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Functional features of smallarms & ordnance
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F41A · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F41A patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199James W. Teetzel28 patents · 1,681 citations
- 296Patrick W. Smith14 patents · 1,696 citations
- 392Geoffrey A. Herring19 patents · 594 citations
- 488Brian L. Nakayama59 patents · 1,255 citations
- 583Michael T. Mayberry69 patents · 1,559 citations
- 679Jesus S. Gomez54 patents · 1,172 citations
- 775Richard M. Fitzpatrick37 patents · 971 citations
- 871Eric C. Burt26 patents · 697 citations
- 967Dennis W. Cauley, Jr.35 patents · 924 citations
- 1063William H. Geissele75 patents · 812 citations
- 1158Brian Vuksanovich10 patents · 428 citations
- 1254C. Reed Knight, Jr.8 patents · 429 citations
- 1350Russell Oliver11 patents · 342 citations
- 1446Jason Lee Miller11 patents · 265 citations
- 1542Timothy Eric Roberts33 patents · 338 citations
- 1638Caleb Clark Crye8 patents · 363 citations
- 1733Matthew Kinamore16 patents · 225 citations
- 1829Dennis J. Tippmann, Jr.11 patents · 295 citations
- 1925Steven Michael Pappas7 patents · 221 citations
- 2021Joshua A. Underwood19 patents · 182 citations
- 2117Robert Stanley Schilling10 patents · 181 citations
- 2213Michael R. Llewellyn9 patents · 167 citations
- 238Jeffrey D. Tuller16 patents · 150 citations
- 244Michael Cottrell23 patents · 196 citations
- 251Zachary Law11 patents · 151 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41A output across the last 5 years
- 199James W. Teetzel28 patents · 1,681 citations
- 296Magne H. Nerheim18 patents · 1,806 citations
- 392Patrick W. Smith14 patents · 1,696 citations
- 488Geoffrey A. Herring19 patents · 594 citations
- 583Brian L. Nakayama59 patents · 1,255 citations
- 679Michael T. Mayberry69 patents · 1,559 citations
- 775Darin Nebeker12 patents · 763 citations
- 871John Klebes33 patents · 1,167 citations
- 967Jesus S. Gomez54 patents · 1,172 citations
- 1063Richard M. Fitzpatrick37 patents · 971 citations
- 1158Eric C. Burt26 patents · 697 citations
- 1254Barry W. Dueck20 patents · 802 citations
- 1350Dennis W. Cauley, Jr.35 patents · 924 citations
- 1446Robert J. Stewart13 patents · 338 citations
- 1542William H. Geissele75 patents · 812 citations
- 1638Guy Tal10 patents · 496 citations
- 1733Ran Tal10 patents · 496 citations
- 1829Paul Oglesby37 patents · 674 citations
- 1925Brian Vuksanovich10 patents · 428 citations
- 2021Carlos Thomas Miralles8 patents · 295 citations
- 2117Guan H Su8 patents · 295 citations
- 2213John C. Mcneil8 patents · 295 citations
- 238Frank L. Desomma17 patents · 360 citations
- 244David A. Johnson17 patents · 616 citations
- 251Douglas D. Olson20 patents · 581 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F41A
- 199Bradley C. Squires5 patents · 767 citations
- 296Duane R. Pillar5 patents · 767 citations
- 392Robert B. Davies18 patents · 1,428 citations
- 488James W. Teetzel28 patents · 1,681 citations
- 583Motti Shechter8 patents · 964 citations
- 679Arthur F. Daigle12 patents · 793 citations
- 775Laurance Robbins12 patents · 825 citations
- 871Magne H. Nerheim18 patents · 1,806 citations
- 967Steven N. D. Brundula12 patents · 1,712 citations
- 1063Paul Hochstrate22 patents · 969 citations
- 1158Joseph D. Gaddini32 patents · 1,159 citations
- 1254Patrick W. Smith14 patents · 1,696 citations
- 1350Geoffrey A. Herring19 patents · 594 citations
- 1446Brian L. Nakayama59 patents · 1,255 citations
- 1542Kevin A. Kaminski5 patents · 533 citations
- 1638Michael T. Mayberry69 patents · 1,559 citations
- 1733Darin Nebeker12 patents · 763 citations
- 1829Alexander J. Robinson8 patents · 679 citations
- 1925Gaston Glock12 patents · 708 citations
- 2021Joseph R. Moody38 patents · 1,004 citations
- 2117John Klebes33 patents · 1,167 citations
- 2213Maxwell G. Atchisson15 patents · 1,094 citations
- 238Manuel C. Turchan5 patents · 359 citations
- 244Pravin Mistry5 patents · 359 citations
- 251John R. Rice8 patents · 525 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F41A patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12104872B1✦ AIFirearm receiver7 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US12007199B2✦ AIFirearm with various improvements7 cites · 202470% earned
- 392US11864660B1✦ AIAdjustable bracket for furniture7 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US11892265B1Anti dry fire trigger device9 cites · 202487% earned
- 583US12104870B2Quick-connect muzzle accessory6 cites · 202478% earned
- 679US12123668B2Ambidextrous bolt catch for use with a firearm6 cites · 202485% earned
- 775US12253322B1Muzzle device clamping mechanism6 cites · 202585% earned
- 871US11988478B1Field gun stand7 cites · 202486% earned
- 967US12152844B2Lever-action firearm and kit for constructing the same5 cites · 202469% earned
- 1063US11933569B1Adjustable support stand5 cites · 202472% earned
- 1158US11988479B1Bolt carrier movement mechanism providing primary extraction force multiplication, firearm5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1254US12203719B1Sleeve for firearm ammunition magazine5 cites · 202584% earned
- 1350US12313366B2Ambidextrous firearm controls3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1446US12287177B2Ball head based clamping device3 cites · 202463% earned
- 1542US12332027B2Systems and methods for cooperation between cameras and conducted electrical weapons3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638USD1016955SFirearm magazine body6 cites · 202474% earned
- 1733US12152849B1Firearm trigger3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1829US11971236B1Hinge-mounted bracket for supporting gun holder6 cites · 202485% earned
- 1925US12442603B2Lever action firearms having gear assemblies and linkage assemblies for connecting its act3 cites · 202580% earned
- 2021US12038247B2Firearm trigger mechanism4 cites · 202475% earned
- 2117US12196515B1Recoil mechanism for a firearm4 cites · 202582% earned
- 2213US11953286B1Rapid fire toy launch apparatus5 cites · 202484% earned
- 238US12372316B2Takedown lever, takedown safety, and trigger shoe2 cites · 202458% earned
- 244US12152853B1Scope mount3 cites · 202472% earned
- 251US12298096B2Firearm suppressor assembly, and apparatus and method for audible signature reduction of a3 cites · 202472% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F41A patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11131522B2✦ AIAssociating metadata regarding state of firearm with data stream46 cites · 202180% earned
- 296US11680764B1✦ AIReverse flow firearm suppressor26 cites · 202383% earned
- 392US11015892B1✦ AIAnti-dry-fire mechanism for a crossbow37 cites · 202191% earned
- 488US11624571B1Frame assembly for pistol with lock lever22 cites · 202390% earned
- 583US11320234B1Pistol grip panels and backstrap retention system26 cites · 202290% earned
- 679US11686547B2Suppressor with reduced gas back flow24 cites · 202290% earned
- 775US11774205B1Baffle for shotgun suppressor14 cites · 202383% earned
- 871US11536531B1Ambidextrous firearm controls23 cites · 202280% earned
- 967US11067348B1Slide assembly for a firearm27 cites · 202181% earned
- 1063US11255623B2Suppressor with reduced gas back flow and integral flash hider27 cites · 202191% earned
- 1158US11041685B2Smart firearm26 cites · 202180% earned
- 1254US11353277B2Sound suppressor26 cites · 202186% earned
- 1350US11326847B1Apparatus, system, and method for restrictive or selective firearm and smart gun weapon co20 cites · 202290% earned
- 1446US11079194B1Carbon fiber barrel sleeve resiliently bonded to steel liner and method of construction23 cites · 202190% earned
- 1542US11561058B2Weapon usage monitoring system with situational state analytics18 cites · 202273% earned
- 1638US11150045B1Suppressor heat shielding system21 cites · 202190% earned
- 1733US12104872B1Firearm receiver7 cites · 202486% earned
- 1829US11092399B2Monolithic noise suppression device with cooling features24 cites · 202178% earned
- 1925US10969188B1Pistol slide-mounted suppressor23 cites · 202190% earned
- 2021US11680771B2Foldable firearm13 cites · 202271% earned
- 2117US11549768B1Charging handle accessory with sighting device16 cites · 202389% earned
- 2213US11441859B2Hybrid ambidextrous receiver19 cites · 202181% earned
- 238US11287207B2Inertial decoupler for firearm sound suppressor15 cites · 202183% earned
- 244US11175108B1Modular bolt catch for firearms18 cites · 202189% earned
- 251US11644257B1Auto-locking magazine extension12 cites · 202388% earned
All-time canon
The defining F41A patents of the whole record
- 199US7778004B2✦ AISystems and methods for modular electronic weaponry1,437 cites · 200793% earned
- 296US8739033B2✦ AIDevices using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information1,221 cites · 200890% earned
- 392US6415542B1✦ AILocation-based firearm discharge prevention959 cites · 200295% earned
- 488US6545661B1Video game system having a control unit with an accelerometer for controlling a video game408 cites · 200395% earned
- 583US4518384AMultiple medicament cartridge clip and medicament discharging device therefor328 cites · 198594% earned
- 679US5303495APersonal weapon system302 cites · 199494% earned
- 775US7627139B2Computer image and audio processing of intensity and input devices for interfacing with a 286 cites · 200694% earned
- 871US5686690AWeapon aiming system275 cites · 199791% earned
- 967US5669174ALaser range finding apparatus272 cites · 199794% earned
- 1063US5280778ASemi-automatic firing compressed gas gun272 cites · 199494% earned
- 1158US5584137AModular laser apparatus240 cites · 199691% earned
- 1254US6412207B1Firearm safety and control system236 cites · 200294% earned
- 1350US6672962B1Gun-shaped controller and game device233 cites · 200494% earned
- 1446US5282454AJam-free bulk loader for a paintball gun225 cites · 199494% earned
- 1542US8312660B1Firearm223 cites · 201291% earned
- 1638US6823621B2Intelligent weapon220 cites · 200494% earned
- 1733US6575074B1Omega firearms suppressor219 cites · 200394% earned
- 1829US6321478B1Firearm having an intelligent controller218 cites · 200191% earned
- 1925US6357357B1Propulsion system218 cites · 200294% earned
- 2021US4765224AAutomatic rifle gas system217 cites · 198894% earned
- 2117US5900577AModular, multi-caliber weapon system215 cites · 199994% earned
- 2213US4663875ARifle handguard assembly having outer shell with outer and inner liners208 cites · 198794% earned
- 238US6487807B1Tripod gun handle208 cites · 200294% earned
- 244US6848351B1Rifle206 cites · 200582% earned
- 251US5351598AGas-operated rifle system202 cites · 199494% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F41A patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199MAGPUL IND CORP103 patents · 1,664 citations
- 296HECKLER & KOCH GMBH141 patents · 3,074 citations
- 392SUREFIRE LLC19 patents · 532 citations
- 488STURM RUGER & CO107 patents · 1,834 citations
- 583US NAVY142 patents · 1,894 citations
- 679CROSMAN CORP34 patents · 394 citations
- 775LWRC INT LLC40 patents · 375 citations
- 871RAYTHEON CO39 patents · 497 citations
- 967WHG PROPERTIES LLC77 patents · 543 citations
- 1063FAIFER SAGI22 patents · 400 citations
- 1158HASBRO INC16 patents · 268 citations
- 1254SIG SAUER INC86 patents · 626 citations
- 1350WILCOX IND CORP19 patents · 273 citations
- 1446BROWNING15 patents · 213 citations
- 1542FN HERSTAL SA29 patents · 243 citations
- 1638LAW ZACHARY11 patents · 151 citations
- 1733LOCKHEED CORP21 patents · 225 citations
- 1829FRANKLIN ARMORY HOLDINGS INC23 patents · 146 citations
- 192580 PERCENT ARMS INC6 patents · 101 citations
- 2021MAZTECH IND LLC9 patents · 70 citations
- 2117CENTRE FIREARMS CO INC19 patents · 126 citations
- 2213EASEBON SERVICES LTD16 patents · 141 citations
- 238UHR OREN LOUIS10 patents · 87 citations
- 244SAVAGE ARMS INC20 patents · 98 citations
- 251AEROVIRONMENT INC7 patents · 48 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41A output across the last 5 years
- 199MAGPUL IND CORP103 patents · 1,664 citations
- 296HECKLER & KOCH GMBH141 patents · 3,074 citations
- 392SUREFIRE LLC19 patents · 532 citations
- 488STURM RUGER & CO107 patents · 1,834 citations
- 583TAL GUY8 patents · 422 citations
- 679YARDARM TECH INC10 patents · 263 citations
- 775US NAVY142 patents · 1,894 citations
- 871CROSMAN CORP34 patents · 394 citations
- 967MOSSBERG & SONS O F29 patents · 853 citations
- 1063LWRC INT LLC40 patents · 375 citations
- 1158RAYTHEON CO39 patents · 497 citations
- 1254ROCK RIVER ARMS INC22 patents · 421 citations
- 1350SILENCERCO LLC16 patents · 272 citations
- 1446BENELLI ARMI SPA20 patents · 389 citations
- 1542WHG PROPERTIES LLC77 patents · 543 citations
- 1638FAIFER SAGI22 patents · 400 citations
- 1733WALTHER CARL GMBH19 patents · 284 citations
- 1829HASBRO INC16 patents · 268 citations
- 1925SIG SAUER INC86 patents · 626 citations
- 2021WILCOX IND CORP19 patents · 273 citations
- 2117BROWNING15 patents · 213 citations
- 2213BOEING CO19 patents · 262 citations
- 238FN HERSTAL SA29 patents · 243 citations
- 244LAW ZACHARY11 patents · 151 citations
- 251TROY STEPHEN P8 patents · 156 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F41A
- 199TASER INTERNATIONAL INC12 patents · 1,856 citations
- 296COLT S MFG CO24 patents · 1,758 citations
- 392BEAMHIT LLC7 patents · 836 citations
- 488COLT DEFENSE LLC9 patents · 717 citations
- 583DAVIES ROBERT B7 patents · 605 citations
- 679SMITH & WESSON CORP126 patents · 3,295 citations
- 775MAGPUL IND CORP103 patents · 1,664 citations
- 871ATCHISSON MAXWELL G13 patents · 943 citations
- 967GLOCK GASTON9 patents · 615 citations
- 1063QQC INC5 patents · 359 citations
- 1158NPF LTD8 patents · 525 citations
- 1254US ARMY291 patents · 4,688 citations
- 1350REMINGTON ARMS CO INC41 patents · 1,494 citations
- 1446OLYMPIC ARMS INC5 patents · 527 citations
- 1542SINGAPORE CHARTERED IND9 patents · 649 citations
- 1638HECKLER & KOCH GMBH141 patents · 3,074 citations
- 1733GOMEZ JESUS S9 patents · 372 citations
- 1829BROWN MICHAEL J10 patents · 393 citations
- 1925SUREFIRE LLC19 patents · 532 citations
- 2021RAM LINE INC12 patents · 710 citations
- 2117LWRC INTERNATIONAL LLC8 patents · 392 citations
- 2213HARRIS GERALD5 patents · 477 citations
- 238BATTENFELD TECHNOLOGIES INC15 patents · 608 citations
- 244STURM RUGER & CO107 patents · 1,834 citations
- 251TAL GUY8 patents · 422 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth