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Life-saving devices & methods
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A62B · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A62B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Brian James Vanderwoude19 patents · 756 citations
- 296Marshall Proulx11 patents · 517 citations
- 392Bruce D. Henniges11 patents · 619 citations
- 488Gregory Vasquez12 patents · 230 citations
- 583Bryan Johnson10 patents · 187 citations
- 679David H. Grulke7 patents · 242 citations
- 775Matthew Roger Stephenson9 patents · 199 citations
- 871Anthony J. Turiello15 patents · 375 citations
- 967Craig Robert Prentice6 patents · 170 citations
- 1063Gareth Thomas Mcdermott6 patents · 170 citations
- 1158Jonathan Mark Downey6 patents · 170 citations
- 1254Richard John Boyes6 patents · 170 citations
- 1350Thomas Mark Richardson6 patents · 170 citations
- 1446Kiran S. Kanukurthy26 patents · 196 citations
- 1542Matthew J. Blackford15 patents · 160 citations
- 1638Mark Magidson7 patents · 338 citations
- 1733Steven T. Awiszus25 patents · 147 citations
- 1829Karl Guthrie12 patents · 144 citations
- 1925Brett John Huddart7 patents · 386 citations
- 2021Eric C. Lobner17 patents · 91 citations
- 2117Keith Mattson10 patents · 87 citations
- 2213James J. Rullo15 patents · 117 citations
- 238Wesley M. Barbee5 patents · 398 citations
- 244Bernard Tsz Lun Ip5 patents · 74 citations
- 251Jeroen Hammer11 patents · 137 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A62B output across the last 5 years
- 199Anthony Michael Ging34 patents · 2,689 citations
- 296Andrew Martin Price19 patents · 1,058 citations
- 392Rachael Elizabeth Moore18 patents · 1,040 citations
- 488Geoffrey Crumblin13 patents · 1,684 citations
- 583Steven John Lubke16 patents · 935 citations
- 679Duncan Lovel Trevor-Wilson15 patents · 648 citations
- 775Christopher P. Henderson41 patents · 1,532 citations
- 871Jim Saada14 patents · 636 citations
- 967Dan Kao18 patents · 603 citations
- 1063Michael Thomas Janiak14 patents · 554 citations
- 1158Desmond T. Curran37 patents · 1,529 citations
- 1254Brian James Vanderwoude19 patents · 756 citations
- 1350Marshall Proulx11 patents · 517 citations
- 1446Bruce D. Henniges11 patents · 619 citations
- 1542John Michael Snow12 patents · 467 citations
- 1638Arthur Kin-Wai Yee11 patents · 424 citations
- 1733Rohan Neil Primrose8 patents · 418 citations
- 1829Gary Christopher Robinson10 patents · 593 citations
- 1925William A. Mittelstadt25 patents · 720 citations
- 2021Donald Aldridge37 patents · 1,846 citations
- 2117Corey M. Grove17 patents · 704 citations
- 2213Thomas W. Holmquist-Brown14 patents · 462 citations
- 238David M. Castiglione18 patents · 530 citations
- 244Philip G. Martin15 patents · 529 citations
- 251Michael P. Ziaylek16 patents · 552 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A62B
- 199Anthony Michael Ging34 patents · 2,689 citations
- 296Andrew Martin Price19 patents · 1,058 citations
- 392Rachael Elizabeth Moore18 patents · 1,040 citations
- 488Geoffrey Crumblin13 patents · 1,684 citations
- 583Steven John Lubke16 patents · 935 citations
- 679John Raymond Pujol5 patents · 1,711 citations
- 775John R. Starr5 patents · 1,730 citations
- 871David B. Redmond8 patents · 894 citations
- 967Jeffrey L. Solomon8 patents · 894 citations
- 1063David L. Braun17 patents · 1,796 citations
- 1158Gerald M. Brostrom8 patents · 1,376 citations
- 1254Patrick M. Handke6 patents · 1,671 citations
- 1350David C. Byram8 patents · 1,140 citations
- 1446James E. Steffen10 patents · 650 citations
- 1542Daniel A. Japuntich16 patents · 1,617 citations
- 1638James F. Dyrud18 patents · 2,036 citations
- 1733Joseph B. Richey, Ii6 patents · 644 citations
- 1829Duncan Lovel Trevor-Wilson15 patents · 648 citations
- 1925Christopher P. Henderson41 patents · 1,532 citations
- 2021John W. Bryant14 patents · 1,186 citations
- 2117Vaughn B. Grannis10 patents · 988 citations
- 2213Harold J. Seppala11 patents · 1,036 citations
- 238Jim Saada14 patents · 636 citations
- 244Dennis L. Krueger12 patents · 1,007 citations
- 251Dan Kao18 patents · 603 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A62B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11932230B1✦ AIVehicle gear selection control14 cites · 202489% earned
- 296US12214231B1✦ AIEmergency vehicular window-breaking device4 cites · 202582% earned
- 392US12364302B2✦ AIRail for mounting accessories to a helmet3 cites · 202461% earned
- 488USD1038740SD-ring with multiple openings3 cites · 202463% earned
- 583US12201774B2Plenum chamber insert for patient interface2 cites · 202458% earned
- 679US12161895B2Safety harness motion detector systems and methods for use3 cites · 202467% earned
- 775US12390673B1Harness rope assembly1 cites · 202556% earned
- 871US11879256B1Roof safety anchor3 cites · 202472% earned
- 967US12459604B1Adjustable tether line systems and securement methods1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1063US11872419B1Webbing for fall protection device5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1158US12186489B2Patient interface and a speech valve therefor2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1254US12186599B2Ratcheting strap adjuster2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1350USD1024333SNose guard2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12011623B1Safety harness assembly2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12023529B1Virtual operator for respirator fit testing2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1638USD1016273SSeal2 cites · 202451% earned
- 1733US12371311B2Aerial lift interlocked with fall-protection safety apparatus1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1829US12325113B2Clamp assembly for fall protection reinforcement post1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1925US12161894B1Respirator test system2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US11931607B2Face mask with auxiliary oxygen2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US12128258B1Descent control device1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12011686B2Filter media comprising a pre-filter layer1 cites · 202442% earned
- 238US12129880B2Expansion bolt and pivot and swivel mechanism therefor1 cites · 202444% earned
- 244US12048855B1Reusable purified air breathing device1 cites · 202446% earned
- 251US11872416B1Filter and method1 cites · 202450% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A62B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11932230B1✦ AIVehicle gear selection control14 cites · 202489% earned
- 296US10945469B1✦ AIRespirator28 cites · 202191% earned
- 392US11052169B1✦ AISystems, apparatus and methods for purifying air26 cites · 202186% earned
- 488US11452793B1Ultraviolet disinfecting cartridge system21 cites · 202290% earned
- 583US10905790B1SARS-CoV-2 combination air purifier and decontamination and bioburden reduction system for23 cites · 202190% earned
- 679US10980296B1Facemask sustenance access port assembly22 cites · 202190% earned
- 775US11202925B1Full face and head mask18 cites · 202189% earned
- 871US10905905B1Mask for drinking a beverage18 cites · 202189% earned
- 967US11065479B1Portable air powered respirator16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1063US11071881B1Face shield visor with fan15 cites · 202189% earned
- 1158US10974084B1Reusable respirator mask with refillable filter15 cites · 202189% earned
- 1254US11603675B2Devices, systems and methods relating to roof standing seam anchors12 cites · 202288% earned
- 1350US11160319B1Smart article visual communication based on facial movement13 cites · 202173% earned
- 1446US10912959B1Breathable respirator mask with air filters and opening covers13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1542US10940338B1Top bracket for fall protection safety system17 cites · 202184% earned
- 1638US11819620B2Directional lock for interface headgear arrangement6 cites · 202371% earned
- 1733US11730983B2D-rings with multiple openings12 cites · 202176% earned
- 1829US11049626B1Safety scavenge screen assembly12 cites · 202182% earned
- 1925US11118363B1Saddle tie-back fall protection anchor12 cites · 202188% earned
- 2021US10952812B1Devices, systems, and methods for protecting healthcare workers from airborne pathogens11 cites · 202182% earned
- 2117US10980297B1Protective face shield with respirator11 cites · 202188% earned
- 2213USD972716SHeadgear assembly9 cites · 202269% earned
- 238USD968031SProtective face mask9 cites · 202287% earned
- 244US11497874B2Plenum chamber insert for patient interface10 cites · 202275% earned
- 251US10946248B1Adjustable body belt having D-rings/attachments15 cites · 202180% earned
All-time canon
The defining A62B patents of the whole record
- 199US6430298B1✦ AIMicrophone mounting structure for a sound amplifying respirator and/or bubble suit1,218 cites · 200295% earned
- 296US6581594B1✦ AIRespiratory mask having gas washout vent and gas washout vent for respiratory mask889 cites · 200387% earned
- 392US8654587B2✦ AINonvolatile memory devices, channel boosting methods thereof, programming methods thereof,824 cites · 201391% earned
- 488US5662101ARespiratory facial mask699 cites · 199795% earned
- 583US4915105AMiniature respiratory apparatus675 cites · 199095% earned
- 679US4215682AMelt-blown fibrous electrets628 cites · 198095% earned
- 775US4907584ARespiratory mask611 cites · 199095% earned
- 871US3971373AParticle-loaded microfiber sheet product and respirators made therefrom541 cites · 197695% earned
- 967US5647357ARespiratory mask facial seal539 cites · 199792% earned
- 1063US6907882B2Ergonomic and adjustable respiratory mask assembly with headgear assembly534 cites · 200383% earned
- 1158US6561188B1Nasal breathing apparatus and methods534 cites · 200395% earned
- 1254US6196223B1Strapless respiratory facial mask for customizing to the wearer's face530 cites · 200195% earned
- 1350US5372130AFace mask assembly and method having a fan and replaceable filter517 cites · 199495% earned
- 1446US5517986ATwo-point/four-point adjustable headgear for gas delivery mask517 cites · 199695% earned
- 1542US6561190B1Mask and a vent assembly therefor514 cites · 200389% earned
- 1638US5441046AQuick release mechanism for nasal and/or oral gas delivery mask484 cites · 199595% earned
- 1733US5746201ACPAP nose mask475 cites · 199895% earned
- 1829US5062421ARespiratory mask having a soft, compliant facepiece and a thin, rigid insert and method of474 cites · 199195% earned
- 1925US5349949AFace mask with lip, fold, and resilient spring means to improve seal470 cites · 199495% earned
- 2021US5496507AMethod of charging electret filter media468 cites · 199690% earned
- 2117US5884624ARespiratory mask facial seal464 cites · 199992% earned
- 2213US4414973ARespirator face mask453 cites · 198395% earned
- 238US4739755ARespirator451 cites · 198895% earned
- 244US5570689ARespiratory mask having a vertically adjustable spacer element that limits seal deformatio445 cites · 199695% earned
- 251US6651658B1Portable oxygen concentration system and method of using the same424 cites · 200392% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A62B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199STRYKER CORP21 patents · 503 citations
- 296US ARMY46 patents · 1,892 citations
- 392BULLARD CO17 patents · 954 citations
- 488GENTEX CORP18 patents · 754 citations
- 583BOEING CO34 patents · 800 citations
- 679ZEDEL51 patents · 923 citations
- 775US NAVY37 patents · 777 citations
- 871MOLDEX METRIC INC9 patents · 356 citations
- 967FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD48 patents · 312 citations
- 1063DRAEGER SAFETY AG & CO KGAA76 patents · 394 citations
- 1158RESCUE AIR SYSTEMS INC10 patents · 248 citations
- 1254HONEYWELL INT INC127 patents · 561 citations
- 1350LATCHWAYS PLC28 patents · 210 citations
- 1446ResMed Pty Ltd60 patents · 126 citations
- 1542TECH SAFETY LINES INC7 patents · 98 citations
- 1638BUCKINGHAM MFG COMPANY INC23 patents · 84 citations
- 1733YOKE IND CORP24 patents · 98 citations
- 1829WERNER CO10 patents · 78 citations
- 1925DRAEGER SAFETY UK LTD27 patents · 76 citations
- 2021HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE CO7 patents · 34 citations
- 2117MSA TECHNOLOGY LLC30 patents · 89 citations
- 2213LUKAS HYDRAULIK GMBH15 patents · 55 citations
- 238INT SAFETY COMPONENTS LTD6 patents · 61 citations
- 244HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP11 patents · 238 citations
- 251ORBITAL RES INC7 patents · 23 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A62B output across the last 5 years
- 1993M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO230 patents · 8,727 citations
- 296STRYKER CORP21 patents · 503 citations
- 392US ARMY46 patents · 1,892 citations
- 488BULLARD CO17 patents · 954 citations
- 583GENTEX CORP18 patents · 754 citations
- 679BOEING CO34 patents · 800 citations
- 775SCOTT TECH INC48 patents · 869 citations
- 871KIMBERLY CLARK CO17 patents · 644 citations
- 967ZEDEL51 patents · 923 citations
- 1063US NAVY37 patents · 777 citations
- 1158MOLDEX METRIC INC9 patents · 356 citations
- 1254INTERSPIRO AB11 patents · 345 citations
- 1350FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD48 patents · 312 citations
- 1446DRAEGER SAFETY AG & CO KGAA76 patents · 394 citations
- 1542RESCUE AIR SYSTEMS INC10 patents · 248 citations
- 1638HONEYWELL INT INC127 patents · 561 citations
- 1733AIR LIQUIDE13 patents · 185 citations
- 1829GOODRICH CORP43 patents · 240 citations
- 1925LATCHWAYS PLC28 patents · 210 citations
- 2021ResMed Pty Ltd60 patents · 126 citations
- 2117TECH SAFETY LINES INC7 patents · 98 citations
- 2213BUCKINGHAM MFG COMPANY INC23 patents · 84 citations
- 238YOKE IND CORP24 patents · 98 citations
- 244OSHKOSH CORP8 patents · 84 citations
- 251EDDY CURRENT LP24 patents · 51 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A62B
- 199RESMED LTD85 patents · 8,228 citations
- 296RESPIRONICS INC17 patents · 6,641 citations
- 392MINNESOTA MINING & MFG62 patents · 8,365 citations
- 4883M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO230 patents · 8,727 citations
- 583INTERTECHNIQUE SA45 patents · 3,246 citations
- 679FIGGIE INT INC22 patents · 1,910 citations
- 775INVACARE CORP6 patents · 730 citations
- 871VENTUS MEDICAL INC8 patents · 671 citations
- 967DRAEGERWERK AG136 patents · 4,826 citations
- 1063RIC INVESTMENTS LLC16 patents · 899 citations
- 1158DB IND INC36 patents · 1,861 citations
- 1254MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO44 patents · 1,641 citations
- 1350STRYKER CORP21 patents · 503 citations
- 1446TECNOL MED PROD INC7 patents · 688 citations
- 1542US ARMY46 patents · 1,892 citations
- 1638PURITAN BENNETT CORP12 patents · 702 citations
- 1733CAIRNS & BROTHER INC12 patents · 838 citations
- 1829ATO INC8 patents · 810 citations
- 1925LION APPAREL INC42 patents · 2,066 citations
- 2021BULLARD CO17 patents · 954 citations
- 2117GENTEX CORP18 patents · 754 citations
- 2213BOEING CO34 patents · 800 citations
- 238BARROW HEPBURN SALA LTD9 patents · 548 citations
- 244SCOTT TECH INC48 patents · 869 citations
- 251US DIVERS CO INC8 patents · 535 citations
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