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Armour, armoured vehicles & camouflage
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F41H · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F41H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Patrick W. Smith37 patents · 5,316 citations
- 296Jesse Gander37 patents · 1,163 citations
- 392Anthony Seefeldt24 patents · 721 citations
- 488Brian Wilkins24 patents · 721 citations
- 583Chris Yakes23 patents · 641 citations
- 679David Mcgraw23 patents · 641 citations
- 775Dave Pelko23 patents · 641 citations
- 871Daniel R. Seffernick23 patents · 641 citations
- 967Don Verhoff23 patents · 641 citations
- 1063Gary Schmiedel23 patents · 641 citations
- 1158Jerry Reineking23 patents · 641 citations
- 1254Jesse Steinke23 patents · 641 citations
- 1350Joseph Holda23 patents · 641 citations
- 1446Kent Schulte23 patents · 641 citations
- 1542Michael Peotter23 patents · 641 citations
- 1638Rob Messina23 patents · 641 citations
- 1733Christopher K. Yakes7 patents · 354 citations
- 1829Damon E. Stern16 patents · 825 citations
- 1925Dwaine A. Parker16 patents · 825 citations
- 2021Lawrence S. Pierce16 patents · 825 citations
- 2117Magne H. Nerheim95 patents · 2,699 citations
- 2213Micah Richmond13 patents · 756 citations
- 238Bradon Zeitler31 patents · 334 citations
- 244Chad Smith31 patents · 334 citations
- 251Jessica Szymanski28 patents · 330 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41H output across the last 5 years
- 199Patrick W. Smith37 patents · 5,316 citations
- 296Jesse Gander37 patents · 1,163 citations
- 392Anthony Seefeldt24 patents · 721 citations
- 488Brian Wilkins24 patents · 721 citations
- 583Chris Yakes23 patents · 641 citations
- 679David Mcgraw23 patents · 641 citations
- 775Dave Pelko23 patents · 641 citations
- 871Daniel R. Seffernick23 patents · 641 citations
- 967Don Verhoff23 patents · 641 citations
- 1063Gary Schmiedel23 patents · 641 citations
- 1158Jerry Reineking23 patents · 641 citations
- 1254Jesse Steinke23 patents · 641 citations
- 1350Joseph Holda23 patents · 641 citations
- 1446Kent Schulte23 patents · 641 citations
- 1542Michael Peotter23 patents · 641 citations
- 1638Rob Messina23 patents · 641 citations
- 1733Christopher K. Yakes7 patents · 354 citations
- 1829Damon E. Stern16 patents · 825 citations
- 1925Dwaine A. Parker16 patents · 825 citations
- 2021Lawrence S. Pierce16 patents · 825 citations
- 2117Magne H. Nerheim95 patents · 2,699 citations
- 2213Micah Richmond13 patents · 756 citations
- 238Steven N. D. Brundula34 patents · 1,855 citations
- 244Michael Cohen16 patents · 971 citations
- 251Bradon Zeitler31 patents · 334 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F41H
- 199Patrick W. Smith37 patents · 5,316 citations
- 296Jesse Gander37 patents · 1,163 citations
- 392Anthony Seefeldt24 patents · 721 citations
- 488Brian Wilkins24 patents · 721 citations
- 583Chris Yakes23 patents · 641 citations
- 679David Mcgraw23 patents · 641 citations
- 775Dave Pelko23 patents · 641 citations
- 871Daniel R. Seffernick23 patents · 641 citations
- 967Don Verhoff23 patents · 641 citations
- 1063Gary Schmiedel23 patents · 641 citations
- 1158Jerry Reineking23 patents · 641 citations
- 1254Jesse Steinke23 patents · 641 citations
- 1350Joseph Holda23 patents · 641 citations
- 1446Kent Schulte23 patents · 641 citations
- 1542Michael Peotter23 patents · 641 citations
- 1638Rob Messina23 patents · 641 citations
- 1733Christopher K. Yakes7 patents · 354 citations
- 1829Dusan C. Prevorsek31 patents · 4,241 citations
- 1925Gary A. Harpell28 patents · 3,828 citations
- 2021Igor Palley13 patents · 2,039 citations
- 2117Sheldon Kavesh12 patents · 1,875 citations
- 2213Damon E. Stern16 patents · 825 citations
- 238Dwaine A. Parker16 patents · 825 citations
- 244Lawrence S. Pierce16 patents · 825 citations
- 251Magne H. Nerheim95 patents · 2,699 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F41H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12088244B2✦ AISystem for supplying power to at least one power consuming device using rechargeable batte28 cites · 202486% earned
- 296US11981340B1✦ AIElectrified military vehicle11 cites · 202460% earned
- 392US12119461B2✦ AISystem for supplying power to a portable battery using at least one solar panel10 cites · 202473% earned
- 488US12092756B1Deterrent for unmanned aerial systems4 cites · 202459% earned
- 583US12350908B2Lightweight nanoparticle composition for a protective apparatus and method of making6 cites · 202485% earned
- 679US12302039B2Personal tactical system including garment, camera, and power distribution and data hub3 cites · 202457% earned
- 775US12298110B2Method and apparatus for overexposing images captured by drones3 cites · 202463% earned
- 871US12332027B2Systems and methods for cooperation between cameras and conducted electrical weapons3 cites · 202467% earned
- 967US12290160B2Wearable and replaceable pouch or skin for holding a portable battery pack2 cites · 202455% earned
- 1063US12282340B2Counter drone system2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1158US12130122B1Military vehicle with battery armor4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1254US12044509B1Projectile entangling device, cartridge and method3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1350US12209847B1Compact collapsible ballistic body armor system2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1446US12493328B1Phone case to hold a concealed defense system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1542US12253862B2Adaptive anti-laser system2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1638US12305963B1Mobile and stationary protective attendant stations2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1733US12285069B2Helmet accessory system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US11953294B1System and method for active protection system range estimation3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1925US11884047B1Impact absorbing composite material and methods of fabricating the same3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2021US12523443B2Handgun stabilizer and methods1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12235082B1Deployable origami structure1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2213US12385197B1Tire deflation device2 cites · 202576% earned
- 238US12345507B1System, apparatus, and method for a movable ballistic barrier1 cites · 202567% earned
- 244US12201208B1Shield sling apparatus for shield support1 cites · 202567% earned
- 251US12253338B2Ballistic-resistant garment1 cites · 202450% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F41H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10907940B1✦ AIDeterrent for unmanned aerial systems using data mining and/or machine learning for improv153 cites · 202194% earned
- 296US11153503B1✦ AIMethod and apparatus for overexposing images captured by drones79 cites · 202184% earned
- 392US12088244B2✦ AISystem for supplying power to at least one power consuming device using rechargeable batte28 cites · 202486% earned
- 488US11498409B1Electrified military vehicle45 cites · 202285% earned
- 583USD909934SVehicle hood53 cites · 202169% earned
- 679US11800067B2Personal tactical system including a power distribution and data hub and network of person42 cites · 202178% earned
- 775US11377089B1Electrified military vehicle34 cites · 202268% earned
- 871US12119461B2System for supplying power to a portable battery using at least one solar panel10 cites · 202473% earned
- 967US11079752B1UAV controller device21 cites · 202190% earned
- 1063US11181346B1Methods for enhanced soft-kill countermeasure using a tracking radar17 cites · 202189% earned
- 1158US11026501B1Backpack with rapid-deploy front ballistic carrier17 cites · 202189% earned
- 1254US11002019B1Preassembled structural impact panel16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1350US11071364B1Armband holder for a personal electronic device13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1446US11572691B1Modular wall system13 cites · 202388% earned
- 1542US11054224B1System for physically capturing and signal-defeating unmanned aerial vehicles15 cites · 202183% earned
- 1638US12092756B1Deterrent for unmanned aerial systems4 cites · 202459% earned
- 1733US11282536B2Systems and methods for detecting a gunshot10 cites · 202173% earned
- 1829US11187499B1Directional high-energy radio frequency weapon12 cites · 202179% earned
- 1925US11229284B1Flip-top table for protection from projectiles12 cites · 202288% earned
- 2021US12350908B2Lightweight nanoparticle composition for a protective apparatus and method of making6 cites · 202485% earned
- 2117US11478229B1Self-defense device9 cites · 202287% earned
- 2213US10900754B1Systems and methods for cooperation between cameras and conducted electrical weapons12 cites · 202179% earned
- 238US10942011B1Active shooter shield system10 cites · 202181% earned
- 244US11248879B1Soft kill laser configuration for ground vehicle threats10 cites · 202287% earned
- 251US11131310B1Airflow assembly15 cites · 202189% earned
All-time canon
The defining F41H patents of the whole record
- 199US6636412B2✦ AIHand-held stun gun for incapacitating a human target1,654 cites · 200396% earned
- 296US7075770B1✦ AILess lethal weapons and methods for halting locomotion1,550 cites · 200690% earned
- 392US7778004B2✦ AISystems and methods for modular electronic weaponry1,437 cites · 200793% earned
- 488US8739033B2Devices using tactile feedback to deliver silent status information1,221 cites · 200890% earned
- 583US5600303ADetection of concealed explosives and contraband615 cites · 199792% earned
- 679US7629277B2Frag shield522 cites · 200795% earned
- 775US6501414B2Method for locating a concealed object459 cites · 200295% earned
- 871US6113343AExplosives disposal robot395 cites · 200095% earned
- 967US5692029ADetection of concealed explosives and contraband368 cites · 199791% earned
- 1063US4623574ABallistic-resistant composite article329 cites · 198694% earned
- 1158US6269763B1Autonomous marine vehicle318 cites · 200194% earned
- 1254US5698815AStun bullets309 cites · 199794% earned
- 1350US4457985ABallistic-resistant article299 cites · 198494% earned
- 1446US5060314AMulti-mission ballistic resistant jacket284 cites · 199194% earned
- 1542US4709265ARemote control mobile surveillance system283 cites · 198794% earned
- 1638US7863859B2Contactless battery charging apparel278 cites · 200994% earned
- 1733US6178141B1Acoustic counter-sniper system269 cites · 200194% earned
- 1829US9045014B1Military vehicle255 cites · 201575% earned
- 1925US4403012ABallistic-resistant article250 cites · 198394% earned
- 2021US5349893AImpact absorbing armor249 cites · 199494% earned
- 2117US4253132APower supply for weapon for immobilization and capture249 cites · 198194% earned
- 2213US5193048AStun gun with low battery indicator and shutoff timer245 cites · 199394% earned
- 238US5677029ABallistic resistant fabric articles242 cites · 199794% earned
- 244US5962806ANon-lethal projectile for delivering an electric shock to a living target242 cites · 199994% earned
- 251US6142650ALaser flashlight241 cites · 200087% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F41H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199OSHKOSH CORP20 patents · 1,199 citations
- 296OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC69 patents · 1,160 citations
- 392XIDRONE SYSTEMS INC16 patents · 825 citations
- 488US NAVY158 patents · 3,587 citations
- 583RAYTHEON CO106 patents · 1,656 citations
- 679LAT ENTPR INC21 patents · 237 citations
- 775UNIV CALIFORNIA13 patents · 366 citations
- 871BOEING CO84 patents · 860 citations
- 967RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME GMBH12 patents · 336 citations
- 1063MILLIKEN & CO21 patents · 201 citations
- 1158WILCOX IND CORP9 patents · 285 citations
- 1254WRAP TECH INC23 patents · 129 citations
- 1350HARDWIRE LLC12 patents · 118 citations
- 1446AXON ENTPR INC88 patents · 149 citations
- 1542SAAB AB22 patents · 168 citations
- 1638MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD19 patents · 92 citations
- 1733BAE SYS INF & ELECT SYS INTEG23 patents · 69 citations
- 1829TYR TACTICAL LLC19 patents · 66 citations
- 1925BAE SYSTEMS PLC31 patents · 80 citations
- 2021SAFARILAND LLC12 patents · 57 citations
- 2117ANGEL ARMOR LLC11 patents · 32 citations
- 2213BLAUER MFG COMPANY INC7 patents · 41 citations
- 238POINT BLANK ENTPR INC15 patents · 30 citations
- 244NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP13 patents · 33 citations
- 251RANKIN SR DAVID DANIEL8 patents · 22 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F41H output across the last 5 years
- 199OSHKOSH CORP20 patents · 1,199 citations
- 296OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC69 patents · 1,160 citations
- 392XIDRONE SYSTEMS INC16 patents · 825 citations
- 488HONEYWELL INT INC67 patents · 1,699 citations
- 583US NAVY158 patents · 3,587 citations
- 679LOCKHEED CORP76 patents · 1,728 citations
- 775US ARMY167 patents · 4,340 citations
- 871RAYTHEON CO106 patents · 1,656 citations
- 967LINEWEIGHT LLC12 patents · 359 citations
- 1063LAT ENTPR INC21 patents · 237 citations
- 1158UNIV CALIFORNIA13 patents · 366 citations
- 1254GENTEX CORP13 patents · 383 citations
- 1350BOEING CO84 patents · 860 citations
- 1446RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME GMBH12 patents · 336 citations
- 1542SORAA LASER DIODE INC7 patents · 134 citations
- 1638DSM IP ASSETS BV40 patents · 255 citations
- 1733FRACTAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS INC14 patents · 93 citations
- 1829MILLIKEN & CO21 patents · 201 citations
- 1925WILCOX IND CORP9 patents · 285 citations
- 2021WRAP TECH INC23 patents · 129 citations
- 2117HARDWIRE LLC12 patents · 118 citations
- 2213AXON ENTPR INC88 patents · 149 citations
- 238PLASAN SASA LTD14 patents · 120 citations
- 244SAAB AB22 patents · 168 citations
- 251SAINT GOBAIN CERAMICS10 patents · 117 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F41H
- 199TASER INTERNATIONAL INC49 patents · 6,023 citations
- 296OSHKOSH CORP20 patents · 1,199 citations
- 392OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC69 patents · 1,160 citations
- 488ALLIED CORP10 patents · 1,915 citations
- 583XIDRONE SYSTEMS INC16 patents · 825 citations
- 679ALLIED SIGNAL INC37 patents · 3,615 citations
- 775HONEYWELL INT INC67 patents · 1,699 citations
- 871US NAVY158 patents · 3,587 citations
- 967FOSTER MILLER INC21 patents · 1,063 citations
- 1063LOCKHEED CORP76 patents · 1,728 citations
- 1158US ARMY167 patents · 4,340 citations
- 1254POINT BLANK BODY ARMOR INC7 patents · 577 citations
- 1350SECOND CHANCE BODY ARMOR INC19 patents · 966 citations
- 1446SIMULA INC9 patents · 552 citations
- 1542EAGLE IND UNLTD INC5 patents · 463 citations
- 1638RAYTHEON CO106 patents · 1,656 citations
- 1733UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT9 patents · 515 citations
- 1829TRW INC22 patents · 894 citations
- 1925SOUTHWEST RES INST17 patents · 550 citations
- 2021UNITED DEFENSE LP19 patents · 534 citations
- 2117MILLIKEN RES CORP14 patents · 496 citations
- 2213SHOTSPOTTER INC6 patents · 250 citations
- 238DAIMLER BENZ AEROSPACE AG7 patents · 412 citations
- 244DU PONT44 patents · 973 citations
- 251WARWICK MILLS INC15 patents · 369 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth