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Tools & bench devices
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B25B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B25B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Joseph P. Kelleher31 patents · 2,639 citations
- 296John E. Rode46 patents · 979 citations
- 392Matthew J. Mergener48 patents · 544 citations
- 488Cole A. Conrad26 patents · 327 citations
- 583Stephen Matson20 patents · 319 citations
- 679Burtrom L. Stampfl18 patents · 311 citations
- 775Roger A. Vandenberg27 patents · 501 citations
- 871Chih-Ching Hsieh209 patents · 2,315 citations
- 967Warren A. Seith36 patents · 665 citations
- 1063David Wilson12 patents · 429 citations
- 1158Timothy T. Mckenzie11 patents · 360 citations
- 1254Peter M. Roberts16 patents · 575 citations
- 1350Scott R. Fischer18 patents · 217 citations
- 1446Alex Huber18 patents · 210 citations
- 1542Mark A. Kubale12 patents · 163 citations
- 1638Christian Coulis10 patents · 162 citations
- 1733Paul Rossetto10 patents · 162 citations
- 1829Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko16 patents · 1,176 citations
- 1925Hidenori Nagasaka18 patents · 388 citations
- 2021Timothy R. Cooper18 patents · 384 citations
- 2117Brian E. Friedman12 patents · 242 citations
- 2213Andrew T. Beyerl13 patents · 149 citations
- 238Keith S. Attee16 patents · 249 citations
- 244Maurice Perlman16 patents · 246 citations
- 251Jason K. Leh7 patents · 179 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B25B output across the last 5 years
- 199Craig A. Schell28 patents · 3,242 citations
- 296Daniel Puzio40 patents · 3,257 citations
- 392Joseph P. Kelleher31 patents · 2,639 citations
- 488Egbert Frenken54 patents · 1,900 citations
- 583Katsuyuki Totsu20 patents · 1,313 citations
- 679John E. Rode46 patents · 979 citations
- 775Matthew J. Mergener48 patents · 544 citations
- 871Cole A. Conrad26 patents · 327 citations
- 967Stephen Matson20 patents · 319 citations
- 1063Burtrom L. Stampfl18 patents · 311 citations
- 1158Christopher D. Thompson33 patents · 783 citations
- 1254Hitoshi Suzuki8 patents · 527 citations
- 1350Roger A. Vandenberg27 patents · 501 citations
- 1446Chih-Ching Hsieh209 patents · 2,315 citations
- 1542Warren A. Seith36 patents · 665 citations
- 1638Louis Chuang16 patents · 524 citations
- 1733John Nino44 patents · 947 citations
- 1829Robert S. Gehret16 patents · 398 citations
- 1925Daniel M. Eggert45 patents · 733 citations
- 2021Hidenori Shimizu11 patents · 391 citations
- 2117Branko Sarh26 patents · 420 citations
- 2213David Wilson12 patents · 429 citations
- 238Marco E. Devecchis14 patents · 421 citations
- 244Timothy T. Mckenzie11 patents · 360 citations
- 251Keitaro Yonezawa42 patents · 740 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B25B
- 199Lee M. Middleman12 patents · 5,619 citations
- 296Walter R. Pyka12 patents · 5,619 citations
- 392James E. Jervis11 patents · 5,129 citations
- 488Michael Buhler11 patents · 5,129 citations
- 583Philippe Poncet11 patents · 5,129 citations
- 679Karl Van Dyk9 patents · 3,607 citations
- 775David S. D'Ascenzo6 patents · 1,902 citations
- 871Stephen F. Gass6 patents · 1,902 citations
- 967Daniele C. Brotto12 patents · 3,857 citations
- 1063Sam R. Marchand5 patents · 2,433 citations
- 1158Reza Zadno5 patents · 2,152 citations
- 1254Craig A. Schell28 patents · 3,242 citations
- 1350Daniel Puzio40 patents · 3,257 citations
- 1446Joseph P. Kelleher31 patents · 2,639 citations
- 1542Scott J. Eshleman19 patents · 2,605 citations
- 1638Alan A. Gilmore5 patents · 910 citations
- 1733David A. Mcguire11 patents · 1,613 citations
- 1829Todd A. Hagan13 patents · 1,154 citations
- 1925Rodney Milbourne19 patents · 1,392 citations
- 2021Christine Potter14 patents · 1,192 citations
- 2117Masahiro Watanabe10 patents · 873 citations
- 2213Michael Bowers9 patents · 852 citations
- 238Katsuhiro Oomori15 patents · 1,666 citations
- 244Egbert Frenken54 patents · 1,900 citations
- 251Earl M. Zergiebel11 patents · 554 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B25B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11938596B1✦ AIFastener installation tool and related method of use7 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US12178270B2✦ AIApplicator and method for detaching artificial hairs from an artificial lash extension and4 cites · 202475% earned
- 392US12345249B1✦ AIVacuum adsorber2 cites · 202576% earned
- 488US11933569B1Adjustable support stand5 cites · 202472% earned
- 583US11975429B1Tool for removing and installing a tankless water heater inlet filter5 cites · 202477% earned
- 679US12179317B1Nested locknut wrench with magnetic hold3 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US12311522B2Power tool with combined chip for wireless communications and power tool control2 cites · 202458% earned
- 871US12115659B1Portable vacuum gripper3 cites · 202467% earned
- 967USD1016681SHitch pin device3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1063US12278592B2Low-profile backrail module clamp2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12030204B1Knife with replaceable blade3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1254US11904445B1Manual tweezers3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1350US12247640B2Method and apparatus for utilizing a repairable chain binder4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1446US12233521B1Clamp pliers2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1542US12176671B1Electrician pliers2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1638US12059320B1Multifunctional adjustable tooth holder for tooth cutting device3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12128529B1Lock-it socket2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US11911889B1Socket tether system4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1925US11999032B2Clip starter guide and related method of use3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2021USD1027594SDrill3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2117US11883933B1Screw-driven spreading tool with a disengage3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2213US12011812B2High-power cordless, hand-held power tool including a brushless direct current motor2 cites · 202450% earned
- 238US12133324B2Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool2 cites · 202453% earned
- 244US12233513B2Magnetic coupling device with at least one of a sensor arrangement and a degauss capabilit2 cites · 202453% earned
- 251US12138766B2Impact power tool2 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B25B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11794291B1✦ AIAssembling device for rotating joint of rotary drying equipment36 cites · 202391% earned
- 296US11832710B2✦ AIStorage case for artificial lash extensions17 cites · 202276% earned
- 392USD992387S✦ AIExtractor socket10 cites · 202370% earned
- 488US11617658B2Expandable inter-body device, system and method17 cites · 202275% earned
- 583US11212909B2Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool16 cites · 202174% earned
- 679US11389916B1Systems and methods for assembling or disassembling a hammer tool13 cites · 202288% earned
- 775US11511396B2Magnetic coupling devices15 cites · 202174% earned
- 871US11504843B2Flexible magnetic socket holder12 cites · 202288% earned
- 967US11938596B1Fastener installation tool and related method of use7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1063US11737531B2Wallet9 cites · 202374% earned
- 1158US11590637B2Methods and apparatuses for extracting and dislodging fasteners9 cites · 202287% earned
- 1254US11453113B1Three axis limiting tool placement device11 cites · 202288% earned
- 1350US11371437B2Insertion tool13 cites · 202183% earned
- 1446US11407088B2Multifunction socket tool13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1542US12178270B2Applicator and method for detaching artificial hairs from an artificial lash extension and4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1638US11484996B1Dual-interface sewer cap removal device8 cites · 202286% earned
- 1733US12345249B1Vacuum adsorber2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1829US11141851B2High-power cordless, hand-held power tool including a brushless direct current motor11 cites · 202169% earned
- 1925US11213937B1Tool illumination source11 cites · 202278% earned
- 2021US11285583B2Fastener pin removal tool11 cites · 202188% earned
- 2117US11999030B2Vacuum gripper5 cites · 202365% earned
- 2213US11933569B1Adjustable support stand5 cites · 202472% earned
- 238US11975429B1Tool for removing and installing a tankless water heater inlet filter5 cites · 202477% earned
- 244US11052512B1Adjustable knife sharpener and clamping assembly15 cites · 202189% earned
- 251US11453106B2Rotary power tool having work light brightness control unit10 cites · 202187% earned
All-time canon
The defining B25B patents of the whole record
- 199US5707392A✦ AIHermaphroditic stamped forceps jaw for disposable endoscopic biopsy forceps and method of 1,711 cites · 199896% earned
- 296US5784934A✦ AIRatchet wrench with pivotable head1,614 cites · 199896% earned
- 392US5104397A✦ AIMulti-position latching mechanism for forceps1,591 cites · 199296% earned
- 488US6220368B1Powered surgical instrument having locking systems and a clutch mechanism1,532 cites · 200193% earned
- 583US7404822B2Surgical instrument1,471 cites · 200495% earned
- 679US6428070B1Chuck with position detecting function1,460 cites · 200295% earned
- 775US7644783B2Power tool gear-train and torque overload clutch therefor1,406 cites · 200695% earned
- 871US4296654AAdjustable angled socket wrench extension1,383 cites · 198195% earned
- 967US5035040AHog ring fastener, tool and methods1,372 cites · 199195% earned
- 1063US6447523B1Method of manipulating matter in a mammalian body1,279 cites · 200290% earned
- 1158US8894654B2Depth controllable and measurable medical driver devices and methods of use1,274 cites · 201190% earned
- 1254US7930040B1Rotatable lead introducer1,229 cites · 201191% earned
- 1350US9193045B2Tool attachment1,178 cites · 201395% earned
- 1446US6968908B2Power tools1,171 cites · 200495% earned
- 1542US8286723B2Power screwdriver having rotary input control1,144 cites · 201195% earned
- 1638US9126317B2Tool apparatus system and method of use1,134 cites · 201293% earned
- 1733US6238384B1Instrument for compensating for hand tremor during the manipulation of fine structures1,122 cites · 200193% earned
- 1829US7770658B2Control method and control unit for impact type screw fastening device1,111 cites · 200995% earned
- 1925US6990731B2Method and apparatus for fastening together structural components1,105 cites · 200491% earned
- 2021US7346406B2System and method for data retrieval in AC power tools via an AC line cord1,102 cites · 200693% earned
- 2117US4066133APower hand tool1,081 cites · 197895% earned
- 2213US5062491AApparatus for controlling nut runner1,060 cites · 199195% earned
- 238US6696814B2Microprocessor for controlling the speed and frequency of a motor shaft in a power tool1,060 cites · 200395% earned
- 244US7000911B2Motor pack for automated machinery1,057 cites · 200493% earned
- 251US9475180B2Power tool having rotary input control1,057 cites · 201495% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B25B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199BLACK & DECKER INC266 patents · 13,381 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT176 patents · 4,755 citations
- 392MAKITA CORP215 patents · 4,901 citations
- 488BOEING CO281 patents · 3,474 citations
- 583KLAUKE GMBH GUSTAV48 patents · 1,736 citations
- 679CAPITAL FORMATION INC60 patents · 2,110 citations
- 775MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP333 patents · 2,051 citations
- 871HONDA MOTOR CO LTD80 patents · 1,597 citations
- 967HILTI AG89 patents · 1,317 citations
- 1063LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC22 patents · 600 citations
- 1158MAX CO LTD64 patents · 606 citations
- 1254TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORP36 patents · 364 citations
- 1350GEN ELECTRIC100 patents · 937 citations
- 1446APPLIED MATERIALS INC19 patents · 438 citations
- 1542SMC CORP41 patents · 1,636 citations
- 1638FORD MOTOR CO23 patents · 352 citations
- 1733US NAVY36 patents · 518 citations
- 1829MOBILETRON ELECTRONICS CO LTD22 patents · 485 citations
- 1925NAT NAIL CORP25 patents · 286 citations
- 2021CANON KK15 patents · 261 citations
- 2117WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC15 patents · 129 citations
- 2213CATERPILLAR INC43 patents · 286 citations
- 238APEX BRANDS INC67 patents · 207 citations
- 244KLEIN TOOLS INC18 patents · 143 citations
- 251SCHMALZ J GMBH13 patents · 189 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B25B output across the last 5 years
- 199BLACK & DECKER INC266 patents · 13,381 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT176 patents · 4,755 citations
- 392MAKITA CORP215 patents · 4,901 citations
- 488BOEING CO281 patents · 3,474 citations
- 583KLAUKE GMBH GUSTAV48 patents · 1,736 citations
- 679SNAP ON TOOLS CORP156 patents · 4,307 citations
- 775CAPITAL FORMATION INC60 patents · 2,110 citations
- 871PHILLIPS SCREW CO22 patents · 868 citations
- 967MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP333 patents · 2,051 citations
- 1063INGERSOLL RAND CO68 patents · 2,212 citations
- 1158HONDA MOTOR CO LTD80 patents · 1,597 citations
- 1254HILTI AG89 patents · 1,317 citations
- 1350TOTSU KATSUYUKI12 patents · 1,045 citations
- 1446ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS87 patents · 1,833 citations
- 1542IBM51 patents · 1,030 citations
- 1638LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC22 patents · 600 citations
- 1733MAX CO LTD64 patents · 606 citations
- 1829TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORP36 patents · 364 citations
- 1925LISLE CORP80 patents · 1,312 citations
- 2021ECA MEDICAL INSTR37 patents · 842 citations
- 2117GEN ELECTRIC100 patents · 937 citations
- 2213APPLIED MATERIALS INC19 patents · 438 citations
- 238EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP10 patents · 406 citations
- 244SMC CORP41 patents · 1,636 citations
- 251FORD MOTOR CO23 patents · 352 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B25B
- 199BLACK & DECKER INC266 patents · 13,381 citations
- 296MEDTRONIC INC11 patents · 3,851 citations
- 392BOSCH GMBH ROBERT176 patents · 4,755 citations
- 488RAYCHEM CORP6 patents · 2,110 citations
- 583MAKITA CORP215 patents · 4,901 citations
- 679SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC7 patents · 1,053 citations
- 775HITACHI KOKI KK58 patents · 2,268 citations
- 871BOEING CO281 patents · 3,474 citations
- 967KLAUKE GMBH GUSTAV48 patents · 1,736 citations
- 1063MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC37 patents · 1,077 citations
- 1158CONCEPT4 patents · 2,225 citations
- 1254SPS TECHNOLOGIES23 patents · 2,116 citations
- 1350MCGUIRE DAVID A6 patents · 921 citations
- 1446ZIMMER TECH INC6 patents · 584 citations
- 1542PETERSEN MFG19 patents · 1,338 citations
- 1638GREATBATCH LTD6 patents · 2,276 citations
- 1733TEXTRON INC29 patents · 1,446 citations
- 1829FISKARS AB OY12 patents · 1,028 citations
- 1925MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD18 patents · 1,518 citations
- 2021SNAP ON TOOLS CORP156 patents · 4,307 citations
- 2117CAPITAL FORMATION INC60 patents · 2,110 citations
- 2213PHILLIPS SCREW CO22 patents · 868 citations
- 238MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP333 patents · 2,051 citations
- 244SNAP ON TECH INC49 patents · 2,016 citations
- 251RODE JOHN E10 patents · 476 citations
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