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Grinding & polishing machines or processes
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B24B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B24B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Harry Q. Lee76 patents · 2,544 citations
- 296Steven M. Zuniga167 patents · 4,743 citations
- 392Doyle E. Bennett37 patents · 697 citations
- 488Paul D. Butterfield47 patents · 490 citations
- 583William F. Gallagher14 patents · 330 citations
- 679Andrew J. Nagengast51 patents · 626 citations
- 775Charles C. Garretson37 patents · 347 citations
- 871Joseph So15 patents · 320 citations
- 967Matthew J. Velderman16 patents · 704 citations
- 1063Daniel A. Beaudet18 patents · 271 citations
- 1158Ivan D. Goryachev18 patents · 271 citations
- 1254Russell K. Layton, Jr.18 patents · 271 citations
- 1350Darryl P. De Wind14 patents · 229 citations
- 1446Bainian Qian39 patents · 235 citations
- 1542Koichi Fukaya9 patents · 131 citations
- 1638Daniel F. Nace13 patents · 650 citations
- 1733Craig A. Oktavec10 patents · 641 citations
- 1829Jianshe Tang34 patents · 111 citations
- 1925Simon Yavelberg21 patents · 123 citations
- 2021James H. Stiles, Iii10 patents · 643 citations
- 2117Daniel Ray Trojan15 patents · 146 citations
- 2213Steffen Wallendorf18 patents · 130 citations
- 238Benjamin Cherian46 patents · 145 citations
- 244Gautam Shashank Dandavate20 patents · 102 citations
- 251Samuel Chu-Chiang Hsu20 patents · 102 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B24B output across the last 5 years
- 199Harry Q. Lee76 patents · 2,544 citations
- 296Steven M. Zuniga167 patents · 4,743 citations
- 392Robert D. Tolles42 patents · 2,548 citations
- 488Fred C. Redeker74 patents · 2,237 citations
- 583Rajeev Bajaj96 patents · 2,394 citations
- 679Wayne O. Duescher30 patents · 1,122 citations
- 775Jiro Kajiwara19 patents · 879 citations
- 871Tetsuji Togawa142 patents · 2,470 citations
- 967Brian D. Goers16 patents · 700 citations
- 1063Doyle E. Bennett37 patents · 697 citations
- 1158Annette M. Crevasse21 patents · 573 citations
- 1254Nobuyuki Takada29 patents · 629 citations
- 1350Adam W. Manzonie9 patents · 432 citations
- 1446Zollie W. Privett7 patents · 800 citations
- 1542Paul D. Butterfield47 patents · 490 citations
- 1638William F. Gallagher14 patents · 330 citations
- 1733Osamu Nabeya74 patents · 642 citations
- 1829Terrance Y. Lee10 patents · 187 citations
- 1925Juergen Blickle16 patents · 1,036 citations
- 2021Venkata R. Balagani13 patents · 296 citations
- 2117Andrew J. Nagengast51 patents · 626 citations
- 2213Hisanori Matsuo45 patents · 726 citations
- 238Sidney P. Huey22 patents · 378 citations
- 244Kazuto Hirokawa32 patents · 642 citations
- 251Periya Gopalan12 patents · 204 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B24B
- 199Manoocher Birang123 patents · 6,171 citations
- 296William L. Guthrie13 patents · 2,020 citations
- 392John V. H. Roberts37 patents · 3,849 citations
- 488Norm Shendon23 patents · 2,719 citations
- 583Quint H. Powell56 patents · 2,386 citations
- 679Harry Q. Lee76 patents · 2,544 citations
- 775Dinesh Chopra45 patents · 2,401 citations
- 871Laurence D. Schultz14 patents · 2,587 citations
- 967Allan Gleason17 patents · 1,716 citations
- 1063Sen-Hou Ko37 patents · 1,718 citations
- 1158Steven M. Zuniga167 patents · 4,743 citations
- 1254William D. Budinger21 patents · 2,096 citations
- 1350Andreas Norbert Wiswesser26 patents · 1,568 citations
- 1446Eugene Gantvarg21 patents · 1,843 citations
- 1542Ilya Perlov20 patents · 1,799 citations
- 1638Robert D. Tolles42 patents · 2,548 citations
- 1733Michael A. Walker37 patents · 2,883 citations
- 1829Scott A. Southwick11 patents · 988 citations
- 1925Joseph R. Breivogel10 patents · 1,574 citations
- 2021Heinz Reinhardt16 patents · 1,400 citations
- 2117Chris Karlsrud22 patents · 1,569 citations
- 2213Fred C. Redeker74 patents · 2,237 citations
- 238David W. Carlson15 patents · 750 citations
- 244James D. Buhler6 patents · 916 citations
- 251Rajeev Bajaj96 patents · 2,394 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B24B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12134166B1✦ AISystem and method for autonomously grinding a workpiece4 cites · 202482% earned
- 296USD1013512S✦ AIContainer9 cites · 202477% earned
- 392US12207720B1✦ AIArtificial nail4 cites · 202575% earned
- 488US12226861B1Constant rake fluted drill bit and method of manufacture2 cites · 202576% earned
- 583US11925997B1Wire billet butt-welding apparatus and wire billet butt-welding method2 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12059808B2System and method for autonomous application of a coating to a workpiece1 cites · 202456% earned
- 775US12109664B1Method for determining thickness of metal film of wafer, polishing device, and medium1 cites · 202467% earned
- 871US12355304B2Brushless direct current electric motor and handheld tool2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967US11938585B1Sander apparatus and method2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12257714B2System and method for accounting for compliance in a workpiece during autonomous processin1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1158US12257712B2Methods for tracking abrasiveness of a sanding pad1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1254US12109703B2Method for autonomously scanning a workpiece1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1350US11975453B2Method for selective, autonomous processing of regions of a workpiece via three-dimensiona1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12134177B2Power tool1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12502745B2Processing machine and production method for object subject to processing1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12318886B2Grinding apparatus1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1733US12091940B2Device for grinding side surface of inner wall of rock borehole1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12280467B1Multi-fiber fiber optic ferrule polishing systems and methods1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12240381B2Frameless interior rearview mirror assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12311456B2Dust collector0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12296454B2Brushless motor for power tools0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US11920767B2Fixtures, power and control systems for same0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12285082B2Buffing system for footwear0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12434348B2Retaining ring having inner surfaces with features0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12188544B2Adjustable stroke device with cam0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B24B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11845615B1✦ AIPolishing device for metal conveyor belt suitable for automatic conveyor line10 cites · 202387% earned
- 296US11613014B2✦ AISystem and method for autonomously scanning and processing a part8 cites · 202273% earned
- 392US11820018B1✦ AIMethod for autonomously scanning, processing, and creating a digital twin of a workpiece6 cites · 202374% earned
- 488US11820016B2System and method for autonomously scanning and processing a compliant workpiece6 cites · 202374% earned
- 583US12151401B2Edge alignment method10 cites · 202187% earned
- 679US12134166B1System and method for autonomously grinding a workpiece4 cites · 202482% earned
- 775US11207798B1Multi-set clamping fixture for diamond machining10 cites · 202187% earned
- 871USD1013512SContainer9 cites · 202477% earned
- 967US11820017B1Methods for tracking and replacement of a sanding pad5 cites · 202372% earned
- 1063US11958132B2SiC ingot processing method and laser processing apparatus10 cites · 202187% earned
- 1158US11052512B1Adjustable knife sharpener and clamping assembly15 cites · 202189% earned
- 1254US11707018B2Adjustable handle assembly for a walk-behind mower6 cites · 202278% earned
- 1350US11541501B1Cutter sharpener7 cites · 202386% earned
- 1446US12207720B1Artificial nail4 cites · 202575% earned
- 1542US11229987B2Embedded electronic circuit in grinding wheels and methods of embedding9 cites · 202181% earned
- 1638US11577648B2Frameless interior rearview mirror assembly5 cites · 202259% earned
- 1733US11674571B2Adjustable stroke device with cam5 cites · 202367% earned
- 1829US11710228B2Detecting an excursion of a CMP component using time-based sequence of images and machine 5 cites · 202269% earned
- 1925US11376713B1Knife sharpening systems5 cites · 202269% earned
- 2021US11498186B2Sharpener with precise adjustment capabilities5 cites · 202272% earned
- 2117US11554456B1Sharpener with swing arm abrasive assembly5 cites · 202372% earned
- 2213US11938632B2Method for autonomously detecting and repairing defects in a workpiece in surface finishin3 cites · 202367% earned
- 238US11554461B1Articulating apparatus of a waterjet system and related technology7 cites · 202379% earned
- 244US11883961B2Method for autonomously dimensional accuracy of a workpiece via three-dimensional sanding3 cites · 202372% earned
- 251US11279003B1Knife sharpeners with angle gauge6 cites · 202278% earned
All-time canon
The defining B24B patents of the whole record
- 199US5155941A✦ AIIndustrial endoscope system having a rotary treatment member1,426 cites · 199295% earned
- 296US9061392B2✦ AIControlled electro-pneumatic power tools and interactive consumable1,074 cites · 201295% earned
- 392US6899593B1✦ AIGrinding apparatus for blending defects on turbine blades and associated method of use1,043 cites · 200593% earned
- 488US8397832B2Hand tool machine having an oscillatory drive882 cites · 201195% earned
- 583US5738574AContinuous processing system for chemical mechanical polishing797 cites · 199889% earned
- 679US5433651AIn-situ endpoint detection and process monitoring method and apparatus for chemical-mechan758 cites · 199595% earned
- 775US5893796AForming a transparent window in a polishing pad for a chemical mechanical polishing appara739 cites · 199986% earned
- 871US5576629APlasma monitoring and control method and system717 cites · 199692% earned
- 967US8499673B2Microsurgical cutting instruments715 cites · 200995% earned
- 1063US6176992B1Method and apparatus for electro-chemical mechanical deposition664 cites · 200190% earned
- 1158US4512113AWorkpiece holder for polishing operation623 cites · 198595% earned
- 1254US10404136B2Power tool with separate motor case compartment611 cites · 201789% earned
- 1350US5958794AMethod of modifying an exposed surface of a semiconductor wafer605 cites · 199995% earned
- 1446US5939886APlasma monitoring and control method and system573 cites · 199992% earned
- 1542US6627067B1Molecular and atomic scale evaluation of biopolymers552 cites · 200395% earned
- 1638US7172497B2Fabrication of semiconductor interconnect structures551 cites · 200392% earned
- 1733US5305417AApparatus and method for determining wafer temperature using pyrometry510 cites · 199495% earned
- 1829US5486129ASystem and method for real-time control of semiconductor a wafer polishing, and a polishin491 cites · 199695% earned
- 1925US5081796AMethod and apparatus for mechanical planarization and endpoint detection of a semiconducto490 cites · 199295% earned
- 2021US5196353AMethod for controlling a semiconductor (CMP) process by measuring a surface temperature an487 cites · 199395% earned
- 2117US6126848AIndirect endpoint detection by chemical reaction and chemiluminescence485 cites · 200090% earned
- 2213US5489233APolishing pads and methods for their use479 cites · 199695% earned
- 238US5807165AMethod of electrochemical mechanical planarization476 cites · 199895% earned
- 244US5240552AChemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of a semiconductor wafer using acoustical waves fo472 cites · 199395% earned
- 251US6066030AElectroetch and chemical mechanical polishing equipment471 cites · 200095% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B24B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199APPLIED MATERIALS INC1,051 patents · 26,948 citations
- 296EBARA CORP701 patents · 8,593 citations
- 392BLACK & DECKER INC187 patents · 3,815 citations
- 488IND TECH RES INST22 patents · 957 citations
- 583HILTI AG52 patents · 1,458 citations
- 679HOYA CORP102 patents · 1,228 citations
- 775BOSCH GMBH ROBERT246 patents · 4,888 citations
- 871SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD187 patents · 1,931 citations
- 967KENNAMETAL INC32 patents · 454 citations
- 1063SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC66 patents · 602 citations
- 1158MAKITA CORP128 patents · 823 citations
- 1254ESSILOR INT151 patents · 1,172 citations
- 1350TOKYO ELECTRON LTD66 patents · 426 citations
- 1446DISCO CORP323 patents · 921 citations
- 1542VELASA SPORTS INC18 patents · 271 citations
- 1638TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG CO LTD276 patents · 773 citations
- 1733APPLE INC26 patents · 152 citations
- 1829SILTRONIC AG31 patents · 180 citations
- 1925STIHL AG & CO KG ANDREAS17 patents · 134 citations
- 2021MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA INC13 patents · 49 citations
- 2117OKAMOTO MACHINE TOOL WORKS15 patents · 102 citations
- 2213SATISLOH AG31 patents · 105 citations
- 238ROLLS ROYCE PLC25 patents · 135 citations
- 244NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORP11 patents · 67 citations
- 251VALENTINI GUIDO25 patents · 85 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B24B output across the last 5 years
- 199APPLIED MATERIALS INC1,051 patents · 26,948 citations
- 2963M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO132 patents · 4,099 citations
- 392INTEL CORP75 patents · 3,401 citations
- 488EBARA CORP701 patents · 8,593 citations
- 583BLACK & DECKER INC187 patents · 3,815 citations
- 679LAM RES CORP224 patents · 5,583 citations
- 775CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORP116 patents · 1,982 citations
- 871IND TECH RES INST22 patents · 957 citations
- 967SHINETSU HANDOTAI KK177 patents · 3,475 citations
- 1063HILTI AG52 patents · 1,458 citations
- 1158HOYA CORP102 patents · 1,228 citations
- 1254SONY CORP60 patents · 1,455 citations
- 1350CANON KK46 patents · 1,433 citations
- 1446TOKYO SEIMITSU CO LTD90 patents · 1,711 citations
- 1542BOSCH GMBH ROBERT246 patents · 4,888 citations
- 1638MARPOSS SPA30 patents · 627 citations
- 1733SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES53 patents · 955 citations
- 1829SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD187 patents · 1,931 citations
- 1925NIDEK KK111 patents · 1,891 citations
- 2021MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP28 patents · 434 citations
- 2117SEIKO GIKEN KK27 patents · 675 citations
- 2213US NAVY16 patents · 598 citations
- 238FEIN C & E GMBH32 patents · 482 citations
- 244GEN ELECTRIC84 patents · 1,166 citations
- 251MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY12 patents · 389 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B24B
- 199APPLIED MATERIALS INC1,051 patents · 26,948 citations
- 296MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC616 patents · 36,726 citations
- 392IBM230 patents · 10,880 citations
- 488RODEL INC85 patents · 6,054 citations
- 583SUPERIOR MICROPOWDERS LLC20 patents · 1,808 citations
- 679MINNESOTA MINING & MFG68 patents · 4,217 citations
- 775NUTOOL INC24 patents · 2,085 citations
- 871EKC TECHNOLOGY INC22 patents · 1,591 citations
- 967TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC75 patents · 3,703 citations
- 10633M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO132 patents · 4,099 citations
- 1158INTEL CORP75 patents · 3,401 citations
- 1254SPEEDFAM CORP43 patents · 2,520 citations
- 1350EBARA CORP701 patents · 8,593 citations
- 1446SPEEDFAM IPEC CORP109 patents · 3,941 citations
- 1542HITACHI LTD79 patents · 2,256 citations
- 1638MOTOROLA INC55 patents · 3,464 citations
- 1733ONTRAK SYSTEMS INC10 patents · 1,179 citations
- 1829BAKER HUGHES INC7 patents · 1,077 citations
- 1925BLACK & DECKER INC187 patents · 3,815 citations
- 2021LSI LOGIC CORP82 patents · 3,903 citations
- 2117DONNELLY CORP14 patents · 380 citations
- 2213INTEGRATED PROCESS EQUIPMENT C5 patents · 921 citations
- 238TOSHIBA KK105 patents · 3,102 citations
- 244CABOT CORP43 patents · 1,297 citations
- 251LAM RES CORP224 patents · 5,583 citations
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