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Safety devices in general
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F16P · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F16P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Erik Carlson3 patents · 26 citations
- 296Christopher W. Coyle3 patents · 7 citations
- 392Heidi A. Lopez-Hidalgo3 patents · 7 citations
- 488Jeffrey T. Keacher3 patents · 7 citations
- 583Jonathan J. Lepp3 patents · 7 citations
- 679Lauren K. Carlson3 patents · 7 citations
- 775Scott E. Brigham3 patents · 7 citations
- 871Stephen D. Shaver3 patents · 7 citations
- 967Matthew J. Mergener4 patents · 10 citations
- 1063Choryon Oh3 patents · 7 citations
- 1158Lye Tatt Cheah3 patents · 7 citations
- 1254Yu Babasaki3 patents · 7 citations
- 1350Minoru Hashimoto5 patents · 6 citations
- 1446Keith Blenkinsopp5 patents · 1 citations
- 1542Andrey Matveenko2 patents · 2 citations
- 1638Hardi Desai2 patents · 2 citations
- 1733Jonathan James Mcelhinney2 patents · 2 citations
- 1829Jonathan Lee Walker2 patents · 2 citations
- 1925Kedar Shriram Prabhudesai2 patents · 2 citations
- 2021Rik Peter De Ruiter2 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Sanjeev Shyam Heda2 patents · 2 citations
- 2213Varunraj Valsaraj2 patents · 2 citations
- 238Kent Belden Meiswinkel1 patents · 2 citations
- 244Rahul Shriram Jinturkar1 patents · 2 citations
- 251Andrew Nguyen2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16P output across the last 5 years
- 199Stephen F. Gass90 patents · 4,726 citations
- 296Larry D. Frederick18 patents · 225 citations
- 392Paul Hammond10 patents · 95 citations
- 488Suresh R. Nair9 patents · 61 citations
- 583Motohiro Kudo4 patents · 90 citations
- 679Lutz Fiessler7 patents · 63 citations
- 775Moon Young Huh12 patents · 26 citations
- 871Matthew Michael Gelineau7 patents · 34 citations
- 967Wayne R. Foster8 patents · 22 citations
- 1063Brian Dunkin5 patents · 14 citations
- 1158Travis Mcguire4 patents · 28 citations
- 1254Andreas Simon4 patents · 22 citations
- 1350Juergen Buchmann4 patents · 22 citations
- 1446Lewis H. Manci4 patents · 22 citations
- 1542Kiran S. Kanukurthy4 patents · 25 citations
- 1638Steven T. Awiszus4 patents · 25 citations
- 1733Paul Johnson3 patents · 28 citations
- 1829John M. Wagner3 patents · 24 citations
- 1925Timothy M. Lynar3 patents · 24 citations
- 2021Burt Sacherski4 patents · 12 citations
- 2117Carsten Natzkowski3 patents · 33 citations
- 2213Akira Tanaka4 patents · 6 citations
- 238Hiroaki Komaki4 patents · 6 citations
- 244Hiroki Kumagai4 patents · 6 citations
- 251Kenichi Doniwa4 patents · 6 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F16P
- 199Stephen F. Gass90 patents · 4,726 citations
- 296Joel F. Jensen23 patents · 1,100 citations
- 392J. David Fulmer32 patents · 2,022 citations
- 488David A. Fanning27 patents · 2,016 citations
- 583Robert L. Chamberlain13 patents · 632 citations
- 679Andrew L. Johnston12 patents · 817 citations
- 775Benjamin B. Schramm12 patents · 523 citations
- 871David S. D'Ascenzo13 patents · 623 citations
- 967Sung Hoon Kim8 patents · 482 citations
- 1063Randall J. Huebner5 patents · 436 citations
- 1158William B. Scott7 patents · 333 citations
- 1254Anwyl M. Mcdonald6 patents · 305 citations
- 1350Larry D. Frederick18 patents · 225 citations
- 1446Timothy J. Mccullough4 patents · 527 citations
- 1542Giorgio Grasselli7 patents · 430 citations
- 1638Jonathan Betts-Lacroix4 patents · 289 citations
- 1733Michael J. Calleja5 patents · 145 citations
- 1829Paul Hammond10 patents · 95 citations
- 1925David A. Carrier5 patents · 133 citations
- 2021Koichi Futsuhara9 patents · 208 citations
- 2117Ingolf Braune10 patents · 186 citations
- 2213James Edward Dogul7 patents · 183 citations
- 238James E. Pasek5 patents · 59 citations
- 244Tetsu Inoue6 patents · 149 citations
- 251Frederick Thomson3 patents · 317 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F16P patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12293602B1✦ AIDetection and mitigation of unsafe behaviors using computer vision1 cites · 202567% earned
- 296US12423984B1✦ AIDetection of unsafe personal protection equipment status with multi-modal context awarenes1 cites · 202567% earned
- 392US11927307B1✦ AIIndustrial floor scraper equipment shield2 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US11887049B1Systems and methods for light curtain contour detection failure compensation2 cites · 202476% earned
- 583US12365089B2System having a sensor and a method for monitoring a plurality of protected zones1 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12442631B2Method and device for monitoring the position of a shaft1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12179046B2Fall-protection system with monitoring system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12504122B2Power tool having object detection0 cites · 20250% earned
- 967US12243705B2Safety switch0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12518609B2Keep out zone system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12258224B2Robotic system with zone-based control0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12507037B2Systems and methods for associating an operator with a vehicle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12296423B2Safety system for miter saw and method of use thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12508682B2Pressing tool with safety element0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12235407B2Input/output device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12204326B2Wiring unit, serial cascade connector system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12546155B2Door descent preventing apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12460770B2Method for operating a technical installation, and technical installation0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12553570B2Electronically operated actuator device for safety assemblies and relative safety assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12440991B2Ultra wideband location determination with predicative and power saving capabilities0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12564961B2Information processing device, information processing method, and program0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12415643B2Labeling assembly for labeling machines0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12429164B2Monitoring facility and method for monitoring an opening0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12090970B1Outrigger saftey guard0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12564910B2System and method for collaborative linear motor conveyor operation0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F16P patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11753836B2✦ AIFall protection system8 cites · 202380% earned
- 296US11697379B2✦ AIPerception system lidar and camera bracket12 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11238717B2✦ AIProximity-based personnel safety system and method9 cites · 202177% earned
- 488US11819714B2Fall-protection system with monitoring system4 cites · 202364% earned
- 583US11933453B2Dynamically determining safety equipment for dynamically changing environments9 cites · 202187% earned
- 679US11629817B1Device and method for preventing worker safety accident during machining5 cites · 202384% earned
- 775US11759364B2Protector for welding4 cites · 202182% earned
- 871US11389917B2Electric working machine4 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11748836B2Construction site safety management apparatus4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1063US11259143B2Method and apparatus for associating or disassociating mobile devices4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1158US11705721B2Kickback control methods for a power tool including a force sensor3 cites · 202163% earned
- 1254US11432998B2Pill cutters and methods of use3 cites · 202167% earned
- 1350US11940054B2Safety valve for hydraulic or pneumatic tool3 cites · 202167% earned
- 1446US12365543B2Automated storage and retrieval system comprising a barrier3 cites · 202267% earned
- 1542US11908654B2Safety switch2 cites · 202361% earned
- 1638US11891840B2Safety door device and safety door locking method3 cites · 202180% earned
- 1733US12084892B2Automatic blocking device for limiting a sliding movement of a first structure mounted adj2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1829US12293602B1Detection and mitigation of unsafe behaviors using computer vision1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US11408560B2Safety controller and history display device3 cites · 202180% earned
- 2021US12423984B1Detection of unsafe personal protection equipment status with multi-modal context awarenes1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US11796713B2Device and method for optically surveilling at least one area3 cites · 202172% earned
- 2213US11554565B2Rail system and method for rosin collection2 cites · 202161% earned
- 238US11927307B1Industrial floor scraper equipment shield2 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12243403B2Safety monitoring device, safety monitoring method, and program2 cites · 202376% earned
- 251US11440737B2Support station, belt conveyor and method of manufacturing such a support station2 cites · 202176% earned
All-time canon
The defining F16P patents of the whole record
- 199US6784775B2✦ AIProximity safety switch suitable for use in a hair dryer for disabling operation650 cites · 200492% earned
- 296US5942975A✦ AIMethod and a device for sensing the distance between a first object and a second object345 cites · 199994% earned
- 392US5081406A✦ AIProximity responsive capacitance sensitive method, system, and associated electrical circu329 cites · 199294% earned
- 488US4629131AMagnetic safety interlock for a food processor utilizing vertically oriented, quadrant cod325 cites · 198694% earned
- 583US4267914AAnti-kickback power tool control308 cites · 198194% earned
- 679US5675227ADevice for maneuvering a radiology appliance265 cites · 199794% earned
- 775US4249117AAnti-kickback power tool control263 cites · 198194% earned
- 871US3953770ASafety equipment for machinery used in processing plates, etc.211 cites · 197694% earned
- 967US6376939B1Sensor apparatus and safety apparatus for protecting approach to machines210 cites · 200294% earned
- 1063US6418829B1Power tool safety device200 cites · 200294% earned
- 1158US6922153B2Safety detection and protection system for power tools190 cites · 200488% earned
- 1254US6857345B2Brake positioning system190 cites · 200288% earned
- 1350US3947734AElectronic personnel safety sensor184 cites · 197694% earned
- 1446US6826988B2Miter saw with improved safety system182 cites · 200294% earned
- 1542US4117752AEmergency system for stopping a band blade of a cutting apparatus182 cites · 197894% earned
- 1638US6920814B2Cutting tool safety system181 cites · 200294% earned
- 1733US5880954AContinous real time safety-related control system177 cites · 199994% earned
- 1829US5796341ASafety and security system for work area175 cites · 199894% earned
- 1925US5212621AProximity switched machine control method and apparatus172 cites · 199394% earned
- 2021US5272946ASafety control system for power operated equipment170 cites · 199394% earned
- 2117US6994004B2Table saw with improved safety system168 cites · 200290% earned
- 2213US4965909ASafety control for power operated equipment166 cites · 199094% earned
- 238US4573556AActuator for the release of an automatic emergency brake of a hand-operated powered tool164 cites · 198694% earned
- 244US6462301B1Heavy-duty plate laser with linear motors for X and Y position control162 cites · 200288% earned
- 251US5164707ADetection system for safety equipment162 cites · 199294% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F16P patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199SICK AG64 patents · 505 citations
- 296KEYENCE CO LTD16 patents · 231 citations
- 392OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO23 patents · 161 citations
- 488MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP11 patents · 225 citations
- 583SIEMENS AG9 patents · 119 citations
- 679PILZ GMBH & CO KG26 patents · 112 citations
- 775DEERE & CO9 patents · 105 citations
- 871BOEING CO8 patents · 20 citations
- 9673M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY6 patents · 16 citations
- 1063AMAZON TECH INC5 patents · 20 citations
- 1158PIZZATO ELETTRICA SRL10 patents · 6 citations
- 1254KANDO INNOVATION LTD5 patents · 1 citations
- 1350CARLSON ERIK2 patents · 2 citations
- 1446SAS INST INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 1542SEW EURODRIVE GMBH & CO KG2 patents · 1 citations
- 1638PE LABELLERS SPA4 patents · 0 citations
- 1733DEXTERITY INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1829MASONITE CORP2 patents · 0 citations
- 1925SEIBT KRISTL & CO GMBH1 patents · 1 citations
- 2021MULTIVAC HAGGENMUELLER KG3 patents · 0 citations
- 2117PONSSE OYJ2 patents · 0 citations
- 2213EMERSON PROFESSIONAL TOOLS AG1 patents · 0 citations
- 238HYSTER YALE MAT HANDLING INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 244ATS CORP1 patents · 0 citations
- 251EQUIPAMIENTOS CARNICOS S L1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F16P output across the last 5 years
- 199SICK AG64 patents · 505 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT24 patents · 412 citations
- 392KEYENCE CO LTD16 patents · 231 citations
- 488MAKITA CORP10 patents · 175 citations
- 583OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO23 patents · 161 citations
- 679MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP11 patents · 225 citations
- 775KOMATSU MFG CO LTD7 patents · 143 citations
- 871ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH INC22 patents · 142 citations
- 967SIEMENS AG9 patents · 119 citations
- 1063PILZ GMBH & CO KG26 patents · 112 citations
- 1158DEERE & CO9 patents · 105 citations
- 1254BANNER ENG12 patents · 46 citations
- 1350IBM11 patents · 55 citations
- 14463M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO10 patents · 42 citations
- 1542SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD7 patents · 160 citations
- 1638STRATA SAFETY PRODUCTS LLC7 patents · 19 citations
- 1733TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX VENTURES LTD4 patents · 46 citations
- 1829FANUC CORP22 patents · 28 citations
- 1925BOEING CO8 patents · 20 citations
- 20213M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY6 patents · 16 citations
- 2117CROWN EQUIP CORP4 patents · 22 citations
- 2213AMAZON TECH INC5 patents · 20 citations
- 238EUCHNER GMBH & CO KG14 patents · 16 citations
- 244OTOS WING CO LTD11 patents · 11 citations
- 251HUSQVARNA AB7 patents · 9 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F16P
- 199SD3 LLC66 patents · 4,479 citations
- 296BLACK & DECKER INC16 patents · 1,084 citations
- 392TOWNSEND ENGINEERING CO6 patents · 461 citations
- 488WHITNEY CO W6 patents · 326 citations
- 583SICK AG64 patents · 505 citations
- 679BOSCH GMBH ROBERT24 patents · 412 citations
- 775STIHL ANDREAS6 patents · 301 citations
- 871GASS STEPHEN F19 patents · 235 citations
- 967KEYENCE CO LTD16 patents · 231 citations
- 1063CINCINNATI MILACRON INC5 patents · 211 citations
- 1158MAKITA CORP10 patents · 175 citations
- 1254DU PONT4 patents · 333 citations
- 1350NIPPON SIGNAL CO LTD7 patents · 171 citations
- 1446OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO23 patents · 161 citations
- 1542MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP11 patents · 225 citations
- 1638KOMATSU MFG CO LTD7 patents · 143 citations
- 1733ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECH INC22 patents · 142 citations
- 1829FREDERICK LARRY D4 patents · 115 citations
- 1925SICK OPTIK ELEKTRONIK ERWIN6 patents · 120 citations
- 2021ROSS OPERATING VALVE CO12 patents · 113 citations
- 2117SIEMENS AG9 patents · 119 citations
- 2213PILZ GMBH & CO KG26 patents · 112 citations
- 238DEERE & CO9 patents · 105 citations
- 244PEI PROTEZIONI ELABORAZIONI6 patents · 77 citations
- 251HONEYWELL INT INC5 patents · 159 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth