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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B23Q · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
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Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B23Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Matthew J. Mergener17 patents · 201 citations
- 296Mark A. Kubale12 patents · 165 citations
- 392Alex Huber10 patents · 162 citations
- 488Burtrom L. Stampfl10 patents · 162 citations
- 583Christian Coulis10 patents · 162 citations
- 679Cole A. Conrad10 patents · 162 citations
- 775Paul Rossetto10 patents · 162 citations
- 871Scott R. Fischer10 patents · 162 citations
- 967Stephen Matson10 patents · 162 citations
- 1063Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg13 patents · 77 citations
- 1158Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina13 patents · 77 citations
- 1254Yogesh Pramod Karade13 patents · 77 citations
- 1350Wayne R. Partington10 patents · 127 citations
- 1446Alec Rothmyer Rivers17 patents · 107 citations
- 1542Ilan Ellison Moyer19 patents · 107 citations
- 1638David H. Morton15 patents · 77 citations
- 1733Paul J. Karp12 patents · 75 citations
- 1829Daryl S. Richards9 patents · 89 citations
- 1925Darrin E. Smith6 patents · 138 citations
- 2021Scott L. Clark10 patents · 78 citations
- 2117Yoshitaka Machida22 patents · 153 citations
- 2213Kiyonobu Yoshikane20 patents · 128 citations
- 238Dean Putney10 patents · 32 citations
- 244Lauren Banka10 patents · 32 citations
- 251Mark Gosselin11 patents · 32 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23Q output across the last 5 years
- 199Warren A. Ceroll19 patents · 1,219 citations
- 296Keitaro Yonezawa42 patents · 877 citations
- 392Matthew J. Mergener17 patents · 201 citations
- 488Mark A. Kubale12 patents · 165 citations
- 583Alex Huber10 patents · 162 citations
- 679Burtrom L. Stampfl10 patents · 162 citations
- 775Christian Coulis10 patents · 162 citations
- 871Cole A. Conrad10 patents · 162 citations
- 967Paul Rossetto10 patents · 162 citations
- 1063Scott R. Fischer10 patents · 162 citations
- 1158Stephen Matson10 patents · 162 citations
- 1254Richard J. Lessway11 patents · 263 citations
- 1350Alfred Geissler24 patents · 305 citations
- 1446Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg13 patents · 77 citations
- 1542Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina13 patents · 77 citations
- 1638Yogesh Pramod Karade13 patents · 77 citations
- 1733Masayuki Kamon22 patents · 78 citations
- 1829Wayne R. Partington10 patents · 127 citations
- 1925Tilden Alan Smith8 patents · 113 citations
- 2021Mark Andrew Stocker9 patents · 93 citations
- 2117Michael Pierse9 patents · 85 citations
- 2213Alec Rothmyer Rivers17 patents · 107 citations
- 238Ilan Ellison Moyer19 patents · 107 citations
- 244Harold James Marshall7 patents · 65 citations
- 251Paul D. Prichard6 patents · 95 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B23Q
- 199Konstantinos Tsougarakis10 patents · 1,915 citations
- 296Seyed Ali Sajedi16 patents · 1,835 citations
- 392Kenneth J. Hasloecher12 patents · 1,383 citations
- 488Warren A. Ceroll19 patents · 1,219 citations
- 583Christine Potter13 patents · 1,089 citations
- 679Rodney Milbourne13 patents · 1,089 citations
- 775Masakuni Ezumi15 patents · 679 citations
- 871Hisanori Okamura14 patents · 618 citations
- 967Isao Funyuu14 patents · 618 citations
- 1063Yasuo Ishimaru14 patents · 618 citations
- 1158Stephen F. Gass15 patents · 1,342 citations
- 1254Todd A. Hagan9 patents · 798 citations
- 1350Michael Bowers8 patents · 749 citations
- 1446J. David Fulmer9 patents · 1,127 citations
- 1542Akihiro Satou14 patents · 457 citations
- 1638Antonio C. Micale7 patents · 423 citations
- 1733Edward E. Kirkham12 patents · 676 citations
- 1829Paul Sheldon12 patents · 708 citations
- 1925Karl Wanner8 patents · 664 citations
- 2021Dwight L. Engwall5 patents · 545 citations
- 2117Scott M. Livingston10 patents · 472 citations
- 2213Robert P. Welsh19 patents · 663 citations
- 238Richard B. Brundage6 patents · 784 citations
- 244William G. Harman, Jr.11 patents · 550 citations
- 251James N. Buttrick30 patents · 1,121 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B23Q patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12434344B1✦ AITool wear state monitoring method and system based on multiple types of signals5 cites · 202584% earned
- 296US12122008B1✦ AIPoint layout optimization method for follow-up support head in mirror milling and follow-u3 cites · 202480% earned
- 392US12090590B1✦ AISix-degree-of-freedom air-floating moving apparatus3 cites · 202480% earned
- 488US11951578B1Cutting fluid digital monitoring management system and method5 cites · 202484% earned
- 583US12337396B1Vibration-damping hydraulic tool holder based on multi-cavity structure1 cites · 202567% earned
- 679US12325098B1Multi-task machining process on-line monitoring method and system based on cloud-edge coll1 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US12233513B2Magnetic coupling device with at least one of a sensor arrangement and a degauss capabilit2 cites · 202453% earned
- 871US12512358B2Electrostatically secured substrate support assembly2 cites · 202576% earned
- 967US12017318B1Accessory mounting system for connection to a work component having an elongated T-shaped 2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12412689B2Magnetic coupling device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1158US12318899B2Powered fastener driver1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1254US12269134B1Positioning a work piece2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1350US12208532B1Portable soft material cutting device1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1446US11969869B1Right-angle drill adapter2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US11931846B2Magnetic coupling device1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1638US12083642B2Rotary power tool1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1733US11904645B1Adjustable hitches for coupling surface conditioning tools and work machines2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1829US11904392B1Ratcheting anti-lock chuck guard for lathe1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US12459069B2Suction device for a releasable connection to a hand-held power tool1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US11897070B1Machining table2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2117US11980986B1Material hardness compensation in an automated milling system1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12280464B1Guided circular saw system and method1 cites · 202556% earned
- 238US11866820B1Method of processing a CMC airfoil1 cites · 202456% earned
- 244US12269137B2System and method for real-time monitoring and predicting wear of a cutting tool1 cites · 202456% earned
- 251US12326713B2Servo control device1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B23Q patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11612394B2✦ AIAutomated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system60 cites · 202178% earned
- 296US12434344B1✦ AITool wear state monitoring method and system based on multiple types of signals5 cites · 202584% earned
- 392US11511396B2✦ AIMagnetic coupling devices15 cites · 202174% earned
- 488US11643321B2Door and baffle interface assembly for frozen dessert machines9 cites · 202277% earned
- 583US11214437B1Autonomous mobile robotic device for the transportation of items16 cites · 202280% earned
- 679US11207798B1Multi-set clamping fixture for diamond machining10 cites · 202187% earned
- 775US11325215B1Guided circular saw system and method11 cites · 202282% earned
- 871US11465218B2System and method for forming aligned holes in a work piece11 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11000930B1Advanced jig for manufacturing of firearm lower receiver14 cites · 202180% earned
- 1063US11091355B1Mechanically intelligent end-of-arm tool13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1158US11772214B2Magnetic coupling device8 cites · 202271% earned
- 1254USD971536SVacuum attachment9 cites · 202277% earned
- 1350US11130243B2Tool coupler, tool changer, tool mounter, and tool change system having the same9 cites · 202187% earned
- 1446US12122008B1Point layout optimization method for follow-up support head in mirror milling and follow-u3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1542US12090590B1Six-degree-of-freedom air-floating moving apparatus3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1638US11415409B1Apparatuses and methods for measuring parameters of an object8 cites · 202286% earned
- 1733US11951578B1Cutting fluid digital monitoring management system and method5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1829US11629817B1Device and method for preventing worker safety accident during machining5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1925US11993975B2System and devices for adjustable door closure control6 cites · 202274% earned
- 2021US11222802B1Multiple semiconductor die container load port7 cites · 202172% earned
- 2117US11886165B2Conversion of generative design geometry to editable and watertight boundary representatio5 cites · 202169% earned
- 2213US11609550B2System and method for automated precision control of a computer numerical control (CNC) ma4 cites · 202270% earned
- 238US11969863B2Screw guide and related method of use3 cites · 202372% earned
- 244US11794296B2Electrostatic chuck with porous plug4 cites · 202375% earned
- 251US11273896B2Shape holding fixture and method for manufacturing aircraft panel10 cites · 202187% earned
All-time canon
The defining B23Q patents of the whole record
- 199US8844789B2✦ AIAutomated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system2,231 cites · 201387% earned
- 296US4705038A✦ AISurgical system for powered instruments1,916 cites · 198796% earned
- 392US5533581A✦ AIElectric hand tool, in particular drill1,610 cites · 199696% earned
- 488US5969441ATwo-dimensionally balanced positioning device with two object holders, and lithographic de1,609 cites · 199996% earned
- 583US4486928AApparatus for tool storage and selection1,546 cites · 198495% earned
- 679US4995877ADevice with a rotationally-driven surgical instrument1,516 cites · 199195% earned
- 775US6990796B2Robotic loader for surgical stapling cartridge1,505 cites · 200491% earned
- 871US6729119B2Robotic loader for surgical stapling cartridge1,435 cites · 200391% earned
- 967US4180285AArticulated ball connector for use with pipeline1,392 cites · 197995% earned
- 1063US6923093B2Tool drive system1,341 cites · 200495% earned
- 1158US5878607ASurgical cast cutter1,199 cites · 199995% earned
- 1254US7300431B2Remote controlled device for tool rotating1,118 cites · 200595% earned
- 1350US10058963B2Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system1,108 cites · 201486% earned
- 1446US10071452B2Automated end effector component reloading system for use with a robotic system1,063 cites · 201486% earned
- 1542US4321746ATool changer for vertical boring machine1,035 cites · 198295% earned
- 1638US8833219B2Wire saw1,031 cites · 201093% earned
- 1733US9554812B2Tool with integrated navigation and guidance system and related apparatus and methods1,031 cites · 201495% earned
- 1829US7121773B2Electric drill apparatus991 cites · 200595% earned
- 1925US4436684AMethod of forming implantable prostheses for reconstructive surgery733 cites · 198495% earned
- 2021US7468075B2Methods and compositions for articular repair691 cites · 200381% earned
- 2117US6262796B1Positioning device having two object holders634 cites · 200192% earned
- 2213US4775281AApparatus and method for loading and unloading wafers587 cites · 198895% earned
- 238US5993454ADrill attachment for a surgical drill586 cites · 199995% earned
- 244US10780539B2Stapling instrument for use with a robotic system549 cites · 201885% earned
- 251US5246218AApparatus for securing an automatically loaded wafer cassette on a wafer processing equipm511 cites · 199395% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B23Q patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199BLACK & DECKER INC219 patents · 9,122 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT182 patents · 5,546 citations
- 392BOEING CO329 patents · 6,610 citations
- 488MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP116 patents · 1,539 citations
- 583CANON KK67 patents · 2,425 citations
- 679HILTI AG97 patents · 2,533 citations
- 775MAKITA CORP103 patents · 1,532 citations
- 871RENISHAW PLC72 patents · 1,166 citations
- 967MAKINO MILLING MACHINE75 patents · 959 citations
- 1063FORD MOTOR CO48 patents · 772 citations
- 1158KENNAMETAL INC67 patents · 944 citations
- 1254AMADA CO LTD71 patents · 1,122 citations
- 1350EROWA AG32 patents · 706 citations
- 1446MURATA MACHINERY LTD41 patents · 593 citations
- 1542APPLIED MATERIALS INC64 patents · 639 citations
- 1638NSK LTD56 patents · 710 citations
- 1733MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP69 patents · 713 citations
- 1829KITAMURA MACHINERY CO LTD53 patents · 856 citations
- 1925NIPPON THOMPSON CO LTD61 patents · 1,251 citations
- 2021IND TECH RES INST80 patents · 747 citations
- 2117ASML NETHERLANDS BV19 patents · 217 citations
- 2213SIEMENS AG79 patents · 657 citations
- 238KYOCERA CORP28 patents · 306 citations
- 244COMAU SPA20 patents · 289 citations
- 251SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD36 patents · 305 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B23Q output across the last 5 years
- 199BLACK & DECKER INC219 patents · 9,122 citations
- 296BOSCH GMBH ROBERT182 patents · 5,546 citations
- 392HITACHI LTD69 patents · 2,381 citations
- 488BOEING CO329 patents · 6,610 citations
- 583MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP116 patents · 1,539 citations
- 679CANON KK67 patents · 2,425 citations
- 775HILTI AG97 patents · 2,533 citations
- 871MAKITA CORP103 patents · 1,532 citations
- 967GEN ELECTRIC132 patents · 2,647 citations
- 1063RENISHAW PLC72 patents · 1,166 citations
- 1158MAKINO MILLING MACHINE75 patents · 959 citations
- 1254FORD MOTOR CO48 patents · 772 citations
- 1350KENNAMETAL INC67 patents · 944 citations
- 1446AMADA CO LTD71 patents · 1,122 citations
- 1542EROWA AG32 patents · 706 citations
- 1638UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP56 patents · 822 citations
- 1733TOSHIBA KK15 patents · 399 citations
- 1829ISCAR LTD15 patents · 368 citations
- 1925ELECTRO SCIENT IND INC9 patents · 269 citations
- 2021CITIZEN WATCH CO LTD90 patents · 836 citations
- 2117KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD36 patents · 310 citations
- 2213HONDA MOTOR CO LTD105 patents · 1,348 citations
- 238LOCKHEED CORP14 patents · 382 citations
- 244MURATA MACHINERY LTD41 patents · 593 citations
- 251APPLIED MATERIALS INC64 patents · 639 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B23Q
- 199CONFORMIS INC15 patents · 2,969 citations
- 296MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC35 patents · 3,217 citations
- 392FITZ WOLFGANG5 patents · 770 citations
- 488FARO TECH INC18 patents · 1,838 citations
- 583BLACK & DECKER INC219 patents · 9,122 citations
- 679BOSCH GMBH ROBERT182 patents · 5,546 citations
- 775HITACHI LTD69 patents · 2,381 citations
- 871BOEING CO329 patents · 6,610 citations
- 967SD3 LLC13 patents · 1,326 citations
- 1063EMERSON ELECTRIC CO38 patents · 1,686 citations
- 1158IBM53 patents · 1,901 citations
- 1254MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP116 patents · 1,539 citations
- 1350CANON KK67 patents · 2,425 citations
- 1446HILTI AG97 patents · 2,533 citations
- 1542MAKITA CORP103 patents · 1,532 citations
- 1638CINCINNATI MILACRON INC53 patents · 1,608 citations
- 1733GEN ELECTRIC132 patents · 2,647 citations
- 1829MC DONNELL DOUGLAS CORP15 patents · 746 citations
- 1925HITACHI KOKI KK28 patents · 1,027 citations
- 2021TOYODA MACHINE WORKS LTD112 patents · 2,336 citations
- 2117SINGER CO14 patents · 666 citations
- 2213INTEST CORP10 patents · 640 citations
- 238PHILIPS CORP28 patents · 934 citations
- 244RENISHAW PLC72 patents · 1,166 citations
- 251NITTO KOHKI CO18 patents · 1,382 citations
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