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Buildings for particular purposes & tents
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E04H · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E04H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Mary G. Panttaja38 patents · 926 citations
- 296Matthew J. Ranney38 patents · 926 citations
- 392Thomas E. Katis38 patents · 926 citations
- 488James T. Panttaja34 patents · 857 citations
- 583John M. Goettl55 patents · 1,008 citations
- 679Kevin T. Burt35 patents · 308 citations
- 775Philippe Pichon49 patents · 622 citations
- 871Yaw Yuan Hsu33 patents · 294 citations
- 967Bruce Mcfarland26 patents · 317 citations
- 1063Adam Fincham17 patents · 109 citations
- 1158Paul J. Maginot18 patents · 173 citations
- 1254Hua Hsiang Lin27 patents · 227 citations
- 1350Wesley J. Oliphant10 patents · 193 citations
- 1446Alexander Griffith Slater15 patents · 77 citations
- 1542Dane Brooks Barnes15 patents · 77 citations
- 1638Scott Christian Barnes15 patents · 77 citations
- 1733Simon Walker11 patents · 158 citations
- 1829Fernando Benjamin Fischmann30 patents · 218 citations
- 1925Henry C. Shires8 patents · 164 citations
- 2021Jeh Kun Lah11 patents · 152 citations
- 2117Matthew Carlyle Sherstad17 patents · 98 citations
- 2213William H. Neusch19 patents · 83 citations
- 238Mark A. Flannery12 patents · 74 citations
- 244Clement Ginestet17 patents · 57 citations
- 251Chong-Yi Lo6 patents · 124 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04H output across the last 5 years
- 199Mary G. Panttaja38 patents · 926 citations
- 296Matthew J. Ranney38 patents · 926 citations
- 392Thomas E. Katis38 patents · 926 citations
- 488James T. Panttaja34 patents · 857 citations
- 583Mark C. Carter88 patents · 2,837 citations
- 679Robert W. Stiles, Jr.28 patents · 805 citations
- 775Thomas J. Lochtefeld38 patents · 2,822 citations
- 871Ronald B. Robol25 patents · 691 citations
- 967Thomas M. Espinosa20 patents · 484 citations
- 1063Dieter J. Rief28 patents · 1,049 citations
- 1158Edward L. Gibbs26 patents · 735 citations
- 1254John M. Goettl55 patents · 1,008 citations
- 1350Manuela Rief12 patents · 462 citations
- 1446Kevin T. Burt35 patents · 308 citations
- 1542N. Eric Knudsen37 patents · 259 citations
- 1638Philippe Pichon49 patents · 622 citations
- 1733Fred L. Givens14 patents · 253 citations
- 1829Gary W. Vonnahme15 patents · 226 citations
- 1925Pavel Sebor34 patents · 602 citations
- 2021Jirawat Sumonthee7 patents · 210 citations
- 2117Yaw Yuan Hsu33 patents · 294 citations
- 2213Bruce Mcfarland26 patents · 317 citations
- 238Robert Stafford11 patents · 257 citations
- 244Joseph A. King48 patents · 409 citations
- 251Guy Erlich13 patents · 241 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E04H
- 199Yu Zheng7 patents · 1,254 citations
- 296Mary G. Panttaja38 patents · 926 citations
- 392Matthew J. Ranney38 patents · 926 citations
- 488Thomas E. Katis38 patents · 926 citations
- 583James T. Panttaja34 patents · 857 citations
- 679Mark C. Carter88 patents · 2,837 citations
- 775Giora Erlich29 patents · 1,293 citations
- 871Tibor Horvath19 patents · 1,077 citations
- 967James Lynch14 patents · 1,431 citations
- 1063Robert W. Stiles, Jr.28 patents · 805 citations
- 1158Thomas J. Lochtefeld38 patents · 2,822 citations
- 1254Ronald B. Robol25 patents · 691 citations
- 1350Lars Hoffmann Berthelsen21 patents · 663 citations
- 1446Einar Kjartan Runarsson15 patents · 549 citations
- 1542Christopher R. Yahnker14 patents · 505 citations
- 1638Charles E. Sauerbier9 patents · 1,068 citations
- 1733Yu Zheng74 patents · 3,580 citations
- 1829Allan P. Henderson12 patents · 910 citations
- 1925Jordan M. Laby24 patents · 1,471 citations
- 2021Melvyn L. Henkin24 patents · 1,471 citations
- 2117Gregg R. Draudt11 patents · 673 citations
- 2213Daniel J. Hruby11 patents · 345 citations
- 238Kevin Murphy9 patents · 332 citations
- 244Joseph Porat19 patents · 936 citations
- 251David Wallance5 patents · 393 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E04H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12098835B1✦ AIPool light6 cites · 202485% earned
- 296US12448802B1✦ AIWater surface cleaning robot3 cites · 202580% earned
- 392US12221196B1✦ AIControllable sinking and floating swimming pool robot and sinking and floating control met5 cites · 202572% earned
- 488US12054961B2Beach sunshade7 cites · 202486% earned
- 583US12378741B2Water surface automatic cleaning apparatus2 cites · 202561% earned
- 679US12049768B2Water purification, sterilization and disinfection lamp4 cites · 202482% earned
- 775US12077977B2Inflatable vehicle accessories3 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12320138B1Mailbox post protector with internal toolless interlock3 cites · 202580% earned
- 967US12152402B1Side structure of fence framework, fence framework, fence, and folding method thereof3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12410543B1Woven silt fence fabrics including two or more distinctly different colors of warp yarns i3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1158US12091879B1Beam-column moment connection structure3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US12264491B1Beach sunshade canopy3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1350US12270225B1Underwater robot3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1446US11879261B1Wire mesh fencing4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1542US11946282B1Moving devices used in liquid and pool cleaning robots4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1638US12146338B1Deformable folding fence4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1733US12241275B2Seismically suspended isolation device with displacement suppressing mechanism4 cites · 202582% earned
- 1829US12247413B2Chamber and control system and method for generating waves3 cites · 202461% earned
- 1925US12173523B2Drain plug for an above-ground pool2 cites · 202458% earned
- 2021US12473742B2Cleaning device1 cites · 202546% earned
- 2117US12165248B2Systems and methods for providing physical challenge games2 cites · 202458% earned
- 2213US12435531B2Pool robot1 cites · 202550% earned
- 238US12258762B2Assembly structure for tent and variably expandable outdoor tent4 cites · 202475% earned
- 244US12098565B2Floating insect canopy2 cites · 202467% earned
- 251USD1049425SPool cover3 cites · 202472% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E04H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11339579B1✦ AIElectrically powered pool vacuum cleaner53 cites · 202292% earned
- 296US11130437B1✦ AICollapsible shelter system32 cites · 202183% earned
- 392US11148621B2✦ AIElectronic display assemblies with solar panels37 cites · 202178% earned
- 488US11098476B2Connecting core for column-beam joint and connection method using the same46 cites · 202192% earned
- 583US11686120B1Shading assembly24 cites · 202390% earned
- 679US10890010B1Three-fold vehicle top tent32 cites · 202191% earned
- 775USD981594SShed18 cites · 202389% earned
- 871US11459781B2Joint for above ground pool frame16 cites · 202276% earned
- 967US11821195B1Portable multiuser sauna12 cites · 202388% earned
- 1063US11649651B1Robotic pool cleaner15 cites · 202380% earned
- 1158US11753840B1Floating device and robotic pool cleaner11 cites · 202388% earned
- 1254USD989350SShading system14 cites · 202365% earned
- 1350US10907343B1Prefabricated steel-wood composite joint24 cites · 202190% earned
- 1446US11773603B2Reinforced floors for modular bathrooms17 cites · 202384% earned
- 1542US11156014B1Outdoor tent20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1638US11891834B2Chamber and control system and method for generating waves13 cites · 202275% earned
- 1733US11297966B2Privacy or cubicle curtain system and carrier thereof19 cites · 202190% earned
- 1829US10883493B1Pool pump air release22 cites · 202190% earned
- 1925US11035173B1Double door gate apparatus25 cites · 202182% earned
- 2021US11199019B1Adjustable post-to-substrate embed system15 cites · 202183% earned
- 2117US11795719B1Control method of an underwater robot based on ultrasonic radar, underwater robot and non-9 cites · 202387% earned
- 2213US12098835B1Pool light6 cites · 202485% earned
- 238US12448802B1Water surface cleaning robot3 cites · 202580% earned
- 244US11137780B1Fluid distribution manifold14 cites · 202177% earned
- 251US10907370B1Personal pod system19 cites · 202190% earned
All-time canon
The defining E04H patents of the whole record
- 199US7143926B2✦ AISurgical stapling instrument incorporating a multi-stroke firing mechanism with return spr2,423 cites · 200696% earned
- 296US5333422A✦ AILightweight extendable and retractable pole1,513 cites · 199495% earned
- 392US9847749B2✦ AIPool solar power generator581 cites · 201692% earned
- 488US5502939AInterlocking panels having flats for increased versatility559 cites · 199695% earned
- 583US5482139AAutomated drive-up vending facility480 cites · 199695% earned
- 679US4340626ADiffusion pumping apparatus self-inflating device442 cites · 198295% earned
- 775US6859366B2Data center cooling system377 cites · 200488% earned
- 871US4769963ABonded panel interlock device336 cites · 198894% earned
- 967US9043217B2Medical kiosk and method of use335 cites · 201391% earned
- 1063US5761854ACollapsible portable containerized shelter319 cites · 199894% earned
- 1158US3960161APortable structure314 cites · 197694% earned
- 1254US6205716B1Modular video conference enclosure311 cites · 200194% earned
- 1350US5038812AQuickly erectable, quickly collapsible, self supporting portable structure310 cites · 199194% earned
- 1446US4825892AInstantly stable, quickly erectable and quickly collapsible portable structure308 cites · 198994% earned
- 1542US5454129ASelf-powered pool vacuum with remote controlled capabilities301 cites · 199594% earned
- 1638US5702090ASnap together plastic fence287 cites · 199794% earned
- 1733US4247216AQuick connect handle for swimming pool cleaning tools286 cites · 198194% earned
- 1829US3990463APortable structure286 cites · 197694% earned
- 1925US4599829AModular container building system280 cites · 198694% earned
- 2021US5467794ACollapsible shade structure274 cites · 199586% earned
- 2117US5560385ACollapsible play structures272 cites · 199689% earned
- 2213US5432508ATechnique for facilitating and monitoring vehicle parking267 cites · 199594% earned
- 238US4858634ASelf erecting structure262 cites · 198994% earned
- 244US5847537AElectric vehicle charging station system247 cites · 199894% earned
- 251US5735639AModular mobile safety structure for containment and handling of hazardous materials239 cites · 199894% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E04H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199PENTAIR WATER POOL & SPA INC61 patents · 681 citations
- 296VOXER IP LLC19 patents · 284 citations
- 392SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC38 patents · 1,016 citations
- 488MAYTRONICS LTD66 patents · 544 citations
- 583HAYWARD IND INC88 patents · 794 citations
- 679ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE60 patents · 427 citations
- 775GEN ELECTRIC59 patents · 546 citations
- 871STAGERIGHT CORP17 patents · 432 citations
- 967VALMONT INDUSTRIES26 patents · 337 citations
- 1063BEAVERFIT LTD9 patents · 142 citations
- 1158AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC21 patents · 157 citations
- 1254SHADIANT LLC15 patents · 108 citations
- 1350SHIBUMI SHADE INC14 patents · 51 citations
- 1446REGALO INT LLC12 patents · 74 citations
- 1542INTEX MARKETING LTD31 patents · 105 citations
- 1638FORTRESS IRON LP21 patents · 75 citations
- 1733CRYSTAL LAGOONS TECH INC26 patents · 133 citations
- 1829HONDA MOTOR CO LTD20 patents · 79 citations
- 1925THURSDAY POOLS8 patents · 75 citations
- 2021KOTOBUKI & CO LTD9 patents · 88 citations
- 2117ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC53 patents · 88 citations
- 2213POOL COVER CORP7 patents · 106 citations
- 238NEUSCH INNOVATIONS LP12 patents · 49 citations
- 244ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO LTD9 patents · 75 citations
- 251MRI INC7 patents · 49 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04H output across the last 5 years
- 199PENTAIR WATER POOL & SPA INC61 patents · 681 citations
- 296US ARMY26 patents · 2,248 citations
- 392VOXER IP LLC19 patents · 284 citations
- 488STEELCASE INC23 patents · 686 citations
- 583SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC38 patents · 1,016 citations
- 679MUSCO CORP17 patents · 743 citations
- 775MAYTRONICS LTD66 patents · 544 citations
- 871HAYWARD IND INC88 patents · 794 citations
- 967KNUDSEN N ERIC37 patents · 259 citations
- 1063ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE60 patents · 427 citations
- 1158GEN ELECTRIC59 patents · 546 citations
- 1254STAGERIGHT CORP17 patents · 432 citations
- 1350VALMONT INDUSTRIES26 patents · 337 citations
- 1446WATER TECH LLC12 patents · 209 citations
- 1542BEAVERFIT LTD9 patents · 142 citations
- 1638TOWER SOLUTIONS LLC18 patents · 111 citations
- 1733HERMAN JOEL DUANE6 patents · 115 citations
- 1829AMERICAN WAVE MACHINES INC21 patents · 157 citations
- 1925SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD41 patents · 294 citations
- 2021AMAZON TECH INC14 patents · 166 citations
- 2117NASA8 patents · 198 citations
- 2213SHADIANT LLC15 patents · 108 citations
- 238VESTAS WIND SYS AS46 patents · 234 citations
- 244SEBOR PAVEL21 patents · 245 citations
- 251LOCHTEFELD THOMAS J13 patents · 215 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E04H
- 199KATIS THOMAS E19 patents · 642 citations
- 296AQUA PRODUCTS INC44 patents · 1,886 citations
- 392PATENT CATEGORY CORP73 patents · 3,759 citations
- 488LYNCH JAMES P10 patents · 1,103 citations
- 583LIGHT WAVE LTD14 patents · 1,462 citations
- 679PENTAIR WATER POOL & SPA INC61 patents · 681 citations
- 775CARTER MARK C51 patents · 1,010 citations
- 871US ARMY26 patents · 2,248 citations
- 967VOXER IP LLC19 patents · 284 citations
- 1063STEELCASE INC23 patents · 686 citations
- 1158PELSUE T A CO15 patents · 1,105 citations
- 1254WENGER CORP25 patents · 999 citations
- 1350KROY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC12 patents · 584 citations
- 1446PANSINI ANDREW L17 patents · 735 citations
- 1542SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC38 patents · 1,016 citations
- 1638BURT WILL COMP15 patents · 747 citations
- 1733STILES JR ROBERT W10 patents · 317 citations
- 1829L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO6 patents · 490 citations
- 1925MUSCO CORP17 patents · 743 citations
- 2021PARAMOUNT LEISURE IND INC18 patents · 564 citations
- 2117ZEIGLER THEODORE RICHARD8 patents · 518 citations
- 2213H TECH INC5 patents · 433 citations
- 238MAYTRONICS LTD66 patents · 544 citations
- 244LETRO PRODUCTS INC10 patents · 454 citations
- 251POLARIS POOL SYS INC9 patents · 465 citations
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