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Abrasive or particulate blasting
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B24C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B24C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Jonah Samuel Myerberg8 patents · 695 citations
- 296Matthew David Verminski8 patents · 695 citations
- 392Michael Andrew Gibson8 patents · 695 citations
- 488Richard Remo Fontana8 patents · 695 citations
- 583Ricardo Fulop8 patents · 695 citations
- 679Glenn A. Erichsen13 patents · 555 citations
- 775Axel H. Henning26 patents · 432 citations
- 871James Vernon Mischel, Sr.6 patents · 131 citations
- 967James V. Mischel, Jr.6 patents · 131 citations
- 1063Kevin C. Voges9 patents · 158 citations
- 1158Ernst H. Schubert12 patents · 182 citations
- 1254Alan R. Mueth8 patents · 110 citations
- 1350Jack Champaigne15 patents · 122 citations
- 1446Terry D. Gromes, Sr.23 patents · 56 citations
- 1542Gordon W. East14 patents · 53 citations
- 1638Jon M. Shockey, Jr.16 patents · 53 citations
- 1733Terry D. Gromes, Jr.16 patents · 53 citations
- 1829William C. Jackson16 patents · 53 citations
- 1925Daniel G. Sanders11 patents · 52 citations
- 2021Cedar Vandergon9 patents · 42 citations
- 2117Phuong Taylor Nguyen12 patents · 71 citations
- 2213Jordan J. Hopkins6 patents · 97 citations
- 238James J. Van Essen3 patents · 12 citations
- 244Michael J. Zimmermann3 patents · 12 citations
- 251Hitoshi Soyama2 patents · 33 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B24C output across the last 5 years
- 199Jonah Samuel Myerberg8 patents · 695 citations
- 296Matthew David Verminski8 patents · 695 citations
- 392Michael Andrew Gibson8 patents · 695 citations
- 488Richard Remo Fontana8 patents · 695 citations
- 583Ricardo Fulop8 patents · 695 citations
- 679Glenn A. Erichsen13 patents · 555 citations
- 775Axel H. Henning26 patents · 432 citations
- 871Carl Olsen5 patents · 83 citations
- 967James Vernon Mischel, Sr.6 patents · 131 citations
- 1063James V. Mischel, Jr.6 patents · 131 citations
- 1158Kevin C. Voges9 patents · 158 citations
- 1254Ernst H. Schubert12 patents · 182 citations
- 1350Charles D. Burnham9 patents · 117 citations
- 1446Paul H. Tacheron8 patents · 184 citations
- 1542Michael J. Wern17 patents · 180 citations
- 1638Richard Joseph Broecker10 patents · 131 citations
- 1733E. Michael Shipulski9 patents · 123 citations
- 1829Michael Hoffa9 patents · 109 citations
- 1925Alan R. Mueth8 patents · 110 citations
- 2021Jiannan Zhou6 patents · 194 citations
- 2117Jack Champaigne15 patents · 122 citations
- 2213Keiji Mase35 patents · 183 citations
- 238Tony R. Lehnig5 patents · 102 citations
- 244Terry D. Gromes, Sr.23 patents · 56 citations
- 251Gordon W. East14 patents · 53 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B24C
- 199Keith D. Beaty12 patents · 1,123 citations
- 296Gene G. Yie15 patents · 1,531 citations
- 392Jin J. Wu8 patents · 911 citations
- 488Jonah Samuel Myerberg8 patents · 695 citations
- 583Matthew David Verminski8 patents · 695 citations
- 679Michael Andrew Gibson8 patents · 695 citations
- 775Richard Remo Fontana8 patents · 695 citations
- 871Ricardo Fulop8 patents · 695 citations
- 967Ben J. Gallant10 patents · 608 citations
- 1063Glenn A. Erichsen13 patents · 555 citations
- 1158Felice M. Sciulli15 patents · 508 citations
- 1254Benny S. Yam18 patents · 659 citations
- 1350Axel H. Henning26 patents · 432 citations
- 1446Takaaki Fukumoto9 patents · 438 citations
- 1542Kenneth B. Karasiuk5 patents · 278 citations
- 1638Wilfried Krone-Schmidt5 patents · 493 citations
- 1733William E. Spears, Jr.13 patents · 655 citations
- 1829Toshiaki Ohmori7 patents · 338 citations
- 1925John Massenburg5 patents · 350 citations
- 2021Charles W. Bowers10 patents · 412 citations
- 2117Jerry P. Woodson8 patents · 406 citations
- 2213Daniel L. Lloyd7 patents · 411 citations
- 238Yasuo Baba8 patents · 251 citations
- 244John H. Olsen15 patents · 519 citations
- 251Philip Spivak5 patents · 362 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B24C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12358049B2✦ AIInterface layers for removable supports2 cites · 202543% earned
- 296US12246411B1✦ AIFluid-driven dual-mode abrasive perforation tool1 cites · 202556% earned
- 392US12280467B1✦ AIMulti-fiber fiber optic ferrule polishing systems and methods1 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US12547147B2Generating optimized tool paths and machine commands for beam cutting tools0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US11859293B1Vanishing viewing windows apparatuses and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12448747B2Mobile waterjet rail repair system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12214471B2Recirculation of wet abrasive material in abrasive waterjet systems and related technology0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12466036B2Tool bit0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12443206B2Indexer, indexer retrofit kit and method of use thereof0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1063US12466031B2Systems and apparatus for use of wet recycled abrasive and methods of operation of said sy0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12138745B2Apparatus and method for coating removal0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12365061B2System for blast-cleaning a barge deck, sides, and fittings0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12365062B2Metering valve for abrasive media0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12365619B2Systems, devices, and/or methods for images0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12472605B2Process and apparatus for integrated sucker rod conditioning and shot peening0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US12511988B2Liquid jet cutting head sensor systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12427562B2Descaling cell component and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12383968B1Pipe cutting tool0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1925US12434370B2Impact tool anvil and method of manufacture0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12528156B2Wireless abrasive blasting remote deadman assembly0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12435804B2Pop-up valve for managing backflow0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12544875B2Multi-tip tooling design for ultrasonic impact grinding of CMCs0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12527608B2Screw element and method for additive manufacture0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12337360B2Systems and methods for cleaning surfaces of a workpiece0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12521824B2Cavitation surface processing nozzle and cavitation surface processing apparatus0 cites · 20250% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B24C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11224987B1✦ AIAbrasive-collecting container of a waterjet system and related technology11 cites · 202288% earned
- 296US11783138B2✦ AIConfiguring signal devices in thermal processing systems7 cites · 202279% earned
- 392US11369028B2✦ AIElectronic device enclosure having a textured glass component8 cites · 202173% earned
- 488US11872670B2Recirculation of wet abrasive material in abrasive waterjet systems and related technology4 cites · 202370% earned
- 583US12358049B2Interface layers for removable supports2 cites · 202543% earned
- 679US11693387B2Generating optimized tool paths and machine commands for beam cutting tools5 cites · 202156% earned
- 775US11554461B1Articulating apparatus of a waterjet system and related technology7 cites · 202379% earned
- 871US12370605B2Cutting tool5 cites · 202384% earned
- 967US11320866B2Flexible cover window5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1063US11707860B2Liquid pressurization pump and systems with data storage4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1158US11480418B2Measuring tape with improved standout4 cites · 202175% earned
- 1254US11717939B2Dual cutter head portioning and trimming3 cites · 202272% earned
- 1350US10968523B1Vanishing viewing windows apparatuses and methods4 cites · 202162% earned
- 1446US11883931B2Tool bit2 cites · 202261% earned
- 1542US12246411B1Fluid-driven dual-mode abrasive perforation tool1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1638US11179827B1Safety communication system for remote sandblasting operations4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1733US11911873B2Methods, precursors, and abrasive blasting masks for manufacturing noise attenuating devic2 cites · 202167% earned
- 1829US12280469B2Wireless abrasive blasting remote deadman assembly2 cites · 202367% earned
- 1925US11648632B1Treatment process for a centrifugal compressor wheel to extend low-cycle fatigue life2 cites · 202376% earned
- 2021US11951618B2Multi-procedure integrated automatic production line for hard alloy blades under robot con2 cites · 202276% earned
- 2117US11332807B2Method and system for estimating waste metal batch composition2 cites · 202167% earned
- 2213US12051316B2Liquid jet cutting head sensor systems and methods2 cites · 202167% earned
- 238US12017292B2Method for manufacturing hypoid gear2 cites · 202276% earned
- 244US11370085B2Shot treatment apparatus and shot treatment method2 cites · 202176% earned
- 251US11370001B2Method and apparatus for cleaning a heat exchanger or water system2 cites · 202176% earned
All-time canon
The defining B24C patents of the whole record
- 199US9815118B1✦ AIFabricating multi-part assemblies603 cites · 201781% earned
- 296US5315793A✦ AISystem for precision cleaning by jet spray290 cites · 199494% earned
- 392US5390450A✦ AISupersonic exhaust nozzle having reduced noise levels for CO2 cleaning system277 cites · 199594% earned
- 488US5795626ACoating or ablation applicator with a debris recovery attachment272 cites · 199894% earned
- 583US6652765B1Implant surface preparation268 cites · 200389% earned
- 679US5294261ASurface cleaning using an argon or nitrogen aerosol257 cites · 199494% earned
- 775US5062898ASurface cleaning using a cryogenic aerosol245 cites · 199194% earned
- 871US5209028AApparatus to clean solid surfaces using a cryogenic aerosol243 cites · 199394% earned
- 967US5876453AImplant surface preparation214 cites · 199986% earned
- 1063US4555872AHigh velocity particulate containing fluid jet process212 cites · 198594% earned
- 1158US4534427AAbrasive containing fluid jet drilling apparatus and process203 cites · 198594% earned
- 1254US6196910B1Polycrystalline diamond compact cutter with improved cutting by preventing chip build up203 cites · 200194% earned
- 1350US4806080APump with shaftless impeller201 cites · 198994% earned
- 1446US5643058AAbrasive fluid jet system193 cites · 199794% earned
- 1542US5365699ABlast cleaning system189 cites · 199494% earned
- 1638US5512071AWater soluble blast media containing surfactant186 cites · 199690% earned
- 1733US6343495B1Apparatus for surface treatment by impact185 cites · 200294% earned
- 1829US4478368AHigh velocity particulate containing fluid jet apparatus and process182 cites · 198494% earned
- 1925US5603338AImplant surface preparation utilizing acid treatment181 cites · 199785% earned
- 2021US4389820ABlasting machine utilizing sublimable particles173 cites · 198394% earned
- 2117US5931721AAerosol surface processing172 cites · 199990% earned
- 2213US5873647ANozzle mounted lamp172 cites · 199994% earned
- 238US6004400ACarbon dioxide cleaning process166 cites · 199994% earned
- 244US5018670ACutting head for water jet cutting machine164 cites · 199194% earned
- 251US4806171AApparatus and method for removing minute particles from a substrate163 cites · 198994% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B24C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199FLOW INT CORP57 patents · 1,536 citations
- 296DESKTOP METAL INC8 patents · 695 citations
- 392OMAX CORP47 patents · 895 citations
- 488BOEING CO26 patents · 171 citations
- 583HYPERTHERM INC22 patents · 144 citations
- 679ELECTRONICS INC11 patents · 79 citations
- 775SUGINO MACH12 patents · 78 citations
- 871ELECTRIC MIRROR LLC4 patents · 36 citations
- 967MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP4 patents · 12 citations
- 1063TRC SERVICES INC4 patents · 9 citations
- 1158GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC4 patents · 11 citations
- 1254BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG5 patents · 2 citations
- 1350CIBILICH ANTHONY4 patents · 1 citations
- 1446NIPPON ELECTRIC GLASS CO3 patents · 2 citations
- 1542KELLEY DYLAN2 patents · 2 citations
- 1638PROSHALE LLC3 patents · 1 citations
- 1733STONEAGE INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1829NODURFT DOUGLAS P2 patents · 2 citations
- 1925AXXIOM MFG INC5 patents · 0 citations
- 2021RAYTHEON TECH CORP5 patents · 0 citations
- 2117CLEMENTINA CLEMCO HOLDINGS INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 2213THE MAT WORKS LTD3 patents · 0 citations
- 238CATERPILLAR INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 244SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES4 patents · 0 citations
- 251YIELD ENG SYSTEMS INC2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B24C output across the last 5 years
- 199FLOW INT CORP57 patents · 1,536 citations
- 296GEN ELECTRIC80 patents · 1,787 citations
- 392DESKTOP METAL INC8 patents · 695 citations
- 488OMAX CORP47 patents · 895 citations
- 583UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP32 patents · 498 citations
- 679APPLIED MATERIALS INC15 patents · 264 citations
- 775BOEING CO26 patents · 171 citations
- 871FUJI MFG CO LTD26 patents · 232 citations
- 967HYPERTHERM INC22 patents · 144 citations
- 1063COLD JET LLC10 patents · 105 citations
- 1158SINTOKOGIO LTD64 patents · 207 citations
- 1254APPLE INC11 patents · 86 citations
- 1350ELECTRONICS INC11 patents · 79 citations
- 1446TERYDON INC20 patents · 56 citations
- 1542MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD13 patents · 40 citations
- 1638HONDA MOTOR CO LTD8 patents · 40 citations
- 1733FERTON HOLDING SA10 patents · 124 citations
- 1829SUGINO MACH12 patents · 78 citations
- 1925SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD9 patents · 29 citations
- 2021CORNING INC13 patents · 73 citations
- 2117ELECTRIC MIRROR LLC4 patents · 36 citations
- 2213AUTOMATIC COATING LTD4 patents · 13 citations
- 238GRACO MINNESOTA INC6 patents · 14 citations
- 244NGUYEN PHUONG TAYLOR7 patents · 32 citations
- 251TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD7 patents · 19 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B24C
- 199IMPLANT INNOVATIONS INC7 patents · 870 citations
- 296FLOW INT CORP57 patents · 1,536 citations
- 392FLUIDYNE CORP8 patents · 889 citations
- 488GEN ELECTRIC80 patents · 1,787 citations
- 583DESKTOP METAL INC8 patents · 695 citations
- 679AIR PROD & CHEM14 patents · 940 citations
- 775FORD MOTOR CO8 patents · 751 citations
- 871CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC49 patents · 1,630 citations
- 967OMAX CORP47 patents · 895 citations
- 1063ECO SNOW SYSTEMS INC9 patents · 529 citations
- 1158UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP32 patents · 498 citations
- 1254WHITEMETAL INC9 patents · 425 citations
- 1350COLD JET INC15 patents · 651 citations
- 1446APPLIED MATERIALS INC15 patents · 264 citations
- 1542INGERSOLL RAND CO15 patents · 535 citations
- 1638URAGAMI FUKASHI8 patents · 331 citations
- 1733HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO5 patents · 439 citations
- 1829MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP7 patents · 263 citations
- 1925IBM15 patents · 374 citations
- 2021XEROX CORP9 patents · 319 citations
- 2117FUJI SEIKI MACHINE WORKS21 patents · 521 citations
- 2213WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP11 patents · 298 citations
- 238SNECMA MOTEURS7 patents · 266 citations
- 244MINNESOTA MINING & MFG6 patents · 266 citations
- 251LIBBEY OWENS FORD CO5 patents · 265 citations
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