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Working of wood & manufacture of wooden articles
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B27M · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B27M patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Dean Putney10 patents · 32 citations
- 296Lauren Banka10 patents · 32 citations
- 392Mark Gosselin10 patents · 32 citations
- 488Timothy W. Ellis10 patents · 32 citations
- 583Harrison Grant Meadows5 patents · 16 citations
- 679Jason Daryl Hunsinger5 patents · 16 citations
- 775Mark Joseph Bellissimo5 patents · 16 citations
- 871Stanley Clark Beard, Jr.5 patents · 16 citations
- 967Eric Ramirez5 patents · 15 citations
- 1063John Schiveley5 patents · 15 citations
- 1158Robert C. Myer, Jr.5 patents · 15 citations
- 1254Simon Barrios5 patents · 15 citations
- 1350Marvin M. Phelps6 patents · 57 citations
- 1446Karl Quist6 patents · 12 citations
- 1542Roger Ylikangas6 patents · 12 citations
- 1638Eberhard Herrmann2 patents · 3 citations
- 1733Hans-Jürgen Hannig2 patents · 3 citations
- 1829Russell P. Suor2 patents · 3 citations
- 1925Brian M. Kosmac2 patents · 0 citations
- 2021Chad M. Miller2 patents · 0 citations
- 2117Jonathan S. Wocher2 patents · 0 citations
- 2213Korey T. Kiepert2 patents · 0 citations
- 238Lawrence R. Bill2 patents · 0 citations
- 244Michael A. Graham2 patents · 0 citations
- 251BANKA LAUREN1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B27M output across the last 5 years
- 199Agne Pålsson13 patents · 475 citations
- 296Christian Boo10 patents · 414 citations
- 392Mattias Sjostrand6 patents · 379 citations
- 488Guy Van Hooydonck12 patents · 131 citations
- 583Luc Deman11 patents · 129 citations
- 679Luc Maertens11 patents · 129 citations
- 775Justin Damiani9 patents · 75 citations
- 871Melynda Suzanne Delcotto9 patents · 75 citations
- 967Jonas Fransson5 patents · 160 citations
- 1063Marcus Bergelin7 patents · 82 citations
- 1158Dean Putney10 patents · 32 citations
- 1254Lauren Banka10 patents · 32 citations
- 1350Mark Gosselin10 patents · 32 citations
- 1446Timothy W. Ellis10 patents · 32 citations
- 1542Harrison Grant Meadows5 patents · 16 citations
- 1638Jason Daryl Hunsinger5 patents · 16 citations
- 1733Mark Joseph Bellissimo5 patents · 16 citations
- 1829Stanley Clark Beard, Jr.5 patents · 16 citations
- 1925Eric Ramirez5 patents · 15 citations
- 2021John Schiveley5 patents · 15 citations
- 2117Robert C. Myer, Jr.5 patents · 15 citations
- 2213Simon Barrios5 patents · 15 citations
- 238Marvin M. Phelps6 patents · 57 citations
- 244Jan Eddy De Rick4 patents · 25 citations
- 251Karl Quist6 patents · 12 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B27M
- 199Stefan Simon Gustaaf Moriau51 patents · 4,270 citations
- 296Agne Pålsson13 patents · 475 citations
- 392Christian Boo10 patents · 414 citations
- 488Mattias Sjostrand6 patents · 379 citations
- 583Charles S. Baum8 patents · 525 citations
- 679David A. Morgan8 patents · 221 citations
- 775Spencer B. Dick8 patents · 209 citations
- 871Peter Sing8 patents · 211 citations
- 967Atsushi Miyatake5 patents · 213 citations
- 1063Marc A. Seidner5 patents · 308 citations
- 1158Guy Van Hooydonck12 patents · 131 citations
- 1254Luc Deman11 patents · 129 citations
- 1350Luc Maertens11 patents · 129 citations
- 1446Justin Damiani9 patents · 75 citations
- 1542Melynda Suzanne Delcotto9 patents · 75 citations
- 1638Jonas Fransson5 patents · 160 citations
- 1733Jean Kohn5 patents · 135 citations
- 1829Jerry L. Lines6 patents · 125 citations
- 1925Tony Pervan5 patents · 144 citations
- 2021Max W. Durney5 patents · 131 citations
- 2117Marcus Bergelin7 patents · 82 citations
- 2213Darl J. Bolyard3 patents · 439 citations
- 238James E. Price3 patents · 439 citations
- 244Bradley S. Quick8 patents · 92 citations
- 251Kendall H. Bassett4 patents · 104 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B27M patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12415291B2✦ AIMethods for repurposing used chopsticks and articles made from the same1 cites · 202556% earned
- 296US12110698B2✦ AISystems and methods of producing components for use in the construction of modular buildin1 cites · 202440% earned
- 392US12528139B2✦ AIMulti-function computer numerically controlled machine0 cites · 20250% earned
- 488US12162119B2Cabinet assembly jig0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US12326003B2Building panel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12239917B2Track for rolling vehicle and methods of fabricating and assembling the track0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12264482B2Panel forming0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12343897B2Bladed plug cutting tool and related method of use0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12030209B1Wooden truss manufacturing system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12202169B2Wooden truss manufacturing system including multiple printers and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12528272B2Flame retardant veneer panel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12365110B2Automated wall frame assembly system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12122065B2Truncating the distribution of modulus properties in natural populations of wood0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12544949B2Production process for manufacture of a laminate0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12037798B2Surface products with multiple veneer segments0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12420446B2Systems and methods for stud plate connector movement0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12162179B2System and method for plank processing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1829US12194656B2Method for manufacturing a cap for plugging a bottle comprising cork sheets glued on the t0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12422813B2Controller-based machine tool system and method of machining wood slat architectural panel0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12421736B2Leak-proof and unbreakable panel comprising a locking element, and method for producing su0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12528224B2Automated systems and methods for truss assemblies in the construction of modular building0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12343806B2Apparatus and method for guiding a cutting/drilling tool and capturing generated foreign m0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12364351B1Carbonized wooden wine glass and manufacturing method thereof0 cites · 20250% earned
- 244US12515288B2Insulation installation system and method of installing insulation in a wall structure for0 cites · 20250% earned
- 251US12597751B2Laser-induced graphene device built on wood, and fabrication method thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B27M patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11834843B2✦ AIPanel and method for manufacturing such a panel14 cites · 202277% earned
- 296US11203877B2✦ AIBuilding panel10 cites · 202173% earned
- 392US11858165B2✦ AICutting device for a continuous milling machine and method for the manufacture of panels8 cites · 202286% earned
- 488US11472059B2Systems and methods for assembling framing components6 cites · 202285% earned
- 583US11236519B2Automated systems and methods for floor and ceiling units in the construction of modular b7 cites · 202167% earned
- 679US11246416B2Laminated countertop assembly5 cites · 202177% earned
- 775US11255053B2Composition, device, and method for maintaining wood railroad ties4 cites · 202170% earned
- 871US11520320B2System for optimizing the organization of components for the manufacture of wood products4 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11193270B2Multilayer noncombustible wood5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1063US11788568B2Composed element, multi-layered board and panel-shaped element for forming this composed e3 cites · 202151% earned
- 1158US11478904B2Cabinet assembly jig3 cites · 202259% earned
- 1254US12320130B2Floor panels and method for producing floor panels and cutting tools used therein3 cites · 202372% earned
- 1350US11358301B2Machine for inserting a tongue3 cites · 202172% earned
- 1446US12415291B2Methods for repurposing used chopsticks and articles made from the same1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1542US10974414B2Coated product manufacturing method and manufacturing device3 cites · 202180% earned
- 1638US12024898B2Mechanical locking of floor panels2 cites · 202253% earned
- 1733US11905752B2Systems and methods for assembling sub-components, sub-elements, and building elements2 cites · 202267% earned
- 1829US11446804B2Pneumatic pallet nailer2 cites · 202176% earned
- 1925US11618121B2Assembly for a floor processing machine2 cites · 202276% earned
- 2021US11498173B2Wood-processing system and wood-processing method2 cites · 202176% earned
- 2117US11679526B2Method and system for a continuous wood modification heat process2 cites · 202176% earned
- 2213US11772298B1Devices, systems, and methods for scorching boards and panels2 cites · 202361% earned
- 238US11453144B1Portable dowel making tool1 cites · 202267% earned
- 244US11821446B2Wedge-shaped tongue groove1 cites · 202267% earned
- 251US11647696B2Belt as continuous traction means for conveyor belts of baling presses or bale wrappers1 cites · 202167% earned
All-time canon
The defining B27M patents of the whole record
- 199US6006486A✦ AIFloor panel with edge connectors911 cites · 199978% earned
- 296US6490836B1✦ AIFloor panel with edge connectors463 cites · 200276% earned
- 392US7040068B2✦ AIFloor panels with edge connectors323 cites · 200375% earned
- 488US7516588B2Floor covering and locking systems274 cites · 200591% earned
- 583US5113632ASolid wood paneling system246 cites · 199294% earned
- 679US7637068B2Mechanical locking system for floorboards244 cites · 200585% earned
- 775US4643237AMethod for fabricating molding or slotting boards such as shutter slats, molding for carpe243 cites · 198791% earned
- 871US4646494ABuilding panel and system236 cites · 198794% earned
- 967US7677005B2Mechanical locking system for floorboards234 cites · 200885% earned
- 1063US6874292B2Floor panels with edge connectors233 cites · 200373% earned
- 1158US6203653B1Method of making engineered mouldings214 cites · 200194% earned
- 1254US7757452B2Mechanical locking system for floorboards210 cites · 200685% earned
- 1350US7841150B2Mechanical locking system for floorboards207 cites · 200885% earned
- 1446US4082129AMethod and apparatus for shaping and planing boards198 cites · 197894% earned
- 1542US5527034AGolf club and method of manufacture175 cites · 199690% earned
- 1638US5597024ALow profile hardwood flooring strip and method of manufacture174 cites · 199790% earned
- 1733US5109898AProcess for the manufacture of multi-ply panel boards preferably for floors174 cites · 199294% earned
- 1829US6358352B1Method for creating higher grade wood products from lower grade lumber171 cites · 200294% earned
- 1925US5135597AProcess for remanufacturing wood boards168 cites · 199294% earned
- 2021US6450235B1Efficient, natural slat system160 cites · 200290% earned
- 2117US6148884ALow profile hardwood flooring strip and method of manufacture155 cites · 200094% earned
- 2213US7137229B2Floorboards with decorative grooves150 cites · 200484% earned
- 238US8733410B2Method of separating a floorboard material148 cites · 200884% earned
- 244US6955020B2Floor panels with edge connectors138 cites · 200371% earned
- 251US8627862B2Mechanical locking of floor panels, methods to install and uninstall panels, a method and 138 cites · 201184% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B27M patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199VAELINGE INNOVATION AB29 patents · 637 citations
- 296GLOWFORGE INC11 patents · 32 citations
- 392BUILDZ LLC7 patents · 16 citations
- 488MITEK HOLDINGS INC4 patents · 44 citations
- 583CERALOC INNOVATION AB6 patents · 49 citations
- 679AMERICAN WOODMARK MAN COMPANY3 patents · 4 citations
- 775WOOD ENGINEERING TECH LIMITED3 patents · 4 citations
- 871Frametec Alpha IP LLC4 patents · 0 citations
- 967STILES MACHINERY INC2 patents · 3 citations
- 1063GOODRICH CORP3 patents · 0 citations
- 1158THE GRAVITY GROUP LLC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1254TRINITY INT INDUSTRIES L L C1 patents · 1 citations
- 1350SHAW IND GROUP INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1446VOORWOOD COMPANY2 patents · 0 citations
- 1542BOTBUILT INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 1638BUTITTA HENRY1 patents · 0 citations
- 1733DIAM BOUCHAGE1 patents · 0 citations
- 1829INVENTWOOD INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 1925NAT NAIL CORP1 patents · 0 citations
- 2021BOUTANOS FADI1 patents · 0 citations
- 2117CAROL YOUNG CORP1 patents · 0 citations
- 2213CENTER STUD LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 238GEN ELECTRIC1 patents · 0 citations
- 244KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECH1 patents · 0 citations
- 251MECANICA CAPE S L1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B27M output across the last 5 years
- 199VAELINGE INNOVATION AB29 patents · 637 citations
- 296GLOWFORGE INC11 patents · 32 citations
- 392FLOORING IND LTD SARL13 patents · 69 citations
- 488KVAL INC6 patents · 60 citations
- 583BUILDZ LLC7 patents · 16 citations
- 679MITEK HOLDINGS INC4 patents · 44 citations
- 775DELCOTTO IP LLC5 patents · 8 citations
- 871CERALOC INNOVATION AB6 patents · 49 citations
- 967MEINAN MACHINERY WORKS5 patents · 31 citations
- 1063STORA ENSO OYJ5 patents · 12 citations
- 1158UNILIN BV3 patents · 5 citations
- 1254USNR LLC5 patents · 5 citations
- 1350JELD WEN INC2 patents · 56 citations
- 1446AMERICAN WOODMARK MAN COMPANY3 patents · 4 citations
- 1542COLUMBIA INSURANCE CO3 patents · 5 citations
- 1638ROTHWELL JORDAN BYRON3 patents · 4 citations
- 1733MICHAEL WEINIG INC2 patents · 8 citations
- 1829RAILROAD SOLUTIONS INC2 patents · 5 citations
- 1925WOOD ENGINEERING TECH LIMITED3 patents · 4 citations
- 2021WELLS FARGO BANK NA2 patents · 9 citations
- 2117UNIV MARYLAND2 patents · 6 citations
- 2213FRITZ EGGER GMBH & CO OG2 patents · 4 citations
- 238BAKER ROBERT ANTHONY2 patents · 3 citations
- 244WIEBE CHARLES3 patents · 1 citations
- 251MORIWATAKARA CO LTD2 patents · 5 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B27M
- 199UNILIN BEHEER BV43 patents · 2,645 citations
- 296VALINGE INNOVATION AB17 patents · 1,185 citations
- 392PERVAN DARKO9 patents · 669 citations
- 488UNILIN BEHEER BV BV4 patents · 562 citations
- 583VAELINGE INNOVATION AB29 patents · 637 citations
- 679BAUM RES & DEV5 patents · 398 citations
- 775TRIANGLE PACIFIC CORP5 patents · 463 citations
- 871WEYERHAEUSER CO14 patents · 489 citations
- 967FORESTRY & FOREST PROD RES INS6 patents · 272 citations
- 1063PREC AUTOMATION INC9 patents · 222 citations
- 1158BALTEK CORP6 patents · 177 citations
- 1254MASONITE CORP10 patents · 136 citations
- 1350GLOWFORGE INC11 patents · 32 citations
- 1446TAYLOR MFG CO JAMES L9 patents · 83 citations
- 1542FLOORING IND LTD SARL13 patents · 69 citations
- 1638MAC MILLAN BLOEDEL LTD4 patents · 138 citations
- 1733GLOBE MFG CO5 patents · 42 citations
- 1829KVAL INC6 patents · 60 citations
- 1925UNILIN BVBA4 patents · 37 citations
- 2021FORINTEK CANADA CORP3 patents · 126 citations
- 2117DELCOTTO MELYNDA SUZANNE3 patents · 50 citations
- 2213THERMWOOD CORP5 patents · 57 citations
- 238BUILDZ LLC7 patents · 16 citations
- 244OLYMPUS CORP9 patents · 29 citations
- 251LAHARCO INC2 patents · 171 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth