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Launching vessels, water life-saving & diving
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B63C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B63C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199David A. Arias21 patents · 293 citations
- 296Kenneth E. Hey17 patents · 268 citations
- 392Taro Fujima10 patents · 185 citations
- 488Brandon Robinson9 patents · 46 citations
- 583Chih-Cheng Shiue18 patents · 92 citations
- 679Alan N. Schwartz5 patents · 28 citations
- 775Loern Alan Halverson8 patents · 42 citations
- 871Deepak Duggal5 patents · 29 citations
- 967David J. Crowe8 patents · 31 citations
- 1063Laurel A. Roney8 patents · 31 citations
- 1158Theresa M. Bannon8 patents · 31 citations
- 1254Timothy James Clemens8 patents · 31 citations
- 1350Steven J. Gonring6 patents · 23 citations
- 1446Dean Allen Stanford7 patents · 27 citations
- 1542Robert L. Way7 patents · 42 citations
- 1638Airong Liu7 patents · 27 citations
- 1733Bingcong Chen7 patents · 27 citations
- 1829Jiyang Fu7 patents · 27 citations
- 1925Yuji Kuroda6 patents · 21 citations
- 2021Christian Thomson5 patents · 31 citations
- 2117Joseph E. Farrell, Iii5 patents · 9 citations
- 2213Lowell Kim Robinson4 patents · 14 citations
- 238Marc Barber4 patents · 14 citations
- 244Gordon Wrigley6 patents · 16 citations
- 251David J. Sturtevant4 patents · 19 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B63C output across the last 5 years
- 199David A. Arias21 patents · 293 citations
- 296Jon Khachaturian28 patents · 699 citations
- 392Robert Manuel Carmichael22 patents · 498 citations
- 488Kenneth E. Hey17 patents · 268 citations
- 583Lyman W. Fawcett, Jr.13 patents · 296 citations
- 679Ali Outa13 patents · 134 citations
- 775Fadl Abdellatif13 patents · 134 citations
- 871Taro Fujima10 patents · 185 citations
- 967Sahejad Patel9 patents · 88 citations
- 1063Hassane Trigui8 patents · 79 citations
- 1158Sean A. Barnes14 patents · 103 citations
- 1254Michael W. Kirby8 patents · 86 citations
- 1350Brandon Robinson9 patents · 46 citations
- 1446Sergio Angelini11 patents · 112 citations
- 1542Michael Hollis10 patents · 57 citations
- 1638Carlos Alberto Godoy20 patents · 90 citations
- 1733Chih-Cheng Shiue18 patents · 92 citations
- 1829Noriyuki Okaya16 patents · 53 citations
- 1925Minehiko Mukaida14 patents · 52 citations
- 2021Alan N. Schwartz5 patents · 28 citations
- 2117Thomas W. Swierkocki7 patents · 45 citations
- 2213Erik Lindman9 patents · 59 citations
- 238Loern Alan Halverson8 patents · 42 citations
- 244Poly Puthur John12 patents · 50 citations
- 251Mark Lloyd Hagan7 patents · 37 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B63C
- 199Dan Schlager5 patents · 1,700 citations
- 296William B. Baringer5 patents · 1,700 citations
- 392William L. Courtney17 patents · 742 citations
- 488David A. Arias21 patents · 293 citations
- 583John E. Lewis15 patents · 556 citations
- 679Jon Khachaturian28 patents · 699 citations
- 775James N. Thompson16 patents · 244 citations
- 871Glenn H. Mackal28 patents · 842 citations
- 967Robert Manuel Carmichael22 patents · 498 citations
- 1063Nicholas A. Rodgers9 patents · 460 citations
- 1158Carl Winefordner12 patents · 493 citations
- 1254David S. Taylor6 patents · 217 citations
- 1350Frank Hermansen13 patents · 459 citations
- 1446David T. Faber7 patents · 297 citations
- 1542W. Allan Eva, Iii5 patents · 203 citations
- 1638Michael J. Cochran6 patents · 324 citations
- 1733Sidney E. Veazey7 patents · 263 citations
- 1829James R. Lutz5 patents · 403 citations
- 1925Mark Faulconer9 patents · 382 citations
- 2021Samuel T. Basta15 patents · 326 citations
- 2117Richard A. Goldbach10 patents · 374 citations
- 2213William D. Walters9 patents · 274 citations
- 238Robert N. Yonover5 patents · 266 citations
- 244Robert T. Stinton10 patents · 356 citations
- 251Robert R. Hollis17 patents · 269 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B63C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12420891B1✦ AIRelease device for polar profile observation system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 296US11975807B1✦ AIAutonomous rescue vehicle4 cites · 202475% earned
- 392US12157577B2✦ AIFabric or flexible material with hot melt adhesive for inflatable safety products3 cites · 202480% earned
- 488US12122128B2Adhesive-free fabric or flexible composite material for inflatable safety products3 cites · 202480% earned
- 583US12151796B2Underwater propulsion device2 cites · 202458% earned
- 679US12006010B1Articulatable support eye capture knuckle assembly2 cites · 202476% earned
- 775US12312055B1Multi-modal robot system capable of realizing autonomous submarine docking and reconstruct1 cites · 202567% earned
- 871US11965492B1Shape memory alloy composite fabric pressure vessel and diving suit2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967US11970256B1Search and rescue device and methods of using the same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12240577B2Pedal drive and steering assembly for inflatable watercraft and watercraft combined with s1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1158US12234660B2System and method for a temporary protective structure for use in construction and demolit1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1254US12466527B1Buoyancy compensator bladder suitable for both back mount and side mount diving1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US12448096B2Weight pocket liner for buoyancy control device (BCD)1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US11975809B2Pop up vest1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12043972B1Connector for dock sections1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1638US12295888B2Wearable assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733USD1051268SFlotation device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829USD1069313SWatercraft lift beam0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1925US12366126B2Geotechnical rig systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12545380B2Smart apparel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12065224B1Lanyard system and method for a marine vessel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12491968B2System and method for launch and recovery of a marine vessel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12227273B2Marine salvage drill assemblies and systems0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12459613B2Retractable hull mounting data collecting system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251USD1088162SConvertible towable inflatable raft0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B63C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11319041B2✦ AIRecovery device and recovery method of unmanned underwater vehicles21 cites · 202190% earned
- 296US11201991B1✦ AIBinocular robot for bridge underwater detection based on 5G communication11 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11555607B1✦ AIDiving lamp with efficient waterproof performance8 cites · 202386% earned
- 488US11352110B1Flexible underwater robot, control method and device9 cites · 202287% earned
- 583US10919607B1Built-in system for testing the sprinkler system of a lifeboat10 cites · 202187% earned
- 679US11840363B1Drones that save people from drowning5 cites · 202384% earned
- 775US11998689B2Enhanced performance verification port for therapeutic gas delivery8 cites · 202262% earned
- 871US11780186B1Methods for fabricating inflatable devices10 cites · 202387% earned
- 967US11591050B2Sonobuoy deployable resources7 cites · 202286% earned
- 1063US11345453B2Underwater propulsion device8 cites · 202273% earned
- 1158US11169552B2Solenoid initiator with a manual override for inflation system8 cites · 202186% earned
- 1254US11161578B2Biomimetic robotic manta ray8 cites · 202186% earned
- 1350US11753127B1Modular underwater robot and control method therefor4 cites · 202382% earned
- 1446US11932364B2Watercraft lift6 cites · 202168% earned
- 1542US11596839B2Underwater propulsion device5 cites · 202265% earned
- 1638US11772760B2Smart wetsuit, surfboard and backpack system6 cites · 202268% earned
- 1733US11690448B1Stand for sport boards4 cites · 202382% earned
- 1829US12420891B1Release device for polar profile observation system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US11643174B2Small planing watercraft with imaging device5 cites · 202284% earned
- 2021US11975807B1Autonomous rescue vehicle4 cites · 202475% earned
- 2117US11493062B1Submersible actuator4 cites · 202282% earned
- 2213US11820472B1Illuminated life jacket4 cites · 202382% earned
- 238US11786801B2Night life gear4 cites · 202282% earned
- 244US11807345B2Modular flotation device4 cites · 202182% earned
- 251US11247756B1Life vest marker4 cites · 202282% earned
All-time canon
The defining B63C patents of the whole record
- 199US4946067A✦ AIInflation valve with actuating lever interlock1,082 cites · 199095% earned
- 296US5650770A✦ AISelf-locating remote monitoring systems647 cites · 199795% earned
- 392US5461365A✦ AIMulti-hazard alarm system using selectable power-level transmission and localization494 cites · 199595% earned
- 488US6198390B1Self-locating remote monitoring systems391 cites · 200195% earned
- 583US5947051AUnderwater self-propelled surface adhering robotically operated vehicle356 cites · 199994% earned
- 679US5193215ALocation signalling device for automatically placing a radio distress call317 cites · 199394% earned
- 775US5046200AReversible, quick-adjustable diver's face mask strap260 cites · 199194% earned
- 871US5657493ADiving mask with quick-release strap attachment253 cites · 199794% earned
- 967US4910806AAdjustable strap for use with a diver's face mask252 cites · 199094% earned
- 1063US4010619ARemote unmanned work system (RUWS) electromechanical cable system238 cites · 197794% earned
- 1158US4245632AUnderwater breathing apparatus222 cites · 198194% earned
- 1254US6222484B1Personal emergency location system207 cites · 200194% earned
- 1350US5042473ADemand valve for a respirator205 cites · 199194% earned
- 1446US4862903ABreathing mouthpiece for contacting upper palate and lower jaw of user's mouth204 cites · 198994% earned
- 1542US4304229AUnderwater-breathing device204 cites · 198194% earned
- 1638US5995882AModular autonomous underwater vehicle system199 cites · 199994% earned
- 1733US6157303AWater safety portable transmitter and receiver190 cites · 200094% earned
- 1829US5363298AControlled risk decompression meter185 cites · 199494% earned
- 1925US4783772AWristwatch with pressure sensor182 cites · 198894% earned
- 2021US5956291AUnderwater diving assistant apparatus180 cites · 199994% earned
- 2117US4586456AInflatable balloon distress marker having small article containing compartment therein177 cites · 198694% earned
- 2213US5420828AViewing screen assembly175 cites · 199594% earned
- 238US6414629B1Tracking device159 cites · 200294% earned
- 244US5052053AGarment for aquatic activities having increased elasticity and method of making same157 cites · 199194% earned
- 251US5597335AMarine personnel rescue system and apparatus148 cites · 199794% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B63C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199US NAVY142 patents · 2,838 citations
- 296TABATA CO LTD40 patents · 544 citations
- 392SUNSTREAM CORP13 patents · 195 citations
- 488BRUNSWICK CORP11 patents · 140 citations
- 583YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD16 patents · 87 citations
- 679AIR CRUISERS COMPANY LLC14 patents · 53 citations
- 775SCHWARTZ ALAN N4 patents · 20 citations
- 871UNIV GUANGZHOU8 patents · 27 citations
- 967HONDA MOTOR CO LTD9 patents · 23 citations
- 1063DRAEGER SAFETY UK LTD8 patents · 17 citations
- 1158ROBINSON BRANDON4 patents · 14 citations
- 1254FMC TECH INC6 patents · 9 citations
- 1350KOREA INST OCEAN SCI & TECH5 patents · 15 citations
- 1446SPIN MASTER INC7 patents · 4 citations
- 1542RESOLVE MARINE GROUP INC4 patents · 6 citations
- 1638QBAS CO LTD8 patents · 12 citations
- 1733BOOST IDEAS LLC3 patents · 11 citations
- 1829US GOV AIR FORCE3 patents · 7 citations
- 1925GREGG DRILLING LLC4 patents · 2 citations
- 2021UNIV ZHEJIANG7 patents · 5 citations
- 2117SEALARTEC LTD3 patents · 6 citations
- 2213Setaysha Technical Solutions LLC4 patents · 5 citations
- 238UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE L L C3 patents · 4 citations
- 244CREST MARINE LLC3 patents · 4 citations
- 251MYSLINSKI ALESSANDRA E2 patents · 5 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B63C output across the last 5 years
- 199US NAVY142 patents · 2,838 citations
- 296HALKEY ROBERTS CORP27 patents · 755 citations
- 392TABATA CO LTD40 patents · 544 citations
- 488SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO16 patents · 140 citations
- 583SUNSTREAM CORP13 patents · 195 citations
- 679BRUNSWICK CORP11 patents · 140 citations
- 775CRESSI SUB SPA25 patents · 139 citations
- 871OCEANEERING INT INC14 patents · 114 citations
- 967BARNES SEAN A10 patents · 87 citations
- 1063KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD23 patents · 76 citations
- 1158YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD16 patents · 87 citations
- 1254GOODRICH CORP67 patents · 122 citations
- 1350ROBINSON BRANDON C5 patents · 32 citations
- 1446PELAGIC PRESSURE SYSTEMS CORP9 patents · 35 citations
- 1542AIR CRUISERS COMPANY LLC14 patents · 53 citations
- 1638BOEING CO10 patents · 42 citations
- 1733RAYTHEON CO8 patents · 64 citations
- 1829SUBSEA 7 LTD10 patents · 35 citations
- 1925SCHWARTZ ALAN N4 patents · 20 citations
- 2021VERSABAR INC7 patents · 11 citations
- 2117DECATHLON SA9 patents · 22 citations
- 2213BE AEROSPACE INC5 patents · 47 citations
- 238MUSTANG SURVIVAL CORP5 patents · 43 citations
- 244UNIV GUANGZHOU8 patents · 27 citations
- 251MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LTD7 patents · 8 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B63C
- 199US NAVY142 patents · 2,838 citations
- 296US DIVERS CO INC12 patents · 628 citations
- 392DACOR CORP27 patents · 1,012 citations
- 488MACKAL GLENN H15 patents · 468 citations
- 583KELSYUS LLC9 patents · 143 citations
- 679USD CORP8 patents · 340 citations
- 775KHACHATURIAN JON16 patents · 331 citations
- 871UNDER SEA INDUSTRIES17 patents · 502 citations
- 967HALKEY ROBERTS CORP27 patents · 755 citations
- 1063DIVING UNLTD INT8 patents · 285 citations
- 1158COURTNEY WILLIAM L5 patents · 291 citations
- 1254DRAEGERWERK AG13 patents · 381 citations
- 1350SONIFORM INC6 patents · 230 citations
- 1446JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES6 patents · 228 citations
- 1542US ARMY22 patents · 393 citations
- 1638DELPHIA JOHN B6 patents · 212 citations
- 1733UNDERSEA IND INC5 patents · 225 citations
- 1829Q D S INJECTION MOLDING INC5 patents · 200 citations
- 1925HTM SPORT SPA33 patents · 390 citations
- 2021METRO MACHINE CORP6 patents · 211 citations
- 2117GOODRICH CO B F9 patents · 203 citations
- 2213TABATA CO LTD40 patents · 544 citations
- 238SEA QUEST INC9 patents · 238 citations
- 244CHRISTIANSON TONY14 patents · 281 citations
- 251SEIKO EPSON CORP13 patents · 250 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth