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Launching projectiles or missiles
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F41F · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F41F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Roy P. Mcmahon9 patents · 53 citations
- 296Robert A. Bailey8 patents · 28 citations
- 392Cole Jessup5 patents · 8 citations
- 488Kyle Egerdee5 patents · 8 citations
- 583Stephen Donald Langdon5 patents · 8 citations
- 679Kristopher Lee Paulson6 patents · 8 citations
- 775Sean Kevin Treadway3 patents · 5 citations
- 871Armando Guerrero4 patents · 4 citations
- 967Gary M. Lemire3 patents · 6 citations
- 1063James W. Teetzel3 patents · 6 citations
- 1158Paul A. Merems2 patents · 5 citations
- 1254Robert G. Dykeman3 patents · 2 citations
- 1350Michael John Worsham2 patents · 4 citations
- 1446Brian A. Gin4 patents · 3 citations
- 1542Emile M. Szlemko4 patents · 3 citations
- 1638Stephen A. Streib4 patents · 0 citations
- 1733Reza Miremadi3 patents · 0 citations
- 1829James T. Erdmann3 patents · 0 citations
- 1925Jessica R. Deherdt3 patents · 0 citations
- 2021Cory Gordon Keller2 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Pierre Gautier2 patents · 1 citations
- 2213ANDRYUKOV ALEXANDER1 patents · 0 citations
- 238MCNEIL JOHN1 patents · 0 citations
- 244MIRALLES CARLOS THOMAS1 patents · 0 citations
- 251SU GUAN H1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41F output across the last 5 years
- 199Guan H Su11 patents · 308 citations
- 296Carlos Thomas Miralles8 patents · 295 citations
- 392John C. Mcneil8 patents · 295 citations
- 488Alexander Andryukov6 patents · 48 citations
- 583Christer Zätterqvist10 patents · 96 citations
- 679Roy P. Mcmahon9 patents · 53 citations
- 775Nicholas Bitsakis5 patents · 36 citations
- 871Robert A. Bailey8 patents · 28 citations
- 967Thomas J. Gieseke4 patents · 35 citations
- 1063Cole Jessup5 patents · 8 citations
- 1158Kyle Egerdee5 patents · 8 citations
- 1254Stephen Donald Langdon5 patents · 8 citations
- 1350Tracy W. Garwood4 patents · 12 citations
- 1446Doug Brindle3 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Adam P. Bruckner3 patents · 13 citations
- 1638Andrew J. Higgins3 patents · 13 citations
- 1733Carl Knowlen3 patents · 13 citations
- 1829Viggo Hansen3 patents · 13 citations
- 1925Kristopher Lee Paulson6 patents · 8 citations
- 2021Richard Adams2 patents · 26 citations
- 2117Norman Binz Dewalch4 patents · 5 citations
- 2213Sean Kevin Treadway3 patents · 5 citations
- 238Armando Guerrero4 patents · 4 citations
- 244Gary M. Lemire3 patents · 6 citations
- 251James W. Teetzel3 patents · 6 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F41F
- 199Guan H Su11 patents · 308 citations
- 296Carlos Thomas Miralles8 patents · 295 citations
- 392John C. Mcneil8 patents · 295 citations
- 488James Michael O'Dwyer9 patents · 206 citations
- 583Edward T. Piesik19 patents · 452 citations
- 679Paul E. Moody25 patents · 332 citations
- 775Thaddeus Jakubowski, Jr.7 patents · 130 citations
- 871John K. Foster5 patents · 102 citations
- 967Dennis Griffin5 patents · 107 citations
- 1063Alexander Andryukov6 patents · 48 citations
- 1158Christopher Daniel Dowling Hickey6 patents · 97 citations
- 1254Wilfried Becker6 patents · 96 citations
- 1350Brenda Brennan Macleod5 patents · 87 citations
- 1446Michael M. Canaday7 patents · 80 citations
- 1542Fred W. Watson, Jr.7 patents · 71 citations
- 1638Jon J. Yagla4 patents · 127 citations
- 1733Christer Zätterqvist10 patents · 96 citations
- 1829Michael J. Dillon6 patents · 74 citations
- 1925Michael T. Ansay6 patents · 63 citations
- 2021Laurent Bissonnette4 patents · 101 citations
- 2117John W. Hunter5 patents · 44 citations
- 2213Christer Zaetterqvist7 patents · 87 citations
- 238John A. Zahoruiko6 patents · 60 citations
- 244Keith Lepine6 patents · 60 citations
- 251Scott Colby6 patents · 60 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F41F patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12117264B2✦ AIEffector inlet cover, and method of separation2 cites · 202476% earned
- 296US12049316B2✦ AIProjectile delivery systems and weaponized aerial vehicles and methods including same1 cites · 202456% earned
- 392US12404051B2✦ AIDevice for pneumatic launching of a drone1 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US12281874B2Safing sector assembly for a rotary machine gun1 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US12253342B1Impulse cartridge cup for smart stores communication interface squib with electronics1 cites · 202567% earned
- 679US11946717B1Pressurized gas launcher1 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12281875B2Projectile launch apparatus for use in fluid environments1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12552561B2Systems and devices for remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle report-suppressing launc0 cites · 20250% earned
- 967US12437898B2Systems and devices for an RF signal carrying cable of a multi-pack launcher system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12292268B2Munitions rack with structural element and insertable ejectors0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12130114B2Crossbow0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12510329B2Rotor housing for minigun0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12235074B2Grenade launcher with integral fire control system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12135187B1Apparatus, systems, and methods of authorizing an operation for a portable launch assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12135193B1Mobile munition assembly and apparatus, systems, and methods of executing a mission for th0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12196528B2Interchangeable systems and methods for launching stores from aircraft0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12492877B2Suppression device for rotary machine gun0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12253320B1Laser diode primer and cannon igniting propelling charges with electrical signal using the0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1925US12253318B1Cannon having laser ignition system and breech window cleaning system0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2021US12404050B2Device for launching a drone using spring thrust, method for launching drones using this d0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12345207B1Centralized multi engine startup system for palletized applications0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2213US12392578B1Vertical launch system (VLS) including heavy inert gas insulating layers0 cites · 20250% earned
- 238US12498198B2Energetic material container having a heavy inert gas insulating layer0 cites · 20250% earned
- 244US12560406B2Vacuum insulated vertical launch system (VLS)0 cites · 20250% earned
- 251US12560407B2Target lead estimation based on launcher slew0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F41F patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11041692B1✦ AISystem and method for launching and acceleration of objects21 cites · 202190% earned
- 296US10976142B1✦ AIToy arrow projectile14 cites · 202189% earned
- 392US11754355B2✦ AIMinigun with integrated battery and motor control7 cites · 202379% earned
- 488US11685526B2Ejecting system, method and vehicle6 cites · 202385% earned
- 583US11385033B2Rear arrow nock with retention5 cites · 202172% earned
- 679US11709039B1Firework launch platform4 cites · 202382% earned
- 775US11685527B2Projectile delivery systems and weaponized aerial vehicles and methods including same3 cites · 202272% earned
- 871US12287166B2Methods for increasing the number of countermeasure expendables for dispensing systems3 cites · 202272% earned
- 967US11441864B1Safing sector and method of use3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1063US11385005B1Firearm rotor and method of use3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1158US11112213B1Launch speed multiplier3 cites · 202180% earned
- 1254US12117264B2Effector inlet cover, and method of separation2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350US11999483B2Payload launching arrangement and a method for launching a payload4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1446US12025418B2Cartridge with inner surface grooves for a conducted electrical weapon2 cites · 202376% earned
- 1542US11472551B2Arming apparatus3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1638US12152850B2Grenade launcher2 cites · 202376% earned
- 1733US11781834B2Fire control system2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1829US11543194B2Projectile launcher with barrel breech lock mechanism2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1925US12139274B2Systems and devices for remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle report-suppressing launc1 cites · 202337% earned
- 2021US11867481B2Polymorphic conducted electrical weapon2 cites · 202267% earned
- 2117US11320238B1Internal countermeasure launcher having a hybrid ram ejection pump2 cites · 202276% earned
- 2213US12404051B2Device for pneumatic launching of a drone1 cites · 202567% earned
- 238US12281874B2Safing sector assembly for a rotary machine gun1 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12253342B1Impulse cartridge cup for smart stores communication interface squib with electronics1 cites · 202567% earned
- 251US11808557B2Cover structure with double cover structure and shooting case of munition having same2 cites · 202176% earned
All-time canon
The defining F41F patents of the whole record
- 199US5877696A✦ AISecurity system for warheads231 cites · 199994% earned
- 296US8505430B2✦ AISystems and devices for remotely operated unmanned aerial vehicle report-suppressing launc200 cites · 201182% earned
- 392US4912869A✦ AINet gun120 cites · 199093% earned
- 488US4867039ACombination pump action autoloading rifle and shotgun119 cites · 198993% earned
- 583US6418655B1Underbarrel shotgun117 cites · 200290% earned
- 679US5661254ASystem for protecting a target from missiles109 cites · 199793% earned
- 775US6257148B1Arrangement for supporting mortar shell into barrel98 cites · 200193% earned
- 871US4471923AUnmanned aircraft94 cites · 198493% earned
- 967US4453449AHolding apparatus89 cites · 198493% earned
- 1063US4063485ADecoy launcher system86 cites · 197793% earned
- 1158US7610841B2System and method for enhancing the payload capacity, carriage efficiency, and adaptive fl82 cites · 200593% earned
- 1254US4842218APivotal mono wing cruise missile with wing deployment and fastener mechanism79 cites · 198993% earned
- 1350US6610971B1Ship self-defense missile weapon system78 cites · 200393% earned
- 1446US5279199ATechnique and apparatus for rearward launch of a missile76 cites · 199493% earned
- 1542US6286410B1Buoyantly propelled submerged canister for air vehicle launch76 cites · 200193% earned
- 1638US5452640AMultipurpose launcher and controls73 cites · 199593% earned
- 1733US7562843B2Method of launching a catapult, catapult, and locking device68 cites · 200789% earned
- 1829US6230604B1Concentric canister launcher65 cites · 200192% earned
- 1925US6164179ASubmarine deployable vertical launch spar buoy64 cites · 200092% earned
- 2021US4318328ARemovable external payload carrier for aircraft63 cites · 198292% earned
- 2117US4498368AFrangible fly through diaphragm for missile launch canister63 cites · 198592% earned
- 2213US7000345B1Underbarrel shotgun61 cites · 200688% earned
- 238US6722252B1Projectile firing apparatus61 cites · 200488% earned
- 244US5115711AMissile canister and method of fabrication61 cites · 199292% earned
- 251US6393990B1Firework launching system and method60 cites · 200292% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F41F patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199US NAVY119 patents · 1,924 citations
- 296BOEING CO27 patents · 431 citations
- 392RAYTHEON CO56 patents · 423 citations
- 488LOCKHEED CORP41 patents · 492 citations
- 583AEROVIRONMENT INC13 patents · 61 citations
- 679AGENCY DEFENSE DEV13 patents · 41 citations
- 775BAE SYSTEMS PLC7 patents · 9 citations
- 871BAE SYS INF & ELECT SYS INTEG5 patents · 3 citations
- 967PAULSON KRISTOPHER LEE5 patents · 7 citations
- 1063TMP WEAPONS LLC3 patents · 6 citations
- 1158WILCOX IND CORP3 patents · 6 citations
- 1254FN HERSTAL SA2 patents · 12 citations
- 1350CORVID TECH LLC2 patents · 4 citations
- 1446TUSAS TURK HAVACILIK VE UZAY SANAYII ANONIM SIRKETI5 patents · 0 citations
- 1542KNDS FRANCE2 patents · 1 citations
- 1638VERTEX AEROSPACE LLC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1733DTV ARMS LLC1 patents · 1 citations
- 1829SECR DEFENCE1 patents · 1 citations
- 1925CRYE CALEB3 patents · 0 citations
- 2021EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 2117US GOV AIR FORCE2 patents · 0 citations
- 2213CENTRE FIREARMS CO INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 238EDMISTON JAMES1 patents · 0 citations
- 244KENNEDY STEPHEN1 patents · 0 citations
- 251KING CHRISTOPHER D1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41F output across the last 5 years
- 199US NAVY119 patents · 1,924 citations
- 296BOEING CO27 patents · 431 citations
- 392US ARMY66 patents · 860 citations
- 488RAYTHEON CO56 patents · 423 citations
- 583LOCKHEED CORP41 patents · 492 citations
- 679AEROVIRONMENT INC13 patents · 61 citations
- 775SAAB AB30 patents · 220 citations
- 871AGENCY DEFENSE DEV13 patents · 41 citations
- 967MBDA UK LTD5 patents · 44 citations
- 1063BAE SYSTEMS PLC7 patents · 9 citations
- 1158EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW INC4 patents · 8 citations
- 1254NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP3 patents · 11 citations
- 1350SCIENCE APPL INT CORP3 patents · 9 citations
- 1446UNIV WASHINGTON3 patents · 13 citations
- 1542RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION GMBH5 patents · 7 citations
- 1638ADAMS RICHARD D2 patents · 26 citations
- 1733PROFENSE LLC3 patents · 9 citations
- 1829DEWALCH FM LLC4 patents · 5 citations
- 1925BAE SYS INF & ELECT SYS INTEG5 patents · 3 citations
- 2021RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS LTD4 patents · 28 citations
- 2117MBDA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH4 patents · 8 citations
- 2213PAULSON KRISTOPHER LEE5 patents · 7 citations
- 238TMP WEAPONS LLC3 patents · 6 citations
- 244WILCOX IND CORP3 patents · 6 citations
- 251JOHNSTON TRAVIS2 patents · 13 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F41F
- 199US NAVY119 patents · 1,924 citations
- 296WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP21 patents · 408 citations
- 392GEN DYNAMICS CORP9 patents · 314 citations
- 488BOEING CO27 patents · 431 citations
- 583FMC CORP6 patents · 225 citations
- 679US ARMY66 patents · 860 citations
- 775RAYTHEON CO56 patents · 423 citations
- 871LOCKHEED CORP41 patents · 492 citations
- 967GEN DYNAMICS POMONA DIV17 patents · 366 citations
- 1063METAL STORM LTD6 patents · 155 citations
- 1158AEROVIRONMENT INC13 patents · 61 citations
- 1254HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO9 patents · 165 citations
- 1350SAAB AB30 patents · 220 citations
- 1446BOFORS AB5 patents · 109 citations
- 1542GEN ELECTRIC20 patents · 205 citations
- 1638OERLIKON BUEHRLE AG6 patents · 91 citations
- 1733RHEINMETALL GMBH6 patents · 85 citations
- 1829US AIR FORCE10 patents · 90 citations
- 1925HUGHES MISSILE SYSTEMS4 patents · 130 citations
- 2021FRANCE ETAT7 patents · 75 citations
- 2117VARO4 patents · 112 citations
- 2213NASH FRAZER LTD4 patents · 87 citations
- 238NEWPORT NEWS S & D CO3 patents · 142 citations
- 244AEROSPATIALE4 patents · 68 citations
- 251AGENCY DEFENSE DEV13 patents · 41 citations
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