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Other working of metal & machine tools
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B23P · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B23P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Larry B. Gray95 patents · 894 citations
- 296Dean Kamen61 patents · 682 citations
- 392Bret H. Wahl14 patents · 912 citations
- 488Loren Stowe9 patents · 750 citations
- 583Peter L. Larsen9 patents · 750 citations
- 679Eric Yeaton23 patents · 185 citations
- 775John E. Rode39 patents · 684 citations
- 871Bryan P. Kiple16 patents · 227 citations
- 967Charles B. Woodhull16 patents · 227 citations
- 1063David A. Pakula16 patents · 227 citations
- 1158Tang Yew Tan16 patents · 227 citations
- 1254Darrell D. Jones31 patents · 360 citations
- 1350Gary Reed17 patents · 643 citations
- 1446Harinder S. Oberoi31 patents · 108 citations
- 1542Kevin Marion Barrick21 patents · 79 citations
- 1638Frank Hohmann30 patents · 379 citations
- 1733Jörg Hohmann30 patents · 379 citations
- 1829Sean E. Strait20 patents · 210 citations
- 1925Raymond B. Avedon7 patents · 110 citations
- 2021Yuanxin Charles Hu13 patents · 35 citations
- 2117Canan Uslu Hardwicke6 patents · 155 citations
- 2213Shelby M. Shreve11 patents · 31 citations
- 238Curtis J. Graham22 patents · 105 citations
- 244Christopher Anthony Kinney7 patents · 93 citations
- 251Albert Kuo5 patents · 106 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23P output across the last 5 years
- 199Frederick E. Shelton, Iv9 patents · 5,344 citations
- 296Larry B. Gray95 patents · 894 citations
- 392Dean Kamen61 patents · 682 citations
- 488Russell H. Beavis44 patents · 553 citations
- 583Jerome R. Morgan5 patents · 4,462 citations
- 679Bret H. Wahl14 patents · 912 citations
- 775Loren Stowe9 patents · 750 citations
- 871Peter L. Larsen9 patents · 750 citations
- 967Eric Yeaton23 patents · 185 citations
- 1063John M. Kerwin12 patents · 162 citations
- 1158John E. Rode39 patents · 684 citations
- 1254Bryan P. Kiple16 patents · 227 citations
- 1350Charles B. Woodhull16 patents · 227 citations
- 1446David A. Pakula16 patents · 227 citations
- 1542Tang Yew Tan16 patents · 227 citations
- 1638Darrell D. Jones31 patents · 360 citations
- 1733Eric T. Easterbrook20 patents · 973 citations
- 1829Gary Reed17 patents · 643 citations
- 1925Wojciech Gostylla23 patents · 354 citations
- 2021Derek G. Kane11 patents · 138 citations
- 2117Branko Sarh27 patents · 476 citations
- 2213Christopher M. Carpenter10 patents · 184 citations
- 238Andrew T. D'Amico6 patents · 171 citations
- 244Michael B. Lafleur6 patents · 171 citations
- 251Patrizio Vinciarelli6 patents · 171 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B23P
- 199Frederick E. Shelton, Iv9 patents · 5,344 citations
- 296Larry B. Gray95 patents · 894 citations
- 392Dean Kamen61 patents · 682 citations
- 488Russell H. Beavis44 patents · 553 citations
- 583Timothy R. Pryor18 patents · 3,257 citations
- 679Jerome R. Morgan5 patents · 4,462 citations
- 775Mahlon D. Dennis6 patents · 1,406 citations
- 871Chien-Min Sung13 patents · 1,874 citations
- 967Kia Silverbrook25 patents · 819 citations
- 1063Garry Raymond Jackson21 patents · 807 citations
- 1158Tobin Allen King21 patents · 807 citations
- 1254Daniel Steines5 patents · 978 citations
- 1350Alan A. Gilmore5 patents · 910 citations
- 1446Bret H. Wahl14 patents · 912 citations
- 1542Loren Stowe9 patents · 750 citations
- 1638Peter L. Larsen9 patents · 750 citations
- 1733Burney J. Latiolais, Jr.9 patents · 383 citations
- 1829David L. Sipos9 patents · 383 citations
- 1925Donald E. Mosing9 patents · 383 citations
- 2021Keith T. Lutgring9 patents · 383 citations
- 2117Samuel P. Hawkins, Iii9 patents · 383 citations
- 2213Hung M. Pham9 patents · 395 citations
- 238Iain Fraser14 patents · 592 citations
- 244Michael P. Appleby14 patents · 592 citations
- 251Eric Yeaton23 patents · 185 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B23P patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11920684B1✦ AIMechanically or hybrid mounted valve seat23 cites · 202490% earned
- 296US12115598B2✦ AIAdaptive overhaul using plural scanning methods6 cites · 202485% earned
- 392US12114465B1✦ AIConversion of immersion cooling systems for use with single-phase operating fluids3 cites · 202463% earned
- 488US12186848B1Method and apparatus for servicing engines3 cites · 202572% earned
- 583US12330241B1Robot welding assembly mechanism and application in annular welding seam detection and pos3 cites · 202580% earned
- 679US12172765B2Dissassembly for dual engine vertical take off and landing collapsible fixed wing aircraft4 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12074559B2Photovoltaic module mount5 cites · 202477% earned
- 871US12226861B1Constant rake fluted drill bit and method of manufacture2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US11926004B1Rolling ring shrink fitting tool for rotary equipment3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12365485B2Aircraft sub-assembly manufacturing system and method2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1158US11938576B1Systems and methods for threading a torque tube through U-bolt and module rail devices3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US12090626B2Autonomous traverse tire changing bot, autonomous tire changing system, and method therefo2 cites · 202455% earned
- 1350US12115679B2Systems and methods of servicing equipment2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12034133B1Automated battery disassembly system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12103148B1Aft inner cap plate removal method and tooling for a combustor with micromixer tubes2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12186599B2Ratcheting strap adjuster2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12031614B1Large scale hydraulic cylinder assembly, disassembly and maintenance system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12194526B1Methods and systems for secure connections in layer segments of cut layer additive parts2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1925US12044191B2Cylinder liner for internal combustion engine and method for installing the same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12497278B2Cap automatic fastening apparatus and cap automatic fastening method2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US12430911B2Systems and methods of servicing equipment1 cites · 202456% earned
- 2213US12377398B2Process for installing a section of packing in a casing1 cites · 202456% earned
- 238US12398650B1Tooling and method for assembling a vane ring1 cites · 202556% earned
- 244US12358232B2Adaptive manufacturing using structured light data2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US12383993B2Heat exchanger processing method and heat exchanger processing apparatus2 cites · 202576% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B23P patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11612394B2✦ AIAutomated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system60 cites · 202178% earned
- 296US11794291B1✦ AIAssembling device for rotating joint of rotary drying equipment36 cites · 202391% earned
- 392US11920684B1✦ AIMechanically or hybrid mounted valve seat23 cites · 202490% earned
- 488US11131397B2Electric ball valve and manufacturing method therefor33 cites · 202191% earned
- 583US11836019B2Modular removable air mover for dual access16 cites · 202284% earned
- 679US11125479B1Apparatus and process for amateur HVAC installation19 cites · 202185% earned
- 775US11891988B2Hydraulic fluid pump and retainer assembly for same18 cites · 202181% earned
- 871US11535360B1Hypersonic leading-edge heat pipe with porous wick, and methods of making and using the sa20 cites · 202285% earned
- 967US10974352B1Modular pallet repair kit and method of use thereof20 cites · 202185% earned
- 1063US11745295B2Manufacture of heat exchangers via hybrid welding11 cites · 202288% earned
- 1158US11389916B1Systems and methods for assembling or disassembling a hammer tool13 cites · 202288% earned
- 1254US11498163B2Window installation system and method for split-architecture air conditioning unit15 cites · 202180% earned
- 1350US11712738B2Crack healing additive manufacturing of a superalloy component10 cites · 202287% earned
- 1446US11504813B2Methods for health monitoring of ceramic matrix composite components in gas turbine engine14 cites · 202189% earned
- 1542US11505747B2Coke plant tunnel repair and anchor distribution11 cites · 202272% earned
- 1638US12115598B2Adaptive overhaul using plural scanning methods6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1733US11845191B1Robotic picking of cuboidal items from a pallet14 cites · 202389% earned
- 1829US11285583B2Fastener pin removal tool11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1925US11459045B1Continuous contact rub rail8 cites · 202286% earned
- 2021US11261858B2Adhesive and peripheral systems and methods for medical devices9 cites · 202150% earned
- 2117US12114465B1Conversion of immersion cooling systems for use with single-phase operating fluids3 cites · 202463% earned
- 2213US11278040B2Heat exchanger and method of making thereof9 cites · 202177% earned
- 238US12186848B1Method and apparatus for servicing engines3 cites · 202572% earned
- 244US12330241B1Robot welding assembly mechanism and application in annular welding seam detection and pos3 cites · 202580% earned
- 251US11365743B2Temperature destratification systems7 cites · 202165% earned
All-time canon
The defining B23P patents of the whole record
- 199US8844789B2✦ AIAutomated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system2,231 cites · 201387% earned
- 296US4604786A✦ AIMethod of making a composite article including a body having a decorative metal plate atta1,532 cites · 198695% earned
- 392US7770658B2✦ AIControl method and control unit for impact type screw fastening device1,111 cites · 200995% earned
- 488US10058963B2Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system1,108 cites · 201486% earned
- 583US10071452B2Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system1,063 cites · 201486% earned
- 679US6696814B2Microprocessor for controlling the speed and frequency of a motor shaft in a power tool1,060 cites · 200395% earned
- 775US8584345B2Reprocessing of a physiological sensor756 cites · 201187% earned
- 871US4934694AComputer controlled exercise system656 cites · 199095% earned
- 967US9924943B2Method of manufacturing jaw members for surgical stapling instrument608 cites · 201692% earned
- 1063US5120327ACutting composite formed of cemented carbide substrate and diamond layer569 cites · 199295% earned
- 1158US10780539B2Stapling instrument for use with a robotic system549 cites · 201885% earned
- 1254US6439908B1Power supply for a four color modular printhead545 cites · 200279% earned
- 1350US4891764AProgram controlled force measurement and control system536 cites · 199095% earned
- 1446US4752352AApparatus and method for forming an integral object from laminations449 cites · 198895% earned
- 1542US5103404AFeedback for a manipulator438 cites · 199295% earned
- 1638US8088025B2Golf club head436 cites · 201184% earned
- 1733US9662052B2Reprocessing of a physiological sensor400 cites · 201486% earned
- 1829US4003369AAngiographic guidewire with safety core wire384 cites · 197792% earned
- 1925US5096465ADiamond metal composite cutter and method for making same359 cites · 199294% earned
- 2021US6561191B1Mask and a vent assembly therefor344 cites · 200387% earned
- 2117US4943488ALow pressure bonding of PCD bodies and method for drill bits and the like333 cites · 199094% earned
- 2213US11207064B2Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system332 cites · 201891% earned
- 238US4784023ACutting element having composite formed of cemented carbide substrate and diamond layer an331 cites · 198894% earned
- 244US7634119B2Fusion of multiple imaging planes for isotropic imaging in MRI and quantitative image anal327 cites · 200488% earned
- 251US5030276ALow pressure bonding of PCD bodies and method324 cites · 199194% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B23P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199GEN ELECTRIC745 patents · 17,274 citations
- 296BOEING CO401 patents · 3,818 citations
- 392DEKA PRODUCTS LP63 patents · 341 citations
- 488TAYLOR MADE GOLF CO13 patents · 397 citations
- 583HONDA MOTOR CO LTD198 patents · 2,349 citations
- 679ROLLS ROYCE PLC120 patents · 915 citations
- 775COVIDIEN LP27 patents · 742 citations
- 871TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORP25 patents · 286 citations
- 967COMAU SPA31 patents · 668 citations
- 1063US SYNTHETIC CORP17 patents · 503 citations
- 1158KENNAMETAL INC56 patents · 493 citations
- 1254CATERPILLAR INC80 patents · 703 citations
- 1350AIRIUS IP HOLDINGS LLC7 patents · 110 citations
- 1446CARRIER CORP36 patents · 465 citations
- 1542BOSCH GMBH ROBERT57 patents · 468 citations
- 1638MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP21 patents · 156 citations
- 1733APPLE INC40 patents · 167 citations
- 1829ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS25 patents · 277 citations
- 1925SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD38 patents · 331 citations
- 2021NSK LTD49 patents · 266 citations
- 2117HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD104 patents · 303 citations
- 2213HIRATA SPINNING37 patents · 262 citations
- 238MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD70 patents · 404 citations
- 244LOCKHEED CORP22 patents · 143 citations
- 251GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC69 patents · 203 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23P output across the last 5 years
- 199GEN ELECTRIC745 patents · 17,274 citations
- 296BOEING CO401 patents · 3,818 citations
- 392UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP418 patents · 8,269 citations
- 488DEKA PRODUCTS LP63 patents · 341 citations
- 583EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES14 patents · 411 citations
- 679WHIRLPOOL CO60 patents · 463 citations
- 775CANON KK51 patents · 1,496 citations
- 871TAYLOR MADE GOLF CO13 patents · 397 citations
- 967KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD52 patents · 826 citations
- 1063HONEYWELL INT INC69 patents · 947 citations
- 1158HONDA MOTOR CO LTD198 patents · 2,349 citations
- 1254IBM79 patents · 1,041 citations
- 1350SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES16 patents · 631 citations
- 1446FORD MOTOR CO69 patents · 1,330 citations
- 1542ROLLS ROYCE PLC120 patents · 915 citations
- 1638MAZDA MOTOR51 patents · 1,328 citations
- 1733COVIDIEN LP27 patents · 742 citations
- 1829TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORP25 patents · 286 citations
- 1925TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD94 patents · 952 citations
- 2021COMAU SPA31 patents · 668 citations
- 2117US SYNTHETIC CORP17 patents · 503 citations
- 2213ISCAR LTD10 patents · 309 citations
- 238KARSTEN MFG CORP25 patents · 300 citations
- 244SECO TOOLS AB13 patents · 343 citations
- 251SIEMENS AG81 patents · 607 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B23P
- 199KAMEN DEAN15 patents · 421 citations
- 296SILVERBROOK RES PTY LTD23 patents · 821 citations
- 392BLACK & DECKER INC18 patents · 1,466 citations
- 488GEN ELECTRIC745 patents · 17,274 citations
- 583BOEING CO401 patents · 3,818 citations
- 679DIFFRACTO LTD6 patents · 1,134 citations
- 775UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP418 patents · 8,269 citations
- 871DEKA PRODUCTS LP63 patents · 341 citations
- 967SENSOR ADAPTIVE MACH5 patents · 866 citations
- 1063MULTIFASTENER CORP81 patents · 3,352 citations
- 1158BAKER HUGHES INC36 patents · 1,012 citations
- 1254EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES14 patents · 411 citations
- 1350WHIRLPOOL CO60 patents · 463 citations
- 1446SANDVIK AB18 patents · 972 citations
- 1542GRAY LARRY B15 patents · 130 citations
- 1638CANON KK51 patents · 1,496 citations
- 1733SMITH INTERNATIONAL36 patents · 1,632 citations
- 1829MC DONNELL DOUGLAS CORP15 patents · 989 citations
- 1925TAYLOR MADE GOLF CO13 patents · 397 citations
- 2021FATIGUE TECHNOLOGY INC31 patents · 1,811 citations
- 2117RODE JOHN E12 patents · 350 citations
- 2213SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE POWER18 patents · 1,034 citations
- 238GEN MOTORS CORP108 patents · 3,076 citations
- 244CHROMALLOY GAS TURBINE CORP16 patents · 980 citations
- 251WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP87 patents · 2,107 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth