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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B29D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B29D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Lloyd M. Robeson19 patents · 1,223 citations
- 296James Goodrich18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 392Jason P. Rolland18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 488Joseph M. Desimone18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 583Justin Poelma18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 679Kai Chen18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 775Robert K. Pinschmidt, Jr.18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 871Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 967Martin E. Davis20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 1063Andrew John Ouderkirk61 patents · 796 citations
- 1158Jerome A. Legerton27 patents · 1,563 citations
- 1254Praful Doshi12 patents · 1,285 citations
- 1350John Dallas Pruitt50 patents · 813 citations
- 1446Yongxing Qiu54 patents · 844 citations
- 1542Amitava Gupta32 patents · 1,641 citations
- 1638Gregory A. Hill12 patents · 886 citations
- 1733Randall B. Pugh92 patents · 1,175 citations
- 1829Daqing Wu35 patents · 600 citations
- 1925Xinming Qian23 patents · 549 citations
- 2021Thomas R. Clark37 patents · 394 citations
- 2117Tru Huu Minh Le21 patents · 512 citations
- 2213Eric J. Varady18 patents · 218 citations
- 238Timothy A. Fonte17 patents · 218 citations
- 244John Hurd27 patents · 315 citations
- 251Robert Carey Tucker33 patents · 387 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B29D output across the last 5 years
- 199Lynn Cook Winterton33 patents · 4,171 citations
- 296Carl A. Stover28 patents · 4,058 citations
- 392Lloyd M. Robeson19 patents · 1,223 citations
- 488James Goodrich18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 583Jason P. Rolland18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 679Joseph M. Desimone18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 775Justin Poelma18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 871Kai Chen18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 967Robert K. Pinschmidt, Jr.18 patents · 1,169 citations
- 1063Angus Wardlaw18 patents · 1,148 citations
- 1158Ture Kindt-Larsen51 patents · 3,904 citations
- 1254Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 1350Martin E. Davis20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 1446Andrew John Ouderkirk61 patents · 796 citations
- 1542Timothy L. Wong37 patents · 614 citations
- 1638Zhisheng Yun34 patents · 612 citations
- 1733Gregg A. Ambur35 patents · 605 citations
- 1829Jerome A. Legerton27 patents · 1,563 citations
- 1925Eric S. Schindler31 patents · 1,704 citations
- 2021Praful Doshi12 patents · 1,285 citations
- 2117Paul B. Wilson34 patents · 1,573 citations
- 2213John Dallas Pruitt50 patents · 813 citations
- 238Sanjiv Sirpal61 patents · 657 citations
- 244Erin A. Mcdowell29 patents · 447 citations
- 251Yongxing Qiu54 patents · 844 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B29D
- 199Henry W. Bonk11 patents · 3,919 citations
- 296Lynn Cook Winterton33 patents · 4,171 citations
- 392Michael F. Weber25 patents · 4,970 citations
- 488Andrew J. Ouderkirk30 patents · 4,754 citations
- 583James M. Jonza17 patents · 4,075 citations
- 679Carl A. Stover28 patents · 4,058 citations
- 775Angelika Domschke16 patents · 3,939 citations
- 871Dieter Lohmann10 patents · 3,670 citations
- 967Jens Hopken10 patents · 3,670 citations
- 1063Paul Clement Nicolson9 patents · 3,426 citations
- 1158Jurgen Vogt10 patents · 3,366 citations
- 1254Arthur Ho11 patents · 3,311 citations
- 1350Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr.9 patents · 3,262 citations
- 1446Bronwyn Glenice Laycock9 patents · 3,227 citations
- 1542Gordon Francis Meijs9 patents · 3,227 citations
- 1638Deborah Sweeney8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 1733Eric Papaspiliotopoulos8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 1829John Court8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 1925Judy Smith Riffle8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2021Klaus Schindhelm8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2117Peter Chabrecek8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 2213Qin Liu8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 238Richard Carlton Baron8 patents · 3,176 citations
- 244Hans Jorg Griesser6 patents · 3,068 citations
- 251Marcio Marc Abreu5 patents · 1,903 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B29D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12097686B1✦ AIHigh barrier recyclable laminated film and preparation method thereof12 cites · 202488% earned
- 296US11993037B1✦ AIContact lens displaying improved vision attributes8 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US12357882B1✦ AIPickleballs3 cites · 202572% earned
- 488US12042981B1Multifocal polymeric lenses and methods of manufacture4 cites · 202470% earned
- 583US12164134B2Method of reducing optical artifacts3 cites · 202451% earned
- 679US12366175B1Composite structure for a turbine engine2 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US12133572B1Article of footwear3 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12122946B2Low emissivity seam tape for inflatable safety products3 cites · 202480% earned
- 967US12163067B2Seam tape, accessory material, and component material with hot melt adhesive for inflatabl3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12122128B2Adhesive-free fabric or flexible composite material for inflatable safety products3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158US12226973B2Footwear assembly method with 3D printing2 cites · 202453% earned
- 1254US12122110B1Process for manufacturing a bi-material shaft2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1350US12479201B2Forming pattern for cellular core by folding material2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446US12369724B2Air mattress and production method of air mattress2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12442958B2Thermoform windshield stack with integrated formable mold1 cites · 202446% earned
- 1638US12399304B2Stack of sterile peelable lenses with low creep1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1733US12352333B2Toothed power transmission belt with back fabric1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1829US12570062B2Systems and methods for manufacturing a portion of an article of footwear from a mold1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1925US11934044B2WS12-releasing contact lens2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12281598B1Ceramic matrix composite component manufacturing1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12408730B1Personalized shoe insoles2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2213US12246500B2Heating press and method for vulcanizing a vehicle tire in said heating press under vacuum2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US12269208B2Methods of manufacturing articles utilizing foam particles1 cites · 202438% earned
- 244US12245657B2Sole comprising individually deflectable reinforcing members, shoe with such a sole, and m1 cites · 202446% earned
- 251US12350443B2Enhanced flexibility neurovascular catheter1 cites · 202450% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B29D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12097686B1✦ AIHigh barrier recyclable laminated film and preparation method thereof12 cites · 202488% earned
- 296US10983257B1✦ AIFabrication of self-aligned grating elements with high refractive index for waveguide disp46 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11320674B2✦ AIElectro-switchable spectacles for myopia treatment27 cites · 202181% earned
- 488US10994104B2Balloon catheters for body lumens22 cites · 202185% earned
- 583US11703362B2Overmolded paddlewheel for a flow meter16 cites · 202384% earned
- 679US11686947B2Structural fiber component for injection molding in head mounted displays17 cites · 202189% earned
- 775US11025175B1Planarization layers for nanovoided polymers18 cites · 202168% earned
- 871US11021021B1RFID tag secured to a tire14 cites · 202189% earned
- 967US10928656B1Systems and methods for actuation of asymmetric optical elements18 cites · 202171% earned
- 1063US11137796B2Smartpad window management13 cites · 202153% earned
- 1158US11779077B2Sole comprising individually deflectable reinforcing members, shoe with such a sole, and m10 cites · 202175% earned
- 1254US11752322B2Cannula for intravascular blood pump16 cites · 202184% earned
- 1350US11782293B2Progressive addition lens for myopia control and method of manufacturing the same6 cites · 202385% earned
- 1446US11794215B1Tire mold cleaning device6 cites · 202385% earned
- 1542US10969292B2Apparatus for measuring imbalance forces of a tire/hub assembly of a vehicle during motion13 cites · 202175% earned
- 1638US11396152B1Self-healing vehicle with 3D printing device for autonomous tire repair11 cites · 202278% earned
- 1733US12084556B2Footwear component manufacturing methods5 cites · 202360% earned
- 1829US11993037B1Contact lens displaying improved vision attributes8 cites · 202486% earned
- 1925US11369532B2Adjustable anatomical support and seat cushion apparatus for wheelchairs11 cites · 202188% earned
- 2021US11789181B1Polymeric additive manufacturing and ophthalmic lenses formed thereby6 cites · 202367% earned
- 2117US11168568B2Composite gas turbine engine component with lattice9 cites · 202181% earned
- 2213US12357882B1Pickleballs3 cites · 202572% earned
- 238US11046129B2Anti-spray joint structure of connection hose of vehicle air compressor9 cites · 202187% earned
- 244US11780186B1Methods for fabricating inflatable devices10 cites · 202387% earned
- 251US12011064B2Footwear counter for easier entry and removal4 cites · 202352% earned
All-time canon
The defining B29D patents of the whole record
- 199US5882774A✦ AIOptical film1,816 cites · 199987% earned
- 296US5760100A✦ AIExtended wear ophthalmic lens1,063 cites · 199888% earned
- 392US5376252A✦ AIMicrofluidic structure and process for its manufacture948 cites · 199495% earned
- 488US5713141ACushioning device with improved flexible barrier membrane908 cites · 199891% earned
- 583US6355198B1Method of forming articles including waveguides via capillary micromolding and microtransf831 cites · 200287% earned
- 679US5952065ACushioning device with improved flexible barrier membrane830 cites · 199991% earned
- 775US4576850AShaped plastic articles having replicated microstructure surfaces823 cites · 198695% earned
- 871US4619793AMethod of producing annealed polyvinyl alcohol contact lens791 cites · 198695% earned
- 967US6013340AMembranes of polyurethane based materials including polyester polyols787 cites · 200087% earned
- 1063US5885172AMultilayer golf ball with a thin thermoset outer layer723 cites · 199989% earned
- 1158US4197266AMethod for forming optical lenses677 cites · 198095% earned
- 1254US4113224AApparatus for forming optical lenses662 cites · 197895% earned
- 1350US5175030AMicrostructure-bearing composite plastic articles and method of making662 cites · 199295% earned
- 1446US6321465B1Membranes of polyurethane based materials including polyester polyols653 cites · 200192% earned
- 1542US5771328ALight directing film having variable height structured surface and light directing article629 cites · 199895% earned
- 1638US6312393B1Contact device for placement in direct apposition to the conjunctive of the eye618 cites · 200187% earned
- 1733US6867245B2Long wearable soft contact lens595 cites · 200588% earned
- 1829US5260000AProcess for making silicone containing hydrogel lenses592 cites · 199395% earned
- 1925US6203868B1Barrier members including a barrier layer employing polyester polyols588 cites · 200187% earned
- 2021US6120460AMethod and apparatus for signal acquisition, processing and transmission for evaluation of555 cites · 200087% earned
- 2117US5183597AMethod of molding microstructure bearing composite plastic articles547 cites · 199395% earned
- 2213US5334289APapermaking belt and method of making the same using differential light transmission techn540 cites · 199488% earned
- 238US4889664AMethod of forming shaped hydrogel articles including contact lenses540 cites · 198995% earned
- 244US5443506ALens with variable optical properties530 cites · 199595% earned
- 251US4495313APreparation of hydrogel for soft contact lens with water displaceable boric acid ester524 cites · 198595% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B29D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199NIKE INC668 patents · 12,114 citations
- 296ACUSHNET CO95 patents · 5,793 citations
- 392ADIDAS AG96 patents · 1,502 citations
- 488CAMBRIA CO LLC20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 583BOEING CO551 patents · 7,813 citations
- 679GORE & ASS32 patents · 1,626 citations
- 775JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE207 patents · 2,551 citations
- 871GEN ELECTRIC134 patents · 2,138 citations
- 967GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER700 patents · 9,854 citations
- 1063ESSILOR INT316 patents · 2,277 citations
- 1158CARBON INC16 patents · 251 citations
- 1254BRIDGESTONE CORP435 patents · 5,823 citations
- 1350LUMUS LTD25 patents · 357 citations
- 1446MAGIC LEAP INC43 patents · 376 citations
- 1542PIRELLI345 patents · 2,334 citations
- 1638YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD199 patents · 1,408 citations
- 1733GATES CORP38 patents · 900 citations
- 1829MICHELIN & CIE380 patents · 2,163 citations
- 1925BESPOKE INC17 patents · 218 citations
- 2021CORNING INC46 patents · 847 citations
- 2117ROHR INC34 patents · 524 citations
- 2213SUMITOMO RUBBER IND321 patents · 2,696 citations
- 238GLAD PRODUCTS CO36 patents · 383 citations
- 244CANON KK134 patents · 1,564 citations
- 251DERRICK CORP30 patents · 270 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B29D output across the last 5 years
- 199NIKE INC668 patents · 12,114 citations
- 2963M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO214 patents · 6,105 citations
- 392ACUSHNET CO95 patents · 5,793 citations
- 488PROCTER & GAMBLE35 patents · 2,927 citations
- 583BAUSCH & LOMB114 patents · 7,078 citations
- 679ADIDAS AG96 patents · 1,502 citations
- 775CAMBRIA CO LLC20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 871Z12464 patents · 747 citations
- 967BOEING CO551 patents · 7,813 citations
- 1063CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN14 patents · 1,028 citations
- 1158GORE & ASS32 patents · 1,626 citations
- 1254DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD38 patents · 1,022 citations
- 1350JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE207 patents · 2,551 citations
- 1446TORAY INDUSTRIES54 patents · 1,220 citations
- 1542GEN ELECTRIC134 patents · 2,138 citations
- 1638GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER700 patents · 9,854 citations
- 1733ORACLE INT CORP24 patents · 320 citations
- 1829SEIKO EPSON CORP66 patents · 1,383 citations
- 1925ESSILOR INT316 patents · 2,277 citations
- 2021CARBON INC16 patents · 251 citations
- 2117BRIDGESTONE CORP435 patents · 5,823 citations
- 2213LUMUS LTD25 patents · 357 citations
- 238MAGIC LEAP INC43 patents · 376 citations
- 244PIRELLI345 patents · 2,334 citations
- 251PPG IND OHIO INC21 patents · 787 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B29D
- 199NIKE INC668 patents · 12,114 citations
- 296MINNESOTA MINING & MFG83 patents · 11,045 citations
- 392CIBA VISION CORP15 patents · 4,256 citations
- 4883M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO214 patents · 6,105 citations
- 583ACUSHNET CO95 patents · 5,793 citations
- 679VISIOGEN INC19 patents · 2,849 citations
- 775PROCTER & GAMBLE35 patents · 2,927 citations
- 871E VISION LLC15 patents · 1,673 citations
- 967BAUSCH & LOMB114 patents · 7,078 citations
- 1063BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE INC60 patents · 2,256 citations
- 1158CIBA GEIGY CORP14 patents · 2,341 citations
- 1254VELCRO IND9 patents · 1,721 citations
- 1350LIFETIME PROD INC28 patents · 886 citations
- 1446ADIDAS AG96 patents · 1,502 citations
- 1542CAMBRIA CO LLC20 patents · 1,085 citations
- 1638NOVARTIS AG209 patents · 4,508 citations
- 1733Z12464 patents · 747 citations
- 1829HARVARD COLLEGE7 patents · 1,425 citations
- 1925BOEING CO551 patents · 7,813 citations
- 2021CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN14 patents · 1,028 citations
- 2117GORE & ASS32 patents · 1,626 citations
- 2213JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION PROD83 patents · 5,133 citations
- 238DONNELLY CORP15 patents · 532 citations
- 244Q2100 INC74 patents · 3,558 citations
- 251INNOTECH INC18 patents · 1,691 citations
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