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Hairdressing, shaving & cosmetic equipment
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A45D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A45D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Zion Azar9 patents · 462 citations
- 296David Wolbert7 patents · 166 citations
- 392Frederick N. Bushroe8 patents · 166 citations
- 488Orlando Cardenas7 patents · 166 citations
- 583Ed F. Nicolas8 patents · 208 citations
- 679Roger Ignon8 patents · 208 citations
- 775Jonathan Friedman16 patents · 124 citations
- 871Ryan Goldman16 patents · 124 citations
- 967Zachary Rattner16 patents · 124 citations
- 1063Mitchell H. Saranow25 patents · 360 citations
- 1158Michael A. Ragosta18 patents · 233 citations
- 1254Tzu-Hao Wei8 patents · 115 citations
- 1350Newton Luu15 patents · 143 citations
- 1446Christophe Jacob33 patents · 342 citations
- 1542Richard James May7 patents · 129 citations
- 1638Chad Alan Morton14 patents · 62 citations
- 1733John Thurston Chandler14 patents · 62 citations
- 1829William Bickford27 patents · 131 citations
- 1925Sahara Lotti16 patents · 79 citations
- 2021Marcel Sanchez26 patents · 150 citations
- 2117Rea Ann Silva20 patents · 89 citations
- 2213Stewart Seidler9 patents · 152 citations
- 238Bernard Quennessen6 patents · 162 citations
- 244Michael John Degrood12 patents · 64 citations
- 251Taylor Lane8 patents · 38 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A45D output across the last 5 years
- 199Brynn Putnam43 patents · 1,576 citations
- 296Zlatko Zadro17 patents · 781 citations
- 392Herve F. Bouix61 patents · 1,143 citations
- 488Zion Azar9 patents · 462 citations
- 583Rick B. Yeager10 patents · 375 citations
- 679David Wolbert7 patents · 166 citations
- 775Frederick N. Bushroe8 patents · 166 citations
- 871Orlando Cardenas7 patents · 166 citations
- 967Young-Kwang Byun36 patents · 644 citations
- 1063Ed F. Nicolas8 patents · 208 citations
- 1158Roger Ignon8 patents · 208 citations
- 1254Jonathan Friedman16 patents · 124 citations
- 1350Ryan Goldman16 patents · 124 citations
- 1446Zachary Rattner16 patents · 124 citations
- 1542Jonathan Teller8 patents · 206 citations
- 1638Thomas Elliot Rabe21 patents · 380 citations
- 1733Antonio Montoli10 patents · 263 citations
- 1829Eric D. Pressly15 patents · 171 citations
- 1925Pedro Sanchez-Martinez19 patents · 303 citations
- 2021Kuo-Chang Cheng12 patents · 202 citations
- 2117Mitchell H. Saranow25 patents · 360 citations
- 2213Dylan S. Haas14 patents · 124 citations
- 238Rachel Lee Dow14 patents · 124 citations
- 244Rachel M. Lind14 patents · 124 citations
- 251Michael A. Ragosta18 patents · 233 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A45D
- 199Edward Knowlton8 patents · 3,419 citations
- 296Brynn Putnam43 patents · 1,576 citations
- 392Julie R. Bartholomew24 patents · 1,337 citations
- 488Jean-Louis Gueret289 patents · 10,688 citations
- 583Shek Fai Lau7 patents · 646 citations
- 679Charles E. Taylor6 patents · 557 citations
- 775John Petricca10 patents · 761 citations
- 871Charles P. Hines, Jr.10 patents · 639 citations
- 967Robert S. Dirksing6 patents · 782 citations
- 1063Dave Hanselman6 patents · 492 citations
- 1158Jim Foley6 patents · 492 citations
- 1254Richard T. Jobe6 patents · 492 citations
- 1350Timothy E. O'Meara6 patents · 492 citations
- 1446David Kenneth Macfarlane6 patents · 538 citations
- 1542Darby Simpson Macfarlane6 patents · 538 citations
- 1638Fred W. Billmeyer, Jr.6 patents · 538 citations
- 1733Madeline Demayo Flynn5 patents · 641 citations
- 1829Ted I. Kingsford11 patents · 853 citations
- 1925Hershel Earl Wright5 patents · 563 citations
- 2021Noriaki Tatsuta10 patents · 420 citations
- 2117Yaming Wu10 patents · 420 citations
- 2213Jack W. Charbonneau8 patents · 583 citations
- 238Scott A. Tufts9 patents · 513 citations
- 244Zlatko Zadro17 patents · 781 citations
- 251Dana Paul Gruenbacher11 patents · 588 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A45D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12593905B2✦ AIDevices and methods for mounting an article to a surface19 cites · 202481% earned
- 296USD1028527S✦ AIHair brush24 cites · 202485% earned
- 392US12389996B1✦ AISystem and method for an enhanced hair dryer4 cites · 202551% earned
- 488US11910970B1Scrubber device and cleansing system10 cites · 202475% earned
- 583US12193551B1Hair drying device with improved efficiency and improved security6 cites · 202585% earned
- 679US12414620B1Lotion applicator3 cites · 202580% earned
- 775US12178270B2Applicator and method for detaching artificial hairs from an artificial lash extension and4 cites · 202475% earned
- 871US12412543B1Hair straightening brush with TFT-LCD2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US12310480B1Wide-jaw-opening nail clipper2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1063USD1009485SVanity mirror11 cites · 202468% earned
- 1158US11889908B1Nail clipper5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1254US12127788B1Beauty instrument5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1350US12303020B2Hair brush3 cites · 202561% earned
- 1446US12102205B2Hair care appliance with powered attachment3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1542US12251007B1Rotating interface for multidirectional handheld eye makeup application3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1638US12256823B1Wireless accessibility fingernail and toenail trimmer3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1733US12207720B1Artificial nail4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1829US12016444B1Single blade nail cutter4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1925US12317983B1Heated hair straightening accessory2 cites · 202558% earned
- 2021US12140301B1Portable light up mirror2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US12396577B2Vanity mirror with hidden sensor2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12220035B2Hair care appliance with powered attachment2 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US11903478B1Cosmetic product container4 cites · 202482% earned
- 244US12121128B1Hair curler2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US11986081B1Air-cooled negative ion hair curler3 cites · 202480% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A45D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11065527B2✦ AIReflective video display apparatus for interactive training and demonstration and methods 173 cites · 202173% earned
- 296US12593905B2✦ AIDevices and methods for mounting an article to a surface19 cites · 202481% earned
- 392USD1028527S✦ AIHair brush24 cites · 202485% earned
- 488US11069094B1Generating realistic makeup in a digital video stream45 cites · 202192% earned
- 583USD960427SLight for cosmetic application33 cites · 202287% earned
- 679USD932101SHair curling case38 cites · 202182% earned
- 775US11832710B2Storage case for artificial lash extensions17 cites · 202276% earned
- 871US11464313B2Apparatuses and methods for drying an object18 cites · 202289% earned
- 967US11371692B2Vanity mirror21 cites · 202173% earned
- 1063US11253039B1Wireless blow dryer17 cites · 202284% earned
- 1158US11910970B1Scrubber device and cleansing system10 cites · 202475% earned
- 1254US11633028B2Diffuser and hair dryer having a diffuser20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1350US10918184B1Smart nozzle for hair dryer20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1446US11806495B2Devices and methods for treating the skin13 cites · 202277% earned
- 1542US11744999B2Devices and methods for treating the skin15 cites · 202174% earned
- 1638US11832700B2Hair care appliance9 cites · 202374% earned
- 1733US10881184B1Container for a stick product21 cites · 202190% earned
- 1829US12193551B1Hair drying device with improved efficiency and improved security6 cites · 202585% earned
- 1925US11010894B1Deriving a skin profile from an image21 cites · 202190% earned
- 2021US12414620B1Lotion applicator3 cites · 202580% earned
- 2117US11653739B1Applicator head for a fluid product11 cites · 202388% earned
- 2213US11589662B2Hair dryer16 cites · 202189% earned
- 238US11576474B2Diffuser and hair dryer having the same16 cites · 202189% earned
- 244US11253040B2Diffuser and hair dryer having a diffuser16 cites · 202189% earned
- 251US11648693B2Personal care product docking system13 cites · 202283% earned
All-time canon
The defining A45D patents of the whole record
- 199US7419321B2✦ AIHand applicator of encapsulated liquids1,130 cites · 200695% earned
- 296US4828542A✦ AIFoam substrate and micropackaged active ingredient particle composite dispensing materials1,129 cites · 198995% earned
- 392US5250071A✦ AIDetachable embolic coil assembly using interlocking clasps and method of use1,075 cites · 199395% earned
- 488US6350276B1Tissue remodeling apparatus containing cooling fluid914 cites · 200293% earned
- 583US4559157ACosmetic applicator useful for skin moisturizing782 cites · 198595% earned
- 679US6784775B2Proximity safety switch suitable for use in a hair dryer for disabling operation650 cites · 200492% earned
- 775US6425912B1Method and apparatus for modifying skin surface and soft tissue structure630 cites · 200295% earned
- 871US6749624B2Fluid delivery apparatus618 cites · 200292% earned
- 967US8790749B2Method for providing a grinding surface on glass implements used in personal care505 cites · 201395% earned
- 1063US7115123B2Handpiece with electrode and non-volatile memory479 cites · 200492% earned
- 1158US5226907AHair removal device and method458 cites · 199395% earned
- 1254US5876995ABioluminescent novelty items449 cites · 199988% earned
- 1350US5425728AHair removal device and method417 cites · 199590% earned
- 1446US5423803ASkin surface peeling process using laser371 cites · 199594% earned
- 1542US6565532B1Microneedle apparatus used for marking skin and for dispensing semi-permanent subcutaneous362 cites · 200394% earned
- 1638US7006874B2Treatment apparatus with electromagnetic energy delivery device and non-volatile memory355 cites · 200494% earned
- 1733US5851079ASimplified undirectional twist-up dispensing device with incremental dosing350 cites · 199894% earned
- 1829US7204832B2Cooling system for a photo cosmetic device326 cites · 200394% earned
- 1925US5611687AOral hygiene delivery system298 cites · 199794% earned
- 2021US6032313AHousehold appliance having plural coaxially rotatable or parallel linearly movable heads o280 cites · 200094% earned
- 2117US5817089ASkin treatment process using laser276 cites · 199891% earned
- 2213US5785960AMethod and system for customizing dermatological foundation products268 cites · 199891% earned
- 238US6286517B1Fingernail and toenail decoration using ink jets262 cites · 200194% earned
- 244US6371451B1Scent diffusion apparatus and method260 cites · 200294% earned
- 251US7189230B2Method for treating skin and underlying tissue255 cites · 200394% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A45D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199OREAL1,005 patents · 17,444 citations
- 296REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP35 patents · 1,281 citations
- 392SIMPLEHUMAN LLC25 patents · 371 citations
- 488DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD76 patents · 2,088 citations
- 583CONCEPT WORKSHOP WORLDWIDE LLC12 patents · 358 citations
- 679MAY PATENTS LTD45 patents · 92 citations
- 775Spur Concepts Inc17 patents · 124 citations
- 871KAO CORP68 patents · 543 citations
- 967YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO LTD32 patents · 513 citations
- 1063ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INT LLC6 patents · 272 citations
- 1158MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO60 patents · 691 citations
- 1254LeChat15 patents · 143 citations
- 1350COTY INC9 patents · 170 citations
- 1446ELC MAN LLC82 patents · 392 citations
- 1542KISS NAIL PRODUCTS INC41 patents · 239 citations
- 1638TOKIWA CORP87 patents · 457 citations
- 1733CONOPCO INC34 patents · 250 citations
- 1829MM & R PRODUCTS INC12 patents · 118 citations
- 1925CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD100 patents · 618 citations
- 2021SCENTAIR TECH LLC14 patents · 62 citations
- 2117APTAR FRANCE SAS21 patents · 124 citations
- 2213JAMES ALEXANDER CORP6 patents · 125 citations
- 238KOSE CORP10 patents · 107 citations
- 244LASHIFY INC13 patents · 76 citations
- 251LG ELECTRONICS INC64 patents · 200 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A45D output across the last 5 years
- 199CURIOUSER PRODUCTS INC43 patents · 1,576 citations
- 296PROCTER & GAMBLE242 patents · 5,975 citations
- 392OREAL1,005 patents · 17,444 citations
- 488REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP35 patents · 1,281 citations
- 583CONAIR86 patents · 1,832 citations
- 679SIMPLEHUMAN LLC25 patents · 371 citations
- 775YOSHIDA INDUSTRY CO49 patents · 1,482 citations
- 871DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD76 patents · 2,088 citations
- 967WAHL CLIPPER CORP21 patents · 610 citations
- 1063CONCEPT WORKSHOP WORLDWIDE LLC12 patents · 358 citations
- 1158MAY PATENTS LTD45 patents · 92 citations
- 1254Spur Concepts Inc17 patents · 124 citations
- 1350SHISEIDO CO LTD53 patents · 569 citations
- 1446COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO47 patents · 550 citations
- 1542TCMS TRANSPARENT BEAUTY LLC8 patents · 291 citations
- 1638BRAUN GMBH76 patents · 850 citations
- 1733KAO CORP68 patents · 543 citations
- 1829YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO LTD32 patents · 513 citations
- 1925ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INT LLC6 patents · 272 citations
- 2021SEB SA60 patents · 606 citations
- 2117MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO60 patents · 691 citations
- 2213SHARP KK12 patents · 264 citations
- 238KOTOBUKI & CO LTD33 patents · 334 citations
- 244LeChat15 patents · 143 citations
- 251DIOR CHRISTIAN PARFUMS16 patents · 307 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A45D
- 199THERMAGE INC10 patents · 3,368 citations
- 296CURIOUSER PRODUCTS INC43 patents · 1,576 citations
- 392PROCTER & GAMBLE242 patents · 5,975 citations
- 488OREAL1,005 patents · 17,444 citations
- 583SHARPER IMAGE CORP8 patents · 660 citations
- 679IMX LABS INC6 patents · 691 citations
- 775THERMOLASE CORP7 patents · 1,008 citations
- 871GILLETTE CO75 patents · 2,868 citations
- 967MINNESOTA MINING & MFG17 patents · 1,223 citations
- 1063CHROMATICS COLOR SCIENCES INT6 patents · 538 citations
- 1158CLAIROL INC55 patents · 1,907 citations
- 1254REVLON CONSUMER PROD CORP35 patents · 1,281 citations
- 1350ELIZABETH ARDEN COMPANY DIVISI5 patents · 557 citations
- 1446KIMBERLY CLARK CO25 patents · 971 citations
- 1542REVLON28 patents · 1,310 citations
- 1638BARTHOLOMEW JULIE R10 patents · 457 citations
- 1733HENLOPEN MFG CO INC13 patents · 654 citations
- 1829PLOUGH12 patents · 683 citations
- 1925CHESEBROUGH PONDS USA16 patents · 723 citations
- 2021CONAIR86 patents · 1,832 citations
- 2117SYNTA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP8 patents · 346 citations
- 2213BRAUN AG63 patents · 1,886 citations
- 238LAUGHLIN PRODUCTS INC19 patents · 691 citations
- 244ZADRO ZLATKO10 patents · 497 citations
- 251PHILIPS CORP46 patents · 1,270 citations
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