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Crimping fibres & yarns
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within D02G · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest D02G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Ray H. Baughman29 patents · 312 citations
- 296Glenn Harding9 patents · 158 citations
- 392Louis Bedard9 patents · 158 citations
- 488Michael E. Zupkofska9 patents · 158 citations
- 583Paul K. Norton9 patents · 158 citations
- 679Steve Lilburn9 patents · 158 citations
- 775Shaoli Fang28 patents · 236 citations
- 871Uwe Schneider35 patents · 98 citations
- 967Joseph Allen Eckstein32 patents · 91 citations
- 1063Marcio D. Lima21 patents · 106 citations
- 1158Carter S. Haines17 patents · 105 citations
- 1254Na Li14 patents · 102 citations
- 1350Mikhail Kozlov11 patents · 98 citations
- 1446Dongseok Suh8 patents · 95 citations
- 1542Jiyoung Oh8 patents · 95 citations
- 1638Daniel D. Sunshine25 patents · 145 citations
- 1733Daniel A. Podhajny24 patents · 144 citations
- 1829Monica Jung Deandrade6 patents · 37 citations
- 1925Kathryn P. Crews14 patents · 51 citations
- 2021Jacobus Johannes Mencke13 patents · 30 citations
- 2117Bhupesh Dua12 patents · 30 citations
- 2213David C. Lawrence6 patents · 27 citations
- 238Cassie M. Malloy4 patents · 39 citations
- 244Francois-Xavier Damour5 patents · 32 citations
- 251Carrie L. Davis9 patents · 9 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D02G output across the last 5 years
- 199Ray H. Baughman29 patents · 312 citations
- 296Gregory V. Andrews12 patents · 471 citations
- 392Glenn Harding9 patents · 158 citations
- 488Louis Bedard9 patents · 158 citations
- 583Michael E. Zupkofska9 patents · 158 citations
- 679Paul K. Norton9 patents · 158 citations
- 775Steve Lilburn9 patents · 158 citations
- 871Shaoli Fang28 patents · 236 citations
- 967Reiyao Zhu40 patents · 496 citations
- 1063Ali E. Aliev11 patents · 133 citations
- 1158Uwe Schneider35 patents · 98 citations
- 1254Joseph Allen Eckstein32 patents · 91 citations
- 1350Michael T. Stanhope11 patents · 252 citations
- 1446Marcio D. Lima21 patents · 106 citations
- 1542Carter S. Haines17 patents · 105 citations
- 1638Na Li14 patents · 102 citations
- 1733Mikhail Kozlov11 patents · 98 citations
- 1829Dongseok Suh8 patents · 95 citations
- 1925Jiyoung Oh8 patents · 95 citations
- 2021Daniel D. Sunshine25 patents · 145 citations
- 2117Daniel A. Podhajny24 patents · 144 citations
- 2213Gilbert Patrick8 patents · 142 citations
- 238Charles S. Dunn10 patents · 81 citations
- 244Gotthilf Bertsch10 patents · 100 citations
- 251Monica Jung Deandrade6 patents · 37 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in D02G
- 199Takaharu Matsumoto9 patents · 494 citations
- 296Keiji Ichibori6 patents · 483 citations
- 392Nathaniel H. Kolmes24 patents · 1,618 citations
- 488Harold F. Plemmons8 patents · 822 citations
- 583Shriram Bagrodia8 patents · 524 citations
- 679Dennis G. Welygan9 patents · 490 citations
- 775Loren L. Barber, Jr.9 patents · 490 citations
- 871Richard M. Pihl9 patents · 490 citations
- 967Thomas W. Tolbert5 patents · 530 citations
- 1063Bobby M. Phillips14 patents · 589 citations
- 1158Charles P. Weber, Jr.5 patents · 484 citations
- 1254Frank J. Land6 patents · 359 citations
- 1350John A. Flint8 patents · 327 citations
- 1446Mark Andrews6 patents · 493 citations
- 1542Donald S. Kaplan4 patents · 1,121 citations
- 1638John Kennedy4 patents · 1,121 citations
- 1733Ross R. Muth4 patents · 1,121 citations
- 1829Herman Leslie Lanieve8 patents · 288 citations
- 1925Robert Bruce Sandor8 patents · 288 citations
- 2021Ray H. Baughman29 patents · 312 citations
- 2117Gregory V. Andrews12 patents · 471 citations
- 2213James M. Howell9 patents · 274 citations
- 238Wae-Hai Tung11 patents · 371 citations
- 244Eleni Karayianni12 patents · 390 citations
- 251Youichi Kanbara5 patents · 347 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring D02G patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12492495B2✦ AIBraided tubular textile sleeve with hybrid yarns and method of construction thereof1 cites · 202567% earned
- 296US12404611B2✦ AITire cord1 cites · 202467% earned
- 392US12134841B1✦ AIComposite-integrated electrical networks1 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US12276047B2Alternating color fabric1 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12478512B2Methods and apparatuses for making elastomeric laminates with elastic strands unwound from0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12276053B2Atraumatic stent and method and apparatus for making the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12139827B2Fabric control device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12473896B2Thermally-powered polymer fiber actuators and articles including same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12495851B2Apparel and other products incorporating a thermoplastic polymer material0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063USRE50459EUltra high molecular weight polyethylene multifilament yarn0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1158US12104332B2Artificial turf and associated devices and methods for making same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12497716B2Composite yarn, manufacturing process and textile surface comprising such a yarn0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12270455B2Transmission belt0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12312711B2High strength and high modulus carbon fibers0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12595594B2Bulked continuous carpet filament manufacturing from polytrimethylene terephthalate0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12264421B2Machine-knittable conductive hybrid yarns0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12310339B2Net for aquaculture0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12544638B2Antimicrobial basketball net0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12576608B2Method of manufacturing a tunable midsole for an article of footwear0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12139828B2Wet-activated cooling fabric0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12344969B2Dual functional spun + filament fiber woven terry cooling towel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12565720B1Manufacturing method of recycled polyester yarn using waste fabric0 cites · 20260% earned
- 238US12490794B2Textiles and methods of making the same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12195895B2Braided composite products comprising thermoplastic material0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12234580B2Yarn, method and apparatus for producing yarn and products formed therefrom0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring D02G patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11639567B2✦ AIWet-activated cooling fabric11 cites · 202182% earned
- 296US11446027B2✦ AICompressible knitted adjuncts with surface features11 cites · 202288% earned
- 392US11225733B2✦ AIProliferated thread count of a woven textile by simultaneous insertion within a single pic7 cites · 202186% earned
- 488US11131042B1High tenacity yarn and method of manufacturing glove using same6 cites · 202185% earned
- 583US11648007B2Compressible knitted adjuncts with varying fiber features7 cites · 202286% earned
- 679US12284955B2Composite materials promoting the catchment and attachment of seaweed holdfasts3 cites · 202372% earned
- 775US11344453B2Methods and apparatuses for making elastomeric laminates with elastic strands unwound from4 cites · 202146% earned
- 871US11578437B2Atraumatic stent and method and apparatus for making the same4 cites · 202157% earned
- 967US11607348B2Methods and apparatuses for making elastomeric laminates4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1063US11702772B2Wool fabric with stretch properties and garments made therefrom4 cites · 202282% earned
- 1158US11365493B2Method for making copolymer-wrapped nanotube fibers6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1254US11773515B2Single, multi-effect, energy harvesting and heat managing spun yarn and manufacturing meth3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1350US11771546B2Hydraulic muscle from hollow wrapped carbon nanotube yarn5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1446US12031608B2Transmission belt2 cites · 202361% earned
- 1542US11479886B2Color-changing fabric and applications4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1638US11891729B2Machine-knittable conductive hybrid yarns4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1733US11359311B2Proliferated thread count of a woven textile by simultaneous insertion within a single pic4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1829US11629705B2Polymer fiber actuators3 cites · 202256% earned
- 1925US12331433B2Textile structures comprising core spun yarns and associated methods for manufacture3 cites · 202180% earned
- 2021US10966357B2Electromagnetic shielding device4 cites · 202182% earned
- 2117US11891730B2Smart yarn and method for manufacturing a yarn containing an electronic device2 cites · 202255% earned
- 2213US11891731B2Flame resistant fabrics2 cites · 202367% earned
- 238US11470718B2Electrical connecting element3 cites · 202180% earned
- 244US12492495B2Braided tubular textile sleeve with hybrid yarns and method of construction thereof1 cites · 202567% earned
- 251US11830340B1Method and system for secretion analysis embedded in a garment2 cites · 202376% earned
All-time canon
The defining D02G patents of the whole record
- 199US7964206B2✦ AIPorous medical device and method for its manufacture1,146 cites · 200795% earned
- 296US6381482B1✦ AIFabric or garment with integrated flexible information infrastructure638 cites · 200295% earned
- 392US9352071B2✦ AIMethod of forming an implantable device620 cites · 201492% earned
- 488US4792336AFlat braided ligament or tendon implant device having texturized yarns594 cites · 198892% earned
- 583US4234907ALight emitting fabric578 cites · 198095% earned
- 679US5217495ASynthetic semiabsorbable composite yarn443 cites · 199395% earned
- 775US5906004ATextile fabric with integrated electrically conductive fibers and clothing fabricated ther391 cites · 199995% earned
- 871US6106913AFibrous structures containing nanofibrils and other textile fibers320 cites · 200091% earned
- 967US5376118ASupport material for cell impregnation300 cites · 199494% earned
- 1063US4942875ASurgical repair device having absorbable and nonabsorbable components299 cites · 199091% earned
- 1158US5147400AConnective tissue prosthesis246 cites · 199294% earned
- 1254US6946196B2Anti-microbial fiber and fibrous products245 cites · 200482% earned
- 1350US4155394ATire cord composite and pneumatic tire244 cites · 197994% earned
- 1446US4750339AEdge binding for fabric articles243 cites · 198894% earned
- 1542US7704480B2Method for making carbon nanotube yarn231 cites · 200789% earned
- 1638US5572860AFusible adhesive yarn231 cites · 199694% earned
- 1733US5972505AFibers capable of spontaneously transporting fluids230 cites · 199986% earned
- 1829US6058541ACrimped bristle toothbrush225 cites · 200094% earned
- 1925US5070540AProtective garment204 cites · 199194% earned
- 2021US4983814AFibrous heating element198 cites · 199194% earned
- 2117US6099960AHigh surface area nanofibers, methods of making, methods of using and products containing 197 cites · 200094% earned
- 2213US4186239AMonofilament weed cutters191 cites · 198094% earned
- 238US6155084AProtective articles made of a composite fabric191 cites · 200094% earned
- 244US6723428B1Anti-microbial fiber and fibrous products185 cites · 200481% earned
- 251US4470251AKnittable yarn and safety apparel made therewith183 cites · 198494% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest D02G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199UNIV TEXAS28 patents · 237 citations
- 296KURARAY CO15 patents · 285 citations
- 392HONEYWELL INT INC34 patents · 270 citations
- 488PROCTER & GAMBLE39 patents · 105 citations
- 583SOUTHERN MILLS INC16 patents · 256 citations
- 679APPLE INC29 patents · 177 citations
- 775BANDO CHEMICAL IND14 patents · 163 citations
- 871ASAHI CHEMICAL IND23 patents · 296 citations
- 967NIKE INC28 patents · 136 citations
- 1063BOSTON SCIENT SCIMED INC8 patents · 75 citations
- 1158KOLON INC31 patents · 67 citations
- 1254MICHELIN & CIE26 patents · 91 citations
- 1350YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO LTD11 patents · 62 citations
- 1446KANEKA CORP17 patents · 34 citations
- 1542OERLIKON TEXTILE GMBH & CO KG21 patents · 34 citations
- 1638BOEING CO11 patents · 20 citations
- 1733MPUSA LLC5 patents · 21 citations
- 1829ALADDIN MFG CORP19 patents · 9 citations
- 1925GEORGIA TECH RES INST3 patents · 638 citations
- 2021SHOWA GLOVE CO4 patents · 25 citations
- 2117SANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN VE TIC AS19 patents · 12 citations
- 2213AVIENT PROTECTIVE MAT B V8 patents · 4 citations
- 238PRIMO1D5 patents · 9 citations
- 244COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO8 patents · 4 citations
- 251MERMET4 patents · 5 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D02G output across the last 5 years
- 199WORLD FIBERS INC14 patents · 715 citations
- 296GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER37 patents · 1,164 citations
- 392TORAY INDUSTRIES93 patents · 1,615 citations
- 488TEIJIN LTD74 patents · 1,354 citations
- 583UNIV TEXAS28 patents · 237 citations
- 679KIMBERLY CLARK CO9 patents · 299 citations
- 775KURARAY CO15 patents · 285 citations
- 871TOYO BOSEKI23 patents · 443 citations
- 967TEPHA INC15 patents · 195 citations
- 1063HONEYWELL INT INC34 patents · 270 citations
- 1158PROCTER & GAMBLE39 patents · 105 citations
- 1254BEKAERT SA NV26 patents · 304 citations
- 1350SOUTHERN MILLS INC16 patents · 256 citations
- 1446MURATA MACHINERY LTD53 patents · 505 citations
- 1542MILLIKEN & CO24 patents · 246 citations
- 1638MITSUBOSHI BELTING LTD16 patents · 176 citations
- 1733SUMITOMO RUBBER IND11 patents · 200 citations
- 1829APPLE INC29 patents · 177 citations
- 1925RIETER AG MASCHF42 patents · 304 citations
- 2021GORE & ASS7 patents · 140 citations
- 2117BANDO CHEMICAL IND14 patents · 163 citations
- 2213ASAHI CHEMICAL IND23 patents · 296 citations
- 238WELSPUN INDIA LTD11 patents · 79 citations
- 244NIKE INC28 patents · 136 citations
- 251GLEN RAVEN INC8 patents · 149 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in D02G
- 199MINNESOTA MINING & MFG18 patents · 905 citations
- 296DU PONT273 patents · 5,364 citations
- 392KOLMES NATHANIEL H7 patents · 707 citations
- 488EASTMAN CHEM CO18 patents · 560 citations
- 583SPRINGS IND INC9 patents · 705 citations
- 679KANEGAFUCHI CHEMICAL IND7 patents · 421 citations
- 775WORLD FIBERS INC14 patents · 715 citations
- 871ALLIED SIGNAL INC18 patents · 574 citations
- 967GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER37 patents · 1,164 citations
- 1063HOECHST CELANESE CORP15 patents · 664 citations
- 1158TORAY INDUSTRIES93 patents · 1,615 citations
- 1254BASF CORP35 patents · 1,050 citations
- 1350UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP4 patents · 1,121 citations
- 1446WHIZARD PROTECTIVE WEAR CORP7 patents · 440 citations
- 1542TEXTRONICS INC12 patents · 389 citations
- 1638SUPREME ELASTIC CORP12 patents · 601 citations
- 1733TEIJIN LTD74 patents · 1,354 citations
- 1829SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES8 patents · 256 citations
- 1925UNIV TEXAS28 patents · 237 citations
- 2021ALBANY INT CORP6 patents · 309 citations
- 2117KIMBERLY CLARK CO9 patents · 299 citations
- 2213AKZO NV14 patents · 399 citations
- 238KURARAY CO15 patents · 285 citations
- 244TOYO BOSEKI23 patents · 443 citations
- 251AKZONA INC44 patents · 599 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth