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Gearing
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F16H · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F16H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Michael E. Mccune144 patents · 3,231 citations
- 296William G. Sheridan118 patents · 3,178 citations
- 392Jeffrey A. Birchak9 patents · 812 citations
- 488Nader Nasr18 patents · 1,763 citations
- 583Deepak Shukla19 patents · 1,518 citations
- 679Rongjun Zhang15 patents · 968 citations
- 775Peter Ziemer150 patents · 4,916 citations
- 871Brad P. Pohl77 patents · 4,255 citations
- 967Jon M. Nichols46 patents · 2,753 citations
- 1063Andrew Kotloski36 patents · 2,063 citations
- 1158Jon J. Morrow23 patents · 1,567 citations
- 1254Eric E. Braun22 patents · 1,460 citations
- 1350Atsushi Tabata310 patents · 6,444 citations
- 1446Alan G. Holmes108 patents · 2,852 citations
- 1542Todd R. Solomon11 patents · 1,538 citations
- 1638Thomas G. Cooper15 patents · 1,407 citations
- 1733Isao Hirota30 patents · 1,572 citations
- 1829David J. Steinberger16 patents · 623 citations
- 1925James M. Hart462 patents · 10,630 citations
- 2021Clinton E. Carey329 patents · 7,177 citations
- 2117Stefan Beck182 patents · 2,898 citations
- 2213Martin Brehmer89 patents · 1,420 citations
- 238David C. Ochab12 patents · 704 citations
- 244Toshikazu Oshidari63 patents · 1,428 citations
- 251David A. Janson95 patents · 1,528 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16H output across the last 5 years
- 199David J. Allen68 patents · 10,420 citations
- 296Gregory W. Dachs, Ii24 patents · 1,387 citations
- 392Bruce M. Schena21 patents · 2,546 citations
- 488Michael E. Mccune144 patents · 3,231 citations
- 583William G. Sheridan118 patents · 3,178 citations
- 679Jeffrey A. Birchak9 patents · 812 citations
- 775Nader Nasr18 patents · 1,763 citations
- 871Deepak Shukla19 patents · 1,518 citations
- 967Rongjun Zhang15 patents · 968 citations
- 1063Peter Ziemer150 patents · 4,916 citations
- 1158John W. Beardsley11 patents · 3,250 citations
- 1254Charles B. Lohr93 patents · 5,140 citations
- 1350Brad P. Pohl77 patents · 4,255 citations
- 1446Fernand A. Thomassy44 patents · 2,766 citations
- 1542Jon M. Nichols46 patents · 2,753 citations
- 1638Daniel J. Dawe42 patents · 2,661 citations
- 1733Matthew P. Simister26 patents · 1,884 citations
- 1829Andrew G. Fischer9 patents · 1,065 citations
- 1925Nicholas R. Powley9 patents · 1,065 citations
- 2021Omar F. Jimenez9 patents · 1,065 citations
- 2117Yefim I. Safris9 patents · 1,065 citations
- 2213Donald Klemen59 patents · 3,731 citations
- 238Andrew Kotloski36 patents · 2,063 citations
- 244Jon J. Morrow23 patents · 1,567 citations
- 251Eric E. Braun22 patents · 1,460 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F16H
- 199Donald C. Miller132 patents · 19,643 citations
- 296Stanislaw Kostrzewski8 patents · 4,369 citations
- 392David J. Allen68 patents · 10,420 citations
- 488Robert A. Smithson74 patents · 9,349 citations
- 583Gregory W. Dachs, Ii24 patents · 1,387 citations
- 679Bruce M. Schena21 patents · 2,546 citations
- 775Reid M. Rubsamen11 patents · 3,056 citations
- 871Michael E. Mccune144 patents · 3,231 citations
- 967William G. Sheridan118 patents · 3,178 citations
- 1063David E. Goodman5 patents · 1,586 citations
- 1158Jeffrey A. Birchak9 patents · 812 citations
- 1254Michael R. Schmidt62 patents · 5,495 citations
- 1350Nader Nasr18 patents · 1,763 citations
- 1446Deepak Shukla19 patents · 1,518 citations
- 1542Rongjun Zhang15 patents · 968 citations
- 1638Peter Ziemer150 patents · 4,916 citations
- 1733Tyler J. Morrissette9 patents · 549 citations
- 1829John W. Beardsley11 patents · 3,250 citations
- 1925Charles B. Lohr93 patents · 5,140 citations
- 2021Brad P. Pohl77 patents · 4,255 citations
- 2117Fernand A. Thomassy44 patents · 2,766 citations
- 2213Jon M. Nichols46 patents · 2,753 citations
- 238Daniel J. Dawe42 patents · 2,661 citations
- 244Oronde J. Armstrong24 patents · 1,932 citations
- 251Matthew P. Simister26 patents · 1,884 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F16H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12410848B1✦ AIElectric heavy-load push-pull tool4 cites · 202582% earned
- 296US12240617B2✦ AISystems, methods, and mechanical designs for inverters for eVTOL aircraft5 cites · 202463% earned
- 392US12055210B2✦ AILubricating device of vehicle transmission system7 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US12320418B2Gearbox assembly with lubricant extraction volume ratio4 cites · 202575% earned
- 583US12326115B2Gearbox assembly with lubricant extraction volume ratio4 cites · 202575% earned
- 679US12181027B2Electromechanical linear actuator6 cites · 202485% earned
- 775US12270465B2Disconnector apparatus4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871US12384616B1Digital power take-off2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US12292100B1Adjustment mechanism, armrest, and seat2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1063US11884151B1Power take-off (PTO) assembly with a disconnect clutch5 cites · 202477% earned
- 1158US12331827B2Oil distributor, axle drive and motor vehicle5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1254US12234901B2Power distribution device5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1350US12000415B1Pneumatic operation and self-alignment of linear actuator4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1446US12296910B2Front chainring assembly5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1542US11975853B2Systems for cooling an electrical engine for eVTOL aircraft using an end bell assembly con3 cites · 202445% earned
- 1638US12365440B2Aerial vehicle with deployable components2 cites · 202449% earned
- 1733US12228195B2Driveline for electrified vehicle2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1829US12077041B2Multi-speed electric drive axle using multi-layshaft transmission2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1925US12187112B2Oil supply device and control method for electric vehicle powertrain2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12214894B1Motor gearbox assembly with layshaft for EVTOL aircraft2 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US11912324B1Dolly and cart system with independently slidable jaws3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2213US12240321B2Disconnecting differential side gear mechanism4 cites · 202475% earned
- 238US12253150B2Transmission for a vehicle drive train2 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12209623B2Shift system and method for power transmission assembly2 cites · 202467% earned
- 251US12188554B2Control apparatus for vehicle2 cites · 202476% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F16H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10961993B1✦ AIContinuous high-power turbine fracturing equipment180 cites · 202188% earned
- 296US11242737B2✦ AITurbine fracturing equipment149 cites · 202190% earned
- 392US11519395B2✦ AITurbine-driven fracturing system on semi-trailer90 cites · 202287% earned
- 488US11168681B2Drive system for hydraulic fracturing pump102 cites · 202193% earned
- 583US11299139B2Drive train for a vehicle44 cites · 202274% earned
- 679US11137053B2Three planetary inline emivt48 cites · 202188% earned
- 775US11787551B1Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft electric engine configuration25 cites · 202366% earned
- 871US11578798B2Drive device25 cites · 202290% earned
- 967US11726530B2Foldable electronic device including hinge assembly37 cites · 202187% earned
- 1063US11268453B1Lubrication system for aircraft engine reduction gearbox28 cites · 202286% earned
- 1158US11703417B1Hydrogen overflow and exhaust gas hydrogen treatment unit of a test system of a hydrogen i16 cites · 202389% earned
- 1254US11225226B1Operation stabilization system for foldable pedal apparatus26 cites · 202290% earned
- 1350US10961051B1Apparatus for retrieving units from a storage system28 cites · 202175% earned
- 1446US11002352B2Axle assembly having an axle housing32 cites · 202191% earned
- 1542US11220176B1Axle assembly having a gear reduction module with countershaft gear sets21 cites · 202290% earned
- 1638US11655767B2Gearbox for an engine20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1733US11413946B2Electric drive with cooling32 cites · 202191% earned
- 1829US12410848B1Electric heavy-load push-pull tool4 cites · 202582% earned
- 1925US11209072B2Axle assembly having a multi-speed transmission27 cites · 202186% earned
- 2021US11567546B2Display apparatus18 cites · 202281% earned
- 2117US11832405B2Rotating module and electronic device18 cites · 202289% earned
- 2213US11156429B1Crossbow with integral cocking worm gear driven spool21 cites · 202190% earned
- 238US10982563B1Gearboxes for aircraft gas turbine engines20 cites · 202176% earned
- 244US11378176B2Devices, systems, and methods for differential lubrication20 cites · 202190% earned
- 251US11207976B2Axle assembly having a multi-speed countershaft transmission23 cites · 202190% earned
All-time canon
The defining F16H patents of the whole record
- 199US5520678A✦ AIManipulator arm with proximal and distal control balls1,832 cites · 199696% earned
- 296US5533581A✦ AIElectric hand tool, in particular drill1,610 cites · 199696% earned
- 392US9895148B2✦ AIMonitoring speed control and precision incrementing of motor for powered surgical instrume1,576 cites · 201696% earned
- 488US4729260ATwo speed gearbox1,508 cites · 198895% earned
- 583US5809441AApparatus and method of neutral start control of a power transmission1,506 cites · 199895% earned
- 679US6062360ASynchronizer for a gear shift mechanism for a marine propulsion system1,423 cites · 200095% earned
- 775US4274304AIn-line reversing mechanism1,421 cites · 198195% earned
- 871US4565109AInstantaneous direction changing rotation mechanism1,412 cites · 198695% earned
- 967US7303502B2Gear change mechanism1,387 cites · 200795% earned
- 1063US7278949B2Planetary transmission1,375 cites · 200695% earned
- 1158US9797486B2Adapter direct drive with manual retraction, lockout and connection mechanisms1,319 cites · 201495% earned
- 1254US9574644B2Power module for use with a surgical instrument1,317 cites · 201495% earned
- 1350US7300373B2Power transmission mechanism and manipulator1,295 cites · 200491% earned
- 1446US9216013B2Apparatus for endoscopic procedures1,286 cites · 201493% earned
- 1542US9295522B2Medical device adapter with wrist mechanism1,268 cites · 201591% earned
- 1638US5769748AGimbal employing differential combination of offset drives1,221 cites · 199895% earned
- 1733US9597104B2Handheld surgical handle assembly, surgical adapters for use between surgical handle assem1,213 cites · 201390% earned
- 1829US6796921B1Three speed rotary power tool1,208 cites · 200495% earned
- 1925US5465819APower transmitting assembly1,148 cites · 199595% earned
- 2021US9261172B2Multi-ply strap drive trains for surgical robotic arms1,120 cites · 200790% earned
- 2117US7300431B2Remote controlled device for tool rotating1,118 cites · 200595% earned
- 2213US5098360ADifferential gear with limited slip and locking mechanism1,096 cites · 199293% earned
- 238US5109722ASelf-detenting transmission shift key1,030 cites · 199295% earned
- 244US9689466B2Gear motor including reduction mechanism1,024 cites · 201695% earned
- 251US8739417B2Circular saw1,021 cites · 201195% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F16H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199COVIDIEN LP66 patents · 13,352 citations
- 296INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS60 patents · 2,869 citations
- 392ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN1,704 patents · 17,770 citations
- 488HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,816 patents · 27,487 citations
- 583TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,246 patents · 37,611 citations
- 679OSHKOSH CORP44 patents · 2,020 citations
- 775NISSAN MOTOR1,293 patents · 28,352 citations
- 871OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC16 patents · 968 citations
- 967BOSCH GMBH ROBERT543 patents · 8,956 citations
- 1063NSK LTD455 patents · 7,485 citations
- 1158HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD2,021 patents · 9,563 citations
- 1254CATERPILLAR INC447 patents · 8,023 citations
- 1350FORD MOTOR CO384 patents · 11,143 citations
- 1446LITENS AUTOMOTIVE INC105 patents · 2,926 citations
- 1542KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG CO LTD288 patents · 5,501 citations
- 1638POLARIS INC78 patents · 1,757 citations
- 1733YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD177 patents · 2,705 citations
- 1829BORGWARNER INC387 patents · 5,557 citations
- 1925KOMATSU MFG CO LTD294 patents · 5,106 citations
- 2021MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORP164 patents · 4,453 citations
- 2117JATCO LTD593 patents · 3,512 citations
- 2213FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC931 patents · 6,722 citations
- 238NTN TOYO BEARING CO LTD271 patents · 3,782 citations
- 244VOLKSWAGEN AG90 patents · 1,497 citations
- 251CUMMINS INC53 patents · 689 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16H output across the last 5 years
- 199COVIDIEN LP66 patents · 13,352 citations
- 296INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS60 patents · 2,869 citations
- 392UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP241 patents · 7,176 citations
- 488ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN1,704 patents · 17,770 citations
- 583HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,816 patents · 27,487 citations
- 679TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,246 patents · 37,611 citations
- 775OSHKOSH CORP44 patents · 2,020 citations
- 871NISSAN MOTOR1,293 patents · 28,352 citations
- 967AISIN AW CO667 patents · 11,482 citations
- 1063OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC16 patents · 968 citations
- 1158BOSCH GMBH ROBERT543 patents · 8,956 citations
- 1254NSK LTD455 patents · 7,485 citations
- 1350HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD2,021 patents · 9,563 citations
- 1446UNIV CALIFORNIA13 patents · 1,144 citations
- 1542FALLBROOK IP CO LLC94 patents · 3,070 citations
- 1638BLACK & DECKER INC50 patents · 2,344 citations
- 1733CATERPILLAR INC447 patents · 8,023 citations
- 1829FORD MOTOR CO384 patents · 11,143 citations
- 1925LITENS AUTOMOTIVE INC105 patents · 2,926 citations
- 2021HITACHI LTD199 patents · 5,528 citations
- 2117KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG CO LTD288 patents · 5,501 citations
- 2213POLARIS INC78 patents · 1,757 citations
- 238YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD177 patents · 2,705 citations
- 244BORGWARNER INC387 patents · 5,557 citations
- 251KOMATSU MFG CO LTD294 patents · 5,106 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F16H
- 199COVIDIEN LP66 patents · 13,352 citations
- 296FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC102 patents · 16,058 citations
- 392INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS60 patents · 2,869 citations
- 488UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP241 patents · 7,176 citations
- 583MOTION TECHNOLOGIES LLC5 patents · 1,690 citations
- 679ARADIGM CORP11 patents · 3,056 citations
- 775ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN1,704 patents · 17,770 citations
- 871GEN MOTORS CORP1,004 patents · 34,457 citations
- 967MILLER DONALD C7 patents · 912 citations
- 1063HONDA MOTOR CO LTD1,816 patents · 27,487 citations
- 1158BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE172 patents · 7,850 citations
- 1254TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD2,246 patents · 37,611 citations
- 1350OSHKOSH CORP44 patents · 2,020 citations
- 1446NISSAN MOTOR1,293 patents · 28,352 citations
- 1542FONG DANIELLE A12 patents · 660 citations
- 1638FORD GLOBAL TECH INC176 patents · 6,449 citations
- 1733AISIN AW CO667 patents · 11,482 citations
- 1829OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC16 patents · 968 citations
- 1925BOSCH GMBH ROBERT543 patents · 8,956 citations
- 2021NSK LTD455 patents · 7,485 citations
- 2117HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD2,021 patents · 9,563 citations
- 2213UNIV CALIFORNIA13 patents · 1,144 citations
- 238NEW VENTURE GEAR INC128 patents · 5,657 citations
- 244FALLBROOK IP CO LLC94 patents · 3,070 citations
- 251LUK LAMELLEN & KUPPLUNGSBAU287 patents · 5,346 citations
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