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Producing decorative effects & mosaics
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B44C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B44C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Bernard Thiers43 patents · 1,039 citations
- 296Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii13 patents · 515 citations
- 392Martin E. Davis13 patents · 515 citations
- 488Göran Ziegler31 patents · 1,386 citations
- 583Laurent Meersseman60 patents · 534 citations
- 679Benjamin Clement55 patents · 416 citations
- 775Luc Vanhastel14 patents · 224 citations
- 871Luc De Boe9 patents · 75 citations
- 967Ramin Heydarpour7 patents · 80 citations
- 1063Bart Van Der Stockt7 patents · 40 citations
- 1158Christine Walmsley-Scott7 patents · 40 citations
- 1254Jochen Bossuyt9 patents · 34 citations
- 1350Kristof Van Vlassenrode11 patents · 34 citations
- 1446Nick Vanhulle9 patents · 34 citations
- 1542Paul Brusseel9 patents · 34 citations
- 1638John Moalli8 patents · 70 citations
- 1733Per Nygren6 patents · 91 citations
- 1829Thomas Meijer5 patents · 91 citations
- 1925Bruno Paul Louis Vermeulen14 patents · 55 citations
- 2021Dustin Brown5 patents · 176 citations
- 2117Jon Godston5 patents · 176 citations
- 2213Scott H. Wilson5 patents · 176 citations
- 238Sriram Venkatasanthanam6 patents · 60 citations
- 244Claudio Caselli6 patents · 22 citations
- 251Christof Vandevoorde5 patents · 34 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B44C output across the last 5 years
- 199Bernard Thiers43 patents · 1,039 citations
- 296Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii13 patents · 515 citations
- 392Martin E. Davis13 patents · 515 citations
- 488Darko Pervan69 patents · 2,338 citations
- 583Tony Pervan35 patents · 804 citations
- 679Göran Ziegler31 patents · 1,386 citations
- 775Eddy Alberic Boucké8 patents · 538 citations
- 871Laurent Meersseman60 patents · 534 citations
- 967Benjamin Clement55 patents · 416 citations
- 1063Martin Segaert34 patents · 230 citations
- 1158Christophe Maesen18 patents · 213 citations
- 1254Hao A. Chen10 patents · 461 citations
- 1350Luc Vanhastel14 patents · 224 citations
- 1446Luc De Boe9 patents · 75 citations
- 1542Jennifer Bee20 patents · 60 citations
- 1638Jeremy Gantz23 patents · 60 citations
- 1733Kim Kovel20 patents · 60 citations
- 1829Michael J. Stevenson12 patents · 154 citations
- 1925Christopher Schultz8 patents · 56 citations
- 2021James Barton Sights8 patents · 56 citations
- 2117Robert A. Reeves11 patents · 149 citations
- 2213Sydney Hyman7 patents · 240 citations
- 238Mark Cappelle16 patents · 89 citations
- 244Ramin Heydarpour7 patents · 80 citations
- 251Bart Van Der Stockt7 patents · 40 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B44C
- 199Donald E. Weder275 patents · 10,527 citations
- 296Joseph G. Straeter43 patents · 2,795 citations
- 392Glenn J. Leedy5 patents · 2,870 citations
- 488Krister Hansson21 patents · 980 citations
- 583Hakan Wernersson16 patents · 966 citations
- 679Johan Lundgren16 patents · 966 citations
- 775William F. Straeter50 patents · 2,030 citations
- 871Bernard Thiers43 patents · 1,039 citations
- 967Franklin J. Craig39 patents · 1,311 citations
- 1063Jon Louis Grzeskowiak, Ii13 patents · 515 citations
- 1158Martin E. Davis13 patents · 515 citations
- 1254Hideo Hosoi7 patents · 814 citations
- 1350Jumpei Kanto7 patents · 814 citations
- 1446Masanori Akada7 patents · 814 citations
- 1542Masaki Kutsukake7 patents · 814 citations
- 1638Mitsuru Takeda7 patents · 814 citations
- 1733Noritaka Egashira7 patents · 814 citations
- 1829Shunsuke Mukasa7 patents · 814 citations
- 1925Takao Suzuki7 patents · 814 citations
- 2021Yasuo Otatsume7 patents · 814 citations
- 2117Yoshikazu Ito7 patents · 814 citations
- 2213Darko Pervan69 patents · 2,338 citations
- 238R. E. Jack Dunn31 patents · 1,126 citations
- 244David R. Boswell10 patents · 644 citations
- 251Tony Pervan35 patents · 804 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B44C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11861243B1✦ AIComputer-implemented method for generating a decorative pattern for decorative panels, and3 cites · 202472% earned
- 296US12173514B2✦ AICeramic tile2 cites · 202450% earned
- 392US11987070B1✦ AIDiamond art drill multiplacer head2 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US11878547B1Diamond art canvas2 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12240267B2Method for forming dye sublimation images in and texturing of solid substrates1 cites · 202440% earned
- 679US12227025B2Glitter alternative1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12370718B2Processed slabs, and systems and methods related thereto0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12442196B2Floor panel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12350926B2Method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12460426B2Floor panel for forming a floor covering and method for manufacturing such floor panels0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1158US12454123B2Method of producing a veneered element0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12459288B2Method of manufacturing a floor board0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12345519B1Resilient flooring product and methods of making same0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1446USRE50359EOne-piece protective case0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1542US12381065B2Methods and apparatus for controlling plasma in a plasma processing system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12257125B2Indicia for dental appliances0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12503867B2Floor panel and method for manufacturing floor panels0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12467265B2Board and method for manufacturing a board0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12280613B2Crafting mat assembly, method for utilizing the same and packaging assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12503774B2Metallic sheet with deposited structutred images and methods of manufacture0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12290836B2Method of manufacturing a panel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12251916B2Methods for manufacturing panels0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12366006B2Multicolor fixture finishes0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12350961B2Device with backlit colored display and method of manufacture0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12194775B2Fabric printing method for producing sparkling fabric0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B44C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11471253B2✦ AIDurable ornamental indicia carrier45 cites · 202181% earned
- 296US11891813B2✦ AICuttable cladding panel with a matching pattern, use and manufacturing method thereof15 cites · 202183% earned
- 392US11401719B2✦ AIFloor panel for forming a floor covering and method for manufacturing such floor panels8 cites · 202167% earned
- 488US11492811B2Ceramic tile8 cites · 202167% earned
- 583US11833440B2Inflatable ornament apparatus4 cites · 202375% earned
- 679USD906848SSafety warning decal9 cites · 202181% earned
- 775US11285508B2Digital thermal binder and powder printing7 cites · 202157% earned
- 871US11446938B2Method for manufacturing panels having a decorative surface6 cites · 202163% earned
- 967US11919328B2Apparatus for forming dye sublimation images and texturing the surface of solid sheets of 3 cites · 202357% earned
- 1063US11440232B2Method of producing a glueless dustless composite flooring material system5 cites · 202165% earned
- 1158US11865737B2Method for manufacturing an engineered stone and an engineered stone4 cites · 202364% earned
- 1254US11481826B1Systems and methods for ordering and fluid transfer printing a custom-printed item5 cites · 202284% earned
- 1350USD940899SDoor facing5 cites · 202269% earned
- 1446US11485045B1Stone slabs, systems, and methods5 cites · 202272% earned
- 1542US11541630B2Composite boards and panels4 cites · 202167% earned
- 1638US11861243B1Computer-implemented method for generating a decorative pattern for decorative panels, and3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1733US11938751B2Method for manufacturing a floor board2 cites · 202351% earned
- 1829US11174647B2Method for manufacturing floor panels4 cites · 202164% earned
- 1925US11454035B2Wall or floor covering element4 cites · 202164% earned
- 2021US11434572B2Metallic sheet with deposited structured images and method of manufacture4 cites · 202167% earned
- 2117US11878547B1Diamond art canvas2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US11987070B1Diamond art drill multiplacer head2 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US11167578B2Method of manufacturing the texture of an artificial stone slab4 cites · 202175% earned
- 244US11912044B2Heat transfer roller apparatus and associated methods of use2 cites · 202367% earned
- 251US11772414B1Diamond art canvas2 cites · 202376% earned
All-time canon
The defining B44C patents of the whole record
- 199US5915167A✦ AIThree dimensional structure memory2,057 cites · 199989% earned
- 296US5356478A✦ AIPlasma cleaning method for removing residues in a plasma treatment chamber892 cites · 199495% earned
- 392US5111638A✦ AIMethod for wrapping an object with a material having pressure sensitive adhesive thereon881 cites · 199295% earned
- 488US4773182AArticle forming system848 cites · 198879% earned
- 583US4380564ACross-tearable decorative sheet material660 cites · 198395% earned
- 679US5205108AMethod of wrapping a floral grouping with a wrapper having a central opening588 cites · 199390% earned
- 775US4054697ADecorative sheet material555 cites · 197795% earned
- 871US4537001ABuilding elements545 cites · 198595% earned
- 967US4620998ACrescent-shaped polygonal tiles508 cites · 198695% earned
- 1063US5493809ASleeve having a detachable portion for forming a pot cover486 cites · 199690% earned
- 1158US6536178B1Vertically joined floor elements comprising a combination of different floor elements452 cites · 200390% earned
- 1254US5307606ACovering for flower pot and floral grouping449 cites · 199477% earned
- 1350US5073161AApparaus of making a flower pot or flower pot cover with controlled pleats429 cites · 199195% earned
- 1446US5526932AFlower pot assembly formed from a sheet with an opening399 cites · 199688% earned
- 1542US5152100AFlower pot or flower pot cover having connected and unconnected segments in the skirt382 cites · 199276% earned
- 1638US5122905ARelective polymeric body381 cites · 199292% earned
- 1733US5428939AMethod for crimping a wrapper about a floral grouping374 cites · 199594% earned
- 1829US5259106AMethod of making a flower pot or flower pot cover with pleated skirt355 cites · 199394% earned
- 1925US6208545B1Three dimensional structure memory331 cites · 200186% earned
- 2021US5572851APlant package having a detachable sleeve and methods316 cites · 199681% earned
- 2117US4503115APlate-shaped molded article and process for its preparation and use305 cites · 198594% earned
- 2213US5830529APerimeter coating alignment282 cites · 199891% earned
- 238US5354596ADecorative coverings and production methods therefore272 cites · 199494% earned
- 244US5707925AImage formation on objective bodies260 cites · 199894% earned
- 251US6465046B1Process for achieving decor on a surface element259 cites · 200279% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B44C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD126 patents · 3,034 citations
- 296CAMBRIA CO LLC13 patents · 515 citations
- 392FLOORING IND LTD SARL87 patents · 577 citations
- 488ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC10 patents · 321 citations
- 583VAELINGE INNOVATION AB20 patents · 259 citations
- 679BROTHER IND LTD22 patents · 261 citations
- 775LAM RES CORP10 patents · 1,013 citations
- 871BOEING CO19 patents · 352 citations
- 967STAHLS INC14 patents · 203 citations
- 1063HALLMARK CARDS8 patents · 145 citations
- 1158UNILIN BV37 patents · 71 citations
- 1254FRESCO INFUSION LLC7 patents · 32 citations
- 1350COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO9 patents · 129 citations
- 1446AKZENTA PANEELE PROFILE GMBH19 patents · 32 citations
- 1542DAL TILE LLC5 patents · 15 citations
- 1638LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO KG19 patents · 24 citations
- 1733Northann Building Solutions LLC6 patents · 10 citations
- 1829KOHLER CO7 patents · 13 citations
- 1925HASBRO INC7 patents · 8 citations
- 2021DIAMOND ART CLUB LLC6 patents · 6 citations
- 2117COMPACSTONE USA INC3 patents · 16 citations
- 2213YANG JIANQIAO6 patents · 5 citations
- 238CRICUT INC3 patents · 3 citations
- 244COMADUR SA10 patents · 2 citations
- 251HOLIBALL INC2 patents · 4 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B44C output across the last 5 years
- 199DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD126 patents · 3,034 citations
- 296CAMBRIA CO LLC13 patents · 515 citations
- 392AVERY DENNISON CORP47 patents · 1,756 citations
- 488CERALOC INNOVATION AB32 patents · 623 citations
- 583FLOORING IND LTD SARL87 patents · 577 citations
- 679NIKE INC39 patents · 344 citations
- 775ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC10 patents · 321 citations
- 871MASONITE CORP42 patents · 862 citations
- 967VAELINGE INNOVATION AB20 patents · 259 citations
- 1063SEIKO EPSON CORP15 patents · 450 citations
- 1158TOPPAN PRINTING CO LTD28 patents · 424 citations
- 1254BROTHER IND LTD22 patents · 261 citations
- 1350LAM RES CORP10 patents · 1,013 citations
- 1446BOEING CO19 patents · 352 citations
- 1542UNILIN BVBA16 patents · 138 citations
- 1638PROCTER & GAMBLE32 patents · 267 citations
- 1733CORNING INC12 patents · 217 citations
- 1829STAHLS INC14 patents · 203 citations
- 1925HALLMARK CARDS8 patents · 145 citations
- 2021STRAUSS LEVI & CO8 patents · 56 citations
- 2117ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS16 patents · 162 citations
- 2213HYMAN SYDNEY7 patents · 240 citations
- 238UNILIN BV37 patents · 71 citations
- 244TRESPA INT BV7 patents · 125 citations
- 251CLAUSI ROBERT N6 patents · 49 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B44C
- 199HIGHLAND SUPPLY CORP40 patents · 6,119 citations
- 296PERGO EUROP AB20 patents · 1,810 citations
- 392SOUTHPAC TRUST INT INC204 patents · 3,829 citations
- 488DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD126 patents · 3,034 citations
- 583CAMBRIA CO LLC13 patents · 515 citations
- 679NOVAVISION INC10 patents · 644 citations
- 775AVERY DENNISON CORP47 patents · 1,756 citations
- 871CERALOC INNOVATION AB32 patents · 623 citations
- 967FOTO WEAR INC26 patents · 1,512 citations
- 1063KIMBERLY CLARK CO8 patents · 935 citations
- 1158VALINGE INNOVATION AB21 patents · 868 citations
- 1254ELM TECHNOLOGY CORP4 patents · 2,539 citations
- 1350SAWGRASS SYSTEMS INC21 patents · 1,498 citations
- 1446MINNESOTA MINING & MFG56 patents · 2,941 citations
- 15423M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO75 patents · 1,882 citations
- 1638KAPLAN LAZARE INT8 patents · 462 citations
- 1733NEVAMAR CORP11 patents · 780 citations
- 1829DENNISON MFG CO19 patents · 938 citations
- 1925CONGOLEUM CORP24 patents · 1,265 citations
- 2021HOECHST AG7 patents · 688 citations
- 2117MEERSSEMAN LAURENT9 patents · 245 citations
- 2213TAC FAST GEORGIA L L C8 patents · 508 citations
- 238HIGH VOLTAGE GRAPHICS INC22 patents · 1,005 citations
- 244FLOORING IND LTD SARL87 patents · 577 citations
- 251MANNINGTON MILLS12 patents · 794 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth