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Labelling or tagging machines & processes
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B65C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B65C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199William T. Bigbee, Jr.19 patents · 84 citations
- 296Mark D. Bennett13 patents · 73 citations
- 392Roger Dahle5 patents · 50 citations
- 488Scott W. M. Stevenson5 patents · 50 citations
- 583Ranbir Singh Claire8 patents · 58 citations
- 679Stephen S. Griffin9 patents · 20 citations
- 775Clifton S. Thompson6 patents · 11 citations
- 871Winfried Vicktorius11 patents · 54 citations
- 967Michael Clarke Woods7 patents · 35 citations
- 1063Dan Goodkind4 patents · 16 citations
- 1158Francis J. Buglewicz4 patents · 16 citations
- 1254Robb Hagen4 patents · 16 citations
- 1350Troy R. Power4 patents · 16 citations
- 1446Karmen Claire4 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Vinay Leeladhar Piratla4 patents · 9 citations
- 1638Toshiaki Abe3 patents · 21 citations
- 1733Ajay Khoche3 patents · 10 citations
- 1829Peter Wolff10 patents · 5 citations
- 1925Michael Medeiros4 patents · 5 citations
- 2021Daniel V. Carroll3 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Edward Anthony Hackett3 patents · 2 citations
- 2213Ellen Thomas3 patents · 2 citations
- 238Hannah Marie Legg3 patents · 2 citations
- 244James Roger Morley-Smith3 patents · 2 citations
- 251Michael C. Wondolowski3 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B65C output across the last 5 years
- 199John D. Mistyurik33 patents · 722 citations
- 296Brent A. Bandholz9 patents · 257 citations
- 392Dimitri Stamatiou7 patents · 185 citations
- 488Colin Campbell12 patents · 95 citations
- 583Dave Hansen12 patents · 95 citations
- 679Joshua Oren12 patents · 95 citations
- 775Marty Boros12 patents · 95 citations
- 871Mike Edwards12 patents · 95 citations
- 967Pete Berveiler12 patents · 95 citations
- 1063Thomas Massalone12 patents · 95 citations
- 1158William T. Bigbee, Jr.19 patents · 84 citations
- 1254Robert Eugene Brooks11 patents · 89 citations
- 1350Mark D. Bennett13 patents · 73 citations
- 1446Howard Root4 patents · 144 citations
- 1542James Murto4 patents · 144 citations
- 1638Stephen Anthony Penegor4 patents · 144 citations
- 1733David N. Edwards11 patents · 48 citations
- 1829Jan M. Watson6 patents · 99 citations
- 1925Roger Dahle5 patents · 50 citations
- 2021Scott W. M. Stevenson5 patents · 50 citations
- 2117Martin T. Garthaffner7 patents · 40 citations
- 2213Carl Opel11 patents · 51 citations
- 238Daniel Hedger11 patents · 51 citations
- 244F. Paul Valenti, Jr.11 patents · 51 citations
- 251Kelly Ziegler6 patents · 32 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B65C
- 199James G. Mcerlean26 patents · 1,026 citations
- 296Chih-Jen Leu23 patents · 951 citations
- 392Michael J. Szesko18 patents · 689 citations
- 488Dennis Wayne Rice18 patents · 719 citations
- 583E. Christian Hess15 patents · 645 citations
- 679Andrew P. Booler12 patents · 543 citations
- 775P. Thomas Shupert12 patents · 543 citations
- 871Thomas P. Bonkenburg11 patents · 482 citations
- 967Christopher J. Lasher9 patents · 468 citations
- 1063Douglas W. Walton9 patents · 468 citations
- 1158Michael W. G. Bell9 patents · 468 citations
- 1254Peter Monkhouse9 patents · 468 citations
- 1350Robert G. Howell9 patents · 468 citations
- 1446Thomas P. Keller16 patents · 716 citations
- 1542Mark W. Moore15 patents · 656 citations
- 1638Ian J. Forster8 patents · 540 citations
- 1733Patrick F. King8 patents · 540 citations
- 1829Brent E. Goodwin20 patents · 717 citations
- 1925James A. Makley30 patents · 797 citations
- 2021Franklin C. Bradshaw13 patents · 677 citations
- 2117Brian Eugene Baldwin9 patents · 491 citations
- 2213Steven Kunreuther24 patents · 956 citations
- 238Donald A. Morrison10 patents · 571 citations
- 244Dennis Tribble9 patents · 344 citations
- 251Abdul Wahid Khan7 patents · 343 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B65C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11975884B1✦ AIMethod and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel1 cites · 202442% earned
- 296US12221243B2✦ AIRobotic product labeling system1 cites · 202456% earned
- 392US12258165B1✦ AIConfectionary goods delivery system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US12091207B1Method for applying labels to cable or conduit0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US12185873B2Outdoor cooking station with griddle, system and method thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12214382B1Mail handling automation and monitoring systems0 cites · 20250% earned
- 775US11905063B1Systems and methods for cutting label material0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12217116B2Programmable network node roles in hierarchical communications network0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12420976B2Indicator assembly for media processing devices0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12337592B2Cutter integrated with tamping mechanism for enhanced linerless processing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12449756B2Film cartridge, film unit, and layer transfer device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12459697B2Item packaging machine0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1350US12363004B1Systems and methods for facilitating cable installation0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1446US12595084B2Continuous unloading and packaging system of pharmaceutical additive manufacturing0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1542US12214925B2Methods and machine for forming a container from a blank and applying an identification ta0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12503267B2Sticker dispenser0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1733US12139293B1Apparatus and method for applying labels to a customer container from a waste collection, 0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US11958653B1Peel-off label dispenser, system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12565350B2Label printing system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12434876B2Labeling apparatus and discharge portion and gripping portion thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12577015B2Label affixing device including peeling part peeling label off release material, support p0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12589904B2Label wrapping device including insertion part and wrapping part to wrap label around adhe0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US11862045B1Duplex label with displaceable liner and methods of making and using same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12299510B2Printer for use with attaching device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12203814B2Systems and methods for accurate detection of febrile conditions with varying baseline tem0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B65C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11772832B1✦ AIMobile packaging system and method8 cites · 202386% earned
- 296US10982899B1✦ AIEssential oil manufacturing13 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11535414B2✦ AILabel applicator5 cites · 202269% earned
- 488US11745908B2Apparatus for dispensing pressure sensitive adhesive labels onto a substrate4 cites · 202270% earned
- 583US11091288B1Systems and methods for cutting label material5 cites · 202169% earned
- 679US11390408B2System and method for applying tubular bands to containers utilizing angled band ejection5 cites · 202284% earned
- 775US12011940B2Label printer3 cites · 202280% earned
- 871US11080751B1Parcel advertising4 cites · 202175% earned
- 967US11370575B2Robotic labeling system and method of labeling packages4 cites · 202282% earned
- 1063US11225350B1Shape-conforming tamp pad4 cites · 202282% earned
- 1158US11414282B2System for conveying proppant to a fracking site hopper3 cites · 202151% earned
- 1254US11284743B2Outdoor cooking station with griddle, system and method thereof3 cites · 202159% earned
- 1350US12168538B2Continuous unloading and packaging system of pharmaceutical additive manufacturing3 cites · 202372% earned
- 1446US11884444B2Robotic product labeling system3 cites · 202372% earned
- 1542US11873130B2Robotic labeling system and method of labeling packages3 cites · 202380% earned
- 1638US11279511B2Machine for treating or conveying containers4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US11584559B1Method and apparatus for applying a label to a spool or reel2 cites · 202353% earned
- 1829US11279510B2System and method for freeze-drying and packaging3 cites · 202163% earned
- 1925US11104468B1End effector and system for label application4 cites · 202182% earned
- 2021US11518567B2Robotic labeling system and method of labeling packages3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2117US11377247B2Apparatus and method for heat treatment of heat shrinkable film3 cites · 202180% earned
- 2213US11836563B2Programmable network node roles in hierarchical communications network2 cites · 202161% earned
- 238US11772412B2Layer transfer device2 cites · 202161% earned
- 244US11104525B2Machine for conveying containers3 cites · 202180% earned
- 251US11952162B2Label dispenser for product-transporting carts at retail facilities1 cites · 202350% earned
All-time canon
The defining B65C patents of the whole record
- 199US7036680B1✦ AIDevice for dispensing plastic fasteners1,491 cites · 200695% earned
- 296US3990619A✦ AIFastener attachment needle308 cites · 197694% earned
- 392US4121487A✦ AIContinuously connected fastener attachment stock236 cites · 197894% earned
- 488US6280544B1RF tag application system233 cites · 200194% earned
- 583US4237779AAutomatic attaching apparatus222 cites · 198094% earned
- 679US4235161AAutomatic tag attaching apparatus210 cites · 198094% earned
- 775US5401110ACustom label printer202 cites · 199594% earned
- 871US6191382B1Dynamic laser cutting apparatus201 cites · 200194% earned
- 967US6501435B1Wireless communication device and method200 cites · 200284% earned
- 1063USRE29819EFastener attachment system needle constructions195 cites · 197894% earned
- 1158US4264396ALabelling machines187 cites · 198194% earned
- 1254US5713403AMethod and system for filling containers with a liquid filling product, and filling machin181 cites · 199894% earned
- 1350US5020713AAssembly of attachments and device for attaching same175 cites · 199194% earned
- 1446US8892240B1Modular material handling system for order fulfillment168 cites · 201486% earned
- 1542US5495974AFastener attaching tool154 cites · 199690% earned
- 1638US6892512B2Automated prescription filling system/method with automated labeling and packaging system/152 cites · 200478% earned
- 1733US4923557AApparatus and method for applying a heat shrink film to a container149 cites · 199094% earned
- 1829US6483473B1Wireless communication device and method143 cites · 200284% earned
- 1925US5388748AElectric powered apparatus for dispensing individual plastic fasteners from fastener stock141 cites · 199593% earned
- 2021US4039078AFastener attachment stock138 cites · 197793% earned
- 2117US5486259ALabeler with adjustable roll mounting means133 cites · 199680% earned
- 2213US5486253AMethod of labeling containers133 cites · 199693% earned
- 238US6813868B2Method, system, and apparatus for handling, labeling, filling and capping syringes132 cites · 200282% earned
- 244US5788796ADecal assembly and method of making same132 cites · 199893% earned
- 251US4511425AHeated pad decorator128 cites · 198593% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B65C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS27 patents · 302 citations
- 296BROTHER IND LTD41 patents · 184 citations
- 392ENCORE WIRE CORP26 patents · 89 citations
- 488AMAZON TECH INC10 patents · 102 citations
- 583ESPERA WERKE GMBH23 patents · 106 citations
- 679NORTH ATLANTIC IMP LLC5 patents · 50 citations
- 775FUJI SEAL INT INC23 patents · 36 citations
- 871SIEMENS AG6 patents · 35 citations
- 967ELUM INC6 patents · 12 citations
- 1063SATO HOLDINGS KK22 patents · 19 citations
- 1158CAPSTONE TECH LLC4 patents · 16 citations
- 1254ACTEGA NORTH AMERICA TECH INC6 patents · 6 citations
- 1350ZEBRA TECH CORP8 patents · 7 citations
- 1446PE LABELLERS SPA20 patents · 5 citations
- 1542SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS LLC3 patents · 6 citations
- 1638ID TECH LLC6 patents · 3 citations
- 1733SHAW IND GROUP INC2 patents · 4 citations
- 1829TRIASTEK INC2 patents · 3 citations
- 1925TRACKONOMY SYSTEMS INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 2021WARD KRAFT INC3 patents · 2 citations
- 2117MULTIVAC HAGGENMUELLER KG2 patents · 3 citations
- 2213Kosme Srl Unipersonale4 patents · 1 citations
- 238SIMCO NJ INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 244WM RECYCLE AMERICA L L C2 patents · 1 citations
- 251HAND HELD PROD INC2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B65C output across the last 5 years
- 199AVERY DENNISON CORP107 patents · 3,915 citations
- 296BRADY WORLDWIDE INC17 patents · 428 citations
- 392LABEL AIRE INC27 patents · 865 citations
- 488ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS27 patents · 302 citations
- 583GD SPA23 patents · 309 citations
- 679OSAKA SEALING LABEL PRINT6 patents · 153 citations
- 775KRONES AG61 patents · 208 citations
- 871BROTHER IND LTD41 patents · 184 citations
- 967ENCORE WIRE CORP26 patents · 89 citations
- 1063AMAZON TECH INC10 patents · 102 citations
- 1158LINTEC CORP15 patents · 88 citations
- 1254ESPERA WERKE GMBH23 patents · 106 citations
- 1350NORTH ATLANTIC IMP LLC5 patents · 50 citations
- 1446SEIKO EPSON CORP24 patents · 78 citations
- 1542TOSHIBA TEC KK10 patents · 87 citations
- 1638KHS GMBH26 patents · 40 citations
- 1733CHICAGO TAG & LABEL INC10 patents · 28 citations
- 1829ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC8 patents · 23 citations
- 1925BEDFORD IND INC10 patents · 28 citations
- 2021FUJI SEAL INT INC23 patents · 36 citations
- 2117SIEMENS AG6 patents · 35 citations
- 2213AXON LLC5 patents · 51 citations
- 238ELUM INC6 patents · 12 citations
- 244HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO5 patents · 29 citations
- 251TOYO BOSEKI7 patents · 32 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B65C
- 199AVERY DENNISON CORP107 patents · 3,915 citations
- 296MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC16 patents · 841 citations
- 392MONARCH MARKING SYSTEMS INC177 patents · 3,630 citations
- 488DENNISON MFG CO47 patents · 1,995 citations
- 583BAXA CORP9 patents · 491 citations
- 679ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP9 patents · 420 citations
- 775B & H MFG CO INC18 patents · 878 citations
- 871MINNESOTA MINING & MFG20 patents · 778 citations
- 967B & J MFG CO28 patents · 1,415 citations
- 1063SATO KK55 patents · 1,286 citations
- 1158INTERMEC IP CORP5 patents · 461 citations
- 1254RICOH KK9 patents · 425 citations
- 1350MOORE BUSINESS FORMS INC18 patents · 632 citations
- 1446OWENS ILLINOIS INC32 patents · 1,142 citations
- 1542XYRON INC8 patents · 258 citations
- 1638BRADY WORLDWIDE INC17 patents · 428 citations
- 1733SPOTLESS PLASTICS PTY LTD8 patents · 406 citations
- 1829KRONSEDER MASCHF KRONES23 patents · 703 citations
- 1925ZIH CORP11 patents · 355 citations
- 2021LABEL AIRE INC27 patents · 865 citations
- 2117STEPHEN KEY DESIGN LLC5 patents · 290 citations
- 2213PAXAR AMERICAS INC9 patents · 209 citations
- 238HOBART CORP16 patents · 581 citations
- 244HI SPEED CHECKWEIGHER CO5 patents · 314 citations
- 251NJM INC10 patents · 351 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth