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Ammunition fuzes & arming means
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within F42C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest F42C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Lonnie Burrow147 patents · 9,378 citations
- 296Christopher William Overton33 patents · 1,194 citations
- 392Frank Haron Preiss22 patents · 733 citations
- 488Liam Mcnelis21 patents · 673 citations
- 583Thilo Scharf18 patents · 668 citations
- 679Andrew Rosek7 patents · 277 citations
- 775Jahangir S. Rastegar98 patents · 623 citations
- 871Lee R. Hardt28 patents · 123 citations
- 967Joel Sandstrom7 patents · 79 citations
- 1063Barry Schwartz7 patents · 64 citations
- 1158Benjamin M. Blazek15 patents · 50 citations
- 1254James D. Lucas10 patents · 47 citations
- 1350Elmar Lennox Muller10 patents · 40 citations
- 1446Anthony Opperman5 patents · 29 citations
- 1542Gerard G. Skebe5 patents · 29 citations
- 1638Michael Jankowski5 patents · 29 citations
- 1733Kevin Michael Sullivan9 patents · 25 citations
- 1829Daniel Yates5 patents · 17 citations
- 1925Bryan P. Peterson5 patents · 50 citations
- 2021Jason R. Cahayla6 patents · 20 citations
- 2117Soo Chew Sie6 patents · 14 citations
- 2213Martyn John Hucker10 patents · 10 citations
- 238Michael R. Hathaway4 patents · 10 citations
- 244Peter J. Current4 patents · 10 citations
- 251Dmitriy Yavid3 patents · 47 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F42C output across the last 5 years
- 199Lonnie Burrow147 patents · 9,378 citations
- 296Christopher William Overton33 patents · 1,194 citations
- 392Frank Haron Preiss22 patents · 733 citations
- 488Liam Mcnelis21 patents · 673 citations
- 583Thilo Scharf18 patents · 668 citations
- 679Charles Padgett8 patents · 775 citations
- 775Christian Eitschberger25 patents · 640 citations
- 871Eric Mulhern14 patents · 314 citations
- 967David C. Parks11 patents · 308 citations
- 1063Andrew Rosek7 patents · 277 citations
- 1158Jahangir S. Rastegar98 patents · 623 citations
- 1254Robert H. Wood10 patents · 280 citations
- 1350Anthony Viggiano6 patents · 362 citations
- 1446Volodymyr Drobockyi5 patents · 361 citations
- 1542Craig Boucher6 patents · 164 citations
- 1638Andreas Robert Zemla9 patents · 70 citations
- 1733Lee R. Hardt28 patents · 123 citations
- 1829Joel Sandstrom7 patents · 79 citations
- 1925Gimtong Teowee6 patents · 69 citations
- 2021Jacques Fischer11 patents · 49 citations
- 2117Barry Schwartz7 patents · 64 citations
- 2213Benjamin M. Blazek15 patents · 50 citations
- 238Frank Graziola7 patents · 45 citations
- 244Sascha Thieltges7 patents · 45 citations
- 251James D. Lucas10 patents · 47 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in F42C
- 199Lonnie Burrow147 patents · 9,378 citations
- 296Christopher William Overton33 patents · 1,194 citations
- 392Frank Haron Preiss22 patents · 733 citations
- 488Liam Mcnelis21 patents · 673 citations
- 583Thilo Scharf18 patents · 668 citations
- 679James W. Teetzel9 patents · 1,182 citations
- 775Charles Padgett8 patents · 775 citations
- 871Christian Eitschberger25 patents · 640 citations
- 967Eric Mulhern14 patents · 314 citations
- 1063David C. Parks11 patents · 308 citations
- 1158Charles H. Robinson13 patents · 619 citations
- 1254Jonathan L. Mace9 patents · 213 citations
- 1350Gerald J. Seitz7 patents · 187 citations
- 1446Andrew Rosek7 patents · 277 citations
- 1542Jimmie Sloan5 patents · 277 citations
- 1638Michael Edward Godart5 patents · 277 citations
- 1733Tyler Lee Boss5 patents · 277 citations
- 1829Paul N. Marshall6 patents · 281 citations
- 1925Joseph R. Mayersak7 patents · 270 citations
- 2021Jahangir S. Rastegar98 patents · 623 citations
- 2117Robert H. Wood10 patents · 280 citations
- 2213Richard T. Ziemba24 patents · 487 citations
- 238Uwe Brede17 patents · 325 citations
- 244Anthony Viggiano6 patents · 362 citations
- 251Volodymyr Drobockyi5 patents · 361 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring F42C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12123696B2✦ AIInertial igniters for low-G and long-duration firing acceleration munitions and the like5 cites · 202477% earned
- 296US12313389B1✦ AITunable safe and arming devices and methods of manufacture2 cites · 202576% earned
- 392US12286867B2✦ AISelf-shunting detonator for well perforating gun2 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US12332023B2Method and apparatus for improving terminal effect of an air-burst projectile1 cites · 202456% earned
- 583US12529550B2Integrated detonator sensors1 cites · 202456% earned
- 679US11885604B1Firearm cartridge2 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12385727B2Fuzzy interface layer for thermite and primer made from thermite with fuzzy layer1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12392211B2Explosive downhole tools having improved wellbore conveyance and debris properties, method1 cites · 202467% earned
- 967US12287186B2Safe-and-arm device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12510320B2Dual use magazine identification wire with power routing1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1158US11898828B1Closed, self-contained ballistic apogee detection module and method1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1254US12523457B2Shear-pin based inertia igniters with preset no-fire protection for munitions and the like0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12553693B2Automated detonation of fireworks0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US11913762B1Multi-level networked ordnance system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542USRE50204EPerforating gun and detonator assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12535306B2Polymer cartridge with snapfit metal insert0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1733US12135198B2High pressure rifle cartridge with primer0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12247821B2Multi-piece primer insert for polymer ammunition0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12253343B1Medium caliber polymer ammunition cartridge0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2021US12523107B2Explosive downhole tools having improved wellbore conveyance and debris properties, method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12158326B1Active spin control0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12055375B2Axial flux machine for use with projectiles0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12272232B2Vibration signaling for a gun0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12203734B2Projectile with EW payload0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12117279B2Dynamic hardened target layer and void detector sensor for use with a warhead or projectil0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring F42C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US10976144B1✦ AIHigh pressure rifle cartridge with primer48 cites · 202185% earned
- 296US10948272B1✦ AIFirearm casing with shroud59 cites · 202192% earned
- 392US11118877B2✦ AIMulti-piece polymer ammunition cartridge nose27 cites · 202165% earned
- 488US11047663B1Method of coding polymer ammunition cartridges38 cites · 202187% earned
- 583US11808552B1Less lethal projectile system16 cites · 202389% earned
- 679US11953305B2Detonator installation including a controller13 cites · 202288% earned
- 775US11460281B2Detonation interrupt device12 cites · 202288% earned
- 871US12123696B2Inertial igniters for low-G and long-duration firing acceleration munitions and the like5 cites · 202477% earned
- 967US11454479B2Subsonic polymeric ammunition8 cites · 202167% earned
- 1063US11573069B1Axial flux machine for use with projectiles6 cites · 202378% earned
- 1158US10890425B1Releasable erosion enhancing mechanism7 cites · 202170% earned
- 1254US11448044B2Universal plug and play perforating gun tandem7 cites · 202175% earned
- 1350US11662192B2Mechanical energy harvesting devices with safety and event detection for munitions and the5 cites · 202177% earned
- 1446US11031885B1Electric power generator for a projectile moving through the air8 cites · 202186% earned
- 1542US11175118B1Rear ejection payload dispersal projectile6 cites · 202185% earned
- 1638US11067376B1Direct impingement cook-off mechanism and system6 cites · 202174% earned
- 1733US11353298B2Polymer cartridge with snapfit metal insert6 cites · 202174% earned
- 1829US11441881B2Polymer cartridge having a primer insert with a primer pocket groove5 cites · 202148% earned
- 1925US11733009B2Automated detonation of fireworks5 cites · 202169% earned
- 2021US11262171B1Firearm casing having a curved-contour cannelure5 cites · 202277% earned
- 2117US11874098B2Wireless detonator assembly4 cites · 202282% earned
- 2213US11650037B2Primer for firearms and other munitions3 cites · 202280% earned
- 238US12072174B2Shear-pin based inertia igniters with preset no-fire protection for munitions and the like2 cites · 202358% earned
- 244US11958432B2Igniter holding structure4 cites · 202282% earned
- 251US11287237B1Electronic setback detection method for 40 mm munitions4 cites · 202282% earned
All-time canon
The defining F42C patents of the whole record
- 199US8443730B2✦ AIHigh strength polymer-based cartridge casing and manufacturing method292 cites · 201285% earned
- 296US8561543B2✦ AILightweight polymer ammunition cartridge casings290 cites · 201274% earned
- 392US5669174A✦ AILaser range finding apparatus272 cites · 199794% earned
- 488US5027709AMagnetic induction mine arming, disarming and simulation system271 cites · 199194% earned
- 583US5584137AModular laser apparatus240 cites · 199691% earned
- 679US8875633B2Adhesive lip for a high strength polymer-based cartridge casing and manufacturing method227 cites · 201485% earned
- 775US6708621B1Igniting device for a propellant charge226 cites · 200494% earned
- 871US9441930B2Method of making lightweight polymer ammunition225 cites · 201673% earned
- 967US6272993B1Electric primer224 cites · 200189% earned
- 1063US9429407B2Lightweight polymer ammunition216 cites · 201573% earned
- 1158US9329004B2Munition having a reusable housing assembly and a removable powder chamber210 cites · 201694% earned
- 1254US9939236B2Method of making a casing and cartridge for firearm205 cites · 201791% earned
- 1350US6860206B1Remote digital firing system202 cites · 200591% earned
- 1446US9546849B2Lightweight polymer ammunition cartridge casings201 cites · 201573% earned
- 1542US4884506ARemote detonation of explosive charges201 cites · 198994% earned
- 1638US9631907B2Polymer ammunition cartridge having a wicking texturing197 cites · 201773% earned
- 1733US5090321ADetonator actuator197 cites · 199291% earned
- 1829US9933241B2Method of making a primer insert for use in polymer ammunition194 cites · 201773% earned
- 1925US9869536B2Method of making a two-piece primer insert192 cites · 201794% earned
- 2021US9551557B1Polymer ammunition having a two-piece primer insert192 cites · 201794% earned
- 2117US9518810B1Polymer ammunition cartridge having a two-piece primer insert191 cites · 201694% earned
- 2213US9835427B2Two-piece primer insert for polymer ammunition190 cites · 201776% earned
- 238US9523563B1Method of making ammunition having a two-piece primer insert190 cites · 201694% earned
- 244US9506735B1Method of making polymer ammunition cartridges having a two-piece primer insert188 cites · 201694% earned
- 251US9835423B2Polymer ammunition having a wicking texturing186 cites · 201775% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest F42C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS LLC119 patents · 4,761 citations
- 296US NAVY301 patents · 3,619 citations
- 392PCP TACTICAL LLC8 patents · 483 citations
- 488RAYTHEON CO89 patents · 1,173 citations
- 583OMNITEK PARTNERS LLC36 patents · 289 citations
- 679DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH23 patents · 109 citations
- 775DETNET SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD18 patents · 58 citations
- 871HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC7 patents · 36 citations
- 967BAE SYSTEMS PLC25 patents · 49 citations
- 1063BAE SYS INF & ELECT SYS INTEG18 patents · 23 citations
- 1158RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION GMBH14 patents · 15 citations
- 1254NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP10 patents · 10 citations
- 1350YAVID DMITRIY3 patents · 47 citations
- 1446MBDA UK LTD3 patents · 39 citations
- 1542NOSTROMO HOLDINGS LLC5 patents · 6 citations
- 1638TITAN INTERNATIONAL TECH LTD3 patents · 14 citations
- 1733ORBITAL RES INC4 patents · 3 citations
- 1829ITALIA RICHMOND4 patents · 16 citations
- 1925HANWHA CORP15 patents · 6 citations
- 2021PACIFIC SCIENT ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY CALIFORNIA LLC3 patents · 3 citations
- 2117RAIRIGH JAMES G6 patents · 1 citations
- 2213AUSTIN STAR DETONATOR CO3 patents · 2 citations
- 238INSIGHTS INT HOLDINGS LLC2 patents · 3 citations
- 244BELANGER SCOTT2 patents · 2 citations
- 251AGENCY DEFENSE DEV2 patents · 3 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained F42C output across the last 5 years
- 199TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS LLC119 patents · 4,761 citations
- 296US NAVY301 patents · 3,619 citations
- 392PCP TACTICAL LLC8 patents · 483 citations
- 488RAYTHEON CO89 patents · 1,173 citations
- 583OMNITEK PARTNERS LLC36 patents · 289 citations
- 679OLIN CORP11 patents · 208 citations
- 775SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP9 patents · 239 citations
- 871DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH23 patents · 109 citations
- 967SHELL SHOCK TECH LLC5 patents · 303 citations
- 1063US GOV SEC ARMY19 patents · 95 citations
- 1158HUNTING TITAN INC13 patents · 49 citations
- 1254DETNET SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD18 patents · 58 citations
- 1350OWEN OIL TOOLS LP5 patents · 72 citations
- 1446GEODYNAMICS INC7 patents · 49 citations
- 1542HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC7 patents · 36 citations
- 1638BAE SYSTEMS PLC25 patents · 49 citations
- 1733JD PHARMA LLC5 patents · 27 citations
- 1829NEXTER MUNITIONS10 patents · 31 citations
- 1925BAE SYS INF & ELECT SYS INTEG18 patents · 23 citations
- 2021DEPT OF THE NAVY5 patents · 23 citations
- 2117ORICA INT PTE LTD4 patents · 35 citations
- 2213NORTHROP GRUMMAN INNOVATION SYSTEMS INC5 patents · 10 citations
- 238RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION GMBH14 patents · 15 citations
- 244VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC3 patents · 50 citations
- 251NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP10 patents · 10 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in F42C
- 199TRUE VELOCITY INC28 patents · 4,327 citations
- 296TRUE VELOCITY IP HOLDINGS LLC119 patents · 4,761 citations
- 392DYNAENERGETICS GMBH & CO KG20 patents · 1,052 citations
- 488US ARMY267 patents · 4,350 citations
- 583US NAVY301 patents · 3,619 citations
- 679PCP TACTICAL LLC8 patents · 483 citations
- 775ENSIGN BICKFORD CO7 patents · 405 citations
- 871RAYTHEON CO89 patents · 1,173 citations
- 967MOTOROLA INC46 patents · 941 citations
- 1063GIAT IND SA35 patents · 699 citations
- 1158BOEING CO19 patents · 452 citations
- 1254LOS ALAMOS NAT SECURITY LLC12 patents · 220 citations
- 1350ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC52 patents · 905 citations
- 1446ASAHI CHEMICAL IND5 patents · 282 citations
- 1542DYNAMIT NOBEL AG37 patents · 730 citations
- 1638OMNITEK PARTNERS LLC36 patents · 289 citations
- 1733RHEINMETALL GMBH48 patents · 698 citations
- 1829GEN ELECTRIC20 patents · 389 citations
- 1925US ENERGY7 patents · 207 citations
- 2021LOCKHEED CORP20 patents · 275 citations
- 2117OLIN CORP11 patents · 208 citations
- 2213DIEHL GMBH & CO56 patents · 647 citations
- 238BOFORS AB40 patents · 552 citations
- 244THIOKOL CORP17 patents · 284 citations
- 251SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP9 patents · 239 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth