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Handles for hand implements
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B25G · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B25G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Mou-Tang Liou22 patents · 262 citations
- 296Dennis H. Hancock6 patents · 18 citations
- 392Shaun Pulfrey5 patents · 14 citations
- 488Bertrand Peultier4 patents · 20 citations
- 583James Pladson4 patents · 39 citations
- 679Barbara Heilman8 patents · 6 citations
- 775Rebecca Davison8 patents · 6 citations
- 871Kyle Harvey5 patents · 9 citations
- 967Aaron M. Williams5 patents · 6 citations
- 1063Andrew J. Rieth5 patents · 5 citations
- 1158Brian J. Mooren5 patents · 5 citations
- 1254Rony Chan3 patents · 9 citations
- 1350Samuel Nelson3 patents · 9 citations
- 1446B. Deré Newman3 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Curtis Barbre3 patents · 9 citations
- 1638Kevin Min O'Leary3 patents · 9 citations
- 1733Melodie Lea Wendleton3 patents · 9 citations
- 1829Robert Caleb Sterling Newman3 patents · 9 citations
- 1925Anthony Vesich5 patents · 4 citations
- 2021Curtis Smith6 patents · 4 citations
- 2117James Tayon6 patents · 4 citations
- 2213Josh Neville5 patents · 4 citations
- 238Mark Dalton5 patents · 4 citations
- 244Matthew Kinamore6 patents · 4 citations
- 251Matthew S. Zurawski4 patents · 5 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B25G output across the last 5 years
- 199Chih-Ching Hsieh53 patents · 682 citations
- 296Donald Gringer7 patents · 236 citations
- 392Louis Chuang6 patents · 245 citations
- 488Richard J. Macor13 patents · 184 citations
- 583Mou-Tang Liou22 patents · 262 citations
- 679Jack Lin11 patents · 150 citations
- 775Robert G. Lofley, Jr.5 patents · 109 citations
- 871Abhijeet A. Khangar8 patents · 74 citations
- 967Chin-Chen Huang5 patents · 113 citations
- 1063Michael T. Gauthier14 patents · 85 citations
- 1158Mark C. Ramsey6 patents · 86 citations
- 1254Joseph M. Debaker7 patents · 55 citations
- 1350Cheng-Wei Su18 patents · 81 citations
- 1446Michael C. Lambertson, Jr.13 patents · 48 citations
- 1542Victor J. Levand11 patents · 30 citations
- 1638Edward Ray Goodwin, Jr.8 patents · 28 citations
- 1733Joshua R. Robertson8 patents · 28 citations
- 1829Randi Boss8 patents · 28 citations
- 1925Sarah Bridget Mulroy8 patents · 28 citations
- 2021Sharad Gaurav8 patents · 28 citations
- 2117Gary Paul Cluthe5 patents · 147 citations
- 2213Hermann Fruhm4 patents · 187 citations
- 238Michael Shayne Karmatz5 patents · 61 citations
- 244Kurt Limberg6 patents · 55 citations
- 251Steven W. Hyma9 patents · 47 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B25G
- 199David A. Mcguire11 patents · 1,613 citations
- 296Wayne Anderson26 patents · 1,222 citations
- 392Paolo Cassutti21 patents · 1,111 citations
- 488Robert D. Newman, Sr.6 patents · 496 citations
- 583Curtis D. Kelsay7 patents · 386 citations
- 679Buford J. Guittar9 patents · 476 citations
- 775Jack D. Jarvis10 patents · 377 citations
- 871Leon Levitt5 patents · 510 citations
- 967Todd Douglas Coonrad9 patents · 229 citations
- 1063Christopher D. Thompson9 patents · 393 citations
- 1158Yung Hsu Huang12 patents · 506 citations
- 1254Burton Kozak8 patents · 352 citations
- 1350Chih-Ching Hsieh53 patents · 682 citations
- 1446David A. Swinden5 patents · 258 citations
- 1542Carmen Dimario12 patents · 300 citations
- 1638Robert A. Vito12 patents · 300 citations
- 1733Thomas Falone12 patents · 300 citations
- 1829Gregory A. Zurbuchen8 patents · 299 citations
- 1925Yugen Patrick Lockhart24 patents · 316 citations
- 2021Robert Joseph Gallegos26 patents · 314 citations
- 2117Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz21 patents · 292 citations
- 2213Antonio Corona6 patents · 280 citations
- 238Joseph A. Carmien25 patents · 678 citations
- 244Hsuan-Sen Shiao10 patents · 353 citations
- 251Ching-Chou Lin11 patents · 356 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B25G patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12414620B1✦ AILotion applicator3 cites · 202580% earned
- 296USD1016681S✦ AIHitch pin device3 cites · 202472% earned
- 392US12408647B1✦ AIFishing line cutting apparatus, system, and method of using the same1 cites · 202567% earned
- 488US11866947B1Hand trowel and hand trowel handle for use with the same3 cites · 202472% earned
- 583US12269145B2Socket wrench extension with flange1 cites · 202556% earned
- 679US12290949B1Razor blade protraction/retraction device2 cites · 202567% earned
- 775US12472654B2Tube cutter for tubes with various diameters1 cites · 202567% earned
- 871US12145253B2Storable and labor-saving screwdriver and screwdriver heads thereof1 cites · 202467% earned
- 967US12029367B2Magnetic tool set2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1063US12257689B1Tool bit caddy2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1158US12149057B2Fish stick assembly1 cites · 202446% earned
- 1254US12472618B2Powered fastener driver and extension1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1350US12471744B2Extensible squeegee with reversible blade1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1446US12427681B2Multifunctional cutter1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12084324B1Angle-adjustable crowbar1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12059797B2Tool with segmented tool handle1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12330031B2Sports equipment grip installation system and method1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12414623B2Hair care device0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12364529B2Expandable inter-body device, system, and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12188574B2Handle connection systems and methods0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12275123B2Apparatus for assisted buckle release0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12484749B2Surface cleaning apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238USD1115482SUtility knife0 cites · 20260% earned
- 244US12441011B2Knife having removable blade0 cites · 20250% earned
- 251USD1048840SHand tool0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B25G patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12414620B1✦ AILotion applicator3 cites · 202580% earned
- 296US11617658B2✦ AIExpandable inter-body device, system and method17 cites · 202275% earned
- 392US11253086B1✦ AIHanging structure for painting tool15 cites · 202289% earned
- 488USD911141SScrewdriver16 cites · 202189% earned
- 583US10945381B1Modular tools with detachable coupling18 cites · 202189% earned
- 679US11794329B1Clamp structure for an auxiliary handle attachment for a long-handled tool6 cites · 202385% earned
- 775US11419461B1Body scrubbing appliance for use with loofahs11 cites · 202288% earned
- 871US11717130B2Mop system with rotating mop head9 cites · 202287% earned
- 967US11744354B2Handle sliding structure and selfie stick using same9 cites · 202187% earned
- 1063US11123857B1Extension pole10 cites · 202187% earned
- 1158US11717952B1Auxiliary handle attachment for a long-handled tool5 cites · 202384% earned
- 1254US10913168B1Self-retaining inverted grip knife13 cites · 202188% earned
- 1350USD945236SAxe11 cites · 202282% earned
- 1446US11389942B1Securing mechanism for a shaft11 cites · 202288% earned
- 1542US11291814B1Apparatus for holding roll-on medications7 cites · 202286% earned
- 1638US11021182B1Antimicrobial handle cover8 cites · 202180% earned
- 1733USD994441SUtility knife5 cites · 202367% earned
- 1829US11752614B2Handle for holding dispenser6 cites · 202278% earned
- 1925US11999073B2Tool with replaceable component6 cites · 202285% earned
- 2021US11253092B1Sanitary utensil holding and serving system7 cites · 202286% earned
- 2117US11351664B2Electrically isolated tool with non-conductive torque transfer component6 cites · 202278% earned
- 2213US11287225B2Rapid response self-defense device, system and method5 cites · 202177% earned
- 238US11331784B2Ergonomic hand-held instrument6 cites · 202185% earned
- 244US11440177B2Handle assembly for a surgical tool6 cites · 202185% earned
- 251US12005562B2Telescopic tube assembly5 cites · 202384% earned
All-time canon
The defining B25G patents of the whole record
- 199US5407293A✦ AICoupling apparatus for medical instrument2,037 cites · 199596% earned
- 296US5464300A✦ AIMedical instrument and coupling apparatus for same1,994 cites · 199596% earned
- 392US6126359A✦ AIBayonet coupling for detachable joining of two tubular shaft instruments or instrument par1,331 cites · 200095% earned
- 488US7197965B1Hinged socket wrench speed handle515 cites · 200795% earned
- 583US5353474ATransferrable personalized grip for a handle assembly and method for making same434 cites · 199495% earned
- 679US4706659AFlexible connecting shaft for intramedullary reamer349 cites · 198794% earned
- 775US5464407AFlexible surgical screwdriver and methods of arthroscopic ligament reconstruction338 cites · 199594% earned
- 871US5797918AFlexible surgical screwdriver and methods of arthroscopic ligament reconstruction288 cites · 199894% earned
- 967US4247216AQuick connect handle for swimming pool cleaning tools286 cites · 198194% earned
- 1063US6988295B2Handle/grip and method for designing the like283 cites · 200389% earned
- 1158US4744272AFoldable tool262 cites · 198894% earned
- 1254US5193246AAir cushion grip with a cubic supporting structure and shock-absorbing function257 cites · 199394% earned
- 1350US4227430AHand tool254 cites · 198094% earned
- 1446US5888006ACleaning implement having a sprayer nozzle attached to a cleaning head member242 cites · 199994% earned
- 1542US5339482AToothbrush having non-slip surface241 cites · 199494% earned
- 1638US5511445AFlexible hand grip for handles237 cites · 199694% earned
- 1733US5391170AAngled surgical screw driver and methods of arthroscopic ligament reconstruction208 cites · 199594% earned
- 1829US4982627AColor coded tools208 cites · 199194% earned
- 1925US6213672B1Telescoping pole & cleaning tool206 cites · 200194% earned
- 2021US4934024AThermoplastic grip and method for making same206 cites · 199094% earned
- 2117US5355552AAir cushion grip with a cubic supporting structure and shock-absorbing function205 cites · 199494% earned
- 2213US4941232ASlip resistant, cushioning cover for handles205 cites · 199094% earned
- 238US4793646AAdjustable interlocking telescopic handle and arm assembly202 cites · 198894% earned
- 244US6610382B1Friction control article for wet and dry applications200 cites · 200391% earned
- 251US4434828AScrewdriver with handle for storing bits195 cites · 198494% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B25G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199SPECIALTY PROD GREENWOOD MISSOURI INC9 patents · 177 citations
- 296MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP49 patents · 149 citations
- 392LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC10 patents · 298 citations
- 488OMACHRON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INC10 patents · 44 citations
- 583WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC8 patents · 30 citations
- 679SPECTRUM BRANDS INC6 patents · 25 citations
- 775KOHLER CO6 patents · 123 citations
- 871CHEN YI FU6 patents · 33 citations
- 967TRUCK SHIELDS LLC6 patents · 18 citations
- 1063TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP6 patents · 10 citations
- 1158B&B SOLUTIONS LLC8 patents · 6 citations
- 1254TANG CHOU IND CO LTD6 patents · 8 citations
- 1350AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY6 patents · 4 citations
- 1446REACH RIGHT LLC3 patents · 11 citations
- 1542LEVEL 5 TOOLS LLC4 patents · 3 citations
- 1638CHOU HANK HUNG KUNG3 patents · 7 citations
- 1733ANDERSON BRENT L2 patents · 30 citations
- 1829STIHL AG & CO KG ANDREAS4 patents · 4 citations
- 1925CARIELLO DONNA2 patents · 6 citations
- 2021INFAR IND CO LTD2 patents · 9 citations
- 2117TANGLE TEEZER LTD3 patents · 0 citations
- 2213LAZAROV ROSS2 patents · 7 citations
- 238FREUDENBERG CARL KG3 patents · 4 citations
- 244ACUFLOOR L L C2 patents · 3 citations
- 251BUSSELL JEFFREY A2 patents · 3 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B25G output across the last 5 years
- 199PROCTER & GAMBLE10 patents · 624 citations
- 296SNAP ON TOOLS CORP23 patents · 735 citations
- 392SPECIALTY PROD GREENWOOD MISSOURI INC9 patents · 177 citations
- 488BLACK & DECKER INC11 patents · 240 citations
- 583ALLWAY TOOLS7 patents · 206 citations
- 679SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO17 patents · 160 citations
- 775MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP49 patents · 149 citations
- 871STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC10 patents · 94 citations
- 967LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP INC10 patents · 298 citations
- 1063KLEIN TOOLS INC8 patents · 117 citations
- 1158APEX BRANDS INC17 patents · 75 citations
- 1254GONG FONG ENTPR CO LTD8 patents · 113 citations
- 1350LIBMAN CO8 patents · 66 citations
- 1446GAUTHIER BIOMEDICAL INC12 patents · 73 citations
- 1542KARMATZ MICHAEL SHAYNE5 patents · 61 citations
- 1638COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO10 patents · 35 citations
- 1733OMACHRON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INC10 patents · 44 citations
- 1829UNGER MARKETING INT LLC16 patents · 49 citations
- 1925WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC8 patents · 30 citations
- 2021YIH CHENG FACTORY CO LTD11 patents · 42 citations
- 2117SPECTRUM BRANDS INC6 patents · 25 citations
- 2213KABO TOOL CO17 patents · 37 citations
- 238KOHLER CO6 patents · 123 citations
- 244CHEN YI FU6 patents · 33 citations
- 251TSAI CHUNG YU7 patents · 24 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B25G
- 199MCGUIRE DAVID A6 patents · 921 citations
- 296PROCTER & GAMBLE10 patents · 624 citations
- 392ALLEN PAL LLC7 patents · 347 citations
- 488SNAP ON TOOLS CORP23 patents · 735 citations
- 5833M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO6 patents · 522 citations
- 679EASCO HAND TOOLS INC6 patents · 392 citations
- 775SNAP ON TOOLS CO8 patents · 392 citations
- 871NEWMAN SR ROBERT D5 patents · 333 citations
- 967MARSHALLTOWN TROWEL CO6 patents · 327 citations
- 1063WOOSTER BRUSH CO6 patents · 361 citations
- 1158NEWELL OPERATING CO6 patents · 325 citations
- 1254STANLEY WORKS13 patents · 518 citations
- 1350SNAP ON TECH INC11 patents · 425 citations
- 1446EATON CORP10 patents · 329 citations
- 1542JOHNSON & SON INC S C7 patents · 321 citations
- 1638WAGIC INC17 patents · 229 citations
- 1733SUNCAST CORP5 patents · 266 citations
- 1829HSIEH CHIH-CHING29 patents · 446 citations
- 1925HUANG BEN12 patents · 211 citations
- 2021SPECIALTY PROD GREENWOOD MISSOURI INC9 patents · 177 citations
- 2117BLACK & DECKER INC11 patents · 240 citations
- 2213KAO CORP5 patents · 316 citations
- 238ALLWAY TOOLS7 patents · 206 citations
- 244MINNESOTA MINING & MFG4 patents · 351 citations
- 251QUICKIE MFG CORP14 patents · 288 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth