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Milling
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B23C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B23C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Bryan P. Kiple16 patents · 227 citations
- 296Charles B. Woodhull16 patents · 227 citations
- 392David A. Pakula16 patents · 227 citations
- 488Tang Yew Tan16 patents · 227 citations
- 583Young Heum Kim29 patents · 265 citations
- 679Ki Chan Nam27 patents · 246 citations
- 775Nam Seon Lee12 patents · 103 citations
- 871Susumu Okuno28 patents · 93 citations
- 967Haruyo Fukui18 patents · 78 citations
- 1063Ruy Frota De Souza Filho16 patents · 68 citations
- 1158Ryuichi Saji20 patents · 91 citations
- 1254David W. Kuhns7 patents · 52 citations
- 1350Leonard A. Liptak7 patents · 52 citations
- 1446Sung Kim7 patents · 52 citations
- 1542Alan J. Bookheimer11 patents · 34 citations
- 1638Geza Erdos4 patents · 57 citations
- 1733Louis D. Falo, Jr.4 patents · 57 citations
- 1829O. Burak Ozdoganlar4 patents · 57 citations
- 1925Takanobu Akiyama5 patents · 22 citations
- 2021Michael Schuffenhauer5 patents · 51 citations
- 2117Werner Penkert8 patents · 21 citations
- 2213Logan M. Semnisky9 patents · 17 citations
- 238Katsuya Nakakihara6 patents · 12 citations
- 244Ruy Frota De Souza Filho4 patents · 21 citations
- 251David Alan Stephenson12 patents · 10 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23C output across the last 5 years
- 199Bryan P. Kiple16 patents · 227 citations
- 296Charles B. Woodhull16 patents · 227 citations
- 392David A. Pakula16 patents · 227 citations
- 488Tang Yew Tan16 patents · 227 citations
- 583Yuri Men21 patents · 556 citations
- 679Gil Hecht56 patents · 653 citations
- 775Daniel Freeman13 patents · 237 citations
- 871Jean-Luc Dufour34 patents · 480 citations
- 967David J. Wills29 patents · 467 citations
- 1063William R. Mutch20 patents · 308 citations
- 1158Chester O. D. Thompson17 patents · 277 citations
- 1254Phillip Gerlings13 patents · 117 citations
- 1350Randall A. Porras16 patents · 258 citations
- 1446Gilles Festeau10 patents · 171 citations
- 1542Kuo-Shen Wu11 patents · 248 citations
- 1638John Clayton Campbell8 patents · 171 citations
- 1733Paul D. Prichard9 patents · 176 citations
- 1829Ronald Louis Dudzinsky16 patents · 220 citations
- 1925Dieter Kress21 patents · 297 citations
- 2021Stefan Roman12 patents · 244 citations
- 2117Michael J. Schmidt12 patents · 86 citations
- 2213Jeffrey Stanley11 patents · 103 citations
- 238Robert Hentz11 patents · 103 citations
- 244Young Heum Kim29 patents · 265 citations
- 251Ki Chan Nam27 patents · 246 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B23C
- 199Bradley D. Schweigert7 patents · 1,001 citations
- 296Amir Satran83 patents · 3,362 citations
- 392Bryan P. Kiple16 patents · 227 citations
- 488Charles B. Woodhull16 patents · 227 citations
- 583David A. Pakula16 patents · 227 citations
- 679Tang Yew Tan16 patents · 227 citations
- 775Robert Almblad7 patents · 595 citations
- 871Ronald B. Crockett6 patents · 438 citations
- 967Scott M. Packer7 patents · 462 citations
- 1063Richard W. Ryai, Sr.22 patents · 546 citations
- 1158George L. Heredia9 patents · 587 citations
- 1254Mike Mueller8 patents · 399 citations
- 1350Michael A. Bass15 patents · 298 citations
- 1446Kenneth G. Deroche10 patents · 491 citations
- 1542Tatsuo Arai36 patents · 1,228 citations
- 1638Takayoshi Saito25 patents · 856 citations
- 1733Rafael Margulis9 patents · 531 citations
- 1829William B. Johnson13 patents · 498 citations
- 1925Goran Pantzar28 patents · 751 citations
- 2021Jeffrey D. Brunski9 patents · 254 citations
- 2117Matthew R. Daraskavich9 patents · 254 citations
- 2213Roberto Aguayo9 patents · 254 citations
- 238Sharon J. Park9 patents · 254 citations
- 244Carol Smilovici19 patents · 550 citations
- 251Karen Anne Craig23 patents · 553 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B23C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12226861B1✦ AIConstant rake fluted drill bit and method of manufacture2 cites · 202576% earned
- 296US12337396B1✦ AIVibration-damping hydraulic tool holder based on multi-cavity structure1 cites · 202567% earned
- 392US12194526B1✦ AIMethods and systems for secure connections in layer segments of cut layer additive parts2 cites · 202576% earned
- 488USD1013034SEngraving machine2 cites · 202476% earned
- 583US11890688B1Rotary cutting tool having an integrally formed axial adjustment tongue2 cites · 202476% earned
- 679US12053924B1Constructing parts using cut layer additive manufacturing1 cites · 202456% earned
- 775US12502745B2Processing machine and production method for object subject to processing1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12238882B2Components of an electronic device and methods for their assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12186232B2Mandibular advancement device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12239767B2Dissolvable microneedle arrays for transdermal delivery to human skin0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12427699B2Methods and systems for support structures in cut parts0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1254US12502743B2Tooling assembly with internal coolant passages for machines0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12274590B2Method for providing a dental prosthesis and a positioning guide for placing the dental pr0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12358061B2Collet and assembly for mounting a workpiece to a milling machine0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12286995B2Single bolt shaft clamp0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12583037B2System and method of re-profiling locomotive railcar wheels0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733USRE50607ELightweight cutting tool0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12269103B2Method for producing back-tapers on teeth of a gearing of a workpiece in the form of a gea0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12276494B2Systems and methods for creating duplicate keys0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12128484B2Cutting tool with modular pocket wall0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12427579B2Rail milling vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12558819B2Method and system for creating additive parts0 cites · 20250% earned
- 238US12343808B2Cutting insert, indexable rotary cutting tool, and body of the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US11980953B1Cutter assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12313365B1Skeletonized bolt carrier for an AK rifle0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B23C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11433460B1✦ AICutting insert9 cites · 202272% earned
- 296US11865629B2✦ AIRotary cutting tool with high ramp angle capability9 cites · 202387% earned
- 392US10940551B1✦ AILightweight cutting tool10 cites · 202181% earned
- 488USD927573SCutting insert7 cites · 202186% earned
- 583USD923676SCutting insert7 cites · 202186% earned
- 679US11383310B2Cutting insert7 cites · 202186% earned
- 775US11273550B2Tool for assisting the process of marking or cutting7 cites · 202186% earned
- 871USD956835SCutting insert6 cites · 202285% earned
- 967US11583942B2Reversible square-shaped cutting insert and rotary cutting tool5 cites · 202284% earned
- 1063US11473429B2Impeller and method of manufacturing the same5 cites · 202284% earned
- 1158US12226861B1Constant rake fluted drill bit and method of manufacture2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1254US12337396B1Vibration-damping hydraulic tool holder based on multi-cavity structure1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US11534842B2Cutting insert and cutting system comprising cutting insert6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1446US11534835B2Coated tool and cutting tool including same6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1542US11453074B2Cutting insert and milling tool6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1638US11240928B2Components of an electronic device and methods for their assembly5 cites · 202153% earned
- 1733US11278774B2Localized milled golf club face5 cites · 202172% earned
- 1829US11504784B2Cutting tool with interconnected arms for increased stiffness to weight ratio5 cites · 202284% earned
- 1925USD927572SCutting insert5 cites · 202184% earned
- 2021US11786982B2Cutting tool comprising toolholder and round cutting insert and method for repositioning t4 cites · 202282% earned
- 2117US11633793B2Cutting insert3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2213US11759871B2Cutting tool3 cites · 202280% earned
- 238US11623313B2Jig for firearm lower receiver manufacture4 cites · 202164% earned
- 244US12194526B1Methods and systems for secure connections in layer segments of cut layer additive parts2 cites · 202576% earned
- 251USD927571SCutting insert4 cites · 202182% earned
All-time canon
The defining B23C patents of the whole record
- 199US5759185A✦ AISurgical instrument486 cites · 199895% earned
- 296US7338388B2✦ AIGolf club head with a variable thickness face315 cites · 200691% earned
- 392US4285618A✦ AIRotary milling cutter240 cites · 198194% earned
- 488US7347794B2Method of manufacturing a face plate for a golf club head230 cites · 200585% earned
- 583US4893662ACutting tool230 cites · 199094% earned
- 679US7584531B2Method of manufacturing a golf club head with a variable thickness face219 cites · 200891% earned
- 775US8826512B2Method of manufacturing a face plate for a golf club head188 cites · 201184% earned
- 871US5091861ASystem for automatic finishing of machine parts177 cites · 199294% earned
- 967US5863640ACoated cutting insert and method of manufacture thereof162 cites · 199994% earned
- 1063US6276879B1Cutting head for mounting on a tool holder in a self-clamping manner162 cites · 200194% earned
- 1158US5861210AAluminum oxide coated tool158 cites · 199990% earned
- 1254US6238146B1Tangential cutting insert153 cites · 200194% earned
- 1350US7137229B2Floorboards with decorative grooves150 cites · 200484% earned
- 1446US6064747AMethod and apparatus for using light to identify a key150 cites · 200094% earned
- 1542US6550556B2Ultra hard material cutter with shaped cutting surface143 cites · 200293% earned
- 1638US5685671ADiamond or CBN fluted center cutting end mill139 cites · 199788% earned
- 1733US5607263ACutting tool139 cites · 199793% earned
- 1829US6146060ATool coupling and method for coupling two tool parts136 cites · 200093% earned
- 1925US6164878ACutting inserts132 cites · 200090% earned
- 2021US5697046AComposite cermet articles and method of making131 cites · 199790% earned
- 2117US6164876ACutting tool130 cites · 200093% earned
- 2213US5145295AMilling cutting insert129 cites · 199293% earned
- 238US5541006AMethod of making composite cermet articles and the articles128 cites · 199690% earned
- 244US5662720AComposite polycrystalline diamond compact128 cites · 199793% earned
- 251US6843422B2Contact smart cards having a document core, contactless smart cards including multi-layere125 cites · 200387% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B23C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199KARSTEN MFG CORP22 patents · 932 citations
- 296ISCAR LTD201 patents · 4,724 citations
- 392KENNAMETAL INC264 patents · 3,646 citations
- 488SECO TOOLS AB92 patents · 1,722 citations
- 583SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES52 patents · 861 citations
- 679BOEING CO51 patents · 562 citations
- 775SILCA SPA8 patents · 228 citations
- 871KORLOY INC46 patents · 312 citations
- 967APPLE INC20 patents · 57 citations
- 1063TUNGALOY CORP116 patents · 299 citations
- 1158FORD MOTOR CO18 patents · 122 citations
- 1254SUMITOMO ELECTRIC HARDMETAL CORP117 patents · 133 citations
- 1350PROSOMNUS SLEEP TECH INC6 patents · 19 citations
- 1446THERMWOOD CORP8 patents · 11 citations
- 1542UNIV OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION3 patents · 9 citations
- 1638MOLDINO TOOL ENGINEERING LTD18 patents · 6 citations
- 1733IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG7 patents · 8 citations
- 1829SUGINO MACH7 patents · 4 citations
- 1925IKEYLESS LLC5 patents · 1 citations
- 2021HJR EQUIPMENT RENTAL INC4 patents · 1 citations
- 2117MAQ AB3 patents · 4 citations
- 2213SHIBAURA MACHINE CO LTD5 patents · 1 citations
- 238UNIV SHANDONG4 patents · 1 citations
- 244BONNER JEFFREY1 patents · 2 citations
- 251FOSHAN NANHAI PURUITE TECH CO LTD1 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23C output across the last 5 years
- 199KARSTEN MFG CORP22 patents · 932 citations
- 296ISCAR LTD201 patents · 4,724 citations
- 392KENNAMETAL INC264 patents · 3,646 citations
- 488SECO TOOLS AB92 patents · 1,722 citations
- 583GEN ELECTRIC37 patents · 828 citations
- 679WALTER AG30 patents · 781 citations
- 775SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES52 patents · 861 citations
- 871MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORP115 patents · 1,453 citations
- 967HILLMAN GROUP INC42 patents · 528 citations
- 1063SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY139 patents · 1,374 citations
- 1158BOEING CO51 patents · 562 citations
- 1254HONDA MOTOR CO LTD12 patents · 198 citations
- 1350OSG CORP30 patents · 261 citations
- 1446SILCA SPA8 patents · 228 citations
- 1542KORLOY INC46 patents · 312 citations
- 1638KYOCERA CORP125 patents · 264 citations
- 1733APPLE INC20 patents · 57 citations
- 1829TUNGALOY CORP116 patents · 299 citations
- 1925MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD19 patents · 90 citations
- 2021FORD MOTOR CO18 patents · 122 citations
- 2117WU KUO-SHEN8 patents · 113 citations
- 2213BOSCH GMBH ROBERT13 patents · 77 citations
- 238HORN P HARTMETALL WERKZEUGFAB14 patents · 71 citations
- 244CERATIZIT AUSTRIA GMBH11 patents · 87 citations
- 251TAEGU TEC LTD16 patents · 70 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B23C
- 199KARSTEN MFG CORP22 patents · 932 citations
- 296ISCAR LTD201 patents · 4,724 citations
- 392SANDVIK AB81 patents · 3,183 citations
- 488SMITH INTERNATIONAL9 patents · 684 citations
- 583KENNAMETAL INC264 patents · 3,646 citations
- 679SECO TOOLS AB92 patents · 1,722 citations
- 775GEN ELECTRIC37 patents · 828 citations
- 871INGERSOLL CUTTING TOOL21 patents · 864 citations
- 967WALTER AG30 patents · 781 citations
- 1063SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES52 patents · 861 citations
- 1158WIDIA GMBH15 patents · 576 citations
- 1254UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP25 patents · 437 citations
- 1350MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORP115 patents · 1,453 citations
- 1446HY KO PRODUCTS CO11 patents · 240 citations
- 1542HILLMAN GROUP INC42 patents · 528 citations
- 1638MITSUBISHI METAL CORP26 patents · 922 citations
- 1733SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY139 patents · 1,374 citations
- 1829BOEING CO51 patents · 562 citations
- 1925TDY IND INC9 patents · 271 citations
- 2021DUNLOP SPORTS CO LTD8 patents · 220 citations
- 2117GTE VALENITE CORP20 patents · 569 citations
- 2213SANTRADE LTD11 patents · 326 citations
- 238VALENITE INC13 patents · 336 citations
- 244NOVATOR AB13 patents · 270 citations
- 251HITACHI TOOL ENG5 patents · 206 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth