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Lubricating
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F16N · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F16N patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Joseph Foster5 patents · 259 citations
- 296Nicholas Tew5 patents · 259 citations
- 392Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon5 patents · 259 citations
- 488Tony Yeung5 patents · 259 citations
- 583Michael E. Mccune15 patents · 204 citations
- 679Lawrence E. Portlock11 patents · 181 citations
- 775William G. Sheridan19 patents · 213 citations
- 871Christopher D. Holland8 patents · 170 citations
- 967Chunqiang Lan11 patents · 269 citations
- 1063Liang Lv11 patents · 269 citations
- 1158Peng Zhang11 patents · 269 citations
- 1254Rikui Zhang10 patents · 269 citations
- 1350Xiaolei Ji12 patents · 269 citations
- 1446Xincheng Li10 patents · 269 citations
- 1542Yipeng Wu10 patents · 269 citations
- 1638Yuxuan Sun10 patents · 269 citations
- 1733John K. Apostolides16 patents · 141 citations
- 1829Stephen Peter Mccormick7 patents · 38 citations
- 1925Nicholas J. Cannon12 patents · 44 citations
- 2021Ronnie B. Beason12 patents · 44 citations
- 2117Daniel Alecu14 patents · 44 citations
- 2213Andreas Schoenfeld18 patents · 61 citations
- 238Juergen Kreutzkaemper19 patents · 37 citations
- 244Walter Divisi18 patents · 32 citations
- 251Stefan Schuermann11 patents · 26 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16N output across the last 5 years
- 199Joseph Foster5 patents · 259 citations
- 296Nicholas Tew5 patents · 259 citations
- 392Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon5 patents · 259 citations
- 488Tony Yeung5 patents · 259 citations
- 583Michael E. Mccune15 patents · 204 citations
- 679Lawrence E. Portlock11 patents · 181 citations
- 775Yun Yang8 patents · 216 citations
- 871William G. Sheridan19 patents · 213 citations
- 967Paul G. Conley35 patents · 229 citations
- 1063Christopher D. Holland8 patents · 170 citations
- 1158Chunqiang Lan11 patents · 269 citations
- 1254Liang Lv11 patents · 269 citations
- 1350Peng Zhang11 patents · 269 citations
- 1446Rikui Zhang10 patents · 269 citations
- 1542Xiaolei Ji12 patents · 269 citations
- 1638Xincheng Li10 patents · 269 citations
- 1733Yipeng Wu10 patents · 269 citations
- 1829Yuxuan Sun10 patents · 269 citations
- 1925John K. Apostolides16 patents · 141 citations
- 2021Christopher M. Valva8 patents · 114 citations
- 2117Curtis Roys16 patents · 55 citations
- 2213Francis Parnin13 patents · 70 citations
- 238Stephen Peter Mccormick7 patents · 38 citations
- 244Nicholas J. Cannon12 patents · 44 citations
- 251Ronnie B. Beason12 patents · 44 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F16N
- 199Frederick M. Discenzo9 patents · 1,580 citations
- 296Tony M. Pearce6 patents · 651 citations
- 392Edward W. Van Romer9 patents · 434 citations
- 488Robert E. Rockwood12 patents · 393 citations
- 583Jerry Shew11 patents · 345 citations
- 679Walter Graf12 patents · 404 citations
- 775Ram D. Bedi14 patents · 548 citations
- 871Anton May6 patents · 281 citations
- 967Paul E. Ffield6 patents · 116 citations
- 1063Brad Rake5 patents · 217 citations
- 1158Anton Orlitzky8 patents · 265 citations
- 1254Adrianus J. Van Der Griendt9 patents · 319 citations
- 1350Darrell D. Jones4 patents · 205 citations
- 1446John W. Schooff5 patents · 103 citations
- 1542Steven C. Van Swearingen5 patents · 103 citations
- 1638Joseph Foster5 patents · 259 citations
- 1733Nicholas Tew5 patents · 259 citations
- 1829Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon5 patents · 259 citations
- 1925Tony Yeung5 patents · 259 citations
- 2021Charles W. Ehlert6 patents · 213 citations
- 2117Michael E. Mccune15 patents · 204 citations
- 2213J. Tad Heyman5 patents · 213 citations
- 238Laurence M. Bierce5 patents · 213 citations
- 244Mark D. Shaw5 patents · 213 citations
- 251Lawrence E. Portlock11 patents · 181 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F16N patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12326115B2✦ AIGearbox assembly with lubricant extraction volume ratio4 cites · 202575% earned
- 296US11867357B1✦ AIDeaeration conduit7 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US11898697B1✦ AIOil gun for automatic fluid pump4 cites · 202482% earned
- 488US12454900B2Fluid evacuation collection vessel assemblies and fluid evacuation systems and methods1 cites · 202556% earned
- 583US11988329B1Grease delivery with accumulated pressure4 cites · 202482% earned
- 679US12129919B2Systems for lubricant distribution3 cites · 202472% earned
- 775US12203354B2Methods and systems associated with an automated zipper manifold2 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12060974B1Dewatering apparatus, systems, and methods2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967US12160160B1Passive oil pump arrangement for cooling an electric motor2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12031672B1Fluid draining system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12253211B2Lubrication system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1254US12104689B2Control device for gearbox2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350US12305803B1Ai-driven wireless lubricator remote control system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1446US12173845B1Bearing lubrication systems and methods for operating the same1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1542US12031463B1Separator for liquid and gas1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1638US12326161B1Warm-up oil management strategy1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1733US12152726B1Dual-mode lubricator with movement-limiting function and potentiometer1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12372202B2Lubricant distribution system with overfill protection1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12135057B2Tilt pad journal bearing with lubrication arrangement1 cites · 202456% earned
- 2021US12253001B2Static de-aerator and lubricant system1 cites · 202456% earned
- 2117US12202599B2Autonomous emergency lubrication of aircraft gearboxes1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12320216B2Sensor transportation apparatus for a wireline logging tool string0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12428975B2Planetary gear system arrangement with auxiliary oil system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12378843B2Oil and gas operations with valve operably coupled to wellhead0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12497879B2Power sources and transmission networks for auxiliary equipment onboard hydraulic fracturi0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F16N patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11143006B1✦ AIFracturing device140 cites · 202190% earned
- 296US11236739B2✦ AIPower sources and transmission networks for auxiliary equipment onboard hydraulic fracturi134 cites · 202185% earned
- 392US11506039B2✦ AIFracturing device, firefighting method thereof and computer readable storage medium82 cites · 202289% earned
- 488USD920400SFollow plate for cartridge for lubricant feeder34 cites · 202191% earned
- 583US11401779B2Hydraulic fracturing plan and execution of same13 cites · 202188% earned
- 679US11560770B2Hydraulic fracturing plan and execution of same10 cites · 202270% earned
- 775US12326115B2Gearbox assembly with lubricant extraction volume ratio4 cites · 202575% earned
- 871US11867357B1Deaeration conduit7 cites · 202486% earned
- 967US11976455B2Oil containment system and method6 cites · 202285% earned
- 1063US11898697B1Oil gun for automatic fluid pump4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1158US11492969B2Engine thermal management methods and control systems9 cites · 202187% earned
- 1254US12370714B2Systems and methods for chainsaw lubricant delivery control5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1350US11655938B1Fluid catchment assembly5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1446US11852234B1Drive chain cleaning and lubricating device6 cites · 202385% earned
- 1542US12044305B2Planetary reduction gear for an aircraft turbine engine7 cites · 202286% earned
- 1638US11725589B2Geared gas turbine engine with oil deaerator6 cites · 202171% earned
- 1733US11486280B2Oil draining system5 cites · 202272% earned
- 1829US12454900B2Fluid evacuation collection vessel assemblies and fluid evacuation systems and methods1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1925US11346871B2Sensor6 cites · 202185% earned
- 2021US11906037B2Cooling and lubricating oil paths for power assembly and vehicle4 cites · 202382% earned
- 2117US11162421B2Bearing cavity and method of evacuating oil therefrom7 cites · 202186% earned
- 2213US11988329B1Grease delivery with accumulated pressure4 cites · 202482% earned
- 238US11635134B1Packaged oil delivery for short term lubrication4 cites · 202382% earned
- 244US11293448B1Negative-pressure balance system for gear box of centrifugal compressor5 cites · 202284% earned
- 251US11092146B2Pump with symmetrical mounting holes for asymmetrical mounting arrangement5 cites · 202177% earned
All-time canon
The defining F16N patents of the whole record
- 199US6434512B1✦ AIModular data collection and analysis system553 cites · 200295% earned
- 296US7581434B1✦ AIIntelligent fluid sensor for machinery diagnostics, prognostics, and control426 cites · 200995% earned
- 392US4284174A✦ AIEmergency oil/mist system367 cites · 198194% earned
- 488US5214987AScrew fastener and driving tool282 cites · 199394% earned
- 583US5456940ASystem for lubricating a syringe barrel279 cites · 199594% earned
- 679US5107676AReduction gear assembly and a gas turbine engine206 cites · 199294% earned
- 775US6125642AOil level control system193 cites · 200094% earned
- 871US6059539ASub-sea pumping system and associated method including pressure compensating arrangement f182 cites · 200094% earned
- 967US5070832AEngine protection system181 cites · 199194% earned
- 1063US4887424APropfan turbine engine163 cites · 198994% earned
- 1158US5217085ALubrication and cooling system for a powertrain including an electric motor163 cites · 199394% earned
- 1254US5750887AMethod for determining a remaining life of engine oil162 cites · 199894% earned
- 1350US5365624AApparatus for automatic and simultaneous caring for teeth and gums160 cites · 199494% earned
- 1446US4209079ALubricating system for bearing shoes156 cites · 198094% earned
- 1542US4990057AElectronic control for monitoring status of a compressor150 cites · 199194% earned
- 1638US5016772ACollapsible receptacle assembly and related method150 cites · 199194% earned
- 1733US4727942ACompensator for earth boring bits149 cites · 198894% earned
- 1829US6324899B1Bearing-sensor integration for a lubrication analysis system146 cites · 200194% earned
- 1925US5090588APortable containment for chemicals145 cites · 199293% earned
- 2021US5339776ALubrication system with an oil bypass valve144 cites · 199493% earned
- 2117US10859203B1High-low pressure lubrication system for high-horsepower plunger pump144 cites · 202093% earned
- 2213US5899217AEngine wash recovery system142 cites · 199993% earned
- 238US5305839ATurbine pump ring for drilling heads142 cites · 199493% earned
- 244US11143006B1Fracturing device140 cites · 202190% earned
- 251US4714139ALubricating system for gas turbine engines and pump for such a system140 cites · 198793% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F16N patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD53 patents · 708 citations
- 296CATERPILLAR INC44 patents · 589 citations
- 392GEN ELECTRIC69 patents · 1,008 citations
- 488HITACHI LTD19 patents · 461 citations
- 583PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA67 patents · 462 citations
- 679PERMA TEC GMBH & CO KG16 patents · 351 citations
- 775HONDA MOTOR CO LTD33 patents · 371 citations
- 871BRUNSWICK CORP19 patents · 330 citations
- 967BJ ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC5 patents · 259 citations
- 1063BOSCH GMBH ROBERT13 patents · 191 citations
- 1158DEERE & CO20 patents · 181 citations
- 1254YANTAI JEREH PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD13 patents · 269 citations
- 1350DROPSA SPA16 patents · 112 citations
- 1446PETROMAC IP LTD7 patents · 38 citations
- 1542DOWNING WELLHEAD EQUIPMENT LLC13 patents · 44 citations
- 1638RPM IND LLC11 patents · 55 citations
- 1733BORGWARNER INC8 patents · 62 citations
- 1829ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN12 patents · 62 citations
- 1925SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES28 patents · 48 citations
- 2021AIRBUS HELICOPTERS10 patents · 30 citations
- 2117TRANE INT INC11 patents · 20 citations
- 2213SKF LUBRICATION SYSTEMS GERMANY22 patents · 24 citations
- 238KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD14 patents · 23 citations
- 244LINCOLN IND CORPORATION12 patents · 11 citations
- 251UNIST INC5 patents · 10 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16N output across the last 5 years
- 199BOEING CO13 patents · 311 citations
- 296TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD53 patents · 708 citations
- 392CATERPILLAR INC44 patents · 589 citations
- 488UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP91 patents · 944 citations
- 583GEN ELECTRIC69 patents · 1,008 citations
- 679HITACHI LTD19 patents · 461 citations
- 775PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA67 patents · 462 citations
- 871NISSAN MOTOR13 patents · 442 citations
- 967PERMA TEC GMBH & CO KG16 patents · 351 citations
- 1063HONDA MOTOR CO LTD33 patents · 371 citations
- 1158BRUNSWICK CORP19 patents · 330 citations
- 1254BJ ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC5 patents · 259 citations
- 1350KOMATSU MFG CO LTD10 patents · 242 citations
- 1446BOSCH GMBH ROBERT13 patents · 191 citations
- 1542NSK LTD23 patents · 170 citations
- 1638DEERE & CO20 patents · 181 citations
- 1733ROLLS ROYCE PLC19 patents · 323 citations
- 1829CARRIER CORP13 patents · 194 citations
- 1925YANTAI JEREH PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD13 patents · 269 citations
- 2021SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD8 patents · 160 citations
- 2117MAZDA MOTOR12 patents · 120 citations
- 2213CASTROL LTD15 patents · 139 citations
- 238JTEKT CORP17 patents · 100 citations
- 244DROPSA SPA16 patents · 112 citations
- 251UE SYSTEMS INC5 patents · 121 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F16N
- 199FORD MOTOR CO13 patents · 939 citations
- 296RELIANCE ELECTRIC TECH7 patents · 977 citations
- 392AVCO CORP6 patents · 716 citations
- 488BOEING CO13 patents · 311 citations
- 583MTU MUENCHEN GMBH6 patents · 516 citations
- 679GEN MOTORS CORP31 patents · 1,107 citations
- 775TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD53 patents · 708 citations
- 871CATERPILLAR INC44 patents · 589 citations
- 967CUMMINS ENGINE CO INC10 patents · 532 citations
- 1063UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP91 patents · 944 citations
- 1158ENVIRONAMICS CORP11 patents · 380 citations
- 1254GEN ELECTRIC69 patents · 1,008 citations
- 1350HITACHI LTD19 patents · 461 citations
- 1446PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA67 patents · 462 citations
- 1542NISSAN MOTOR13 patents · 442 citations
- 1638INGERSOLL RAND CO19 patents · 492 citations
- 1733WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP12 patents · 358 citations
- 1829LUBRIZOL CORP6 patents · 314 citations
- 1925HOUDAILLE INDUSTRIES INC6 patents · 320 citations
- 2021PERMA TEC GMBH & CO KG16 patents · 351 citations
- 2117SUNDSTRAND CORP29 patents · 701 citations
- 2213K J MFG CO11 patents · 462 citations
- 238DAIMLER BENZ AG7 patents · 249 citations
- 244HONDA MOTOR CO LTD33 patents · 371 citations
- 251HUGHES TOOL CO6 patents · 302 citations
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