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Finishing filaments, yarns or ropes
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within D02J · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest D02J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Benjamin Patrick Kline2 patents · 2 citations
- 296Bhavin Shah2 patents · 2 citations
- 392Rhonda Peck2 patents · 2 citations
- 488Larry Sims1 patents · 2 citations
- 583Anthony R. D'Amato2 patents · 0 citations
- 679Andrew Sante Fiumara2 patents · 0 citations
- 775Fangming Tang4 patents · 0 citations
- 871Jesus Cardenas2 patents · 0 citations
- 967Lili Wang4 patents · 0 citations
- 1063Nicholas J. Schaub2 patents · 0 citations
- 1158Paul Michael Troiano2 patents · 0 citations
- 1254Ryan J. Gilbert2 patents · 0 citations
- 1350Steven Santa Cruz2 patents · 0 citations
- 1446Ping Chen2 patents · 0 citations
- 1542Yu-Chia Tseng2 patents · 0 citations
- 1638Bingtao Zhang1 patents · 1 citations
- 1733Hongsen Zhang1 patents · 1 citations
- 1829Jingyuan Liu1 patents · 1 citations
- 1925Jing Yu1 patents · 1 citations
- 2021Jiahui Zhu1 patents · 1 citations
- 2117Jun Wang1 patents · 1 citations
- 2213Qi Liu1 patents · 1 citations
- 238Rongrong Chen1 patents · 1 citations
- 244Hongwei Fan3 patents · 0 citations
- 251TANG FANGMING2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D02J output across the last 5 years
- 199Mark M. Mleziva5 patents · 65 citations
- 296Vasily A. Topolkaraev7 patents · 28 citations
- 392Aaron Kenneth Amstutz6 patents · 16 citations
- 488Jonglak Choi6 patents · 16 citations
- 583Luke Michael Haverhals6 patents · 16 citations
- 679Michael Molter5 patents · 16 citations
- 775Spencer Jacob Null5 patents · 16 citations
- 871Xiling Tang5 patents · 16 citations
- 967Gerard De Weerd4 patents · 12 citations
- 1063Rinus Prins4 patents · 12 citations
- 1158Yukihiro Mizutori9 patents · 10 citations
- 1254Ryan J. Mceneany6 patents · 8 citations
- 1350John E. Holowczak4 patents · 8 citations
- 1446Ying She4 patents · 8 citations
- 1542Antonio J. Carrillo3 patents · 8 citations
- 1638Ronak Rajendra Gupta4 patents · 2 citations
- 1733Chiasa Sato5 patents · 3 citations
- 1829Takafumi Hashimoto5 patents · 3 citations
- 1925Tetsuya Motohashi6 patents · 3 citations
- 2021Arun Agarwal3 patents · 9 citations
- 2117Hidekazu Yoshikawa3 patents · 4 citations
- 2213Kathryn S. Read3 patents · 2 citations
- 238Tamotsu Suzuki3 patents · 2 citations
- 244Yoshihiro Kawahara3 patents · 2 citations
- 251Hideki Morioka2 patents · 2 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in D02J
- 199Shriram Bagrodia8 patents · 524 citations
- 296Bobby M. Phillips9 patents · 430 citations
- 392Allen Lynn Crain12 patents · 176 citations
- 488Coralie Mckenna Fleenor12 patents · 176 citations
- 583Daniel William Klosiewicz12 patents · 176 citations
- 679Kab Sik Seo12 patents · 176 citations
- 775Rakesh Gupta12 patents · 176 citations
- 871Scott Ellery George12 patents · 176 citations
- 967Karl-Heinz Bauer20 patents · 310 citations
- 1063Benjamin H. Knox27 patents · 459 citations
- 1158Carlos A. León Y León9 patents · 87 citations
- 1254Andrew M. Coons, Iii12 patents · 264 citations
- 1350Hans R. E. Frankfort12 patents · 229 citations
- 1446Erich Lenk13 patents · 186 citations
- 1542Heinz Schippers12 patents · 200 citations
- 1638Elmer E. Most, Jr.8 patents · 169 citations
- 1733Robert J. Collins8 patents · 169 citations
- 1829Stephen B. Johnson8 patents · 169 citations
- 1925Melvin R. Thompson6 patents · 147 citations
- 2021Willis M. King5 patents · 137 citations
- 2117Armin Wirz11 patents · 132 citations
- 2213Peter William Foster8 patents · 127 citations
- 238Arun Aneja5 patents · 100 citations
- 244Arnold L. Belcher, Jr.6 patents · 109 citations
- 251Lawrence E. Rasnick, Jr.6 patents · 109 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring D02J patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11905135B1✦ AIYarn feeding assembly for heat setting applications, and systems and methods of using same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 295US11925906B1✦ AIPreparation method and a device for a seawater desalination-seawater extraction uranium me1 cites · 202467% earned
- 390US12270138B2✦ AIAdditive to improve properties of asphalt cement concrete and method of manufacturing ther0 cites · 20240% earned
- 486US12208139B2Controlled drug release from electrospun fibers0 cites · 20240% earned
- 581US12264415B2Polycaprolactone-based fibers and implants including same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 676US12329864B2Cosmetic treatment0 cites · 20240% earned
- 771US12442115B2High surface area braids0 cites · 20240% earned
- 867US12516451B2Production method for precarbonized fiber bundle, production method for carbon fiber bundl0 cites · 20240% earned
- 962US12571135B2Polyethylene yarn with improved dimensional stability and functional fabric including the 0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1057US12252817B2Air disturbance type carbon fiber spreading device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1152US12366014B2Method for preparing black fibers0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1248US12534830B2Apparatus and method for producing a crimped composite thread0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1343US12378702B2Manufacturing method of single-material irregular extension multiple long-acting functiona0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1438US12516452B2Composite interlaced yarn, interlacing method and application therefor0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1533US12534828B2Spinning head and related apparatus for the production of filaments0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1629US12516447B2Texturing device and texturing method0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1724US12559870B2Method for preparing full-dull cotton-like polyester fibers0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1819US12553154B2Method of manufacturing yarn and yarn obtained in that manner0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1914US12508018B2Biodegradable thread manufacturing apparatus and method, and biodegradable thread thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2010US12516459B2Process for manufacturing a polymer nonwoven, process for using a semifinished nonwoven pr0 cites · 20240% earned
- 215US12195897B2Antibacterial breathable fabric and preparation method thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 221US12599191B2Recycling of waste yarns0 cites · 2025
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring D02J patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11697878B2✦ AIContinuous multiple tow coating reactor2 cites · 202161% earned
- 296US12017379B2✦ AIRibbonized tows for optimized improved composite performance2 cites · 202367% earned
- 392US11627957B2✦ AISuture and method for producing same2 cites · 202167% earned
- 488US11708648B2Aspirator for manipulating filaments2 cites · 202167% earned
- 583US11905135B1Yarn feeding assembly for heat setting applications, and systems and methods of using same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 679US11746443B1Polycaprolactone-based fibers and implants including same2 cites · 202367% earned
- 775US11925906B1Preparation method and a device for a seawater desalination-seawater extraction uranium me1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12319017B2Method for manufacturing SMC1 cites · 202367% earned
- 967US11465315B2Spreader element for manufacturing unidirectional fiber-reinforced tapes1 cites · 202146% earned
- 1063US12378704B2Stretch-processed yarn, fiber product, composite spinneret, and composite fiber production1 cites · 202256% earned
- 1158US12590388B2Method for manufacturing a multi-ply separable filament yarns and multi-ply separable text0 cites · 20210% earned
- 1254US11767615B2Hollow porous fibers0 cites · 20220% earned
- 1350US12270138B2Additive to improve properties of asphalt cement concrete and method of manufacturing ther0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12208139B2Controlled drug release from electrospun fibers0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US11832812B2Systems, devices and methods of making surgical sutures having reformed, reduced diameter,0 cites · 20220% earned
- 1638US12280338B2On-line drying of hollow fiber membranes0 cites · 20220% earned
- 1733US11492731B2Partially separated fiber bundle, production method of partially separated fiber bundle, f0 cites · 20210% earned
- 1829US11555260B2Apparatus for manufacturing open carbon fiber superfine yarn0 cites · 20210% earned
- 1925US11920263B2Methods, processes, and apparatuses for producing dyed and welded substrates0 cites · 20210% earned
- 2021US11220025B2Methods of separating carbon fiber tows0 cites · 20210% earned
- 2117US12123113B2Geosynthetic fabric with differential wicking capability0 cites · 20220% earned
- 2213US11655567B2Textiles and garments formed using yarns space-treated with functional finishes0 cites · 20210% earned
- 238US11365498B2Making spunbond from continuous filaments0 cites · 20210% earned
- 244US12473667B2Systems and methods to provide color enhanced yarns0 cites · 20210% earned
- 251US12209331B2Methods of generating highly-crystalline recombinant spider silk protein fibers0 cites · 20220% earned
All-time canon
The defining D02J patents of the whole record
- 199US4832025A✦ AIThermoplastic surgical suture with a melt fused length251 cites · 198994% earned
- 296US5972505A✦ AIFibers capable of spontaneously transporting fluids230 cites · 199986% earned
- 392US6218321B1✦ AIBiodegradable fibers manufactured from thermoplastic starch and textile products and other213 cites · 200194% earned
- 488US4790898AMethod and apparatus for fiber lamination183 cites · 198894% earned
- 583US6585842B1Method and machine for producing multiaxial fibrous webs143 cites · 200386% earned
- 679US4588538AProcess for preparing tapes from thermoplastic polymers and carbon fibers138 cites · 198693% earned
- 775US6180950B1Micro heating apparatus for synthetic fibers112 cites · 200193% earned
- 871US6506472B1Composite sheet and method for making the same88 cites · 200393% earned
- 967US5611981AProcess of making fibers81 cites · 199783% earned
- 1063US5895622AMethod and apparatus for composite manufacture81 cites · 199993% earned
- 1158US6032342AMulti-filament split-yarn sheet and method and device for the manufacture thereof80 cites · 200093% earned
- 1254US3936577AMethod for concomitant particulate diamond deposition in electroless plating, and the prod74 cites · 197693% earned
- 1350US5042122AMethod and system for spreading a tow of fibers74 cites · 199193% earned
- 1446US7003856B2Method and apparatus for opening continuous filaments72 cites · 200293% earned
- 1542US5976453ADevice and process for expanding strand material67 cites · 199992% earned
- 1638US5677058ALubricant impregnated fibers and processes for preparation thereof65 cites · 199786% earned
- 1733US5355567AProcess for preparing engineered fiber blend65 cites · 199492% earned
- 1829US4495017AProcess for continuous production of prepreg sheets65 cites · 198592% earned
- 1925US6129879APropylene polymer fibers and yarns64 cites · 200088% earned
- 2021US6253431B1Air opening jet apparatus64 cites · 200192% earned
- 2117US9394633B2Fiber bundle60 cites · 201192% earned
- 2213US4515561AFiber treatment oven58 cites · 198592% earned
- 238US6969441B2Method and apparatus for producing laminated articles57 cites · 200292% earned
- 244US4095318AControlled tow stretcher57 cites · 197892% earned
- 251US6722117B2Apparent twist yarn system and apparatus and method for producing same57 cites · 200292% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest D02J patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199TORAY INDUSTRIES47 patents · 398 citations
- 294OERLIKON TEXTILE GMBH & CO KG14 patents · 13 citations
- 389COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO4 patents · 6 citations
- 483KURARAY CO4 patents · 10 citations
- 578KOLON INC6 patents · 4 citations
- 672ALADDIN MFG CORP5 patents · 0 citations
- 767COOK BIOTECH INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 861Jiangsu hengli chemical fibre co ltd7 patents · 0 citations
- 956RENSSELAER POLYTECH INST2 patents · 0 citations
- 1050A TOP HEALTH BIOTECH CO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 1144UNIV HARBIN ENG1 patents · 1 citations
- 1239Surface Tech LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 1333DAWNSENS NEW MAT XIAMEN CO LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 1428FARE S P A A SOCIO UNICO1 patents · 0 citations
- 1522FRIEDRICH ALEXANDER UNIV ERLANGEN NUERNBERG KOERPERSCHAFT DES OEFFENTLICHEN RECHTS1 patents · 0 citations
- 1617HYUNDAEMEDITECH CO LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 1711STC SPINNZWIRN GMBH1 patents · 0 citations
- 186TUNTEX INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 191UNIV ZHENGZHOU1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D02J output across the last 5 years
- 199TORAY INDUSTRIES47 patents · 398 citations
- 296KIMBERLY CLARK CO12 patents · 110 citations
- 392TEIJIN LTD12 patents · 58 citations
- 488NATURAL FIBER WELDING INC6 patents · 16 citations
- 583FIBRE REINFORCED THERMOPLASTICS B V4 patents · 12 citations
- 679OERLIKON TEXTILE GMBH & CO KG14 patents · 13 citations
- 775COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO4 patents · 6 citations
- 871RAYTHEON TECH CORP5 patents · 4 citations
- 967TRUETZSCHLER GMBH & CO KG4 patents · 20 citations
- 1063GUPTA RONAK RAJENDRA5 patents · 2 citations
- 1158MITSUBISHI CHEM CORP8 patents · 4 citations
- 1254KURARAY CO4 patents · 10 citations
- 1350AGARWAL ARUN3 patents · 9 citations
- 1446KOLON INC6 patents · 4 citations
- 1542ALADDIN MFG CORP5 patents · 0 citations
- 1638COOK BIOTECH INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 1733GAMBRO LUNDIA AB2 patents · 2 citations
- 1829JWORLD CO LTD2 patents · 2 citations
- 1925KANEKA CORP2 patents · 3 citations
- 2021UNIV NORTH CAROLINA STATE2 patents · 2 citations
- 2117JAPAN MATEX CO LTD2 patents · 1 citations
- 2213NIKE INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 238Jiangsu hengli chemical fibre co ltd7 patents · 0 citations
- 244ETHICON INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 251RENSSELAER POLYTECH INST2 patents · 0 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in D02J
- 199EASTMAN CHEM CO12 patents · 589 citations
- 296DU PONT88 patents · 1,356 citations
- 392BARMAG BARMER MASCHF66 patents · 864 citations
- 488GUPTA RAKESH KUMAR11 patents · 142 citations
- 583TORAY INDUSTRIES47 patents · 398 citations
- 679AMERICAN CYANAMID CO6 patents · 377 citations
- 775RIETER AG MASCHF23 patents · 263 citations
- 871BASF CORP19 patents · 367 citations
- 967HEXCEL CORP9 patents · 69 citations
- 1063ALLIED SIGNAL INC7 patents · 105 citations
- 1158HOECHST AG8 patents · 127 citations
- 1254PRISMA FIBERS INC6 patents · 109 citations
- 1350TOYO BOSEKI9 patents · 135 citations
- 1446UNIV MANCHESTER6 patents · 105 citations
- 1542KIMBERLY CLARK CO12 patents · 110 citations
- 1638CELANESE ACETATE LLC10 patents · 159 citations
- 1733HEBERLEIN & CO AG7 patents · 100 citations
- 1829MONSANTO CO8 patents · 101 citations
- 1925TEIJIN SEIKI CO LTD10 patents · 108 citations
- 2021NAT RES DEV5 patents · 89 citations
- 2117PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO9 patents · 92 citations
- 2213MILLIKEN RES CORP13 patents · 101 citations
- 238MURATA MACHINERY LTD10 patents · 77 citations
- 244AKZONA INC6 patents · 73 citations
- 251VEPA AG7 patents · 65 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth