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CPC G01L
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within G01L · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest G01L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Necip Berme33 patents · 2,521 citations
- 296Mark E. Froggatt36 patents · 896 citations
- 392Alexander A. Ned67 patents · 1,437 citations
- 488Steven H. Walker39 patents · 544 citations
- 583David Q. Larkin9 patents · 1,499 citations
- 679Dawn K. Gifford29 patents · 408 citations
- 775Robert Gardner63 patents · 514 citations
- 871Scott Goodman26 patents · 373 citations
- 967Robert Vasko7 patents · 1,472 citations
- 1063Sasan Ghassab9 patents · 390 citations
- 1158Justin W. Klein15 patents · 278 citations
- 1254Martin Matak9 patents · 403 citations
- 1350Phillip Meneau18 patents · 157 citations
- 1446Stephen T. Kreger14 patents · 261 citations
- 1542Andrew Bemis10 patents · 229 citations
- 1638Udo Ausserlechner22 patents · 264 citations
- 1733Lorenzo Baldo23 patents · 222 citations
- 1829Marco Terranova17 patents · 170 citations
- 1925Stefano Serra18 patents · 154 citations
- 2021Albert W. Chau18 patents · 87 citations
- 2117Richard J. Martin25 patents · 235 citations
- 2213Brian M. Wiseman18 patents · 139 citations
- 238Kevin Mcallister11 patents · 129 citations
- 244Thomas Uehlin31 patents · 184 citations
- 251Todd Eckhardt22 patents · 206 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01L output across the last 5 years
- 199Stephen J. Blumenkranz21 patents · 2,363 citations
- 296Paul Douglas Corl13 patents · 1,073 citations
- 392Frederick E. Shelton, Iv10 patents · 2,464 citations
- 488Kazuhiro Okada72 patents · 4,320 citations
- 583David A. Broden48 patents · 1,761 citations
- 679Bennett L. Louwagie13 patents · 1,008 citations
- 775Robert M. Podoloff8 patents · 1,247 citations
- 871Bao Tran28 patents · 1,261 citations
- 967Ha Tran28 patents · 1,261 citations
- 1063Daniel L. Gysling10 patents · 994 citations
- 1158Necip Berme33 patents · 2,521 citations
- 1254Alan D. Kersey33 patents · 1,611 citations
- 1350Mark E. Froggatt36 patents · 896 citations
- 1446Hugh M. Herr12 patents · 324 citations
- 1542Mark G. Romo21 patents · 926 citations
- 1638Jason L. Harris7 patents · 2,261 citations
- 1733Alexander A. Ned67 patents · 1,437 citations
- 1829Mark R. Fernald16 patents · 742 citations
- 1925Timothy J. Bailey12 patents · 645 citations
- 2021Michael A. Davis12 patents · 698 citations
- 2117James M. Sullivan12 patents · 513 citations
- 2213John P. Schulte21 patents · 595 citations
- 238Steven H. Walker39 patents · 544 citations
- 244Allan M. Schrock15 patents · 421 citations
- 251David Q. Larkin9 patents · 1,499 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in G01L
- 199Curtis A. Vock33 patents · 3,369 citations
- 296Mark W. Miles14 patents · 2,623 citations
- 392Dennis Darcy19 patents · 2,149 citations
- 488Peter Flentov19 patents · 2,149 citations
- 583Adrian Larkin14 patents · 1,220 citations
- 679Perry Youngs14 patents · 1,220 citations
- 775Burl W. Amsbury13 patents · 1,179 citations
- 871Paul Jonjak11 patents · 1,039 citations
- 967Stephen J. Blumenkranz21 patents · 2,363 citations
- 1063Paul Douglas Corl13 patents · 1,073 citations
- 1158John E. Ortiz8 patents · 992 citations
- 1254Robert Z. Obara8 patents · 992 citations
- 1350Neal A. Tanner13 patents · 1,798 citations
- 1446Randall L. Schlesinger13 patents · 1,798 citations
- 1542Bhaskar Ramamurthy10 patents · 1,716 citations
- 1638Robert G. Younge10 patents · 1,716 citations
- 1733Ivan J. Garshelis23 patents · 2,058 citations
- 1829Jennifer Dipietro7 patents · 1,055 citations
- 1925Matthew Parsons7 patents · 1,055 citations
- 2021Namal Nawana7 patents · 1,055 citations
- 2117William Frasier7 patents · 1,055 citations
- 2213David William Burns25 patents · 2,707 citations
- 238Henry Guckel12 patents · 1,967 citations
- 244Frederick E. Shelton, Iv10 patents · 2,464 citations
- 251Kazuhiro Okada72 patents · 4,320 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring G01L patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12135257B1✦ AIPerception evaluation method for service performance of highway tunnel lining structure15 cites · 202489% earned
- 296US11983338B1✦ AICapacitive knob sensing system and method using transparent sensing5 cites · 202477% earned
- 392US12038311B1✦ AISelf-correcting assemblable optical fiber sensing system for displacement field and correc5 cites · 202484% earned
- 488US12209891B2Method and apparatus for real time respiratory gating signal generation and detection of b2 cites · 202458% earned
- 583US12050146B2Systems and methods for monitoring composite structure3 cites · 202463% earned
- 679US12209892B1Method and apparatus for breath-hold monitoring in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures2 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US11867574B1Fluidic tactile sensor3 cites · 202472% earned
- 871US12134287B1Load measuring hitch assembly for measuring loads applied by a trailer on a tow vehicle4 cites · 202482% earned
- 967US12358590B2Pedal2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12234732B1Monitoring and warning device for rock burst in coal mine2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1158US12287932B2Method for manufacturing a combined touch and force sensor, particularly backlit2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1254US12140486B1Inductive angle sensor and inductive torque sensor2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1350US12000095B1Systems and computer-implemented methods for analyzing transfer of force through pavement 4 cites · 202454% earned
- 1446US11867581B1Methods and systems for modeling trapped air in honeycomb based crash barriers4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1542US11970939B2Machine learning analysis of low-frequency signal data in fracturing operations3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1638US12244929B1Device with moveable portion including sensors3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1733US12296633B2Hitch receiver2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1829US12092536B1Multi-modal pressure sensor2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US12158382B1Force measurement system2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12372547B1Force and/or motion measurement system that includes at least one kinematic sensor device 2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2117US11883955B1Power on self test for brakes in an autonomous delivery robot4 cites · 202482% earned
- 2213US12314558B2Force sensing system and method1 cites · 202444% earned
- 238US12298193B2Split bridge circuit force sensor1 cites · 202446% earned
- 244US12448762B2Dual air admittance valve1 cites · 202550% earned
- 251US12410053B1Embedded digital sensor structure1 cites · 202556% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring G01L patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11466680B2✦ AISystems and methods of utilization of a hydraulic fracturing unit profile to operate hydra86 cites · 202182% earned
- 296US11052288B1✦ AIForce measurement system51 cites · 202192% earned
- 392US12135257B1✦ AIPerception evaluation method for service performance of highway tunnel lining structure15 cites · 202489% earned
- 488US11751869B2Monitoring of multiple sensors over time to detect moving characteristics of tissue37 cites · 202284% earned
- 583US11749877B2Stapling instrument comprising a signal antenna33 cites · 202291% earned
- 679US11485330B1Force transducer for a multifunction trailer controller25 cites · 202290% earned
- 775US11262258B2Force measurement system29 cites · 202191% earned
- 871US11700905B2Pressure sensor to quantify work24 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11420756B1Systems and methods for fault detection and control in an electric aircraft22 cites · 202280% earned
- 1063US11604106B2Force measurement assembly17 cites · 202289% earned
- 1158USRE48649EIntravascular rotary blood pump54 cites · 202185% earned
- 1254US11389687B2Digital strength training18 cites · 202172% earned
- 1350US11850078B1Force measurement system10 cites · 202387% earned
- 1446US11766786B2Capacitor sensor including two plates having both conductive and non conductive regions16 cites · 202280% earned
- 1542US11786329B2Surgical robotic user input apparatus having optical fiber-based intrinsic sensors16 cites · 202180% earned
- 1638US11561138B1Resistive pressure sensor with improved structure design12 cites · 202379% earned
- 1733US11324449B2Method and system for transdermal alcohol monitoring17 cites · 202178% earned
- 1829US12114940B2Tool driver with reaction torque sensor for use in robotic surgery14 cites · 202275% earned
- 1925US11592056B2Power transmission elements, torque measuring device and freewheel assembly11 cites · 202276% earned
- 2021US12038338B2Bragg grated fiber optic fluctuation sensing and monitoring system8 cites · 202376% earned
- 2117US11385108B2Sealed force sensor with etch stop layer20 cites · 202181% earned
- 2213US11619556B1Construction monitoring method and system for v-shaped column in underground foundation pi10 cites · 202387% earned
- 238US11566972B2Tire tread gauge using visual indicator13 cites · 202188% earned
- 244US11914780B2Finger-mounted device with sensors and haptics8 cites · 202273% earned
- 251US11579030B2Baseline estimation for sensor system12 cites · 202188% earned
All-time canon
The defining G01L patents of the whole record
- 199US5374564A✦ AIProcess for the production of thin semiconductor material films1,964 cites · 199493% earned
- 296US9901342B2✦ AISignal and power communication system positioned on a rotatable shaft1,656 cites · 201691% earned
- 392US8535340B2✦ AIMethods for ultrasonic tissue sensing and feedback1,358 cites · 201291% earned
- 488US6127597ASystems for percutaneous bone and spinal stabilization, fixation and repair1,309 cites · 200095% earned
- 583US9186046B2Robotic instrument systems and methods utilizing optical fiber sensor1,303 cites · 200986% earned
- 679US8945095B2Force and torque sensing for surgical instruments1,170 cites · 200793% earned
- 775US10175127B2End-effector force measurement drive circuit1,145 cites · 201593% earned
- 871US9675354B2Torque compensation1,046 cites · 201490% earned
- 967US6539816B2Torque detector1,014 cites · 200295% earned
- 1063US6650455B2Photonic mems and structures963 cites · 200291% earned
- 1158US8961191B2Electrical connector for pedal spindle921 cites · 201495% earned
- 1254US7123216B1Photonic MEMS and structures808 cites · 200691% earned
- 1350US5871465ARemotely programmable infusion system760 cites · 199991% earned
- 1446US4986671AThree-parameter optical fiber sensor and system722 cites · 199195% earned
- 1542US6491647B1Physiological sensing device694 cites · 200295% earned
- 1638US8038693B2Methods for ultrasonic tissue sensing and feedback678 cites · 201190% earned
- 1733US5573506ARemotely programmable infusion system634 cites · 199690% earned
- 1829US5067491ABarrier coating on blood contacting devices629 cites · 199195% earned
- 1925US4554927APressure and temperature sensor592 cites · 198595% earned
- 2021US5469740AInteractive video testing and training system590 cites · 199595% earned
- 2117US8914290B2Systems and methods for dynamically improving user intelligibility of synthesized speech i553 cites · 201287% earned
- 2213US5559358AOpto-electro-mechanical device or filter, process for making, and sensors made therefrom532 cites · 199695% earned
- 238US10772625B2Signal and power communication system positioned on a rotatable shaft531 cites · 201890% earned
- 244US9737371B2Configurable robotic surgical system with virtual rail and flexible endoscope520 cites · 201689% earned
- 251US4814661ASystems for measurement and analysis of forces exerted during human locomotion512 cites · 198995% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest G01L patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199APPLE INC153 patents · 1,771 citations
- 296INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS64 patents · 1,920 citations
- 392ROSEMOUNT INC275 patents · 9,813 citations
- 488UNIV CALIFORNIA50 patents · 1,216 citations
- 583MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY35 patents · 1,335 citations
- 679NASA80 patents · 2,210 citations
- 775MKS INSTR INC74 patents · 1,977 citations
- 871BERTEC CORP22 patents · 1,654 citations
- 967NIKE INC71 patents · 755 citations
- 1063HITACHI LTD164 patents · 4,926 citations
- 1158UNIV CASE WESTERN RESERVE13 patents · 877 citations
- 1254BOSCH GMBH ROBERT511 patents · 6,081 citations
- 1350MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP244 patents · 4,723 citations
- 1446SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP98 patents · 1,995 citations
- 1542SIEMENS AG161 patents · 2,803 citations
- 1638BECTON DICKINSON CO18 patents · 1,127 citations
- 1733HONEYWELL INT INC278 patents · 3,446 citations
- 1829AURIS HEALTH INC10 patents · 768 citations
- 1925DENSO CORP332 patents · 3,919 citations
- 2021US NAVY79 patents · 1,464 citations
- 2117NISSAN MOTOR93 patents · 2,080 citations
- 2213DEERE & CO54 patents · 834 citations
- 238ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC75 patents · 709 citations
- 244GEN ELECTRIC224 patents · 2,690 citations
- 251TS TECH CO LTD15 patents · 158 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01L output across the last 5 years
- 199APPLE INC153 patents · 1,771 citations
- 296INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS64 patents · 1,920 citations
- 392COVIDIEN LP42 patents · 2,009 citations
- 488TEKSCAN INC16 patents · 2,435 citations
- 583COMMISSARIAT ENERGIE ATOMIQUE87 patents · 3,365 citations
- 679ROSEMOUNT INC275 patents · 9,813 citations
- 775UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP81 patents · 3,494 citations
- 871TRAN BAO27 patents · 1,261 citations
- 967WISCONSIN ALUMNI RES FOUND26 patents · 1,895 citations
- 1063UNIV CALIFORNIA50 patents · 1,216 citations
- 1158MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY35 patents · 1,335 citations
- 1254NASA80 patents · 2,210 citations
- 1350MKS INSTR INC74 patents · 1,977 citations
- 1446BERTEC CORP22 patents · 1,654 citations
- 1542TOSHIBA KK93 patents · 1,532 citations
- 1638FORD MOTOR CO47 patents · 2,005 citations
- 1733NIKE INC71 patents · 755 citations
- 1829HITACHI LTD164 patents · 4,926 citations
- 1925UNIV CASE WESTERN RESERVE13 patents · 877 citations
- 2021BOSCH GMBH ROBERT511 patents · 6,081 citations
- 2117MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS7 patents · 654 citations
- 2213MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP244 patents · 4,723 citations
- 238SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP98 patents · 1,995 citations
- 244SETRA SYSTEMS INC27 patents · 1,533 citations
- 251SIEMENS AG161 patents · 2,803 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in G01L
- 199IDC LLC8 patents · 1,596 citations
- 296APPLE INC153 patents · 1,771 citations
- 392INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS64 patents · 1,920 citations
- 488COVIDIEN LP42 patents · 2,009 citations
- 583TEKSCAN INC16 patents · 2,435 citations
- 679RAMAMURTHY BHASKAR S9 patents · 1,716 citations
- 775COMMISSARIAT ENERGIE ATOMIQUE87 patents · 3,365 citations
- 871HONEYWELL INC119 patents · 6,339 citations
- 967DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS INC8 patents · 1,063 citations
- 1063ROSEMOUNT INC275 patents · 9,813 citations
- 1158PHATRAT TECHNOLOGY LLC8 patents · 669 citations
- 1254UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP81 patents · 3,494 citations
- 1350DELCO ELECTRONICS CORP45 patents · 2,487 citations
- 1446VOCK CURTIS A7 patents · 500 citations
- 1542MAGNETOELASTIC DEVICES INC6 patents · 851 citations
- 1638RADI MEDICAL SYSTEMS13 patents · 1,395 citations
- 1733AT & T BELL LAB14 patents · 1,455 citations
- 1829CIDRA CORP24 patents · 1,975 citations
- 1925TRAN BAO27 patents · 1,261 citations
- 2021WISCONSIN ALUMNI RES FOUND26 patents · 1,895 citations
- 2117UNIV CALIFORNIA50 patents · 1,216 citations
- 2213MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY35 patents · 1,335 citations
- 238UNIV MICHIGAN8 patents · 1,037 citations
- 244MAGNA LASTIC DEVICES INC6 patents · 628 citations
- 251MOTOROLA INC111 patents · 4,409 citations
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