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Marine propulsion or steering
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within B63H · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest B63H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Mario Scheckel8 patents · 420 citations
- 296Kenneth G. Gable41 patents · 851 citations
- 392Jason S. Arbuckle63 patents · 1,137 citations
- 488Steven J. Gonring40 patents · 637 citations
- 583Thomas S. Kirchhoff32 patents · 622 citations
- 679Darin C. Uppgard22 patents · 509 citations
- 775Wayne M. Jaszewski67 patents · 863 citations
- 871Steven J. Andrasko48 patents · 677 citations
- 967Randall J. Poirier30 patents · 450 citations
- 1063Kerry J. Treinen10 patents · 269 citations
- 1158Donald Lewis Montague19 patents · 181 citations
- 1254John A. Groeschel21 patents · 341 citations
- 1350Jeremy L. Alby21 patents · 393 citations
- 1446David J. Belter30 patents · 381 citations
- 1542Joseph Andrew Brock18 patents · 144 citations
- 1638Steven J. Amerling28 patents · 346 citations
- 1733Bradley Tyers11 patents · 159 citations
- 1829Yoshikazu Nakayasu21 patents · 215 citations
- 1925Aaron J. Ward32 patents · 304 citations
- 2021James E. Erickson13 patents · 198 citations
- 2117Todd D. Dannenberg11 patents · 178 citations
- 2213Daniel E. Clarkson8 patents · 804 citations
- 238Francesco Lanni6 patents · 172 citations
- 244Taiichi Otobe21 patents · 270 citations
- 251Roger E. Koepsel20 patents · 296 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B63H output across the last 5 years
- 199Mark W. Mcbride10 patents · 1,459 citations
- 296David A. Boger8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 392Gregory P. Dillon8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 488James P. Runt8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 583Justin M. Walsh8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 679Robert L. Campbell8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 775Robert F. Kunz8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 871Stephen A. Hambric8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 967Thomas M. Mallison8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 1063Mario Scheckel8 patents · 420 citations
- 1158Robert A. Morvillo33 patents · 647 citations
- 1254Derek L. Hine23 patents · 418 citations
- 1350Paul D. Salmon9 patents · 497 citations
- 1446Kurt A. F. Kiesow, Iii13 patents · 338 citations
- 1542William A. Stutz13 patents · 338 citations
- 1638Kenneth G. Gable41 patents · 851 citations
- 1733Jason S. Arbuckle63 patents · 1,137 citations
- 1829Steven J. Gonring40 patents · 637 citations
- 1925Thomas S. Kirchhoff32 patents · 622 citations
- 2021Darin C. Uppgard22 patents · 509 citations
- 2117Wayne M. Jaszewski67 patents · 863 citations
- 2213Michael J. Lemancik17 patents · 398 citations
- 238Steven J. Andrasko48 patents · 677 citations
- 244Karl J. Grajkowski6 patents · 194 citations
- 251Daniel Lee Gasper8 patents · 207 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in B63H
- 199Mark W. Mcbride10 patents · 1,459 citations
- 296David A. Boger8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 392Gregory P. Dillon8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 488James P. Runt8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 583Justin M. Walsh8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 679Robert L. Campbell8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 775Robert F. Kunz8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 871Stephen A. Hambric8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 967Thomas M. Mallison8 patents · 1,212 citations
- 1063Shepard W. Mckenney7 patents · 636 citations
- 1158Ryan T. Grace19 patents · 527 citations
- 1254Ted V. Grace19 patents · 527 citations
- 1350Mario Scheckel8 patents · 420 citations
- 1446Phillip King Gaynor8 patents · 1,272 citations
- 1542Jeffery C. Ehlers5 patents · 1,200 citations
- 1638Robert A. Morvillo33 patents · 647 citations
- 1733Steven J. Knight10 patents · 910 citations
- 1829Derek L. Hine23 patents · 418 citations
- 1925Luciano Veronesi11 patents · 686 citations
- 2021James A. Drake7 patents · 537 citations
- 2117Paul D. Salmon9 patents · 497 citations
- 2213Gaudencio A. Labrador5 patents · 656 citations
- 238Errol W. Mckoy7 patents · 392 citations
- 244Kurt A. F. Kiesow, Iii13 patents · 338 citations
- 251William A. Stutz13 patents · 338 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring B63H patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12006014B1✦ AIExhaust vent hoods for marine vessels and related methods21 cites · 202482% earned
- 296US12043361B1✦ AIExhaust handling systems for marine vessels and related methods18 cites · 202481% earned
- 392US11866137B1✦ AIMarine drives having noise and vibration isolating joint12 cites · 202488% earned
- 488US12377946B1Method and apparatus for solar powered and navigationally optimized hydrofoil autonomous v4 cites · 202582% earned
- 583US11866133B1Marine propulsion device with flexible conduit in lower unit8 cites · 202480% earned
- 679US11932367B1Axial flux outboard propulsion system for an electric boat7 cites · 202479% earned
- 775US11945562B1Shovel blade airplane/boat propeller4 cites · 202482% earned
- 871US12065230B1Marine propulsion control system and method with rear and lateral marine drives5 cites · 202484% earned
- 967US12158088B2Thermal energy storage system with radiation cavities2 cites · 202438% earned
- 1063USD1013605SPropeller3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1158US12258111B1Swivel mounts for attaching and maneuvering accessories over the gunnel of a boat or any o2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1254US12286205B1Marine fuel cell-based integrated heat, electricity, and cooling supply system2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1350US12392157B1Water surface cleaning apparatus2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1446USD1011258SWater sports apparatus4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1542US12030607B1Marine steering systems and steering control methods4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1638US12110087B1Method and system for replacing a watercraft battery3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1733US12134454B1Marine propulsion system and method with single rear drive and lateral marine drive3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1829US12263915B1Anchoring system for a marine vessel3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1925US12151796B2Underwater propulsion device2 cites · 202458% earned
- 2021US12145698B2Methods and systems for free-floating nautical stationkeeping2 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US12326012B2Swimming pool cleaner2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US12158091B2V-type engine, outboard motor, and watercraft3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US12435648B1Thermal energy storage system coupled with thermal power cycle systems1 cites · 202544% earned
- 244US11904997B1Methods for maneuvering a marine vessel2 cites · 202461% earned
- 251US12337954B1Convertible drive system1 cites · 202550% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring B63H patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11780551B1✦ AINon-singular finite-time control method and system for dynamic positioning of unmanned boa38 cites · 202391% earned
- 296US12006014B1✦ AIExhaust vent hoods for marine vessels and related methods21 cites · 202482% earned
- 392US11325687B1✦ AIMultiple duct system for conveying exhaust gas from oceangoing vessels to a treatment syst34 cites · 202291% earned
- 488US11603776B2Energy storage system and applications31 cites · 202266% earned
- 583US10946939B1Watercraft having a waterproof container and a waterproof electrical connector37 cites · 202180% earned
- 679US12043361B1Exhaust handling systems for marine vessels and related methods18 cites · 202481% earned
- 775US11345455B2Apparatus for emissions reduction as a service (ERaaS)28 cites · 202283% earned
- 871US11097824B1Outboard motor having copilot device27 cites · 202191% earned
- 967US11186352B1Systems and methods for incorporating tilt locking into tillers31 cites · 202191% earned
- 1063US11572145B1Top-down serviceable outboard motors22 cites · 202382% earned
- 1158US10962976B1Motion control method and system for biomimetic robotic fish based on adversarial structur25 cites · 202190% earned
- 1254US10953960B1Self-propelled emissions control servicing watercraft28 cites · 202191% earned
- 1350US11097826B1Tiller for outboard marine drive having lanyard error alert27 cites · 202191% earned
- 1446US11485457B1Hydrojet propulsion system18 cites · 202279% earned
- 1542US11428236B2Expandable impeller pump21 cites · 202173% earned
- 1638US11319041B2Recovery device and recovery method of unmanned underwater vehicles21 cites · 202190% earned
- 1733US11059556B2Trolling motor sealing system19 cites · 202190% earned
- 1829US11598269B1Air intake plenum for attenuating sound from a marine engine12 cites · 202382% earned
- 1925US11866137B1Marine drives having noise and vibration isolating joint12 cites · 202488% earned
- 2021US11084563B1Tiller for outboard motor20 cites · 202185% earned
- 2117US11591057B2Propulsion devices and methods of making propulsion devices that align propeller blades fo14 cites · 202283% earned
- 2213US11217216B2Motorized pole mount for sonar transducers15 cites · 202176% earned
- 238US10927745B1Cooling apparatus configurations for marine engines having a supercharger17 cites · 202189% earned
- 244US11603179B2Marine propulsion device and methods of making marine propulsion device having impact prot12 cites · 202288% earned
- 251US11148775B2Watercraft and associated pedal drive system16 cites · 202180% earned
All-time canon
The defining B63H patents of the whole record
- 199US6960107B1✦ AIMarine transmission with a cone clutch used for direct transfer of torque1,442 cites · 200595% earned
- 296US6062360A✦ AISynchronizer for a gear shift mechanism for a marine propulsion system1,423 cites · 200095% earned
- 392US4973274A✦ AIShift assisting device1,417 cites · 199095% earned
- 488US6273771B1Control system for a marine vessel738 cites · 200195% earned
- 583US4234907ALight emitting fabric578 cites · 198095% earned
- 679US7393181B2Expandable impeller pump481 cites · 200684% earned
- 775US6327994B1Scavenger energy converter system its new applications and its control systems406 cites · 200195% earned
- 871US5201679AMarine propeller with breakaway hub324 cites · 199394% earned
- 967US6186922B1In-line transmission with counter-rotating outputs318 cites · 200194% earned
- 1063US4216467AHand controller314 cites · 198094% earned
- 1158US4995010ADepth finding-trolling system297 cites · 199194% earned
- 1254US7927068B2Expandable impeller pump293 cites · 200983% earned
- 1350US4459873AMarine propulsion system268 cites · 198494% earned
- 1446US5235266AEnergy-generating plant, particularly propeller-type ship's propulsion plant, includin253 cites · 199394% earned
- 1542US6234853B1Simplified docking method and apparatus for a multiple engine marine vessel245 cites · 200194% earned
- 1638US8376707B2Expandable impeller pump235 cites · 201183% earned
- 1733US5491636AAnchorless boat positioning employing global positioning system213 cites · 199694% earned
- 1829US6692318B2Mixed flow pump203 cites · 200394% earned
- 1925US5662294AAdaptive control surface using antagonistic shape memory alloy tendons201 cites · 199794% earned
- 2021US4718870AMarine propulsion system199 cites · 198894% earned
- 2117US6030007AContinually adjustable nonreturn knot197 cites · 200094% earned
- 2213US7552903B2Machine mounting system191 cites · 200794% earned
- 238US6939290B2Self propelled device having a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system189 cites · 200394% earned
- 244US4696707AComposite tape placement apparatus with natural path generation means184 cites · 198794% earned
- 251US7305928B2Method for positioning a marine vessel180 cites · 200794% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest B63H patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199BRUNSWICK CORP1,021 patents · 21,525 citations
- 296YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD741 patents · 6,422 citations
- 392US NAVY114 patents · 1,790 citations
- 488HONDA MOTOR CO LTD307 patents · 1,981 citations
- 583MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD38 patents · 400 citations
- 679ECP ENTW MBH6 patents · 187 citations
- 775BRP US INC59 patents · 559 citations
- 871KAI CONCEPTS LLC19 patents · 145 citations
- 967RONDO ENERGY INC53 patents · 64 citations
- 1063NAVICO HOLDING AS33 patents · 194 citations
- 1158NUHN IND LTD10 patents · 59 citations
- 1254FALCON POWER LLC13 patents · 65 citations
- 1350MASTERCRAFT BOAT CO LLC19 patents · 66 citations
- 1446SUZUKI MOTOR CORP104 patents · 181 citations
- 1542TORQEEDO GMBH31 patents · 172 citations
- 1638KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG CO LTD17 patents · 98 citations
- 1733CORRECT CRAFT IP HOLDINGS LLC9 patents · 56 citations
- 1829ROBINSON BRANDON6 patents · 52 citations
- 1925DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE42 patents · 87 citations
- 2021CHEN SHANE8 patents · 86 citations
- 2117CATERPILLAR INC26 patents · 73 citations
- 2213ULTRAFLEX SPA20 patents · 45 citations
- 238SHARROW ENG LLC9 patents · 31 citations
- 244GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LTD13 patents · 47 citations
- 251FURUNO ELECTRIC CO28 patents · 40 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained B63H output across the last 5 years
- 199BRUNSWICK CORP1,021 patents · 21,525 citations
- 296YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD741 patents · 6,422 citations
- 392JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC24 patents · 1,084 citations
- 488US NAVY114 patents · 1,790 citations
- 583LOCKHEED CORP19 patents · 536 citations
- 679LIQUID ROBOTICS INC25 patents · 260 citations
- 775HONDA MOTOR CO LTD307 patents · 1,981 citations
- 871MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD38 patents · 400 citations
- 967ECP ENTW MBH6 patents · 187 citations
- 1063KAWASAKI HEAVY IND LTD120 patents · 1,141 citations
- 1158BRP US INC59 patents · 559 citations
- 1254KAI CONCEPTS LLC19 patents · 145 citations
- 1350MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP21 patents · 289 citations
- 1446MALIBU BOATS LLC6 patents · 99 citations
- 1542BOEING CO27 patents · 241 citations
- 1638SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO12 patents · 123 citations
- 1733TC1 LLC4 patents · 137 citations
- 1829GARMIN SWITZERLAND GMBH22 patents · 131 citations
- 1925POLARIS INC17 patents · 183 citations
- 2021RONDO ENERGY INC53 patents · 64 citations
- 2117ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN26 patents · 208 citations
- 2213NISSAN MOTOR9 patents · 163 citations
- 238NAVICO HOLDING AS33 patents · 194 citations
- 244NUHN IND LTD10 patents · 59 citations
- 251TURNING POINT PROPELLERS INC9 patents · 117 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in B63H
- 199BRUNSWICK CORP1,021 patents · 21,525 citations
- 296TALARIA COMPANY LLC8 patents · 742 citations
- 392SANSHIN KOGYO KK388 patents · 8,607 citations
- 488PENN STATE RES FOUND5 patents · 833 citations
- 583WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP19 patents · 1,205 citations
- 679US ARMY41 patents · 1,234 citations
- 775YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD741 patents · 6,422 citations
- 871JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC24 patents · 1,084 citations
- 967JOHNSON FISHING INC7 patents · 630 citations
- 1063US NAVY114 patents · 1,790 citations
- 1158TWIN DISC INC12 patents · 608 citations
- 1254LOCKHEED CORP19 patents · 536 citations
- 1350OUTBOARD MARINE CORP290 patents · 4,822 citations
- 1446SCHOTTEL WERFT21 patents · 699 citations
- 1542BOMBARDIER INC20 patents · 548 citations
- 1638TELEFLEX INC18 patents · 416 citations
- 1733ZEBCO CORP14 patents · 443 citations
- 1829BLOHM VOSS AG25 patents · 590 citations
- 1925ELECTRIC BOAT CORP11 patents · 371 citations
- 2021BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORP OF US77 patents · 1,516 citations
- 2117GEN ELECTRIC33 patents · 498 citations
- 2213LIQUID ROBOTICS INC25 patents · 260 citations
- 238HONDA MOTOR CO LTD307 patents · 1,981 citations
- 244SIEMENS AG48 patents · 742 citations
- 251MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD38 patents · 400 citations
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