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CPC H01H
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within H01H · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest H01H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Frederick E. Shelton, Iv12 patents · 1,421 citations
- 296Jason L. Harris10 patents · 1,230 citations
- 392Colin M. Ely36 patents · 1,440 citations
- 488Atsushi Umezaki12 patents · 661 citations
- 583David C. Yates9 patents · 853 citations
- 679Chris Dimberg86 patents · 495 citations
- 775Gregory Altonen23 patents · 804 citations
- 871Daniel L. Twaddell54 patents · 374 citations
- 967Matthew Philip Mcdonald94 patents · 449 citations
- 1063Jason C. Killo50 patents · 354 citations
- 1158Gerald R. Savicki, Jr.49 patents · 1,209 citations
- 1254Robert Stephen Douglass71 patents · 1,233 citations
- 1350William J. Rintz11 patents · 602 citations
- 1446Richard M. Rohmer25 patents · 293 citations
- 1542Robert Mark Englekirk11 patents · 258 citations
- 1638Raymond L. Sharrah12 patents · 429 citations
- 1733Victor V. Aromin16 patents · 418 citations
- 1829John Joseph King17 patents · 188 citations
- 1925Edgar Yee31 patents · 592 citations
- 2021Xin Zhou79 patents · 922 citations
- 2117Paul R. Rakus55 patents · 870 citations
- 2213Matthew V. Harte27 patents · 134 citations
- 238Robert Michael Slepian53 patents · 559 citations
- 244Alfred J. Lombardi24 patents · 320 citations
- 251Frank Schmidt9 patents · 272 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H01H output across the last 5 years
- 199Kevin W. Smith19 patents · 9,670 citations
- 296Jeffrey L. Aldridge11 patents · 3,800 citations
- 392Anthony M. Fadell37 patents · 1,602 citations
- 488Matthew Lee Rogers36 patents · 1,595 citations
- 583David Sloo29 patents · 1,437 citations
- 679Frederick E. Shelton, Iv12 patents · 1,421 citations
- 775Shigefumi Honjo22 patents · 1,082 citations
- 871Fred Bould20 patents · 1,047 citations
- 967Jason L. Harris10 patents · 1,230 citations
- 1063Thomas James Batko17 patents · 1,249 citations
- 1158Duncan Robert Kerr33 patents · 1,597 citations
- 1254Colin M. Ely36 patents · 1,440 citations
- 1350Camille Moussette20 patents · 1,303 citations
- 1446John B. Morrell20 patents · 1,303 citations
- 1542Elliot G. Jacoby18 patents · 2,663 citations
- 1638Atsushi Umezaki12 patents · 661 citations
- 1733Daniel W. Price9 patents · 1,913 citations
- 1829Shawn Jay Cunningham10 patents · 550 citations
- 1925Michael Shipman11 patents · 1,261 citations
- 2021David C. Yates9 patents · 853 citations
- 2117Chris Dimberg86 patents · 495 citations
- 2213Martin Zimmerling12 patents · 594 citations
- 238Marc Rival38 patents · 1,002 citations
- 244Erwin Hochmair9 patents · 416 citations
- 251Fletcher R. Rothkopf28 patents · 638 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in H01H
- 199Chris Julian9 patents · 13,749 citations
- 296Robert G. Younge9 patents · 13,749 citations
- 392Stephen J. Blumenkranz9 patents · 13,749 citations
- 488Thomas G. Cooper9 patents · 13,749 citations
- 583Gary S. Guthart7 patents · 13,144 citations
- 679Michael J. Tierney7 patents · 13,144 citations
- 775Frederick S. M. Herz8 patents · 12,074 citations
- 871Lyle Ungar7 patents · 10,229 citations
- 967Kevin W. Smith19 patents · 9,670 citations
- 1063Marcos Salganicoff6 patents · 7,290 citations
- 1158Louis B. Rosenberg96 patents · 20,980 citations
- 1254Derek Dee Deville8 patents · 5,188 citations
- 1350Matthew A. Palmer8 patents · 5,188 citations
- 1446Thomas O. Bales, Jr.8 patents · 5,188 citations
- 1542Bruce M. Schena35 patents · 9,723 citations
- 1638Adam C. Braun22 patents · 5,484 citations
- 1733David E. Wachob5 patents · 4,989 citations
- 1829Jian Zhang5 patents · 4,989 citations
- 1925Jeffery R. Parker64 patents · 4,917 citations
- 2021Mark D. Miller12 patents · 2,453 citations
- 2117Daniel N. Kelsch6 patents · 1,726 citations
- 2213Bernard G. Jackson13 patents · 3,218 citations
- 238James R. Riegel16 patents · 2,469 citations
- 244Joey Chen5 patents · 4,759 citations
- 251Paul M. Meadows5 patents · 4,759 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring H01H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12253706B2✦ AILighting keyboard and backlight module5 cites · 202484% earned
- 296US11914796B1✦ AILow acoustic keyboard stabilized key7 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US12197656B2✦ AIElectronic pen4 cites · 202475% earned
- 488US12315686B2Lighting keyboard, backlight module and lighting board4 cites · 202482% earned
- 583US12345249B1Vacuum adsorber2 cites · 202576% earned
- 679US11983338B1Capacitive knob sensing system and method using transparent sensing5 cites · 202477% earned
- 775US12088077B1Systems and methods for laminated buswork with flexible conductors for an electric aircraf7 cites · 202486% earned
- 871US11914185B1Keyswitch having backlight module with three lighting units and two light modifiers4 cites · 202482% earned
- 967US12087517B2Keyboard4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1063US12140793B1Backlight module2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1158US12079024B2Force feedback device4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1254US11936374B1Driver with built-in self testing of switch status4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1350US12104697B2Compression sealing gasket and sealing system3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1446US12020884B2Devices and methods for programming a fuse2 cites · 202455% earned
- 1542US12243700B2Short circuit current-resistant and arc-extinguishing DC relay4 cites · 202470% earned
- 1638US12316095B2Solid-state circuit breaker having a sealed vacuum gap section for providing an intrinsic 2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1733US11979016B1LCDI power cord circuit having a power cord fault circuit for monitoring a neutral wire sh2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US12482620B2Temperature-dependent switch2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12111988B1Illumination associated with a touch sensitive area2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US12573569B2Vehicle door switch actuating apparatus with a large actuating surface2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US12243698B2Non-electrical device for replacing a current sensor in an arc-extinguishing chamber of a 2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US11926292B1Motorized landing gear for a tractor trailer4 cites · 202482% earned
- 238US12179663B2Horn adaptive electrical connection unit for quick-release steering wheel assembly2 cites · 202476% earned
- 244US12287923B2Hybrid switch for an input device1 cites · 202442% earned
- 251US12148586B2Button deck with non-penetrating pushbutton1 cites · 202446% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring H01H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11469065B2✦ AICurrent interrupt device based on thermal activation of frangible glass bulb48 cites · 202285% earned
- 296US10921913B1✦ AIRotatable knob interface28 cites · 202191% earned
- 392US11515107B2✦ AILight-emitting keyboard and backlight module26 cites · 202190% earned
- 488US11219108B1Power adapter arrangement and method of implementing a power adapter arrangement29 cites · 202278% earned
- 583US11113046B1Integration and remote control of a pre-assembled computer system into a server for a virt28 cites · 202191% earned
- 679US11456584B1Quick connect generator cable24 cites · 202290% earned
- 775US11150741B1Hybrid switch for an input device23 cites · 202177% earned
- 871US11815860B2Switch module for electronic crown assembly14 cites · 202377% earned
- 967US11574778B2Illuminated keyswitch structure and illuminating module thereof14 cites · 202283% earned
- 1063US11108225B2System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application usi21 cites · 202190% earned
- 1158US11443907B2Illuminated keyboard and backlight module thereof17 cites · 202289% earned
- 1254USD962878SRemote control device14 cites · 202269% earned
- 1350US11538641B2Keyboard backlight module and applications thereof14 cites · 202274% earned
- 1446US11409373B2Backlight module and input device14 cites · 202183% earned
- 1542US11371676B2Keyboard device and backlight module thereof14 cites · 202289% earned
- 1638US11257638B2Key structure15 cites · 202178% earned
- 1733US12253706B2Lighting keyboard and backlight module5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1829US11460698B2Electromagnetic tracking with augmented reality systems12 cites · 202172% earned
- 1925US11502461B1In-wall power adapters and methods of implementing in-wall power adapters21 cites · 202273% earned
- 2021US11914796B1Low acoustic keyboard stabilized key7 cites · 202486% earned
- 2117US10923298B1Compact pole unit for fast switches and circuit breakers14 cites · 202189% earned
- 2213US11114840B2System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application usi16 cites · 202166% earned
- 238US11011867B1Outlet cover assembly with electrical connection13 cites · 202179% earned
- 244US10928051B1Tail switch arrangement for a light15 cites · 202183% earned
- 251USD910598SRemote control17 cites · 202178% earned
All-time canon
The defining H01H patents of the whole record
- 199US6331181B1✦ AISurgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use3,273 cites · 200187% earned
- 296US5779130A✦ AISelf-contained powered surgical apparatus3,185 cites · 199896% earned
- 392US5754939A✦ AISystem for generation of user profiles for a system for customized electronic identificati3,172 cites · 199887% earned
- 488US8220688B2Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument with electric actuator directional control assemb3,081 cites · 201189% earned
- 583US6516227B1Rechargeable spinal cord stimulator system3,028 cites · 200390% earned
- 679US7524320B2Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools2,878 cites · 200387% earned
- 775US6491701B2Mechanical actuator interface system for robotic surgical tools2,695 cites · 200286% earned
- 871US5758257ASystem and method for scheduling broadcast of and access to video programs and other data 2,540 cites · 199886% earned
- 967US8453914B2Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument with electric actuator directional control assemb2,414 cites · 201289% earned
- 1063US4931047AMethod and apparatus for providing enhanced tissue fragmentation and/or hemostasis2,327 cites · 199096% earned
- 1158US5410326AProgrammable remote control device for interacting with a plurality of remotely controlled2,249 cites · 199596% earned
- 1254US5015227AApparatus for providing enhanced tissue fragmentation and/or hemostasis2,248 cites · 199196% earned
- 1350US6866671B2Surgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use2,229 cites · 200286% earned
- 1446US6945981B2Finger operated switch for controlling a surgical handpiece2,145 cites · 200293% earned
- 1542US5835087ASystem for generation of object profiles for a system for customized electronic identifica2,068 cites · 199886% earned
- 1638US7048745B2Surgical robotic tools, data architecture, and use1,867 cites · 200286% earned
- 1733US5754938APseudonymous server for system for customized electronic identification of desirable objec1,845 cites · 199886% earned
- 1829US5997528ASurgical system providing automatic reconfiguration1,825 cites · 199996% earned
- 1925US9168054B2Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices1,806 cites · 201293% earned
- 2021US5747953ACordless, battery operated surical tool1,708 cites · 199893% earned
- 2117US5217478AArthroscopic surgical instrument drive system1,672 cites · 199391% earned
- 2213US5594469AHand gesture machine control system1,662 cites · 199796% earned
- 238US5541376ASwitch and connector1,603 cites · 199696% earned
- 244US5873885ASurgical handpiece1,551 cites · 199995% earned
- 251US4604786AMethod of making a composite article including a body having a decorative metal plate atta1,532 cites · 198695% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest H01H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STRYKER CORP13 patents · 3,565 citations
- 296UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC31 patents · 3,962 citations
- 392LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO207 patents · 7,927 citations
- 488TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC336 patents · 9,561 citations
- 583HUBBELL INC188 patents · 3,132 citations
- 679APPLE INC352 patents · 5,011 citations
- 775SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB25 patents · 993 citations
- 871BLACK & DECKER INC119 patents · 4,242 citations
- 967MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP625 patents · 7,934 citations
- 1063SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD283 patents · 3,455 citations
- 1158YAZAKI CORP404 patents · 7,768 citations
- 1254CANON KK71 patents · 1,856 citations
- 1350PASS & SEYMOUR INC107 patents · 2,852 citations
- 1446UNIV CALIFORNIA19 patents · 815 citations
- 1542RAYTHEON CO37 patents · 1,421 citations
- 1638HONDA MOTOR CO LTD97 patents · 2,135 citations
- 1733LITTELFUSE INC256 patents · 3,996 citations
- 1829OMRON TATEISI ELECTRONICS CO562 patents · 5,367 citations
- 1925WHIRLPOOL CO64 patents · 1,291 citations
- 2021SIEMENS AG1,157 patents · 10,886 citations
- 2117ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS144 patents · 2,499 citations
- 2213LEAR CORP71 patents · 1,483 citations
- 238INTEL CORP76 patents · 962 citations
- 244LUTRON TECH CO LLC158 patents · 443 citations
- 251TOKAI RIKA CO LTD224 patents · 2,495 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H01H output across the last 5 years
- 199MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY25 patents · 3,260 citations
- 296STRYKER CORP13 patents · 3,565 citations
- 392UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC31 patents · 3,962 citations
- 488LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO207 patents · 7,927 citations
- 583IBM278 patents · 9,081 citations
- 679TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC336 patents · 9,561 citations
- 775HUBBELL INC188 patents · 3,132 citations
- 871INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC12 patents · 2,244 citations
- 967APPLE INC352 patents · 5,011 citations
- 1063GEN ELECTRIC1,182 patents · 25,667 citations
- 1158SONY CORP113 patents · 4,343 citations
- 1254SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LAB25 patents · 993 citations
- 1350BLACK & DECKER INC119 patents · 4,242 citations
- 1446BOSCH GMBH ROBERT164 patents · 3,269 citations
- 1542XEROX CORP39 patents · 2,239 citations
- 1638CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD34 patents · 1,210 citations
- 1733MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP625 patents · 7,934 citations
- 1829SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD283 patents · 3,455 citations
- 1925YAZAKI CORP404 patents · 7,768 citations
- 2021CANON KK71 patents · 1,856 citations
- 2117PASS & SEYMOUR INC107 patents · 2,852 citations
- 2213UNIV CALIFORNIA19 patents · 815 citations
- 238TOSHIBA KK210 patents · 3,358 citations
- 244RAYTHEON CO37 patents · 1,421 citations
- 251SMITH & NEPHEW INC7 patents · 839 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in H01H
- 199ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC18 patents · 11,569 citations
- 296IMMERSION CORP100 patents · 18,542 citations
- 392IMMERSION HUMAN INTERFACE CORP7 patents · 4,280 citations
- 488INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC4 patents · 11,075 citations
- 583LUMITEX INC12 patents · 3,607 citations
- 679LINVATEC CORP7 patents · 4,012 citations
- 775SOLID STATE OPTO LTD36 patents · 2,329 citations
- 871MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY25 patents · 3,260 citations
- 967STRYKER CORP13 patents · 3,565 citations
- 1063WEBTV NETWORKS INC10 patents · 2,072 citations
- 1158UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC31 patents · 3,962 citations
- 1254ETHICON LLC7 patents · 1,827 citations
- 1350GEMSTAR DEV CORP9 patents · 2,620 citations
- 1446NANTERO INC64 patents · 3,068 citations
- 1542WHITT III DAVID OTTO9 patents · 701 citations
- 1638RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD68 patents · 2,715 citations
- 1733LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO81 patents · 6,034 citations
- 1829ALPS ELECTRIC CO LTD473 patents · 11,025 citations
- 1925MICROSOFT CORP43 patents · 1,800 citations
- 2021LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO207 patents · 7,927 citations
- 2117IBM278 patents · 9,081 citations
- 2213TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC336 patents · 9,561 citations
- 238WESTAIM TECHNOLOGIES INC7 patents · 1,553 citations
- 244COVIDIEN AG7 patents · 3,124 citations
- 251HUBBELL INC188 patents · 3,132 citations
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