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CPC E04B
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E04B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E04B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Darko Pervan84 patents · 7,491 citations
- 296Mats Nilsson19 patents · 1,761 citations
- 392Niclas Hakansson22 patents · 1,743 citations
- 488Per Nygren16 patents · 1,255 citations
- 583Agne Pålsson21 patents · 1,233 citations
- 679Brian Cecil Stearns32 patents · 956 citations
- 775Raymond E. Poliquin46 patents · 2,894 citations
- 871Fernando Hernandez Sesma32 patents · 1,966 citations
- 967Donald Anthony Pilz61 patents · 2,102 citations
- 1063Edward R. Digirolamo34 patents · 1,775 citations
- 1158Thomas M. Espinosa70 patents · 882 citations
- 1254Robert J. Simmons31 patents · 598 citations
- 1350Ronald D. Shaw40 patents · 817 citations
- 1446Larry J. Grant9 patents · 516 citations
- 1542Robert M. M. Haddock8 patents · 339 citations
- 1638Raymond M. L. Ting29 patents · 1,109 citations
- 1733Dustin M.M. Haddock10 patents · 318 citations
- 1829Joel F. Barker25 patents · 410 citations
- 1925Jin-Jie Lin45 patents · 866 citations
- 2021Dennis Leblang17 patents · 381 citations
- 2117James M. Ullett19 patents · 334 citations
- 2213Charles J. Mackarvich18 patents · 484 citations
- 238Ronald A. Houpt11 patents · 259 citations
- 244Steven Lee Sawyer10 patents · 109 citations
- 251Alan B. Collison10 patents · 163 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04B output across the last 5 years
- 199Mark Cappelle64 patents · 4,483 citations
- 296Bernard Thiers55 patents · 4,296 citations
- 392Darko Pervan84 patents · 7,491 citations
- 488Marcus Bergelin17 patents · 1,985 citations
- 583Mats Nilsson19 patents · 1,761 citations
- 679Niclas Hakansson22 patents · 1,743 citations
- 775Per Nygren16 patents · 1,255 citations
- 871Agne Pålsson21 patents · 1,233 citations
- 967Christian Boo13 patents · 1,008 citations
- 1063Brian Cecil Stearns32 patents · 956 citations
- 1158Douglas Timothy Lounsbury26 patents · 829 citations
- 1254Robert D. Livsey9 patents · 500 citations
- 1350Raymond E. Poliquin46 patents · 2,894 citations
- 1446Larry Randall Daudet31 patents · 1,424 citations
- 1542Fernando Hernandez Sesma32 patents · 1,966 citations
- 1638Donald Anthony Pilz61 patents · 2,102 citations
- 1733Don A. Pilz18 patents · 1,633 citations
- 1829James Eldon17 patents · 702 citations
- 1925James A. Klein17 patents · 863 citations
- 2021Lester Hensley34 patents · 1,483 citations
- 2117David D. Mcclanahan16 patents · 545 citations
- 2213Michael Shawn Jacob6 patents · 591 citations
- 238Husnu M. Kalkanoglu14 patents · 435 citations
- 244Gregory F. Jacobs15 patents · 409 citations
- 251Peter Chihlas8 patents · 390 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E04B
- 199Mark Cappelle64 patents · 4,483 citations
- 296Bernard Thiers55 patents · 4,296 citations
- 392Stefan Simon Gustaaf Moriau51 patents · 4,270 citations
- 488Darko Pervan84 patents · 7,491 citations
- 583Marcus Bergelin17 patents · 1,985 citations
- 679Goran Martensson14 patents · 2,317 citations
- 775Mats Nilsson19 patents · 1,761 citations
- 871Hakan Wernersson17 patents · 967 citations
- 967Johan Lundgren16 patents · 966 citations
- 1063Krister Hansson16 patents · 966 citations
- 1158Magnus Kulik9 patents · 1,548 citations
- 1254Niclas Hakansson22 patents · 1,743 citations
- 1350Per Nygren16 patents · 1,255 citations
- 1446Agne Pålsson21 patents · 1,233 citations
- 1542Steven C. Meyerson5 patents · 1,671 citations
- 1638Brian L. Swift14 patents · 544 citations
- 1733Ronald E. Kissell12 patents · 541 citations
- 1829Ruijian Xu6 patents · 515 citations
- 1925Dick J. Sievert15 patents · 1,308 citations
- 2021Christian Boo13 patents · 1,008 citations
- 2117Brian Cecil Stearns32 patents · 956 citations
- 2213Douglas Timothy Lounsbury26 patents · 829 citations
- 238William H. Porter16 patents · 1,704 citations
- 244Robert D. Livsey9 patents · 500 citations
- 251Raymond E. Poliquin46 patents · 2,894 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E04B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11885118B1✦ AIGasket for prefabricated wall panel systems19 cites · 202490% earned
- 296US12312795B1✦ AIBeam-slab integrated prefabricated waffle slab structure and construction method thereof2 cites · 202576% earned
- 392US12037786B2✦ AIArrangement applied to modular block with wedge-like couplings8 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US12203279B2Trailer with loading and unloading system3 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12077977B2Inflatable vehicle accessories3 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12091879B1Beam-column moment connection structure3 cites · 202480% earned
- 775USD1010428ST-block partition or barrier mount4 cites · 202475% earned
- 871US12134890B2Water drainage system5 cites · 202484% earned
- 967US11939766B2Modular reattachable structure system and method3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1063US12166338B1Ceiling fan brace bracket3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12352058B2Building assembly system and associated method2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1254US11988006B1Popup camper3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1350US12168869B2Office pod and a soundproofing wall structure3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1446US12264473B1Parapet bracket and method of using thereof2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1542US12227933B2Mobile office structure3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1638US11929704B1Method and system for securing a solar panel to a tile roof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12163330B2Locking edge joiner system for a temporary wall system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US12509874B2Container stacking for housing1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12326222B1Sealing structure of underground high-pressure gas storage and construction method thereof1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2021US12338618B2Outdoor framing module3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2117US12331522B2Concrete anchor rod positioning and securement device and method2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US12454826B1Wall building system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 238US12404968B1Mounting bracket for use in building on a tree2 cites · 202576% earned
- 244USD1036707SLandscape block4 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12023765B1Method for stud welding and fastening metal decking to a structural frame and metal deckin4 cites · 202475% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E04B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10990069B1✦ AISystems and methods for monitoring building health102 cites · 202182% earned
- 296US10954677B1✦ AIConnected moulding for use in smart building control51 cites · 202192% earned
- 392US11098476B2✦ AIConnecting core for column-beam joint and connection method using the same46 cites · 202192% earned
- 488US11623830B1Trailer with loading and unloading system21 cites · 202374% earned
- 583US11560712B2Two-piece track system26 cites · 202279% earned
- 679US10907342B1Connection node for modular building structures29 cites · 202191% earned
- 775US11525256B2Foldable enclosure members joined by hinged perimeter sections19 cites · 202271% earned
- 871US11486134B2Structural attachment sealing system23 cites · 202173% earned
- 967US11155989B1Double-steel tube concrete beam-column joint with internal fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) 22 cites · 202190% earned
- 1063US11527344B2Magnetic attraction connection structure20 cites · 202290% earned
- 1158US11821195B1Portable multiuser sauna12 cites · 202388% earned
- 1254US11885118B1Gasket for prefabricated wall panel systems19 cites · 202490% earned
- 1350US10907343B1Prefabricated steel-wood composite joint24 cites · 202190% earned
- 1446US11773603B2Reinforced floors for modular bathrooms17 cites · 202384% earned
- 1542US11193283B2Mechanical locking of floor panels with a flexible bristle tongue20 cites · 202172% earned
- 1638USD909193SClamp for extending height of cubicle walls20 cites · 202185% earned
- 1733US11512464B2Robust multi-layer building construction tape and related framing members20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1829US11959274B2Interlocking building blocks and mortarless interlocking building system10 cites · 202387% earned
- 1925US11112389B1Room acoustic characterization using sensors23 cites · 202190% earned
- 2021US11199019B1Adjustable post-to-substrate embed system15 cites · 202183% earned
- 2117US11149431B1Adjustable brackets for installing building attachments21 cites · 202190% earned
- 2213US11421417B2Fire-rated joint component and wall assembly17 cites · 202176% earned
- 238US11230838B1Structural steel plug for bi-axial moment connections17 cites · 202289% earned
- 244US10907370B1Personal pod system19 cites · 202190% earned
- 251US11713572B2Process for assembling a unitized panel for use within an exterior dynamic curtain wall as13 cites · 202183% earned
All-time canon
The defining E04B patents of the whole record
- 199US6006486A✦ AIFloor panel with edge connectors911 cites · 199978% earned
- 296US5295341A✦ AISnap-together flooring system759 cites · 199495% earned
- 392US5502939A✦ AIInterlocking panels having flats for increased versatility559 cites · 199695% earned
- 488US6345481B1Article with interlocking edges and covering product prepared therefrom533 cites · 200295% earned
- 583US6418683B1Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof467 cites · 200285% earned
- 679US6490836B1Floor panel with edge connectors463 cites · 200276% earned
- 775US6101778AFlooring panel or wall panel and use thereof461 cites · 200085% earned
- 871US5950389ASplines for joining panels447 cites · 199995% earned
- 967US6029416AJointing system438 cites · 200095% earned
- 1063US5247773ABuilding structures432 cites · 199395% earned
- 1158US6314701B1Construction panel and method425 cites · 200195% earned
- 1254US4299070ABox formed building panel of extruded plastic423 cites · 198195% earned
- 1350US7584583B2Resilient groove417 cites · 200884% earned
- 1446US3934066AFire-resistant intumescent laminates409 cites · 197695% earned
- 1542US5349796ABuilding panel and method389 cites · 199495% earned
- 1638US4067155ASealing system387 cites · 197895% earned
- 1733US6421970B1Flooring panel or wall panel and use thereof367 cites · 200291% earned
- 1829US5694730ASpline for joining boards363 cites · 199794% earned
- 1925US4037377AFoamed-in-place double-skin building panel350 cites · 197794% earned
- 2021US4769963ABonded panel interlock device336 cites · 198894% earned
- 2117US7040068B2Floor panels with edge connectors323 cites · 200375% earned
- 2213US5344700AStructural panels and joint connector arrangement therefor321 cites · 199494% earned
- 238US5761854ACollapsible portable containerized shelter319 cites · 199894% earned
- 244US4557091AExtruded structural system310 cites · 198594% earned
- 251US5216861ABuilding panel and method304 cites · 199394% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E04B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199VAELINGE INNOVATION AB39 patents · 1,179 citations
- 296SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC161 patents · 6,169 citations
- 392HAWORTH INC52 patents · 2,054 citations
- 488UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO132 patents · 3,900 citations
- 583HOHMANN & BARNARD INC26 patents · 1,661 citations
- 679CERALOC INNOVATION AB15 patents · 586 citations
- 775ERICO INT CORP10 patents · 582 citations
- 871MITEK HOLDINGS INC66 patents · 1,716 citations
- 967JOHNS MANVILLE80 patents · 1,119 citations
- 1063HILTI AG129 patents · 1,520 citations
- 1158ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC200 patents · 2,214 citations
- 1254BOEING CO60 patents · 887 citations
- 1350HUNTER DOUGLAS16 patents · 469 citations
- 1446OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC57 patents · 289 citations
- 1542RMH TECH LLC6 patents · 143 citations
- 1638USG INTERIORS LLC76 patents · 738 citations
- 1733VERMONT SLATE & COPPER SERVICES INC9 patents · 160 citations
- 1829PORTA FAB CORP10 patents · 218 citations
- 1925HUBBELL INC14 patents · 174 citations
- 2021COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO48 patents · 323 citations
- 2117ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS72 patents · 361 citations
- 2213CONXTECH INC17 patents · 162 citations
- 238HUBER ENG WOODS LLC17 patents · 80 citations
- 244BROCK USA LLC9 patents · 91 citations
- 251HNI TECH INC8 patents · 195 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04B output across the last 5 years
- 199ANCHOR WALL SYST63 patents · 2,154 citations
- 296STEELCASE INC94 patents · 4,268 citations
- 392STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO15 patents · 631 citations
- 488VAELINGE INNOVATION AB39 patents · 1,179 citations
- 583CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS CO52 patents · 2,509 citations
- 679MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY16 patents · 1,115 citations
- 775SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC161 patents · 6,169 citations
- 871HAWORTH INC52 patents · 2,054 citations
- 967UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO132 patents · 3,900 citations
- 1063HOHMANN & BARNARD INC26 patents · 1,661 citations
- 1158CERALOC INNOVATION AB15 patents · 586 citations
- 1254CIUPERCA ROMEO ILARIAN28 patents · 830 citations
- 1350GEN ELECTRIC35 patents · 1,197 citations
- 1446KRUEGER INT INC26 patents · 681 citations
- 1542ERICO INT CORP10 patents · 582 citations
- 1638MITEK HOLDINGS INC66 patents · 1,716 citations
- 1733JOHNS MANVILLE80 patents · 1,119 citations
- 1829KNOLL INC20 patents · 560 citations
- 1925HILTI AG129 patents · 1,520 citations
- 2021ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC200 patents · 2,214 citations
- 2117US ARMY24 patents · 632 citations
- 2213BOEING CO60 patents · 887 citations
- 238FRAUNHOFER GES FORSCHUNG14 patents · 520 citations
- 244HUNTER DOUGLAS16 patents · 469 citations
- 251OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC57 patents · 289 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E04B
- 199UNILIN BEHEER BV43 patents · 2,645 citations
- 296VALINGE INNOVATION AB54 patents · 6,227 citations
- 392PERGO EUROP AB17 patents · 1,912 citations
- 488PERVAN DARKO10 patents · 1,326 citations
- 583KNAUF INSULATION GMBH7 patents · 455 citations
- 679ANCHOR WALL SYST63 patents · 2,154 citations
- 775STEARNS BRIAN CECIL11 patents · 686 citations
- 871GRACE W R & CO30 patents · 2,120 citations
- 967MILLER HERMAN INC70 patents · 3,892 citations
- 1063STEELCASE INC94 patents · 4,268 citations
- 1158DIETRICH IND INC18 patents · 1,176 citations
- 1254STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO15 patents · 631 citations
- 1350EMSEAL JOINT SYS LTD35 patents · 1,589 citations
- 1446CERTAIN TEED CORP53 patents · 1,331 citations
- 1542VAELINGE INNOVATION AB39 patents · 1,179 citations
- 1638MIDWEST RESEARCH INST6 patents · 932 citations
- 1733CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS CO52 patents · 2,509 citations
- 1829UNILIN BEHEER BV BV4 patents · 562 citations
- 1925EBERT COMPOSITES CORP11 patents · 959 citations
- 2021MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY16 patents · 1,115 citations
- 2117SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC161 patents · 6,169 citations
- 2213PILZ DON A9 patents · 919 citations
- 238STEELCASE DEV CORP49 patents · 2,314 citations
- 244MINNESOTA MINING & MFG16 patents · 1,249 citations
- 251TEKNION FURNITURE SYSTEMS10 patents · 1,017 citations
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