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Canes & load-engaging elements
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B66C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B66C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199David J. Pech48 patents · 992 citations
- 296Haonan Zhang19 patents · 114 citations
- 392Jay Ratajczak19 patents · 114 citations
- 488Thaddeus Bort19 patents · 114 citations
- 583Wei Wei19 patents · 114 citations
- 679Scott Wilson8 patents · 83 citations
- 775Andrea Pedretti15 patents · 171 citations
- 871Kenneth J. Porubcansky15 patents · 201 citations
- 967James Zaguroli, Jr.10 patents · 239 citations
- 1063Derek Sikora17 patents · 178 citations
- 1158James T. Benzing11 patents · 68 citations
- 1254Seth T. Slavin11 patents · 68 citations
- 1350William R. Haller10 patents · 67 citations
- 1446Marta Kasica-Soltan10 patents · 65 citations
- 1542Oliver Sawodny23 patents · 216 citations
- 1638Logan Goodrich12 patents · 128 citations
- 1733Joop Roodenburg43 patents · 190 citations
- 1829David H. Morton17 patents · 80 citations
- 1925Mauro Pedretti-Rodi6 patents · 40 citations
- 2021Gregory Lucas6 patents · 80 citations
- 2117Steve Napieralski6 patents · 80 citations
- 2213Paul J. Karp12 patents · 52 citations
- 238William J. Solomon18 patents · 51 citations
- 244Trond Austrheim20 patents · 45 citations
- 251Daniel Neil O'Connell7 patents · 65 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B66C output across the last 5 years
- 199Ignacy Puszkiewicz10 patents · 434 citations
- 296Jihong Hao8 patents · 413 citations
- 392Jon Khachaturian18 patents · 692 citations
- 488David J. Pech48 patents · 992 citations
- 583David W. Archer10 patents · 223 citations
- 679Haonan Zhang19 patents · 114 citations
- 775Jay Ratajczak19 patents · 114 citations
- 871Thaddeus Bort19 patents · 114 citations
- 967Wei Wei19 patents · 114 citations
- 1063Scott Wilson8 patents · 83 citations
- 1158David L. Kelly8 patents · 243 citations
- 1254Andrea Pedretti15 patents · 171 citations
- 1350Kenneth J. Porubcansky15 patents · 201 citations
- 1446James Zaguroli, Jr.10 patents · 239 citations
- 1542Uwe Frommelt10 patents · 198 citations
- 1638Derek Sikora17 patents · 178 citations
- 1733Eric D. Betz8 patents · 179 citations
- 1829William Gross5 patents · 96 citations
- 1925Mark Joseph Pivac14 patents · 96 citations
- 2021Meng Wang12 patents · 143 citations
- 2117James T. Benzing11 patents · 68 citations
- 2213Seth T. Slavin11 patents · 68 citations
- 238William R. Haller10 patents · 67 citations
- 244Marta Kasica-Soltan10 patents · 65 citations
- 251Brogan Bambrogan7 patents · 63 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B66C
- 199Christopher Julian5 patents · 2,081 citations
- 296David J. Rosa5 patents · 2,081 citations
- 392Daniel T. Wallace5 patents · 2,081 citations
- 488John Freund5 patents · 2,081 citations
- 583John W. Hill5 patents · 2,081 citations
- 679Ignacy Puszkiewicz10 patents · 434 citations
- 775Jihong Hao8 patents · 413 citations
- 871Dean Hoornaert4 patents · 2,078 citations
- 967Hongyong Zhang8 patents · 291 citations
- 1063Satoshi Teramoto8 patents · 291 citations
- 1158Thomas M. Anderson9 patents · 500 citations
- 1254Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr.19 patents · 571 citations
- 1350Gordon G. Parker5 patents · 416 citations
- 1446Homayoon Kazerooni6 patents · 366 citations
- 1542Jon Khachaturian18 patents · 692 citations
- 1638Gary Tsui7 patents · 414 citations
- 1733David J. Pech48 patents · 992 citations
- 1829David W. Archer10 patents · 223 citations
- 1925Dieter C. Juergens5 patents · 319 citations
- 2021Hans Tax20 patents · 564 citations
- 2117Hideaki Yoshimatsu9 patents · 404 citations
- 2213Klaus Hosler13 patents · 428 citations
- 238Harry P. Fuller6 patents · 291 citations
- 244John F. Cameron20 patents · 484 citations
- 251Myron Glickman20 patents · 556 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B66C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11992444B1✦ AIApparatus, system, and method to control torque or lateral thrust applied to a load suspen6 cites · 202485% earned
- 296US12222743B2✦ AILever device and working machine5 cites · 202484% earned
- 392US12145823B2✦ AISystems and methods for assisting a crane operator3 cites · 202454% earned
- 488US12037989B2Energy storage and delivery system and method3 cites · 202459% earned
- 583US12487596B1Autonomous control of operations of earth-moving vehicles using data from simulated vehicl3 cites · 202580% earned
- 679US11926004B1Rolling ring shrink fitting tool for rotary equipment3 cites · 202480% earned
- 775US12214999B1Intelligent hoisting method for beam segments used in bridgedeck crane systems and a bridg2 cites · 202576% earned
- 871US11933005B1Animal waste collection robot6 cites · 202485% earned
- 967US12412689B2Magnetic coupling device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1063US12312219B2Control method for controlling retraction of boom, mechanical device and storage medium1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12497270B2Crane assemblies and methods for erecting towers and wind turbines2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1254US12435491B1Hydraulic cylinder with an integrated pressure relief system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US12246951B1Quick-action shackle1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1446US12448258B1Apparatus and method for removal of vehicle hardtop2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1542US11999595B1Load lifter assembly2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12129152B2Expansion bolt and pivot and swivel mechanism therefor1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1733US11931846B2Magnetic coupling device1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1829US12116244B2System and method for the transport and holding of building materials1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1925US12221327B2Mobile crane operation control2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12410039B2Multi-tower linkage type aerial hoisting platform1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12214997B1Grapple accumulation arm for log grapple machine1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2213US12510117B2Wear pad, telescopic boom assembly and work machine1 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US12258937B2Method of dismounting or mounting a rotor blade of a wind turbine1 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12492105B2Method and apparatus for stopping device, and crane, electronic device and readable medium1 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12371278B2Pick and place apparatus and transporting machine1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B66C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10920434B1✦ AIPortable robotic construction system69 cites · 202189% earned
- 296US11180263B2✦ AIFlying vehicle systems and methods29 cites · 202169% earned
- 392US11897734B2✦ AISystems and methods for guiding a crane operator16 cites · 202370% earned
- 488US11008198B2Hoist and deployable equipment apparatus, system, and method25 cites · 202190% earned
- 583US11142433B2Bidirectional thrust apparatus, system, and method23 cites · 202190% earned
- 679US11339034B2Coupling for suspended load control apparatus, system, and method22 cites · 202285% earned
- 775US11041526B1Adjustable wear pad21 cites · 202190% earned
- 871US11167957B1Swiveling hoist rings and methods of assembly18 cites · 202189% earned
- 967US11525437B2Energy storage system with elevator lift system11 cites · 202276% earned
- 1063US10968084B1Method for monitoring lifting events at a construction site14 cites · 202175% earned
- 1158US11719229B2Energy storage and delivery system and method10 cites · 202171% earned
- 1254US11651883B2Electromagnet-switchable permanent magnet device10 cites · 202178% earned
- 1350US11524879B2Remote control system for a crane8 cites · 202276% earned
- 1446US11822356B1Aerial lift systems and control input apparatuses with high electrical resistance for use 6 cites · 202378% earned
- 1542US11756427B1Traffic signal system for congested trafficways10 cites · 202387% earned
- 1638US11992444B1Apparatus, system, and method to control torque or lateral thrust applied to a load suspen6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1733US11352239B1Portable hoist system with adjustment features12 cites · 202288% earned
- 1829US11840169B2Storage arrangement8 cites · 202286% earned
- 1925US11999030B2Vacuum gripper5 cites · 202365% earned
- 2021US11939157B2Robotic service device and handling method5 cites · 202377% earned
- 2117US12222743B2Lever device and working machine5 cites · 202484% earned
- 2213US11091355B1Mechanically intelligent end-of-arm tool13 cites · 202188% earned
- 238US11772214B2Magnetic coupling device8 cites · 202271% earned
- 244US11332208B2Device for removing, storing and installing convertible SUV hardtops from the rear or side8 cites · 202286% earned
- 251US11673511B2Hitch connectable motorcycle transport6 cites · 202271% earned
All-time canon
The defining B66C patents of the whole record
- 199US7125403B2✦ AIIn vivo accessories for minimally invasive robotic surgery1,429 cites · 200289% earned
- 296US9044241B2✦ AIBushing arm deformation mechanism835 cites · 201391% earned
- 392US5838759A✦ AISingle beam photoneutron probe and X-ray imaging system for contraband detection and ident563 cites · 199895% earned
- 488US5638420AStraddle inspection system428 cites · 199795% earned
- 583US9422139B1Method of actively controlling winch swing via modulated uptake and release388 cites · 201690% earned
- 679US8551116B2In vivo accessories for minimally invasive robotic surgery349 cites · 201287% earned
- 775US8182476B2In vivo accessories for minimally invasive robotic surgery273 cites · 201086% earned
- 871US6058158AX-ray device for checking the contents of closed cargo carriers249 cites · 200094% earned
- 967US7878750B2Rotatable and articulated material handling apparatus245 cites · 200794% earned
- 1063US6826452B1Cable array robot for material handling237 cites · 200494% earned
- 1158US7399018B1Lifting sling227 cites · 200894% earned
- 1254US8201867B2Threaded hoist ring screw retainer226 cites · 201094% earned
- 1350US4243147AThree-dimensional lift225 cites · 198194% earned
- 1446US5392058ADisplay-integrated type tablet device217 cites · 199594% earned
- 1542US4973219AGrid rail container transport and storage system216 cites · 199094% earned
- 1638US9205922B1Systems and methods for implementing a payload distribution system199 cites · 201594% earned
- 1733US4166602ACounterbalancing mechanism for X-ray tubeheads196 cites · 197994% earned
- 1829US6763635B1Boom with mast assembly188 cites · 200488% earned
- 1925US6202013B1Articulated boom monitoring system185 cites · 200194% earned
- 2021US5939986AMobile machine hazardous working zone warning system182 cites · 199994% earned
- 2117US4578757AMethod for preventing collision of two mutually movable bodies and an apparatus including 181 cites · 198694% earned
- 2213US5780826AContainer handling apparatus and management system170 cites · 199894% earned
- 238US4266627ATraveling assembly and wheel suspension for a rolling and stepping vehicle166 cites · 198194% earned
- 244US7207713B2Boom with mast assembly164 cites · 200588% earned
- 251US5913479ASnap hook with pivotal gate164 cites · 199994% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B66C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199OSHKOSH CORP43 patents · 1,101 citations
- 296US NAVY51 patents · 1,001 citations
- 392KOBE STEEL LTD57 patents · 1,075 citations
- 488BOEING CO36 patents · 477 citations
- 583WORKHORSE GROUP INC18 patents · 114 citations
- 679CATERPILLAR INC68 patents · 616 citations
- 775SIEMENS AG46 patents · 507 citations
- 871LIEBHERR WERK EHINGEN99 patents · 651 citations
- 967GROVE US LLC30 patents · 448 citations
- 1063ENERGY VAULT INC16 patents · 171 citations
- 1158ALTEC IND INC28 patents · 254 citations
- 1254MURATA MACHINERY LTD55 patents · 292 citations
- 1350COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP12 patents · 175 citations
- 1446DEERE & CO33 patents · 310 citations
- 1542MAGNETEK INC8 patents · 166 citations
- 1638STRUCTURAL SERVICES INC11 patents · 68 citations
- 1733DAIFUKU KK40 patents · 254 citations
- 1829LIEBHERR WERK NENZING34 patents · 225 citations
- 1925KITO KK10 patents · 135 citations
- 2021WING AVIATION LLC17 patents · 140 citations
- 2117SCHWING GMBH F16 patents · 120 citations
- 2213LIKO RES & DEV AB24 patents · 77 citations
- 238TADANO LTD144 patents · 258 citations
- 244PALFINGER AG24 patents · 114 citations
- 251OZ LIFTING PRODUCTS LLC6 patents · 80 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B66C output across the last 5 years
- 199OSHKOSH CORP43 patents · 1,101 citations
- 296US NAVY51 patents · 1,001 citations
- 392KOBE STEEL LTD57 patents · 1,075 citations
- 488KOMATSU MFG CO LTD30 patents · 715 citations
- 583BOEING CO36 patents · 477 citations
- 679WORKHORSE GROUP INC18 patents · 114 citations
- 775CATERPILLAR INC68 patents · 616 citations
- 871SIEMENS AG46 patents · 507 citations
- 967NASA8 patents · 287 citations
- 1063LIEBHERR WERK EHINGEN99 patents · 651 citations
- 1158GROVE US LLC30 patents · 448 citations
- 1254IBM10 patents · 232 citations
- 1350ENERGY VAULT INC16 patents · 171 citations
- 1446GEN ELECTRIC36 patents · 382 citations
- 1542MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD23 patents · 424 citations
- 1638ALTEC IND INC28 patents · 254 citations
- 1733VITA INCLINATA TECH INC7 patents · 173 citations
- 1829MANITOWOC CRANE COMPANIES LLC61 patents · 264 citations
- 1925HONDA MOTOR CO LTD17 patents · 165 citations
- 2021MAGSWITCH TECH WORLDWIDE PTY LTD11 patents · 122 citations
- 2117FASTBRICK IP PTY LTD14 patents · 96 citations
- 2213RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ21 patents · 264 citations
- 238MURATA MACHINERY LTD55 patents · 292 citations
- 244COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP12 patents · 175 citations
- 251DEERE & CO33 patents · 310 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B66C
- 199OSHKOSH CORP43 patents · 1,101 citations
- 296SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB6 patents · 281 citations
- 392SCHWING AMERICA INC13 patents · 619 citations
- 488BURKE CO10 patents · 716 citations
- 583US NAVY51 patents · 1,001 citations
- 679MI-JACK PRODUCTS INC41 patents · 1,090 citations
- 775HITACHI LTD17 patents · 630 citations
- 871CBC IND INC11 patents · 575 citations
- 967MANITOWOC CO41 patents · 1,098 citations
- 1063HARNISCHFEGER CORP77 patents · 1,921 citations
- 1158KOBE STEEL LTD57 patents · 1,075 citations
- 1254KOMATSU MFG CO LTD30 patents · 715 citations
- 1350JERGENS INC9 patents · 381 citations
- 1446FMC CORP57 patents · 1,242 citations
- 1542BOEING CO36 patents · 477 citations
- 1638AMERICAN HOIST & DERRICK CO12 patents · 417 citations
- 1733US ENERGY9 patents · 396 citations
- 1829MARINE TRAVELIFT INC17 patents · 407 citations
- 1925US ARMY23 patents · 364 citations
- 2021WORKHORSE GROUP INC18 patents · 114 citations
- 2117EATON CORP9 patents · 335 citations
- 2213CATERPILLAR INC68 patents · 616 citations
- 238SIEMENS AG46 patents · 507 citations
- 244UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP9 patents · 283 citations
- 251MANNESMANN AG61 patents · 974 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth