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Manufacture of brushes
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A46D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A46D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Jianjun Ge18 patents · 268 citations
- 296Jincheng Xia18 patents · 268 citations
- 392Yongsheng Liang18 patents · 258 citations
- 488Zhenjiang Yin16 patents · 257 citations
- 583Kam Hoi Ma15 patents · 234 citations
- 679Mark Borsari9 patents · 15 citations
- 775Chris Tarling5 patents · 2 citations
- 871Everett A. Crosby3 patents · 7 citations
- 967John L. Scott, Sr.3 patents · 7 citations
- 1063Matthew Joseph Doerfler3 patents · 7 citations
- 1158Scott A. Melegari3 patents · 7 citations
- 1254Cameron Bruce William Treeby4 patents · 2 citations
- 1350Shaun Pulfrey4 patents · 2 citations
- 1446Brett C. Blabas2 patents · 5 citations
- 1542David P. Beck2 patents · 5 citations
- 1638Heather K. Mercier2 patents · 5 citations
- 1733Jay R. Roberts2 patents · 5 citations
- 1829Ronald C. Cagle2 patents · 5 citations
- 1925Thomas Keaty, Jr.2 patents · 5 citations
- 2021Joppe Gideon Van Dijk3 patents · 1 citations
- 2117Thomas Van De Water3 patents · 1 citations
- 2213Tim Anton Snijder3 patents · 1 citations
- 238Bruce S. Mclean3 patents · 0 citations
- 244Scot N. Andersen3 patents · 0 citations
- 251Eun Seob Kim2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A46D output across the last 5 years
- 199Jianjun Ge18 patents · 268 citations
- 296Jincheng Xia18 patents · 268 citations
- 392Yongsheng Liang18 patents · 258 citations
- 488Zhenjiang Yin16 patents · 257 citations
- 583Kam Hoi Ma15 patents · 234 citations
- 679Jeffery Sheldon12 patents · 96 citations
- 775Richard Booth12 patents · 96 citations
- 871Jens Alinski14 patents · 105 citations
- 967Sven Alexander Franke8 patents · 85 citations
- 1063Kathi Ballmaier5 patents · 83 citations
- 1158Wen Jin Xi14 patents · 60 citations
- 1254Jochen Ganninger11 patents · 83 citations
- 1350Joachim Storz5 patents · 53 citations
- 1446Markus Morgott4 patents · 85 citations
- 1542Gerald Görich8 patents · 45 citations
- 1638Chi Shing Wong5 patents · 53 citations
- 1733Marlis Hübner5 patents · 52 citations
- 1829Fiona Harrington4 patents · 52 citations
- 1925Soeren Wasow4 patents · 52 citations
- 2021Takahide Okai5 patents · 42 citations
- 2117Mark Borsari9 patents · 15 citations
- 2213Gary A. Kasper4 patents · 20 citations
- 238Andreas Wechsler4 patents · 37 citations
- 244Anisa Telwar Kaicker6 patents · 22 citations
- 251Eric Caulier5 patents · 14 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A46D
- 199Paul A. Tervo21 patents · 1,377 citations
- 296Warren K. Harwood21 patents · 1,377 citations
- 392Randy Schwindt12 patents · 827 citations
- 488Richard H. Warner11 patents · 678 citations
- 583Richard M. Pihl15 patents · 1,173 citations
- 679Martin Koxxy9 patents · 550 citations
- 775David C. Roeker5 patents · 605 citations
- 871Jean-Louis Gueret52 patents · 2,325 citations
- 967Jean L. Spencer5 patents · 618 citations
- 1063Mingchih M. Tseng7 patents · 546 citations
- 1158Dennis G. Welygan9 patents · 490 citations
- 1254Loren L. Barber, Jr.9 patents · 490 citations
- 1350Philipp Pfenniger15 patents · 464 citations
- 1446Reto Strahler14 patents · 341 citations
- 1542Bart Gerard Boucherie36 patents · 838 citations
- 1638Ronald W. Klinkhammer13 patents · 607 citations
- 1733Jianjun Ge18 patents · 268 citations
- 1829Jincheng Xia18 patents · 268 citations
- 1925Yongsheng Liang18 patents · 258 citations
- 2021Zhenjiang Yin16 patents · 257 citations
- 2117Georges Driesen13 patents · 543 citations
- 2213Kam Hoi Ma15 patents · 234 citations
- 238Beat Huber8 patents · 337 citations
- 244Howard W. Jacobson4 patents · 838 citations
- 251Ahmet Firatli6 patents · 275 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A46D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12121202B2✦ AICleaning device2 cites · 202467% earned
- 296US12161273B2✦ AISurface cleaning apparatus1 cites · 202432% earned
- 392US12329595B2✦ AIDental cleaning device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 488US12495889B2Brush assembly and method of manufacturing a brush0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US12342930B2Backcombing brush0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12502263B2Dental cleaner discharge guard systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12336623B2Universal oral care tool0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871USRE50842EToothbrush with injection-moulded bristles and method and apparatus for producing the same0 cites · 20260% earned
- 967US12102219B1Brush and handle0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12501994B2Personal care product dispensing system0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1158US12414624B2Method of manufacturing bamboo toothbrush and bamboo toothbrush manufactured thereby0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12383734B2Skin stimulation brush0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12303949B2Apparatus and method for internal cleaning of a pipeline0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12156587B2Roasting fork cleaning assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542USD1099552SPaint brush with integrated hanger0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US12582222B2Brush for sonic toothbrush with longitudinal axis vibration0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12408745B2Portable power pipe cleaning brush with plastic housing and improved durability0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12532994B2Cleaning brush and kit thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12161217B1Apparatus and method for a top wrap assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12419411B1Electric toothbrush device with built-in shrapnel assembly0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12495938B1Toe cleaning device0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2213US12466021B2Exterior material for home appliance0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12070169B1Back scrubbing device for use in the shower0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12564258B2Toothbrush head and method of manufacturing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12441588B2Moving handrail sterilizing apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A46D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11241134B2✦ AISurface cleaning apparatus15 cites · 202165% earned
- 296US11266226B2✦ AIOral care implement14 cites · 202180% earned
- 392US10973311B1✦ AIHair brush10 cites · 202181% earned
- 488US11241079B2Oral care implement8 cites · 202186% earned
- 583US11116374B2Self-actuated cleaning head for an autonomous vacuum6 cites · 202165% earned
- 679US12029311B2Universal oral care tool5 cites · 202372% earned
- 775US11490594B2Pet grooming tool with multiple pet engageable portions4 cites · 202275% earned
- 871US11766112B2Paint brush with integrated hanger and packaging therefor3 cites · 202272% earned
- 967US11653752B2Oral care implement4 cites · 202170% earned
- 1063US12121202B2Cleaning device2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1158US12329595B2Dental cleaning device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1254USD959850SBrush body3 cites · 202267% earned
- 1350US11910912B2Backcombing brush2 cites · 202261% earned
- 1446US11571717B2Wafer cleaning apparatus and wafer cleaning method2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1542US11517937B1Method of painting flowers with modified makeup brush or alternative specially configured 2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1638US10905534B1Oral care mouthpiece with oral care elements2 cites · 202176% earned
- 1733US11445812B2Dental appliance2 cites · 202176% earned
- 1829US12083723B2Method for manufacturing interdental cleaning tool2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1925US11490721B2Bristle carrier of hairbrush2 cites · 202176% earned
- 2021US11779102B2Oral care implement1 cites · 202250% earned
- 2117US11622618B2Oral care implement2 cites · 202167% earned
- 2213US12185827B2Body cleanser1 cites · 202267% earned
- 238US11666136B2Mold insert and method of making a mold insert1 cites · 202244% earned
- 244US11284759B2Edge cleaning brushes for floor cleaner1 cites · 202156% earned
- 251US11918102B2Customizable hairbrush1 cites · 202267% earned
All-time canon
The defining A46D patents of the whole record
- 199US5180585A✦ AIAntimicrobial compositions, process for preparing the same and use369 cites · 199394% earned
- 296US5604951A✦ AIProphy toothbrush301 cites · 199794% earned
- 392US7143462B2✦ AIOral care implement291 cites · 200585% earned
- 488US4775585APolymer article having an antibacterial property containing zeolite particles therein and 287 cites · 198889% earned
- 583US5896614ABristle arrangement for a toothbrush271 cites · 199994% earned
- 679US4802255ANovel brush filaments258 cites · 198994% earned
- 775US5503840AAntimicrobial compositions, process for preparing the same and use239 cites · 199694% earned
- 871US6058541ACrimped bristle toothbrush225 cites · 200094% earned
- 967US5903951AMolded brush segment222 cites · 199994% earned
- 1063US5040260ATooth cleaning and polishing device220 cites · 199194% earned
- 1158US4827550ARemovable head mechanism for automatic cleaning device216 cites · 198994% earned
- 1254US6041467AToothbrush215 cites · 200094% earned
- 1350US4887622ABrush for the application of mascara to the eyelashes212 cites · 198994% earned
- 1446US5326567AAntimicrobial compositions useful for medical applications203 cites · 199494% earned
- 1542US4911898AZeolite particles retaining silver ions having antibacterial properties199 cites · 199088% earned
- 1638US5305489AErgonomic topographic toothbrush191 cites · 199494% earned
- 1733US5679067AMolded abrasive brush187 cites · 199787% earned
- 1829US5595750AAntimicrobial particles of silver and barium sulfate or zinc oxide178 cites · 199794% earned
- 1925US4845795AAutomatic cleaning device178 cites · 198994% earned
- 2021US4403624ACosmetic applicator and container system177 cites · 198394% earned
- 2117US5607683AAntimicrobial compositions useful for medical applications170 cites · 199790% earned
- 2213US5535474ABrush for cleaning and polishing teeth while stimulating gums170 cites · 199694% earned
- 238US5345170AWafer probe station having integrated guarding, Kelvin connection and shielding systems166 cites · 199479% earned
- 244US6151745AGum-massaging oral brush164 cites · 200082% earned
- 251US5396678AToothbrush with rectangular bristles162 cites · 199594% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A46D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199TRISA HOLDING AG46 patents · 942 citations
- 296BISSELL INC18 patents · 120 citations
- 392GILLETTE CO LLC14 patents · 216 citations
- 488SANDERSON MACLEOD INC8 patents · 120 citations
- 583THE WOOSTER BRUSH COMPANY3 patents · 7 citations
- 679TANGLE TEEZER LTD4 patents · 2 citations
- 775SAGE PRODUCTS LLC2 patents · 5 citations
- 871DENTAL ROBOTICS GROUP B V3 patents · 1 citations
- 967ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1063Uproot Lint LLC1 patents · 2 citations
- 1158PROJECT NOAH INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1254ENI SPA2 patents · 0 citations
- 1350G M CORP CO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 1446SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 1542Asia Connection LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 1638ALLEN MICHAEL1 patents · 0 citations
- 1733AUST LOUIS1 patents · 0 citations
- 1829BASSETT MICHAEL1 patents · 0 citations
- 1925CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY1 patents · 0 citations
- 2021CURADEN AG1 patents · 0 citations
- 2117GUANGDONG YINGXIN TECH CO LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 2213HALEON GERMANY GMBH1 patents · 0 citations
- 238HE XINPING1 patents · 0 citations
- 244HI P XIAMEN PREC PLASTIC MANUFACTURING CO LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 251HODGE LINDA LORRAINE1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A46D output across the last 5 years
- 199TRISA HOLDING AG46 patents · 942 citations
- 296OREAL73 patents · 2,333 citations
- 392COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO73 patents · 847 citations
- 488PROCTER & GAMBLE50 patents · 391 citations
- 583BRAUN GMBH22 patents · 344 citations
- 679BISSELL INC18 patents · 120 citations
- 775GILLETTE CO LLC14 patents · 216 citations
- 871IDEV TECH INC7 patents · 28 citations
- 967KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV19 patents · 49 citations
- 1063SANDERSON MACLEOD INC8 patents · 120 citations
- 1158ANISA INT INC6 patents · 13 citations
- 1254GOODY PROD INC3 patents · 20 citations
- 1350GEKA GMBH8 patents · 16 citations
- 1446DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD4 patents · 20 citations
- 1542ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS4 patents · 10 citations
- 1638ZEROBRUSH INC4 patents · 13 citations
- 1733ZAHORANSKY AG13 patents · 5 citations
- 1829MATIC ROBOTS INC3 patents · 2 citations
- 1925THE WOOSTER BRUSH COMPANY3 patents · 7 citations
- 2021TANGLE TEEZER LTD4 patents · 2 citations
- 2117SAGE PRODUCTS LLC2 patents · 5 citations
- 2213WILLO 32 SAS2 patents · 4 citations
- 238MATICIAN INC1 patents · 6 citations
- 244HENDRICKS STURRUP RACHELE1 patents · 10 citations
- 251KOBAYASHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD8 patents · 2 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A46D
- 199CASCADE MICROTECH INC20 patents · 1,373 citations
- 296GILLETTE CANADA19 patents · 1,850 citations
- 392MINNESOTA MINING & MFG13 patents · 1,016 citations
- 488TRISA HOLDING AG46 patents · 942 citations
- 583DU PONT29 patents · 1,266 citations
- 679OREAL73 patents · 2,333 citations
- 775COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO73 patents · 847 citations
- 871BOUCHERIE NV G B56 patents · 1,132 citations
- 967SCHLERF CORONET WERKE18 patents · 760 citations
- 1063KAO CORP9 patents · 437 citations
- 11583M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO5 patents · 309 citations
- 1254ORAL LOGIC INC7 patents · 376 citations
- 1350CORONET WERKE GMBH11 patents · 447 citations
- 1446BISSELL HOMECARE INC6 patents · 169 citations
- 1542PROCTER & GAMBLE50 patents · 391 citations
- 1638BRAUN GMBH22 patents · 344 citations
- 1733MTU MUENCHEN GMBH5 patents · 286 citations
- 1829GILLETTE CO12 patents · 358 citations
- 1925BISSELL INC18 patents · 120 citations
- 2021TUCEL INDUSTRIES18 patents · 358 citations
- 2117GILLETTE CO LLC14 patents · 216 citations
- 2213GEKA BRUSH GMBH5 patents · 177 citations
- 238ZAHORANSKY ANTON FA9 patents · 206 citations
- 244PROFESSIONAL DENTAL TECH5 patents · 105 citations
- 251GUY A SHAKED INVEST LTD5 patents · 89 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth