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Smallarms & accessories
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F41C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F41C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199James W. Teetzel21 patents · 999 citations
- 296Joseph D. Gaddini37 patents · 1,169 citations
- 392Eric Stephen Kincel36 patents · 1,041 citations
- 488Michael T. Mayberry53 patents · 1,174 citations
- 583Brian L. Nakayama30 patents · 774 citations
- 679Gary M. Lemire11 patents · 489 citations
- 775Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.21 patents · 429 citations
- 871Timothy Eric Roberts34 patents · 473 citations
- 967Duane Liptak17 patents · 321 citations
- 1063Sagi Faifer20 patents · 478 citations
- 1158James K. Bentley32 patents · 686 citations
- 1254Nicholas Kielsmeier14 patents · 186 citations
- 1350Zachary Law11 patents · 151 citations
- 1446Tai-Lai Ding15 patents · 224 citations
- 1542William H. Geissele10 patents · 178 citations
- 1638Paul Trpkovski7 patents · 129 citations
- 1733Daniel D. Sereday22 patents · 140 citations
- 1829Paul N. Smith26 patents · 184 citations
- 1925Christopher J. Michael25 patents · 159 citations
- 2021Troy E. Lance21 patents · 159 citations
- 2117Jeremy M. Fiester10 patents · 77 citations
- 2213Jeffrey James O'Brien16 patents · 153 citations
- 238Robert J. Meinert15 patents · 96 citations
- 244George Huang8 patents · 127 citations
- 251Brian Hedeen10 patents · 116 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41C output across the last 5 years
- 199James W. Teetzel21 patents · 999 citations
- 296Joseph D. Gaddini37 patents · 1,169 citations
- 392Robert A. Kincaid41 patents · 1,331 citations
- 488Thomas M. Gregory31 patents · 1,230 citations
- 583Eric M. Yeates47 patents · 1,225 citations
- 679Clifton L. Cook29 patents · 1,122 citations
- 775Thomas A. Marx20 patents · 757 citations
- 871Eric Stephen Kincel36 patents · 1,041 citations
- 967William H. Rogers38 patents · 1,514 citations
- 1063Jesus S. Gomez15 patents · 432 citations
- 1158Jeffrey Matthew Cahill11 patents · 493 citations
- 1254Michael T. Mayberry53 patents · 1,174 citations
- 1350Brian L. Nakayama30 patents · 774 citations
- 1446Gary M. Lemire11 patents · 489 citations
- 1542Ben Feldman15 patents · 543 citations
- 1638Eric F. Cabahug12 patents · 427 citations
- 1733Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.21 patents · 429 citations
- 1829Timothy Eric Roberts34 patents · 473 citations
- 1925William Bradley Bennett20 patents · 399 citations
- 2021Duane Liptak17 patents · 321 citations
- 2117Kevin L. Parsons14 patents · 345 citations
- 2213Sagi Faifer20 patents · 478 citations
- 238James K. Bentley32 patents · 686 citations
- 244Johnny E. Swan18 patents · 324 citations
- 251Mark C. Laney19 patents · 340 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F41C
- 199Richard E. Swan17 patents · 1,887 citations
- 296Robert B. Davies15 patents · 1,142 citations
- 392Paul Hochstrate19 patents · 1,257 citations
- 488Arthur F. Daigle10 patents · 817 citations
- 583Laurance Robbins10 patents · 817 citations
- 679James W. Teetzel21 patents · 999 citations
- 775Richard M. Fitzpatrick13 patents · 719 citations
- 871Joseph D. Gaddini37 patents · 1,169 citations
- 967Joseph R. Moody38 patents · 1,132 citations
- 1063Robert A. Kincaid41 patents · 1,331 citations
- 1158Thomas M. Gregory31 patents · 1,230 citations
- 1254Eric M. Yeates47 patents · 1,225 citations
- 1350Clifton L. Cook29 patents · 1,122 citations
- 1446Thomas A. Marx20 patents · 757 citations
- 1542Stephen Charles Hines12 patents · 490 citations
- 1638Todd Griffin15 patents · 687 citations
- 1733Eric Stephen Kincel36 patents · 1,041 citations
- 1829William H. Rogers38 patents · 1,514 citations
- 1925Norman E. Clifton, Jr.25 patents · 1,258 citations
- 2021Jesus S. Gomez15 patents · 432 citations
- 2117John M. French7 patents · 516 citations
- 2213Jeffrey Matthew Cahill11 patents · 493 citations
- 238Birten L. Todd10 patents · 502 citations
- 244Michael T. Mayberry53 patents · 1,174 citations
- 251Brian L. Nakayama30 patents · 774 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F41C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12104872B1✦ AIFirearm receiver7 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US12007199B2✦ AIFirearm with various improvements7 cites · 202470% earned
- 392US12152844B2✦ AILever-action firearm and kit for constructing the same5 cites · 202469% earned
- 488US12442603B2Lever action firearms having gear assemblies and linkage assemblies for connecting its act3 cites · 202580% earned
- 583US12228368B1Band holster for quick draw2 cites · 202567% earned
- 679US12007191B1Semiautomatic handgun3 cites · 202480% earned
- 775US12339094B2Attaching a grip attachment or other attachment in a recoil environment at threadless regi2 cites · 202576% earned
- 871US12424038B1Docking station for an electromechanical gun2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US12188737B1Modular adapter for firearm receiver3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1063US12203725B2Barrel nut handguard attachment3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158US12379739B1Modular controller system for use with a weapon1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1254US12345485B2Pistol slide restraining tool2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1350US11927416B2Rifle cover3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1446US12072156B2Weapon usage monitoring system having discharge event monitoring with trigger pull sensor2 cites · 202445% earned
- 1542US12405089B2Locating fastener for firearm optic2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1638US12259213B2Firearm case with locking latches2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12044501B1Techniques for determining a grip layout to improve gun ergonomics2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12123683B2Junction box interface for weapon accessory remote control unit2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12196508B2Single-shot rifle2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12181247B2Retention breaking device to break retention of a gun by a pocket holster within a front p2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US12410984B2Adaptable handguard1 cites · 202556% earned
- 2213US12523443B2Handgun stabilizer and methods1 cites · 202567% earned
- 238US12018907B1Barrel nut3 cites · 202480% earned
- 244US12281872B2Hybrid free-float handguard2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US12516901B2Accessories for pistol-to-rifle conversion kit1 cites · 202567% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F41C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11131522B2✦ AIAssociating metadata regarding state of firearm with data stream46 cites · 202180% earned
- 296US11624571B1✦ AIFrame assembly for pistol with lock lever22 cites · 202390% earned
- 392US11320234B1✦ AIPistol grip panels and backstrap retention system26 cites · 202290% earned
- 488US11112214B2Systems and methods for alternating sight adaptors plates and associated accessories28 cites · 202181% earned
- 583US11067348B1Slide assembly for a firearm27 cites · 202181% earned
- 679US12104872B1Firearm receiver7 cites · 202486% earned
- 775US11680771B2Foldable firearm13 cites · 202271% earned
- 871US11549768B1Charging handle accessory with sighting device16 cites · 202389% earned
- 967US11300382B2Firearm optical sight adapter16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1063US11293715B1Firearm trigger mechanism16 cites · 202280% earned
- 1158US11175114B1Firearm grip with cable organizer16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1254US12007199B2Firearm with various improvements7 cites · 202470% earned
- 1350US11156420B1Smart firearm safety device14 cites · 202177% earned
- 1446US11530897B2MOLLE adapter14 cites · 202280% earned
- 1542US11143470B1Hinged firearm receiver14 cites · 202180% earned
- 1638US11243044B2Short projectile pistol with storage handle14 cites · 202183% earned
- 1733US11365952B2Firearm stock with adjustable butt plate and locking comb assembly14 cites · 202189% earned
- 1829US11156419B1Geolocation-reporting weapon-tracking device16 cites · 202178% earned
- 1925US11852427B2Firearm9 cites · 202277% earned
- 2021US11740041B2Buffer tubes9 cites · 202287% earned
- 2117US11326853B2Free-floating rifle rail and barrel locking system(s)/assemblies11 cites · 202178% earned
- 2213US11193724B1Hybrid pistol frame kit for receiving firearm parts and accessories13 cites · 202188% earned
- 238US10890406B1Gun rest15 cites · 202189% earned
- 244US11519689B2High performance launcher of short projectiles with storage drum10 cites · 202278% earned
- 251US11609066B1Folding stock adapter8 cites · 202376% earned
All-time canon
The defining F41C patents of the whole record
- 199US5343650A✦ AIExtended rigid frame receiver sleeve322 cites · 199494% earned
- 296US5283970A✦ AIToy guns306 cites · 199494% earned
- 392US5525966A✦ AIElectronic security system for weapons271 cites · 199694% earned
- 488US5826363ARail adapter handguard systems for firearms265 cites · 199894% earned
- 583US6490822B1Modular sleeve258 cites · 200291% earned
- 679US6752299B2Rotational holster for an electronic device246 cites · 200391% earned
- 775US7131228B2Modular firearm245 cites · 200694% earned
- 871US5198600AMount for rifle227 cites · 199394% earned
- 967US6499245B1Modular sleeve yoke218 cites · 200291% earned
- 1063US4735007AGrip and stock assembly for facilitating use of a compact gun209 cites · 198894% earned
- 1158US4663875ARifle handguard assembly having outer shell with outer and inner liners208 cites · 198794% earned
- 1254US6848351B1Rifle206 cites · 200582% earned
- 1350US5711102AUser configurable sniper rifle stock203 cites · 199894% earned
- 1446US7219370B1Helmet mounting systems201 cites · 200788% earned
- 1542US5827992AGas operated firearm186 cites · 199890% earned
- 1638US7216451B1Modular hand grip and rail assembly for firearms185 cites · 200790% earned
- 1733US5726377AGas operated firearm181 cites · 199890% earned
- 1829US6671990B1Rifle handguard system with single end attachment181 cites · 200494% earned
- 1925US8091265B1Floating rail system for firearm179 cites · 201294% earned
- 2021US7162822B1Collapsible buttstock for firearm177 cites · 200794% earned
- 2117US7243454B1Integrated pressure switch pocket for a vertical fore grip173 cites · 200788% earned
- 2213US7775150B2Law enforcement carbine with one piece receiver172 cites · 200785% earned
- 238US5822905AFirearm hand grips for controlling an electronic module172 cites · 199894% earned
- 244US5701770AGun safe with dual method of gaining access therein171 cites · 199794% earned
- 251US6260300B1Biometrically activated lock and enablement system170 cites · 200194% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F41C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199MAGPUL IND CORP76 patents · 1,355 citations
- 296WILCOX IND CORP17 patents · 476 citations
- 392CROSMAN CORP18 patents · 304 citations
- 488FAIFER SAGI19 patents · 417 citations
- 583SUREFIRE LLC12 patents · 348 citations
- 679BENELLI ARMI SPA13 patents · 225 citations
- 775BRAVO COMPANY MFG INC17 patents · 266 citations
- 871LAW ZACHARY11 patents · 151 citations
- 967SIG SAUER INC29 patents · 277 citations
- 1063BLUE FORCE GEAR INC17 patents · 119 citations
- 1158LEAPERS INC15 patents · 163 citations
- 1254WHG PROPERTIES LLC12 patents · 107 citations
- 1350LASER AIMING SYSTEMS CORP10 patents · 116 citations
- 1446SPRINGFIELD INC10 patents · 70 citations
- 1542CRIMSON TRACE CORP8 patents · 203 citations
- 1638BUSHNELL INC8 patents · 64 citations
- 1733ARDESA S A16 patents · 82 citations
- 1829TEDDER IND LLC32 patents · 102 citations
- 1925SAFARILAND LLC13 patents · 82 citations
- 2021RECOVER INNOVATIONS LTD9 patents · 49 citations
- 2117EASEBON SERVICES LTD8 patents · 43 citations
- 2213ARMAMENTS RES COMPANY INC12 patents · 10 citations
- 238EDGE WORKS MFG COMPANY8 patents · 22 citations
- 244UNDERWOOD JAMES MATTHEW14 patents · 34 citations
- 251ARES DEFENSE SYSTEMS INC6 patents · 22 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41C output across the last 5 years
- 199MAGPUL IND CORP76 patents · 1,355 citations
- 296WILCOX IND CORP17 patents · 476 citations
- 392CROSMAN CORP18 patents · 304 citations
- 488US NAVY15 patents · 397 citations
- 583FAIFER SAGI19 patents · 417 citations
- 679SUREFIRE LLC12 patents · 348 citations
- 775LWRC INT LLC10 patents · 117 citations
- 871BENELLI ARMI SPA13 patents · 225 citations
- 967BRAVO COMPANY MFG INC17 patents · 266 citations
- 1063YARDARM TECH INC6 patents · 192 citations
- 1158VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC61 patents · 397 citations
- 1254LAW ZACHARY11 patents · 151 citations
- 1350ZEV TECH INC6 patents · 93 citations
- 1446SIG SAUER INC29 patents · 277 citations
- 1542MOSSBERG & SONS O F8 patents · 187 citations
- 1638BLUE FORCE GEAR INC17 patents · 119 citations
- 1733S&S PREC LLC13 patents · 112 citations
- 1829LEAPERS INC15 patents · 163 citations
- 1925WHG PROPERTIES LLC12 patents · 107 citations
- 2021LASER AIMING SYSTEMS CORP10 patents · 116 citations
- 2117MCP IP LLC11 patents · 86 citations
- 2213ZIMMER TRENT8 patents · 78 citations
- 238SPRINGFIELD INC10 patents · 70 citations
- 244CRIMSON TRACE CORP8 patents · 203 citations
- 251BUSHNELL INC8 patents · 64 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F41C
- 199COLT DEFENSE LLC6 patents · 773 citations
- 296SWAN RICHARD E14 patents · 1,290 citations
- 392DAVIES ROBERT B5 patents · 429 citations
- 488SAFARILAND LTD INC26 patents · 1,456 citations
- 583MICHAELS OF OREGON CO16 patents · 872 citations
- 679R M EQUIPMENT INC12 patents · 606 citations
- 775MAGPUL IND CORP76 patents · 1,355 citations
- 871MOODY JOSEPH R12 patents · 403 citations
- 967US ARMY25 patents · 917 citations
- 1063COLT S MFG CO8 patents · 554 citations
- 1158CABAHUG ERIC F6 patents · 402 citations
- 1254SMITH & WESSON CORP40 patents · 798 citations
- 1350GRIP POD SYSTEMS L L C8 patents · 281 citations
- 1446STURM RUGER & CO33 patents · 840 citations
- 1542HECKLER & KOCH GMBH26 patents · 747 citations
- 1638WILCOX IND CORP17 patents · 476 citations
- 1733RA BRANDS LLC18 patents · 553 citations
- 1829BROWN MICHAEL J7 patents · 285 citations
- 1925BIANCHI INT15 patents · 629 citations
- 2021CROSMAN CORP18 patents · 304 citations
- 2117GREGORY THOMAS M5 patents · 259 citations
- 2213ARMAMENT SYSTEMS & PROCEDURES9 patents · 326 citations
- 238BLACKHAWK IND PRODUCT GROUP UNLIMITED LLC12 patents · 496 citations
- 244BROWNING5 patents · 353 citations
- 251ZUSMAN NISIM6 patents · 347 citations
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