 cites · 201785% earned
- 2213US6632478B2Process for forming a low dielectric constant carbon-containing film658 cites · 200295% earned
- 238US6120904AMedical device coated with interpenetrating network of hydrogel polymers655 cites · 200092% earned
- 244US6284050B1UV exposure for improving properties and adhesion of dielectric polymer films formed by ch647 cites · 200195% earned
- 251US6455445B2Silicone polymer insulation film on semiconductor substrate and method for forming the fil645 cites · 200190% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B05D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199TOKYO ELECTRON LTD210 patents · 4,054 citations
- 296APPLIED MATERIALS INC88 patents · 3,423 citations
- 392BOEING CO254 patents · 2,159 citations
- 488GEN ELECTRIC160 patents · 2,753 citations
- 583KATEEVA INC33 patents · 379 citations
- 679PPG IND OHIO INC189 patents · 2,129 citations
- 775KANSAI PAINT CO LTD187 patents · 2,598 citations
- 871UNIV CALIFORNIA47 patents · 905 citations
- 967CANON KK132 patents · 1,248 citations
- 1063DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD38 patents · 574 citations
- 1158FORD MOTOR CO38 patents · 557 citations
- 1254NASA19 patents · 428 citations
- 1350NIPPON STEEL CORP47 patents · 629 citations
- 1446MAZDA MOTOR49 patents · 566 citations
- 1542TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD68 patents · 346 citations
- 1638TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LTD41 patents · 537 citations
- 1733ACULON INC15 patents · 180 citations
- 1829ASML NETHERLANDS BV18 patents · 80 citations
- 1925HONEYWELL INT INC26 patents · 199 citations
- 2021SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC20 patents · 162 citations
- 2117SONY CORP17 patents · 184 citations
- 2213INTEL CORP15 patents · 168 citations
- 238UNIV MASSACHUSETTS13 patents · 365 citations
- 244JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC20 patents · 141 citations
- 251FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC28 patents · 196 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B05D output across the last 5 years
- 199HARVARD COLLEGE27 patents · 3,990 citations
- 296TOKYO ELECTRON LTD210 patents · 4,054 citations
- 392APPLIED MATERIALS INC88 patents · 3,423 citations
- 488BOEING CO254 patents · 2,159 citations
- 583PROCTER & GAMBLE53 patents · 1,968 citations
- 679BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE48 patents · 3,410 citations
- 775MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY58 patents · 2,358 citations
- 871AVERY DENNISON CORP32 patents · 1,607 citations
- 9673M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO201 patents · 2,561 citations
- 1063ASM IP HOLDING BV31 patents · 1,253 citations
- 1158CERALOC INNOVATION AB30 patents · 657 citations
- 1254UNIV FLORIDA20 patents · 1,087 citations
- 1350DEXCOM INC16 patents · 1,332 citations
- 1446GEN ELECTRIC160 patents · 2,753 citations
- 1542UNIV NORTHWESTERN24 patents · 661 citations
- 1638IBM129 patents · 2,031 citations
- 1733SURMODICS INC25 patents · 908 citations
- 1829MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC38 patents · 694 citations
- 1925KATEEVA INC33 patents · 379 citations
- 2021NORDSON CORP101 patents · 2,791 citations
- 2117MAGENTA MEDICAL LTD13 patents · 239 citations
- 2213KIMBERLY CLARK CO21 patents · 971 citations
- 238PPG IND OHIO INC189 patents · 2,129 citations
- 244CORNING INC72 patents · 730 citations
- 251BOSTON SCIENT SCIMED INC38 patents · 700 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B05D
- 199ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC11 patents · 8,012 citations
- 296CIBA VISION CORP9 patents · 3,108 citations
- 392ASM JAPAN19 patents · 4,566 citations
- 488ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM56 patents · 3,918 citations
- 583HARVARD COLLEGE27 patents · 3,990 citations
- 679SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC12 patents · 3,526 citations
- 775E INK CORP11 patents · 1,698 citations
- 871TOKYO ELECTRON LTD210 patents · 4,054 citations
- 967APPLIED MATERIALS INC88 patents · 3,423 citations
- 1063SPECTRUM CONTROL INC6 patents · 1,915 citations
- 1158FLEX PRODUCTS INC16 patents · 2,553 citations
- 1254BOEING CO254 patents · 2,159 citations
- 1350PROCTER & GAMBLE53 patents · 1,968 citations
- 1446GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES31 patents · 2,981 citations
- 1542SYMETRIX CORP25 patents · 2,448 citations
- 1638BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE48 patents · 3,410 citations
- 1733UNION CARBIDE CHEM PLASTIC47 patents · 3,493 citations
- 1829MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY58 patents · 2,358 citations
- 1925MINNESOTA MINING & MFG76 patents · 4,055 citations
- 2021PPG INDUSTRIES INC82 patents · 4,460 citations
- 2117AVERY DENNISON CORP32 patents · 1,607 citations
- 2213NOVARTIS AG24 patents · 1,478 citations
- 2383M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO201 patents · 2,561 citations
- 244DOW CHEMICAL CO34 patents · 2,000 citations
- 251ASM IP HOLDING BV31 patents · 1,253 citations
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