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Compositions of polymers
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within C08L · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest C08L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199David P. Martin49 patents · 3,343 citations
- 296Jason P. Rolland35 patents · 1,499 citations
- 392Lloyd M. Robeson80 patents · 2,775 citations
- 488Joseph M. Desimone26 patents · 1,317 citations
- 583Robert K. Pinschmidt, Jr.21 patents · 1,225 citations
- 679James Goodrich24 patents · 1,200 citations
- 775Kai Chen23 patents · 1,172 citations
- 871Justin Poelma22 patents · 1,171 citations
- 967Gregory M. Cruise46 patents · 1,612 citations
- 1063Azaam Alli46 patents · 2,400 citations
- 1158Mark L. Binette194 patents · 3,870 citations
- 1254Scott L. Joslin29 patents · 1,074 citations
- 1350Shivkumar Mahadevan40 patents · 1,235 citations
- 1446Frank Chang61 patents · 1,213 citations
- 1542Max P. Mcdaniel43 patents · 1,421 citations
- 1638Phillip D. Hustad44 patents · 740 citations
- 1733Robert R. Gallucci112 patents · 2,585 citations
- 1829Shanti Swarup52 patents · 1,163 citations
- 1925Klaus Hintzer63 patents · 1,129 citations
- 2021Keith A. Nelson14 patents · 564 citations
- 2117John Dallas Pruitt39 patents · 497 citations
- 2213Paul Harry Sandstrom189 patents · 3,392 citations
- 238Jinyu Huang26 patents · 584 citations
- 244Yongxing Qiu34 patents · 434 citations
- 251Philip Sasse26 patents · 437 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained C08L output across the last 5 years
- 199Frederick E. Shelton, Iv14 patents · 4,896 citations
- 296David P. Martin49 patents · 3,343 citations
- 392Simon F. Williams40 patents · 3,295 citations
- 488Rao S. Bezwada34 patents · 7,381 citations
- 583Jeffrey John Kolstad27 patents · 2,361 citations
- 679Michael J. Sullivan383 patents · 13,391 citations
- 775Jason P. Rolland35 patents · 1,499 citations
- 871Brian W. S. Kolthammer15 patents · 2,726 citations
- 967Lloyd M. Robeson80 patents · 2,775 citations
- 1063Joseph M. Desimone26 patents · 1,317 citations
- 1158Robert K. Pinschmidt, Jr.21 patents · 1,225 citations
- 1254James Goodrich24 patents · 1,200 citations
- 1350Kai Chen23 patents · 1,172 citations
- 1446Justin Poelma22 patents · 1,171 citations
- 1542Sudhin Datta110 patents · 4,218 citations
- 1638Lynda Kaye Johnson16 patents · 1,189 citations
- 1733Douglas G. Vanderlaan36 patents · 2,990 citations
- 1829Charles Michael Buchanan35 patents · 2,144 citations
- 1925Amarpreet S. Sawhney21 patents · 1,924 citations
- 2021James D. Ford32 patents · 1,875 citations
- 2117Gregory M. Cruise46 patents · 1,612 citations
- 2213Michael J. Constant22 patents · 1,176 citations
- 238Azaam Alli46 patents · 2,400 citations
- 244Kevin P. Mccabe25 patents · 1,569 citations
- 251Robert S. Langer49 patents · 2,557 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in C08L
- 199Woonza M. Rhee46 patents · 11,590 citations
- 296Frank Delustro34 patents · 9,596 citations
- 392Richard A. Berg31 patents · 7,306 citations
- 488Louis Fries13 patents · 4,737 citations
- 583Alexander W. Bidwell9 patents · 3,685 citations
- 679Allan M. Wolf9 patents · 3,685 citations
- 775Kenneth H. Appleman9 patents · 3,685 citations
- 871Robert Filepp9 patents · 3,685 citations
- 967Sam Meo9 patents · 3,685 citations
- 1063A. Arsenault8 patents · 3,804 citations
- 1158Lindsay Machan8 patents · 3,804 citations
- 1254William L. Hunter8 patents · 3,804 citations
- 1350James C. Stevens53 patents · 8,234 citations
- 1446Donald G. Wallace18 patents · 5,597 citations
- 1542Alan S. Michaels12 patents · 4,425 citations
- 1638Hanne Bentz12 patents · 4,425 citations
- 1733Ramon A. Burns, Jr.12 patents · 4,425 citations
- 1829Frederick E. Shelton, Iv14 patents · 4,896 citations
- 1925George W. Knight37 patents · 8,152 citations
- 2021Shih-Yaw Lai40 patents · 7,990 citations
- 2117John R. Wilson16 patents · 6,294 citations
- 2213Duane Tiemann7 patents · 3,223 citations
- 238Francis C. Young7 patents · 3,223 citations
- 244Michael L. Gordon7 patents · 3,223 citations
- 251Mir Imran7 patents · 3,672 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring C08L patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12268693B2✦ AIPharmaceutical compositions comprising a tolfenamic acid11 cites · 202478% earned
- 296US12029830B2✦ AIEmbolic compositions and methods13 cites · 202467% earned
- 392US12128052B2✦ AIPharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam13 cites · 202470% earned
- 488US11884884B1Hydrocarbon compositions derived from pyrolysis of post-consumer and/or post-industrial pl9 cites · 202477% earned
- 583US12038369B2Compositions and methods for cell-like calibration particles6 cites · 202468% earned
- 679US12485176B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam2 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US12005319B1Golf ball components formed from hydroxyurethane compositions5 cites · 202472% earned
- 871US11912872B1Light, thin, warm-keeping and temperature-adjusting modified polymer aerogel composite mat5 cites · 202484% earned
- 967US12122936B2High performance silicon-based coating compositions4 cites · 202467% earned
- 1063US12191496B2Electrode binder slurry composition for lithium ion electrical storage devices4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1158US11976183B1Process for modifiyng the melt flow index of low density polyethylene5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1254US12215174B2Compositions of hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and methods of purifying the same2 cites · 202451% earned
- 1350US12049729B2Compostable seaweed-based compositions, and associated systems and methods2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1446US12098285B1Bio-based wearable films and method of preparation thereof2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1542US12269925B1Fast curing, biocompatible and biodegradable adhesives and sealants2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1638US11965087B1Liquid binder compositions and uses thereof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12059802B2Electrically-actuated artificial muscle fiber with bidirectional linear strain and prepara2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US12275894B2Lignin-based fracturing fluids and related methods3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1925US12060486B2Recycled and renewable polymeric composition for computer chassis2 cites · 202458% earned
- 2021US11926736B1Curable film composition, curable film, and cured product thereof2 cites · 202461% earned
- 2117US12024538B2Methods for reducing impurities in silk fibroin preparations2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12312574B2Polymer-coated crosslinked alginate gel fiber2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US12297123B2Negative thermal expansion material, method for producing the same, and composite material2 cites · 202576% earned
- 244US12247114B1Methods of preparing a composite having elastomer and filler1 cites · 202542% earned
- 251US12187847B2Polyketone powder for laser sintering2 cites · 202455% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring C08L patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11123431B2✦ AIPharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam46 cites · 202185% earned
- 296US11129895B2✦ AIPharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam46 cites · 202185% earned
- 392US11285213B2✦ AIPharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam42 cites · 202187% earned
- 488US11285214B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam41 cites · 202187% earned
- 583US11110173B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam48 cites · 202188% earned
- 679US11433078B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam38 cites · 202291% earned
- 775US11844870B2Embolic compositions and methods18 cites · 202369% earned
- 871US11759522B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam23 cites · 202390% earned
- 967US12268693B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a tolfenamic acid11 cites · 202478% earned
- 1063US11865117B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam22 cites · 202390% earned
- 1158US11253020B2Artificial lash extensions25 cites · 202172% earned
- 1254US11672633B2Handle for an electrically operated personal care implement29 cites · 202191% earned
- 1350US12128052B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam13 cites · 202470% earned
- 1446US11801250B2Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam17 cites · 202389% earned
- 1542US11958917B2Compositions of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and methods of purifying the same12 cites · 202371% earned
- 1638US11875914B2Conductive compositions of conductive polymer and metal coated fiber20 cites · 202281% earned
- 1733US11313782B2Compositions and methods for cell-like calibration particles19 cites · 202177% earned
- 1829US11041063B2Long-term fire retardant with an organophosphate and methods for making and using same19 cites · 202185% earned
- 1925US11884884B1Hydrocarbon compositions derived from pyrolysis of post-consumer and/or post-industrial pl9 cites · 202477% earned
- 2021US11339279B2Dual catalyst system for producing LLDPE and MDPE copolymers with long chain branching for16 cites · 202180% earned
- 2117US11370707B1Asphalt modified with red mud for porous pavement material and application thereof13 cites · 202288% earned
- 2213US11025175B1Planarization layers for nanovoided polymers18 cites · 202168% earned
- 238USRE48555EBreathable and microporous thin thermoplastic film22 cites · 202176% earned
- 244US11030509B1Biodegradable payment card with embedded plant seeds14 cites · 202183% earned
- 251US11392050B2Process cartridge and electrophotographic apparatus14 cites · 202189% earned
All-time canon
The defining C08L patents of the whole record
- 199US5272236A✦ AIElastic substantially linear olefin polymers2,739 cites · 199392% earned
- 296US5278272A✦ AIElastic substantialy linear olefin polymers2,380 cites · 199489% earned
- 392US4317451A✦ AIPlastic surgical staple2,007 cites · 198296% earned
- 488US6838493B2Medical devices and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymers1,796 cites · 200288% earned
- 583US5716981AAnti-angiogenic compositions and methods of use1,741 cites · 199890% earned
- 679US5347632AReception system for an interactive computer network and method of operation1,711 cites · 199486% earned
- 775US4301144ABlood substitute containing modified hemoglobin1,676 cites · 198196% earned
- 871US6869430B2Tissue biopsy and treatment apparatus and method1,671 cites · 200291% earned
- 967US4663220APolyolefin-containing extrudable compositions and methods for their formation into elastom1,671 cites · 198796% earned
- 1063US5444113AEnd use applications of biodegradable polymers1,605 cites · 199593% earned
- 1158US5674286ABioabsorbable medical implants1,568 cites · 199796% earned
- 1254US5891558ABiopolymer foams for use in tissue repair and reconstruction1,465 cites · 199993% earned
- 1350US4772287AProsthetic disc and method of implanting1,455 cites · 198893% earned
- 1446US7041088B2Medical devices having durable and lubricious polymeric coating1,452 cites · 200493% earned
- 1542US7935773B2Water-swellable copolymers and articles and coatings made therefrom1,439 cites · 200890% earned
- 1638US8323789B2Nanomaterial polymer compositions and uses thereof1,397 cites · 201095% earned
- 1733US7850982B2Biomaterial drug delivery and surface modification compositions1,361 cites · 200695% earned
- 1829US8361501B2Non-adhesive elastic gelatin matrices1,356 cites · 200691% earned
- 1925US4904260AProsthetic disc containing therapeutic material1,337 cites · 199093% earned
- 2021US9414838B2Tissue thickness compensator comprised of a plurality of materials1,292 cites · 201393% earned
- 2117US5749968ADevice for priming for improved adherence of gels to substrates1,279 cites · 199895% earned
- 2213US4624269AChewable tobacco based product1,235 cites · 198695% earned
- 238US5089606AWater-insoluble polysaccharide hydrogel foam for medical applications1,216 cites · 199295% earned
- 244US5948429AMethods for preparing biopolymer foams1,182 cites · 199993% earned
- 251US7371403B2Wound dressing and method for controlling severe, life-threatening bleeding1,127 cites · 200491% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest C08L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199ETHICON INC100 patents · 10,446 citations
- 296CARGILL INC84 patents · 2,788 citations
- 392ACUSHNET CO411 patents · 11,305 citations
- 488ROHM & HAAS616 patents · 13,853 citations
- 583PROCTER & GAMBLE290 patents · 8,778 citations
- 679EASTMAN CHEM CO399 patents · 9,786 citations
- 775GEN ELECTRIC1,795 patents · 45,490 citations
- 871MICROVENTION INC32 patents · 1,301 citations
- 967GORE & ASS96 patents · 2,662 citations
- 1063JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE118 patents · 2,869 citations
- 1158SHINETSU CHEMICAL CO1,355 patents · 15,985 citations
- 1254BRIDGESTONE CORP560 patents · 7,264 citations
- 1350MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY128 patents · 2,643 citations
- 1446GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER753 patents · 12,932 citations
- 1542SUMITOMO RUBBER IND529 patents · 5,473 citations
- 1638ASAHI CHEMICAL IND412 patents · 7,475 citations
- 1733MICHELIN & CIE237 patents · 2,072 citations
- 1829PPG IND OHIO INC332 patents · 3,433 citations
- 1925ARTHREX INC11 patents · 1,178 citations
- 2021GRACE W R & CO115 patents · 3,515 citations
- 2117COVIDIEN LP41 patents · 1,403 citations
- 2213XEROX CORP233 patents · 2,353 citations
- 238CARBON INC44 patents · 463 citations
- 244YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD354 patents · 3,666 citations
- 251UNIV CARNEGIE MELLON19 patents · 964 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained C08L output across the last 5 years
- 199ETHICON INC100 patents · 10,446 citations
- 296CARGILL INC84 patents · 2,788 citations
- 392DONALDSON CO INC23 patents · 1,635 citations
- 488ACUSHNET CO411 patents · 11,305 citations
- 583DU PONT1,329 patents · 36,799 citations
- 679IBM296 patents · 3,763 citations
- 775KIMBERLY CLARK CO253 patents · 11,522 citations
- 871ROHM & HAAS616 patents · 13,853 citations
- 967PROCTER & GAMBLE290 patents · 8,778 citations
- 1063BAUSCH & LOMB38 patents · 2,931 citations
- 1158EASTMAN CHEM CO399 patents · 9,786 citations
- 1254MEDTRONIC INC38 patents · 3,396 citations
- 1350GEN ELECTRIC1,795 patents · 45,490 citations
- 1446MICROVENTION INC32 patents · 1,301 citations
- 1542BARD INC C R23 patents · 1,574 citations
- 1638GORE & ASS96 patents · 2,662 citations
- 1733JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE118 patents · 2,869 citations
- 1829ADIDAS AG11 patents · 734 citations
- 1925SHINETSU CHEMICAL CO1,355 patents · 15,985 citations
- 2021E INK CORP20 patents · 1,277 citations
- 21173M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO886 patents · 15,194 citations
- 2213INCEPT LLC15 patents · 1,195 citations
- 238SHELL OIL CO577 patents · 13,349 citations
- 244BRIDGESTONE CORP560 patents · 7,264 citations
- 251MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY128 patents · 2,643 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in C08L
- 199DOW CHEMICAL CO828 patents · 39,350 citations
- 296COLLAGEN CORP35 patents · 9,491 citations
- 392COHESION TECH INC13 patents · 4,329 citations
- 488ETHICON INC100 patents · 10,446 citations
- 583ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC10 patents · 4,377 citations
- 679CARDIAC PATHWAYS CORP6 patents · 3,670 citations
- 775METABOLIX INC28 patents · 3,322 citations
- 871SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC17 patents · 3,367 citations
- 967CARGILL INC84 patents · 2,788 citations
- 1063DONALDSON CO INC23 patents · 1,635 citations
- 1158ACUSHNET CO411 patents · 11,305 citations
- 1254EP TECHNOLOGIES9 patents · 3,042 citations
- 1350DU PONT1,329 patents · 36,799 citations
- 1446DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC204 patents · 8,006 citations
- 1542MINNESOTA MINING & MFG395 patents · 25,613 citations
- 1638ANGIOTECH PHARM INC5 patents · 1,867 citations
- 1733DOW CORNING791 patents · 26,831 citations
- 1829IBM296 patents · 3,763 citations
- 1925TYCO HEALTHCARE9 patents · 3,151 citations
- 2021EXXON CHEMICAL PATENTS INC201 patents · 11,839 citations
- 2117EXXONMOBIL CHEM PATENTS INC328 patents · 8,514 citations
- 2213KIMBERLY CLARK CO253 patents · 11,522 citations
- 238CROMPTON CORP27 patents · 1,462 citations
- 244HOFFMANN LA ROCHE9 patents · 1,272 citations
- 251BIOMATRIX INC11 patents · 3,176 citations
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