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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B32B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
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Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B32B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 296Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 392Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 488Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 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
- 1063Anoop Agrawal33 patents · 5,936 citations
- 1158Anthony K. Mcgrogan22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 1254Craig R. Ramstad22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 1350Mark Alan Burazin28 patents · 2,399 citations
- 1446Johan Lundgren17 patents · 966 citations
- 1542Eugene F. Duval20 patents · 998 citations
- 1638Daniel H. Gomez20 patents · 977 citations
- 1733Thomas G. Cooper19 patents · 975 citations
- 1829Hao A. Chen30 patents · 2,430 citations
- 1925Jeffrey D. Brown15 patents · 836 citations
- 2021Nicola John Policicchio33 patents · 936 citations
- 2117Bernard Thiers49 patents · 1,175 citations
- 2213John P. Cronin10 patents · 1,206 citations
- 238Andrew John Ouderkirk56 patents · 707 citations
- 244John Lee Hammons43 patents · 1,615 citations
- 251Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii11 patents · 569 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B32B output across the last 5 years
- 199Niall R. Lynam46 patents · 11,457 citations
- 296Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 392Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 488Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 583Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 679Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 775Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 871Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 967Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1063Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1158Hamid Habibi23 patents · 4,386 citations
- 1254Ian A. Mccabe20 patents · 4,377 citations
- 1350Anoop Agrawal33 patents · 5,936 citations
- 1446Carl A. Stover42 patents · 5,122 citations
- 1542Anthony K. Mcgrogan22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 1638Craig R. Ramstad22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 1733John A. Wheatley33 patents · 5,787 citations
- 1829Mark Alan Burazin28 patents · 2,399 citations
- 1925Johan Lundgren17 patents · 966 citations
- 2021Eugene F. Duval20 patents · 998 citations
- 2117Daniel H. Gomez20 patents · 977 citations
- 2213Thomas G. Cooper19 patents · 975 citations
- 238William W. Merrill25 patents · 2,138 citations
- 244Hao A. Chen30 patents · 2,430 citations
- 251Jeffrey D. Brown15 patents · 836 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B32B
- 199Niall R. Lynam46 patents · 11,457 citations
- 296Michael J. Vendely22 patents · 8,708 citations
- 392Frederick E. Shelton, Iv21 patents · 8,117 citations
- 488Jason L. Harris19 patents · 8,073 citations
- 583Desaraju V. Varaprasad27 patents · 6,900 citations
- 679Ashley Easter12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 775Helen S. Latham12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 871Howell T. Goldrein12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 967Ismail Akram12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1063Robert S. Moir12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1158Sofia Maria Consonni12 patents · 3,635 citations
- 1254Craig A. Dornan22 patents · 5,728 citations
- 1350Mingtang Zhao20 patents · 5,419 citations
- 1446Hamid Habibi23 patents · 4,386 citations
- 1542Ian A. Mccabe20 patents · 4,377 citations
- 1638Henry W. Bonk18 patents · 5,667 citations
- 1733James C. Stevens31 patents · 7,277 citations
- 1829Andrew J. Ouderkirk59 patents · 9,037 citations
- 1925Michael F. Weber53 patents · 8,312 citations
- 2021James M. Jonza37 patents · 6,468 citations
- 2117Michael Tod Morman43 patents · 10,610 citations
- 2213Anoop Agrawal33 patents · 5,936 citations
- 238Shih-Yaw Lai25 patents · 7,515 citations
- 244George W. Knight25 patents · 7,419 citations
- 251Paul H. Mitchell11 patents · 4,100 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B32B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12297646B1✦ AIReinforced porcelain panel product fabrication methods for enhanced structural protection7 cites · 202575% earned
- 296US12097686B1✦ AIHigh barrier recyclable laminated film and preparation method thereof12 cites · 202488% earned
- 392US12241258B1✦ AIReinforced porcelain panel product fabrication methods for enhanced structural protection10 cites · 202587% earned
- 488US12241259B1Porcelain board tile assemblies, systems, and methods for surface installations9 cites · 202587% earned
- 583US12359442B2Reinforced porcelain panel product for enhanced structural protection4 cites · 202575% earned
- 679US12264480B1Reinforced porcelain panel product for enhanced structural protection7 cites · 202586% earned
- 775US12035459B2Methods of forming flexible interconnect circuits9 cites · 202474% earned
- 871US12077037B2Protective barrier for safety glazing8 cites · 202473% earned
- 967US12370424B1Pickleball paddle5 cites · 202584% earned
- 1063US12280394B2Coating die, coating device, coating method, and method for manufacturing secondary cell7 cites · 202475% earned
- 1158US12377639B2Vacuum insulated panel with seal material thermal diffusivity and/or conductivity6 cites · 202457% earned
- 1254US12214576B2Cushioning sheet4 cites · 202464% earned
- 1350US12371755B2Steel sheet and high strength press hardened steel part having excellent bending and metho2 cites · 202555% earned
- 1446US12378776B2Porcelain board tile assemblies, systems, and methods for surface installations2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1542US11926121B1Multifunction electromagnetic induction sealing liner8 cites · 202486% earned
- 1638US12350908B2Lightweight nanoparticle composition for a protective apparatus and method of making6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1733US12136727B2Systems for manufacturing a dry electrode3 cites · 202454% earned
- 1829US12024077B1Cover for fold-up vehicle seats3 cites · 202461% earned
- 1925US12404571B2Steel sheet and high strength press hardened steel part having excellent bending anisotrop3 cites · 202563% earned
- 2021USD1042043SInsulating device6 cites · 202474% earned
- 2117US12044132B1Seal arc segment with CMC ply cutouts for cooling channels4 cites · 202475% earned
- 2213US12421667B2Smooth and bulky tissue2 cites · 202449% earned
- 238US12357891B2Game paddle1 cites · 202544% earned
- 244US12211653B2Ceramic electronic device and manufacturing method of the same2 cites · 202461% earned
- 251US12150264B1Electronic device including clad components2 cites · 202461% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B32B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11553916B2✦ AICompressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers103 cites · 202182% earned
- 296US11283394B2✦ AIPhotovoltaic module with textured superstrate providing shingle-mimicking appearance78 cites · 202189% earned
- 392US11258399B2✦ AIPhotovoltaic module77 cites · 202178% earned
- 488US11217715B2Photovoltaic module frontsheet and backsheet77 cites · 202184% earned
- 583US11431281B2Photovoltaic module with light-scattering encapsulant providing shingle-mimicking appearan65 cites · 202192% earned
- 679US11496088B2Photovoltaic module for a roof with continuous fiber tape45 cites · 202285% earned
- 775US11489482B2Integrated photovoltaic roofing shingles, methods, systems, and kits thereof47 cites · 202185% earned
- 871US11214427B2Repulpable container54 cites · 202176% earned
- 967US11154431B1Absorbent garment and method of manufacture thereof38 cites · 202187% earned
- 1063US11471253B2Durable ornamental indicia carrier45 cites · 202181% earned
- 1158US12297646B1Reinforced porcelain panel product fabrication methods for enhanced structural protection7 cites · 202575% earned
- 1254US11090857B1Screen protector film paste tool31 cites · 202191% earned
- 1350US12097686B1High barrier recyclable laminated film and preparation method thereof12 cites · 202488% earned
- 1446US11490667B1Low haze UV blocking removable lens stack28 cites · 202279% earned
- 1542US10994918B1Insulating device and method for forming insulating device30 cites · 202178% earned
- 1638US12241258B1Reinforced porcelain panel product fabrication methods for enhanced structural protection10 cites · 202587% earned
- 1733US11285703B2VIG unit lamination34 cites · 202182% earned
- 1829US11525256B2Foldable enclosure members joined by hinged perimeter sections19 cites · 202271% earned
- 1925US11548356B2Protective barrier for safety glazing28 cites · 202181% earned
- 2021US11365635B2CMC component with integral cooling channels and method of manufacture28 cites · 202191% earned
- 2117US12241259B1Porcelain board tile assemblies, systems, and methods for surface installations9 cites · 202587% earned
- 2213US11326470B2Ceramic matrix composite component including counterflow channels and method of producing30 cites · 202191% earned
- 238US11207540B2Electromagnetic coil assembly29 cites · 202191% earned
- 244US11312229B1Fuel system mountable to a vehicle frame20 cites · 202275% earned
- 251US12359442B2Reinforced porcelain panel product for enhanced structural protection4 cites · 202575% earned
All-time canon
The defining B32B patents of the whole record
- 199US5391250A✦ AIMethod of fabricating thin film sensors2,770 cites · 199596% earned
- 296US5272236A✦ AIElastic substantially linear olefin polymers2,739 cites · 199392% earned
- 392US4340563A✦ AIMethod for forming nonwoven webs2,532 cites · 198296% earned
- 488US3953566AProcess for producing porous products2,444 cites · 197693% earned
- 583US5278272AElastic substantialy linear olefin polymers2,380 cites · 199489% earned
- 679US5882774AOptical film1,816 cites · 199987% earned
- 775US4187390APorous products and process therefor1,618 cites · 198093% earned
- 871US5973221AWound dressing1,517 cites · 199995% earned
- 967US9096033B2Surgical system instrument sterile adapter1,467 cites · 201182% earned
- 1063US7749204B2Reinforced absorbable multilayered fabric for use in tissue repair and regeneration1,403 cites · 200693% earned
- 1158US6762339B1Hydrophilic polypropylene fibers having antimicrobial activity1,387 cites · 200491% earned
- 1254US5724187AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,363 cites · 199886% earned
- 1350US4041203ANonwoven thermoplastic fabric1,329 cites · 197795% earned
- 1446US5226992AProcess for forming a composite elastic necked-bonded material1,311 cites · 199393% earned
- 1542US7682686B2Tufted fibrous web1,254 cites · 200695% earned
- 1638US5668663AElectrochromic mirrors and devices1,165 cites · 199785% earned
- 1733US7964206B2Porous medical device and method for its manufacture1,146 cites · 200795% earned
- 1829US5990379AProsthetic devices including elastin or elastin-based materials1,134 cites · 199993% earned
- 1925US9486302B2Multi-layered surgical prosthesis1,084 cites · 201493% earned
- 2021US4720415AComposite elastomeric material and process for making the same1,065 cites · 198895% earned
- 2117US4761326AFoam coated CSR/surgical instrument wrap fabric997 cites · 198895% earned
- 2213US5006394AMultilayer polymeric film958 cites · 199195% earned
- 238US5865823AAbsorbent article having a breathable, fluid impervious backsheet929 cites · 199993% earned
- 244US5713141ACushioning device with improved flexible barrier membrane908 cites · 199891% earned
- 251US10271849B2Woven constructs with interlocked standing fibers858 cites · 201787% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B32B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199KIMBERLY CLARK CO638 patents · 54,333 citations
- 296NIKE INC344 patents · 6,751 citations
- 392PROCTER & GAMBLE790 patents · 25,841 citations
- 488GORE & ASS137 patents · 11,540 citations
- 583E INK CORP37 patents · 1,976 citations
- 679GEN ELECTRIC530 patents · 11,934 citations
- 775BOEING CO1,064 patents · 13,101 citations
- 871CAMBRIA CO LLC11 patents · 569 citations
- 967DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD503 patents · 4,845 citations
- 1063YETI COOLERS LLC27 patents · 905 citations
- 1158EASTMAN CHEM CO107 patents · 2,560 citations
- 1254BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE23 patents · 1,489 citations
- 1350SAINT GOBAIN495 patents · 4,933 citations
- 1446CORNING INC525 patents · 4,710 citations
- 1542EASTMAN KODAK CO166 patents · 4,501 citations
- 1638CANON KK206 patents · 4,384 citations
- 1733CERALOC INNOVATION AB50 patents · 798 citations
- 1829ASAHI CHEMICAL IND88 patents · 2,230 citations
- 1925UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO106 patents · 2,113 citations
- 2021VALINGE INNOVATION AB30 patents · 1,307 citations
- 2117IBIDEN CO LTD27 patents · 960 citations
- 2213TOYO BOSEKI197 patents · 2,977 citations
- 238ACUSHNET CO43 patents · 1,392 citations
- 244IBM305 patents · 4,425 citations
- 251TORAY INDUSTRIES379 patents · 4,293 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B32B output across the last 5 years
- 199KIMBERLY CLARK CO638 patents · 54,333 citations
- 296NIKE INC344 patents · 6,751 citations
- 392PROCTER & GAMBLE790 patents · 25,841 citations
- 4883M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO909 patents · 26,659 citations
- 583GORE & ASS137 patents · 11,540 citations
- 679E INK CORP37 patents · 1,976 citations
- 775MANNINGTON MILLS17 patents · 2,153 citations
- 871GENTEX CORP32 patents · 1,366 citations
- 967CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN21 patents · 1,435 citations
- 1063GEN ELECTRIC530 patents · 11,934 citations
- 1158BOEING CO1,064 patents · 13,101 citations
- 1254UNIV CALIFORNIA51 patents · 1,541 citations
- 1350AVERY DENNISON CORP238 patents · 8,502 citations
- 1446DONALDSON CO INC22 patents · 1,304 citations
- 1542INT PAPER CO82 patents · 4,671 citations
- 1638CAMBRIA CO LLC11 patents · 569 citations
- 1733DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD503 patents · 4,845 citations
- 1829YETI COOLERS LLC27 patents · 905 citations
- 1925EASTMAN CHEM CO107 patents · 2,560 citations
- 2021BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE23 patents · 1,489 citations
- 2117COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO44 patents · 2,062 citations
- 2213MASONITE CORP51 patents · 1,499 citations
- 238SAINT GOBAIN495 patents · 4,933 citations
- 244CORNING INC525 patents · 4,710 citations
- 251BAXTER INT45 patents · 2,007 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B32B
- 199DONNELLY CORP68 patents · 14,591 citations
- 296ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC11 patents · 8,012 citations
- 392KIMBERLY CLARK CO638 patents · 54,333 citations
- 488DOW CHEMICAL CO266 patents · 23,754 citations
- 583NIKE INC344 patents · 6,751 citations
- 679PROCTER & GAMBLE790 patents · 25,841 citations
- 7753M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO909 patents · 26,659 citations
- 871GORE & ASS137 patents · 11,540 citations
- 967MINNESOTA MINING & MFG300 patents · 25,919 citations
- 1063SHELL OIL CO74 patents · 3,200 citations
- 1158E INK CORP37 patents · 1,976 citations
- 1254PERGO EUROP AB20 patents · 1,607 citations
- 1350GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES137 patents · 7,273 citations
- 1446MANNINGTON MILLS17 patents · 2,153 citations
- 1542SAINT GOBAIN VITRAGE199 patents · 8,775 citations
- 1638CALIPER TECHN CORP6 patents · 1,752 citations
- 1733CAPOTE MIGUEL ALBERT9 patents · 1,511 citations
- 1829GENTEX CORP32 patents · 1,366 citations
- 1925GRACE W R & CO248 patents · 13,843 citations
- 2021CALIFORNIA INST OF TECHN21 patents · 1,435 citations
- 2117LIFETIME PROD INC33 patents · 911 citations
- 2213KHASHOGGI E IND72 patents · 9,423 citations
- 238DU PONT599 patents · 17,892 citations
- 244PPG INDUSTRIES INC167 patents · 8,607 citations
- 251WEYERHAEUSER CO43 patents · 3,497 citations
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