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Shaping or joining of plastics
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B29C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B29C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Michael J. Vendely55 patents · 18,956 citations
- 296Frederick E. Shelton, Iv45 patents · 14,183 citations
- 392Jason L. Harris38 patents · 9,089 citations
- 488Ashley Easter16 patents · 4,351 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
- 1063Joseph M. Desimone69 patents · 3,950 citations
- 1158Alexander Ermoshkin39 patents · 2,503 citations
- 1254Edward T. Samulski37 patents · 2,463 citations
- 1350Benyamin Buller38 patents · 4,311 citations
- 1446Erel Milshtein22 patents · 2,705 citations
- 1542Jason P. Rolland77 patents · 1,858 citations
- 1638Lloyd M. Robeson26 patents · 1,346 citations
- 1733Kai Chen29 patents · 1,200 citations
- 1829Robert K. Pinschmidt, Jr.23 patents · 1,182 citations
- 1925James Goodrich20 patents · 1,180 citations
- 2021Justin Poelma24 patents · 1,176 citations
- 2117Charles J. Scheib20 patents · 1,744 citations
- 2213Gregory Thomas Mark57 patents · 3,916 citations
- 238Byung-Jin Choi92 patents · 3,686 citations
- 244Christopher J. Sutcliffe27 patents · 1,457 citations
- 251Eric Jones16 patents · 1,342 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B29C output across the last 5 years
- 199Michael J. Vendely55 patents · 18,956 citations
- 296Taylor W. Aronhalt14 patents · 9,823 citations
- 392Emily A. Schellin13 patents · 8,660 citations
- 488Frederick E. Shelton, Iv45 patents · 14,183 citations
- 583Lauren S. Weaner12 patents · 7,503 citations
- 679Trevor J. Barton11 patents · 6,326 citations
- 775Jason L. Harris38 patents · 9,089 citations
- 871Paul Scirica9 patents · 5,954 citations
- 967Ashley Easter16 patents · 4,351 citations
- 1063Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1158Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1254Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1350Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1446Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1542Joseph M. Desimone69 patents · 3,950 citations
- 1638Emanuel M. Sachs37 patents · 5,420 citations
- 1733Charles W. Hull78 patents · 11,654 citations
- 1829Randy J. Sayers16 patents · 2,248 citations
- 1925Alexander Ermoshkin39 patents · 2,503 citations
- 2021Edward T. Samulski37 patents · 2,463 citations
- 2117Benyamin Buller38 patents · 4,311 citations
- 2213Erel Milshtein22 patents · 2,705 citations
- 238Jason P. Rolland77 patents · 1,858 citations
- 244Lloyd M. Robeson26 patents · 1,346 citations
- 251Kai Chen29 patents · 1,200 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B29C
- 199Michael J. Vendely55 patents · 18,956 citations
- 296Taylor W. Aronhalt14 patents · 9,823 citations
- 392Emily A. Schellin13 patents · 8,660 citations
- 488Frederick E. Shelton, Iv45 patents · 14,183 citations
- 583Lauren S. Weaner12 patents · 7,503 citations
- 679Kenneth B. Buell19 patents · 10,106 citations
- 775Trevor J. Barton11 patents · 6,326 citations
- 871Jason L. Harris38 patents · 9,089 citations
- 967Donald E. Weder344 patents · 14,010 citations
- 1063Sandra H. Clear11 patents · 6,234 citations
- 1158Danielia T. Falcone9 patents · 5,625 citations
- 1254Paul Scirica9 patents · 5,954 citations
- 1350Ashley Easter16 patents · 4,351 citations
- 1446J. Michael Ramsey7 patents · 2,651 citations
- 1542Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1638Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1733Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1829Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1925Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 2021Michael J. Cima20 patents · 7,365 citations
- 2117Andrew J. Ouderkirk47 patents · 6,262 citations
- 2213Gerald Hodgkinson9 patents · 5,053 citations
- 238Joseph M. Desimone69 patents · 3,950 citations
- 244Michael F. Weber28 patents · 5,427 citations
- 251James M. Jonza22 patents · 4,701 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B29C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12076497B2✦ AIOvermold technique for peel-away introducer design19 cites · 202479% earned
- 296US12330857B1✦ AICoaxial multi-disc powder feeder system for multi powder flow and composition control5 cites · 202569% earned
- 392US12109739B1✦ AIFood heating mat manufacturing process9 cites · 202487% earned
- 488US12202183B1Apparatus and method for instantaneous generation of a pin placement quote in an injection5 cites · 202584% earned
- 583US12004311B2Housing assembly for an integrated display unit6 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12172100B1Kit for creating miniature replica of a food or beverage item4 cites · 202464% earned
- 775US12011882B1Path planning method based on dynamic contour offset discretization and for spatial curved6 cites · 202485% earned
- 871US11970357B1Tension control method of multi-bundle winding equipment combined driving system5 cites · 202484% earned
- 967US11912872B1Light, thin, warm-keeping and temperature-adjusting modified polymer aerogel composite mat5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1063US12136727B2Systems for manufacturing a dry electrode3 cites · 202454% earned
- 1158US12269209B2Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of a golf club3 cites · 202457% earned
- 1254USD1042043SInsulating device6 cites · 202474% earned
- 1350US12383724B2Method of manufacturing a blood pump3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12071735B2Integrated PAC-based cap layer delivery system3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12099165B1Bifunctional and flexible hydrogel optical fiber, preparation method and application there3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1638US11964056B1Tamper resistant dosage forms4 cites · 202444% earned
- 1733US11889903B1Male touch fastener elements4 cites · 202464% earned
- 1829US12042981B1Multifocal polymeric lenses and methods of manufacture4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1925US11970951B1Metal plated additively manufactured plastic rotors and their method of manufacturing4 cites · 202482% earned
- 2021US12123585B1Silicone co-extrusion method for LED light strip, mold and its extrusion structure4 cites · 202482% earned
- 2117US11878479B1Film winding assembly and winding method for use in fiber-reinforced plastic tank producti4 cites · 202482% earned
- 2213US12358049B2Interface layers for removable supports2 cites · 202543% earned
- 238USD1037436SMouthpiece3 cites · 202457% earned
- 244US11986063B2Male touch fastener elements3 cites · 202463% earned
- 251US12366175B1Composite structure for a turbine engine2 cites · 202567% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B29C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10902944B1✦ AIPatient-specific medical procedures and devices, and associated systems and methods289 cites · 202189% earned
- 296US11553916B2✦ AICompressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers103 cites · 202182% earned
- 392US11795029B1✦ AIIntegrated spiral and hooping winding equipment for multi-bundle fibers35 cites · 202391% earned
- 488US11214427B2Repulpable container54 cites · 202176% earned
- 583US11135771B1System and method of manufacturing a medical implant40 cites · 202182% earned
- 679US11865748B2Connector32 cites · 202283% earned
- 775US12076497B2Overmold technique for peel-away introducer design19 cites · 202479% earned
- 871US11090857B1Screen protector film paste tool31 cites · 202191% earned
- 967US10994918B1Insulating device and method for forming insulating device30 cites · 202178% earned
- 1063US12330857B1Coaxial multi-disc powder feeder system for multi powder flow and composition control5 cites · 202569% earned
- 1158USD937383SBlow nozzle with plurality of holes29 cites · 202186% earned
- 1254US11672633B2Handle for an electrically operated personal care implement29 cites · 202191% earned
- 1350US11365635B2CMC component with integral cooling channels and method of manufacture28 cites · 202191% earned
- 1446US12109739B1Food heating mat manufacturing process9 cites · 202487% earned
- 1542US11345081B1Method of producing patterns, molds, and related products22 cites · 202278% earned
- 1638US11346228B1Airfoil with flange formed of wishbone-shaped fiber layer structure22 cites · 202290% earned
- 1733US10947632B1Electrochemical additive manufacturing method using deposition feedback control23 cites · 202190% earned
- 1829US11331544B1Binder jet printed golf club components with lattice structures19 cites · 202273% earned
- 1925US10914000B1Method for manufacturing a printhead of an electrochemical additive manufacturing system22 cites · 202175% earned
- 2021US11382798B2Method and apparatus for assembling absorbent articles18 cites · 202166% earned
- 2117US11678948B2Signaling of sterile adapter and tool attachment for use in a robotic surgical system18 cites · 202270% earned
- 2213US11660437B2Hemostasis valve18 cites · 202184% earned
- 238US11565448B2Biodegradable and industrially compostable injection molded microcellular flexible foams, 14 cites · 202274% earned
- 244US10994490B1Calibration for additive manufacturing by compensating for geometric misalignments and dis21 cites · 202185% earned
- 251US11938692B2Material extruder17 cites · 202289% earned
All-time canon
The defining B29C patents of the whole record
- 199US5272236A✦ AIElastic substantially linear olefin polymers2,739 cites · 199392% earned
- 296US4340563A✦ AIMethod for forming nonwoven webs2,532 cites · 198296% earned
- 392US3953566A✦ AIProcess for producing porous products2,444 cites · 197693% earned
- 488US5278272AElastic substantialy linear olefin polymers2,380 cites · 199489% earned
- 583US5151092AAbsorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexur2,109 cites · 199296% earned
- 679US8062330B2Buttress and surgical stapling apparatus2,040 cites · 200989% earned
- 775US4575330AApparatus for production of three-dimensional objects by stereolithography2,017 cites · 198696% earned
- 871US8496683B2Buttress and surgical stapling apparatus1,917 cites · 201289% earned
- 967US7866525B2Surgical instrument having a plastic surface1,870 cites · 200887% earned
- 1063US8789737B2Circular stapler and staple line reinforcement material1,854 cites · 201289% earned
- 1158US5882774AOptical film1,816 cites · 199987% earned
- 1254US5772905ANanoimprint lithography1,694 cites · 199896% earned
- 1350US4663220APolyolefin-containing extrudable compositions and methods for their formation into elastom1,671 cites · 198796% earned
- 1446US8752264B2Surgical tissue sealer1,631 cites · 201391% earned
- 1542US4187390APorous products and process therefor1,618 cites · 198093% earned
- 1638US5204055AThree-dimensional printing techniques1,589 cites · 199390% earned
- 1733US4894060ADisposable diaper with improved hook fastener portion1,558 cites · 199095% earned
- 1829US8245900B2Surgical instrument having a plastic surface1,521 cites · 201186% earned
- 1925US7748587B2Staple refill, stapler and cartridge1,462 cites · 200687% earned
- 2021US5221274AAbsorbent article with dynamic elastic waist feature having a predisposed resilient flexur1,451 cites · 199388% earned
- 2117US6525386B1Non-protruding optoelectronic lens1,448 cites · 200390% earned
- 2213US8770458B2Surgical instrument having a plastic surface1,402 cites · 201286% earned
- 238US4342314AResilient plastic web exhibiting fiber-like properties1,390 cites · 198295% earned
- 244US5121329AApparatus and method for creating three-dimensional objects1,389 cites · 199293% earned
- 251US9433420B2Surgical apparatus including surgical buttress1,365 cites · 201493% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B29C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE641 patents · 43,492 citations
- 296KIMBERLY CLARK CO312 patents · 21,069 citations
- 392STRATASYS INC283 patents · 14,662 citations
- 488UNIV TEXAS111 patents · 11,645 citations
- 583GORE & ASS146 patents · 12,689 citations
- 679ACUSHNET CO243 patents · 12,780 citations
- 775NIKE INC516 patents · 6,692 citations
- 871CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN35 patents · 3,156 citations
- 9673D SYSTEMS INC354 patents · 20,532 citations
- 1063VELO3D INC39 patents · 4,459 citations
- 1158MARKFORGED INC67 patents · 3,930 citations
- 1254ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC146 patents · 3,746 citations
- 1350BOEING CO2,360 patents · 33,621 citations
- 1446BAXTER INT83 patents · 4,784 citations
- 1542GEN ELECTRIC1,131 patents · 15,942 citations
- 1638CALLAWAY GOLF CO131 patents · 4,302 citations
- 1733PURDUE PHARMA LP41 patents · 1,105 citations
- 1829LIFETIME PROD INC73 patents · 2,400 citations
- 1925UNIV CALIFORNIA71 patents · 2,251 citations
- 2021TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC71 patents · 2,687 citations
- 2117IBM318 patents · 4,481 citations
- 2213TAYLOR MADE GOLF CO33 patents · 1,752 citations
- 238ADIDAS AG88 patents · 1,564 citations
- 244CAMBRIA CO LLC25 patents · 1,082 citations
- 251YETI COOLERS LLC40 patents · 1,134 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B29C output across the last 5 years
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE641 patents · 43,492 citations
- 296COVIDIEN LP77 patents · 7,377 citations
- 392KIMBERLY CLARK CO312 patents · 21,069 citations
- 488MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY154 patents · 13,793 citations
- 583STRATASYS INC283 patents · 14,662 citations
- 679UNIV TEXAS111 patents · 11,645 citations
- 775GORE & ASS146 patents · 12,689 citations
- 871BARD INC C R34 patents · 4,721 citations
- 967DIGIMARC CORP51 patents · 6,381 citations
- 10633M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO634 patents · 18,966 citations
- 1158MILLER HERMAN INC19 patents · 2,719 citations
- 1254ACUSHNET CO243 patents · 12,780 citations
- 1350NIKE INC516 patents · 6,692 citations
- 1446CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN35 patents · 3,156 citations
- 15423D SYSTEMS INC354 patents · 20,532 citations
- 1638VELO3D INC39 patents · 4,459 citations
- 1733UNIV MINNESOTA18 patents · 3,470 citations
- 1829ETHICON INC43 patents · 3,609 citations
- 1925MARKFORGED INC67 patents · 3,930 citations
- 2021ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC146 patents · 3,746 citations
- 2117MANNINGTON MILLS22 patents · 2,576 citations
- 2213BOEING CO2,360 patents · 33,621 citations
- 238BAXTER INT83 patents · 4,784 citations
- 244GEN ELECTRIC1,131 patents · 15,942 citations
- 251DU PONT507 patents · 17,213 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B29C
- 199ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC8 patents · 7,045 citations
- 296PROCTER & GAMBLE641 patents · 43,492 citations
- 392ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC16 patents · 11,093 citations
- 488COVIDIEN LP77 patents · 7,377 citations
- 583HIGHLAND SUPPLY CORP86 patents · 9,590 citations
- 679MINNESOTA MINING & MFG334 patents · 34,081 citations
- 775DOW CHEMICAL CO380 patents · 22,341 citations
- 871KIMBERLY CLARK CO312 patents · 21,069 citations
- 967MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY154 patents · 13,793 citations
- 1063CARBON3D INC16 patents · 3,081 citations
- 1158STRATASYS INC283 patents · 14,662 citations
- 1254LOCKHEED MARTIN ENERGY RES COR7 patents · 2,222 citations
- 1350UNIV TEXAS111 patents · 11,645 citations
- 1446GORE & ASS146 patents · 12,689 citations
- 1542BARD INC C R34 patents · 4,721 citations
- 1638DIGIMARC CORP51 patents · 6,381 citations
- 1733BONUTTI PETER M11 patents · 3,414 citations
- 1829CIBA VISION CORP15 patents · 4,251 citations
- 1925SILVERBROOK RES PTY LTD188 patents · 2,935 citations
- 20213M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO634 patents · 18,966 citations
- 2117MILLER HERMAN INC19 patents · 2,719 citations
- 2213ACUSHNET CO243 patents · 12,780 citations
- 238NIKE INC516 patents · 6,692 citations
- 244OBJET GEOMETRIES LTD24 patents · 3,851 citations
- 251SCHNEIDER USA INC13 patents · 3,443 citations
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