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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within D06N · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest D06N patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Matti Kiik21 patents · 967 citations
- 296Isaac Bernard Rufus6 patents · 272 citations
- 392Mridula Nair26 patents · 132 citations
- 488Mary Christine Brick11 patents · 105 citations
- 583Michael E. Bell9 patents · 93 citations
- 679Dusko Ilic8 patents · 32 citations
- 775Ingvar Helgason8 patents · 32 citations
- 871Ty G. Dawson11 patents · 11 citations
- 967Thomas W. Swierkocki4 patents · 21 citations
- 1063Daniel T. Mcbride6 patents · 14 citations
- 1158Li-Ying Yang4 patents · 19 citations
- 1254Dale S. Kitchen8 patents · 8 citations
- 1350Franklin S. Love, Iii7 patents · 8 citations
- 1446Padmakumar Puthillath7 patents · 8 citations
- 1542Dale R. Williams6 patents · 5 citations
- 1638Brandon T. Roberts5 patents · 5 citations
- 1733Venkatkrishna Raghavendran5 patents · 5 citations
- 1829Allison Hope Greene4 patents · 3 citations
- 1925David S. Soane4 patents · 3 citations
- 2021Juan Sebastian Colmenares4 patents · 3 citations
- 2117Joseph R. Royer4 patents · 3 citations
- 2213John L. Sanchez4 patents · 3 citations
- 238Joseph Wallen4 patents · 3 citations
- 244Nils David Sellman, Jr.4 patents · 3 citations
- 251Richard A. Nowak5 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D06N output across the last 5 years
- 199Kenneth B. Higgins29 patents · 1,074 citations
- 296Matti Kiik21 patents · 967 citations
- 392Christophe Naeyaert10 patents · 163 citations
- 488Martin Segaert10 patents · 163 citations
- 583Andrea Aliverti8 patents · 347 citations
- 679Gianluigi Longinotti-Buitoni8 patents · 347 citations
- 775Isaac Bernard Rufus6 patents · 272 citations
- 871Dimitri Zafiroglu13 patents · 234 citations
- 967Gary Dean Lavon12 patents · 81 citations
- 1063Kaoru Ishihara12 patents · 81 citations
- 1158Ronald Joseph Zink12 patents · 81 citations
- 1254Sarah Marie Wade12 patents · 81 citations
- 1350Diana Woehnl Juratovac10 patents · 76 citations
- 1446Tina Marie Glahn10 patents · 76 citations
- 1542Amanda Margaret Bicking7 patents · 60 citations
- 1638Nicholas Paul Goyette7 patents · 60 citations
- 1733Rachael Eden Walther7 patents · 60 citations
- 1829Husnu M. Kalkanoglu14 patents · 201 citations
- 1925David D. Oakey6 patents · 159 citations
- 2021Sydney D. Daniel6 patents · 159 citations
- 2117Mridula Nair26 patents · 132 citations
- 2213Timothy J. Allison8 patents · 92 citations
- 238Gregory F. Jacobs12 patents · 131 citations
- 244Mary Christine Brick11 patents · 105 citations
- 251Christopher Eric Bradley6 patents · 80 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in D06N
- 199Gregory J. Sesselmann6 patents · 509 citations
- 296Robert J. Pushaw5 patents · 759 citations
- 392Kenneth B. Higgins29 patents · 1,074 citations
- 488J. Michael Caldwell12 patents · 1,418 citations
- 583Matti Kiik21 patents · 967 citations
- 679Michael L. Bryson7 patents · 799 citations
- 775Joseph L. Zuckerman7 patents · 759 citations
- 871Wilbert E. Fink6 patents · 475 citations
- 967Donald C. Ferguson10 patents · 692 citations
- 1063Hao A. Chen23 patents · 992 citations
- 1158Jack H. Vining, Jr.5 patents · 456 citations
- 1254Mark Meyering5 patents · 456 citations
- 1350Ben Huang7 patents · 488 citations
- 1446Frank M. Keese10 patents · 569 citations
- 1542John A. Effenberger8 patents · 536 citations
- 1638John M. Eby7 patents · 468 citations
- 1733Randall C. Jenkines16 patents · 624 citations
- 1829Merrill M. Smith7 patents · 512 citations
- 1925Huey Shen Wu5 patents · 341 citations
- 2021Jeffrey R. Shultz7 patents · 433 citations
- 2117C. David Wang6 patents · 368 citations
- 2213Kyle Bullock10 patents · 407 citations
- 238Craig A. Rubin8 patents · 402 citations
- 244Randy B. Rubin8 patents · 402 citations
- 251James M. Mckinney7 patents · 535 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring D06N patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12054599B1✦ AIFoamed rubber shoe material and method for preparing the same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 296US12070930B2✦ AIMaterial for inflatable safety products with high strength to weight ratio3 cites · 202480% earned
- 392US11964460B1✦ AIPulling rib and manufacturing process thereof and inflatable product2 cites · 202476% earned
- 488US12343956B2Drum lagging material1 cites · 202550% earned
- 583US12486614B1Magnetic-responsive compositions for roofing materials1 cites · 202567% earned
- 679US12195974B2Roofing systems and related methods1 cites · 202446% earned
- 775US11999853B2Engineered skin equivalent, method of manufacture thereof and products derived therefrom0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12403629B2Recyclable single polymer floorcovering article0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12545864B2Articles of manufacture comprising nanocellulose elements0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1063US12168873B2Asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing materials0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12577727B2Carrier with localized fibrous insert and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12251872B2Selective attachment of a yarn structure0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12202247B2Printing utilizing a virtual mask0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12215458B2Washable multi-component magnetic floor mat0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12486615B2Low weight modular carpet components and methods of making the same0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US11884827B1Nickel free conductive filler0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12516172B2Macroporous-structured polymer aerogels0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12543806B2Clothing configurations with multiple reclosable access regions0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12514390B2Scrim-reinforced cushion mat for carpet tiles0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12471675B2Coated shoe upper0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12415874B2B-stageable aqueous binder compositions0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12376634B2Method for manufacturing multilayered coated fabric for personal protective equipment0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12280470B2Abrasive belt grinding product0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12391803B2Silicone-coated mineral wool insulation materials and methods for making and using them0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12502688B2Binding strength improvement in laminated carpet tiles0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring D06N patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11118305B2✦ AIFungal textile materials and leather analogs11 cites · 202168% earned
- 296US11317229B1✦ AILoudspeaker having damper with woven wire and method for manufacturing the same9 cites · 202287% earned
- 392US11428008B2✦ AIRoofing systems and related methods6 cites · 202271% earned
- 488US12552508B2Hybrid propulsion system for boats and ships6 cites · 202378% earned
- 583US11181247B2Method for making light-blocking decorative articles8 cites · 202186% earned
- 679US10920354B1Floor covering6 cites · 202185% earned
- 775US11246213B2Physiological monitoring garments6 cites · 202185% earned
- 871US12054599B1Foamed rubber shoe material and method for preparing the same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967US11486088B2Anti-staining resin, anti-staining fabric and fabricating method thereof4 cites · 202282% earned
- 1063US12070930B2Material for inflatable safety products with high strength to weight ratio3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158US11964460B1Pulling rib and manufacturing process thereof and inflatable product2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1254US12278468B2Support sleeve2 cites · 202376% earned
- 1350US11678757B2Floor mat with hidden base component3 cites · 202161% earned
- 1446US11499267B1High-strength and tear-resistant leather materials and methods of manufacture3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1542US11781326B2Panel for forming a floor covering, method for manufacturing such panels and granulate app2 cites · 202247% earned
- 1638US11591471B2Engineered skin equivalent, method of manufacture thereof and products derived therefrom2 cites · 202249% earned
- 1733US11512471B1Asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing materials2 cites · 202255% earned
- 1829US12343956B2Drum lagging material1 cites · 202550% earned
- 1925US11618997B2Reinforced polymeric nonwoven mat for carpet tiles3 cites · 202272% earned
- 2021US12486614B1Magnetic-responsive compositions for roofing materials1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12091859B2Roofing materials including a parting agent layer3 cites · 202180% earned
- 2213US11746446B2Non-coated airbag base fabric, coated airbag base fabric, and airbag using same3 cites · 202180% earned
- 238US11873606B2Napped artificial leather and method for producing same3 cites · 202280% earned
- 244US11732406B2Textured fibrous structures2 cites · 202261% earned
- 251US11812797B2Clothing configurations with multiple reclosable access regions2 cites · 202161% earned
All-time canon
The defining D06N patents of the whole record
- 199US4761326A✦ AIFoam coated CSR/surgical instrument wrap fabric997 cites · 198895% earned
- 296US4293604A✦ AIFlocked three-dimensional network mat840 cites · 198195% earned
- 392US4194041A✦ AIWaterproof laminate794 cites · 198095% earned
- 488US4380564ACross-tearable decorative sheet material660 cites · 198395% earned
- 583US4248652AMethod of making leatherlike materials (A)347 cites · 198194% earned
- 679US4443511AElastomeric waterproof laminate302 cites · 198494% earned
- 775US5948707ANon-slip, waterproof, water vapor permeable fabric301 cites · 199994% earned
- 871US4342805ASimulated leather sheet material299 cites · 198294% earned
- 967US6403857B1Absorbent structures with integral layer of superabsorbent polymer particles283 cites · 200294% earned
- 1063US6524681B1Patterned surface friction materials, clutch plate members and methods of making and using276 cites · 200394% earned
- 1158US5631072AMethod and means for increasing efficacy and wash durability of insecticide treated fabric263 cites · 199794% earned
- 1254US5366801AFabric with reversible enhanced thermal properties245 cites · 199494% earned
- 1350US4493870AFlexible layered product241 cites · 198594% earned
- 1446US4741944AWet wipe and wipe dispensing arrangement234 cites · 198894% earned
- 1542US4211806ATreated fabric structure231 cites · 198094% earned
- 1638US6207738B1Fabric coating composition containing energy absorbing phase change material230 cites · 200191% earned
- 1733US5192601ADimensionally stabilized, fusibly bonded multilayered fabric and process for producing sam227 cites · 199394% earned
- 1829US4438167ANovel porous fabric221 cites · 198494% earned
- 1925US5169712APorous film composites219 cites · 199294% earned
- 2021US4548859ABreather material and method of coating fabric with silicone rubber215 cites · 198594% earned
- 2117US5026591ACoated products and methods for making212 cites · 199194% earned
- 2213US4871597ALight-weight multi-layer insulating enclosure203 cites · 198994% earned
- 238US8945328B2Methods of making garments having stretchable and conductive ink198 cites · 201488% earned
- 244US5322729AMethod and apparatus for producing a breathable coated fabric196 cites · 199494% earned
- 251US5238732AWaterproof breathable polyurethane membranes and porous substrates protected therewith193 cites · 199394% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest D06N patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199MILLIKEN & CO119 patents · 2,511 citations
- 296TORAY INDUSTRIES59 patents · 757 citations
- 392ALBANY INT CORP17 patents · 358 citations
- 488JOHNS MANVILLE35 patents · 377 citations
- 583EASTMAN KODAK CO27 patents · 132 citations
- 679DAINIPPON INK & CHEMICALS25 patents · 151 citations
- 775VITROLABS INC7 patents · 32 citations
- 871OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC15 patents · 33 citations
- 967DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC17 patents · 31 citations
- 1063KOLON INC7 patents · 29 citations
- 1158DAINICHISEIKA COLOR CHEM10 patents · 29 citations
- 1254AIR CRUISERS COMPANY LLC4 patents · 21 citations
- 1350BMIC LLC14 patents · 10 citations
- 1446NIKE INC19 patents · 8 citations
- 1542ALADDIN MFG CORP11 patents · 17 citations
- 1638SOANE MAT LLC6 patents · 3 citations
- 1733ZEPHYROS INC4 patents · 10 citations
- 1829PICOT BIMLA3 patents · 11 citations
- 1925BASF SE10 patents · 6 citations
- 2021CERTAINTEED LLC8 patents · 2 citations
- 2117GRUBBS AUSTIN M2 patents · 19 citations
- 2213ADIDAS AG6 patents · 1 citations
- 238BLUESHIFT MAT INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 244FLEXCON CO INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 251TRITON SYSTEMS INC3 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained D06N output across the last 5 years
- 199MILLIKEN & CO119 patents · 2,511 citations
- 296PROCTER & GAMBLE28 patents · 806 citations
- 392INTERFACE INC20 patents · 685 citations
- 488KURARAY CO75 patents · 1,355 citations
- 583TORAY INDUSTRIES59 patents · 757 citations
- 679SHINETSU CHEMICAL CO15 patents · 378 citations
- 775ROHM & HAAS8 patents · 287 citations
- 871LIFE CORP SA8 patents · 347 citations
- 967ALBANY INT CORP17 patents · 358 citations
- 1063JOHNS MANVILLE35 patents · 377 citations
- 1158ASAHI CHEMICAL IND7 patents · 235 citations
- 1254MODERN MEADOW INC14 patents · 70 citations
- 1350COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO19 patents · 122 citations
- 1446DAINIPPON PRINTING CO LTD8 patents · 129 citations
- 1542EASTMAN KODAK CO27 patents · 132 citations
- 1638TOYO BOSEKI21 patents · 109 citations
- 1733DAINIPPON INK & CHEMICALS25 patents · 151 citations
- 1829VITROLABS INC7 patents · 32 citations
- 1925HONEYWELL INT INC6 patents · 50 citations
- 2021EVOLVED BY NATURE INC7 patents · 22 citations
- 2117OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC15 patents · 33 citations
- 2213BIOREZ INC12 patents · 14 citations
- 238THE FYNDER GROUP INC8 patents · 18 citations
- 244DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC17 patents · 31 citations
- 251HIGGINS RES & DEVELOPMENT LLC7 patents · 27 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in D06N
- 199GORE & ASS14 patents · 1,890 citations
- 296MINNESOTA MINING & MFG22 patents · 2,349 citations
- 392OUTLAST TECHNOLOGIES INC5 patents · 759 citations
- 488MILLIKEN RES CORP39 patents · 1,769 citations
- 583NEXTEC APPLICATIONS INC17 patents · 1,341 citations
- 679DU PONT58 patents · 2,741 citations
- 775MANNINGTON MILLS28 patents · 1,485 citations
- 871MILLIKEN & CO119 patents · 2,511 citations
- 967PROCTER & GAMBLE28 patents · 806 citations
- 1063KIMBERLY CLARK CO13 patents · 850 citations
- 1158CUNO INC5 patents · 456 citations
- 1254CONGOLEUM CORP43 patents · 1,580 citations
- 1350DOW CHEMICAL CO30 patents · 1,368 citations
- 1446INTERFACE INC20 patents · 685 citations
- 1542HOECHST CELANESE CORP8 patents · 514 citations
- 1638OWENS CORNING FIBERGLAS TECH11 patents · 548 citations
- 1733PRECISION FABRICS GROUP INC9 patents · 1,177 citations
- 1829ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC61 patents · 1,628 citations
- 1925AMERICAN BILTRITE INC8 patents · 574 citations
- 2021GAF CORP25 patents · 923 citations
- 2117ELK CORP DALLAS7 patents · 511 citations
- 2213HI-TEX INC9 patents · 448 citations
- 238KURARAY CO75 patents · 1,355 citations
- 244ELK PREMIUM BUILDING PROD INC6 patents · 482 citations
- 2513M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO16 patents · 534 citations
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