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Bridges
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E01D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E01D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Davy E. Passucci15 patents · 92 citations
- 296Paul Apostolopoulos14 patents · 51 citations
- 392Jeff W. Reichert9 patents · 23 citations
- 488Jeffrey David Scott7 patents · 21 citations
- 583Rachid Annan11 patents · 27 citations
- 679James Michael O'Keefe4 patents · 9 citations
- 775Julian Huber5 patents · 8 citations
- 871Florian Sturm7 patents · 7 citations
- 967Dan Straub3 patents · 4 citations
- 1063Justin Lunday3 patents · 4 citations
- 1158Paul Jamtgaard3 patents · 0 citations
- 1254Peter Jamtgaard3 patents · 0 citations
- 1350Christine C Schleicher3 patents · 0 citations
- 1446Megan A Matson3 patents · 0 citations
- 1542Michael P. Smith3 patents · 0 citations
- 1638Paul V. Cavallaro3 patents · 0 citations
- 1733David John Stretch2 patents · 1 citations
- 1829Warrick Weber2 patents · 1 citations
- 1925Kai Ling1 patents · 3 citations
- 2021Duo Zou1 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Guocheng Rong1 patents · 2 citations
- 2213He Jin1 patents · 2 citations
- 238Kunxing Li1 patents · 2 citations
- 244Shengquan Yan1 patents · 2 citations
- 251Yanbiao Cai1 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E01D output across the last 5 years
- 199Steven R. Robinson11 patents · 407 citations
- 296Walter L. Lambert9 patents · 36 citations
- 392Ivica Zivanovic6 patents · 96 citations
- 488Davy E. Passucci15 patents · 92 citations
- 583Paul Apostolopoulos14 patents · 51 citations
- 679Jeff W. Reichert9 patents · 23 citations
- 775Jeffrey David Scott7 patents · 21 citations
- 871Werner Brand10 patents · 34 citations
- 967Rachid Annan11 patents · 27 citations
- 1063Kenneth P. Apperson3 patents · 40 citations
- 1158James Michael O'Keefe4 patents · 9 citations
- 1254Ronnal P. Reichard6 patents · 5 citations
- 1350Scott Lewit6 patents · 5 citations
- 1446Nicolas Fabry6 patents · 12 citations
- 1542Nicholas Bruce Mullaney4 patents · 14 citations
- 1638Julian Huber5 patents · 8 citations
- 1733Florian Sturm7 patents · 7 citations
- 1829Rupert R. Thomas, Sr.3 patents · 18 citations
- 1925Brett P. Guarrero3 patents · 7 citations
- 2021Gary Michael Dinmore3 patents · 14 citations
- 2117John Stanley Deerkoski3 patents · 14 citations
- 2213Dal N. Hills4 patents · 4 citations
- 238Jeff Koebrick4 patents · 4 citations
- 244Kason Hills4 patents · 4 citations
- 251Jeffrey J. Von Handorf3 patents · 14 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E01D
- 199Chris Dumlao8 patents · 558 citations
- 296Eric Abrahamson7 patents · 490 citations
- 392Donald Morris7 patents · 237 citations
- 488Steven R. Robinson11 patents · 407 citations
- 583Konrad Baerveldt5 patents · 327 citations
- 679Lambros Apostolopoulos21 patents · 363 citations
- 775Eugene W. Sivachenko9 patents · 443 citations
- 871Guy S. Puccio11 patents · 334 citations
- 967Stanley J. Grossman9 patents · 314 citations
- 1063Victor F. Petrenko12 patents · 339 citations
- 1158Firoze H. Broacha5 patents · 244 citations
- 1254Neal H. Bettigole6 patents · 240 citations
- 1350Jean-Claude Percheron6 patents · 197 citations
- 1446Adam D. Matteo5 patents · 164 citations
- 1542Brian J. Malloy5 patents · 164 citations
- 1638Roman Wolchuk5 patents · 164 citations
- 1733Patrick Ladret6 patents · 184 citations
- 1829Delmont D. Brown6 patents · 293 citations
- 1925Gerard Sauvageot6 patents · 178 citations
- 2021Oswald Nutzel10 patents · 201 citations
- 2117Gangarao V. S. Hota4 patents · 241 citations
- 2213Dieter Jungwirth5 patents · 192 citations
- 238John D. Nicholas8 patents · 126 citations
- 244Hans-Norbert Wiedeck15 patents · 171 citations
- 251Egbert Zimmermann6 patents · 125 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E01D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12214999B1✦ AIIntelligent hoisting method for beam segments used in bridgedeck crane systems and a bridg2 cites · 202576% earned
- 296US11970825B1✦ AIStructurally stable garden bridge and its method of use3 cites · 202480% earned
- 392US12410873B2✦ AIApparatus, system, and method for a tubular body to traverse a gap1 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US11982059B1Bridge overhang shielding and formwork1 cites · 202467% earned
- 583US11913180B1Bridge construction method and bridge1 cites · 202467% earned
- 679US12459760B2Gangway having self-raising assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12359378B2Roadway infrastructure for autonomous vehicles0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12410624B1Suspension assembly0 cites · 20250% earned
- 967US12297609B2Formwork system and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US12104674B1Soft-to-hard goods connections with dynamic energy dissipation enhanced through friction0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12247363B1Vehicle barrier system and method of construction thereof0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1254US12352045B2Modular slab, slab system, piles and methods of use thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12461541B2Control device, flying object system, control method, and program0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12305410B2Striking element and method0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12486626B2Quick change rotor alignment feature0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US12180922B1Scour protective device around piles with bidirectional flow power generation0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12553199B2Prestressed strengthening apparatus for prefabricated highway bridge0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12448741B2Seismic reinforcement device for bridge0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12503822B2Detensioning system and a method for detensioning a structural element or a tensioning ele0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2021US12428257B2Adjustable strand threading and lubricating device for prefabricated box girders0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2117US12215467B2Integrate structure for damage management of road-bridge transition sections in permafrost0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US12351997B2Corrugated pipe connection device for continuous section at top of continuous T-shaped bea0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12522990B1Bridge sliding device and a bridge construction system0 cites · 20260% earned
- 244US12522988B1Externally encased prefabricated UHPC slab arch bridge with concrete-filled steel tube sti0 cites · 20260% earned
- 251US12571172B2Large-span corridor structure composed of arc-shaped cantilever trusses and stay cable sup0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E01D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11486101B1✦ AIAirbag-type intelligent control device and control method for vortex-induced vibration of 15 cites · 202289% earned
- 296US10914043B1✦ AIConstruction method for a cantilever beam on a central pier12 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11306458B1✦ AIAdjustable foundation support bracket6 cites · 202285% earned
- 488US11718964B2Bridge apparatus, systems and methods of construction4 cites · 202370% earned
- 583US11697915B2Expanding metal used in forming support structures5 cites · 202277% earned
- 679US12214999B1Intelligent hoisting method for beam segments used in bridgedeck crane systems and a bridg2 cites · 202576% earned
- 775US11970825B1Structurally stable garden bridge and its method of use3 cites · 202480% earned
- 871US12146316B2Expansion joint cover5 cites · 202384% earned
- 967US11821815B2Displacement measurement apparatus for structure6 cites · 202285% earned
- 1063US12159387B2Inspection support apparatus, inspection support method, and inspection support program fo4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1158US11788314B2Ductile connections for pre-formed construction elements3 cites · 202272% earned
- 1254US11535988B1Water damping device and method for controlling vortex-induced vibration and fluttering of3 cites · 202380% earned
- 1350US12359383B2Expansion-joint bridging device3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1446US11479929B2Formwork system and method4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1542US11718965B2Apparatus and method for reinforcing a partially submerged structural element4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1638US11441853B2Compositions and systems for bidirectional energy transfer and thermally enhanced solar ab3 cites · 202161% earned
- 1733US11427975B2Precast segmental pier reinforced with both conventional steel bars and high-strength stee4 cites · 202182% earned
- 1829US11685618B2Gangway having self-raising assembly2 cites · 202255% earned
- 1925US11834852B2Striking tool and method3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2021US11867592B2Structure displacement amount measurement apparatus3 cites · 202280% earned
- 2117US11505900B2Elevated roadway quasi-equilibrium support system2 cites · 202161% earned
- 2213US12060685B2Slip forming structures using multiple molds2 cites · 202267% earned
- 238US11959862B2Damage figure creation supporting apparatus, damage figure creation supporting method, dam2 cites · 202176% earned
- 244US11466744B2Electromagnetic multistage adjustable variable inertance and variable damping device2 cites · 202176% earned
- 251US12116738B2Long span bridge designs2 cites · 202276% earned
All-time canon
The defining E01D patents of the whole record
- 199US7256104B2✦ AISubstrate manufacturing method and substrate processing apparatus262 cites · 200491% earned
- 296US6685391B1✦ AIGround surface cover system with flexible interlocking joint for erosion control195 cites · 200494% earned
- 392US4080086A✦ AIRoadway joint-sealing apparatus176 cites · 197894% earned
- 488US4007994AExpansion joint with elastomer seal174 cites · 197794% earned
- 583US4447172ARoadway expansion joint and seal168 cites · 198494% earned
- 679US7034660B2Sensor devices for structural health monitoring162 cites · 200290% earned
- 775US5071282AHighway expansion joint strip seal162 cites · 199194% earned
- 871US5496615AWaterproofing membrane150 cites · 199694% earned
- 967US7169117B2Integrated lance and strip for analyte measurement145 cites · 200690% earned
- 1063US5226204ATele-robotic passenger loading bridge control system142 cites · 199393% earned
- 1158US6027075ASystems and methods for modifying ice adhesion strength132 cites · 200088% earned
- 1254US6467118B2Modular polymeric matrix composite load bearing deck structure131 cites · 200286% earned
- 1350US6507163B1Robotic bridge maintenance system131 cites · 200393% earned
- 1446US6039503AExpansion joint system128 cites · 200093% earned
- 1542US8317444B1Movement-compensating plate anchor124 cites · 201287% earned
- 1638US4972537AOrthogonally composite prefabricated structural slabs122 cites · 199093% earned
- 1733US6295944B1Automatic tethering system for a floating dock119 cites · 200193% earned
- 1829US9611667B2Durable, fire resistant, energy absorbing and cost-effective strengthening systems for str114 cites · 201690% earned
- 1925US10100542B2Durable, fire resistant, energy absorbing and cost-effective strengthening systems for str112 cites · 201790% earned
- 2021US6347911B1Vortex shedding strake wraps for submerged pilings and pipes111 cites · 200293% earned
- 2117US5394667AFlooring construction and method108 cites · 199593% earned
- 2213US4282619ATruss structure108 cites · 198193% earned
- 238US6666618B1System and method for sealing roadway joints105 cites · 200393% earned
- 244US6532708B1Expansion and seismic joint covers102 cites · 200389% earned
- 251US3994609AElastomeric expansion seal102 cites · 197689% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E01D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199PAUL KRISTEN INC22 patents · 318 citations
- 296US NAVY10 patents · 131 citations
- 392SAFE RACK LLC11 patents · 77 citations
- 488VSL INT AG14 patents · 32 citations
- 583FUJIFILM CORP13 patents · 13 citations
- 679PERI SE9 patents · 8 citations
- 775POLY CHANGDA ENG CO LTD3 patents · 14 citations
- 871SHO BOND CORP2 patents · 13 citations
- 967UNIV SHANDONG5 patents · 1 citations
- 1063GLYDWAYS INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1158JUNCTION7 LTD2 patents · 1 citations
- 1254BEST CART INC1 patents · 3 citations
- 1350KOREA INST CIVIL ENG & BUILDING TECH4 patents · 0 citations
- 1446BERTAS ANTHONY J2 patents · 0 citations
- 1542SWANK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC1 patents · 1 citations
- 1638TRAXYL INC1 patents · 1 citations
- 1733TX BRIDGE ROBOTICS INC1 patents · 1 citations
- 1829CCCC SECOND HARBOR ENG COMPANY LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 1925CHANGAN UNIV2 patents · 0 citations
- 2021CHINA TIESIJU CIVIL ENG GROUP CO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 2117THE US GOV OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY1 patents · 0 citations
- 2213UNIV ZHEJIANG2 patents · 0 citations
- 238CALBAH IND PTY LTD1 patents · 0 citations
- 244CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 251CHINA RAILWAY MAJOR BRIDGE ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E01D output across the last 5 years
- 199PAUL KRISTEN INC22 patents · 318 citations
- 296US ARMY13 patents · 190 citations
- 392US NAVY10 patents · 131 citations
- 488SAFE RACK LLC11 patents · 77 citations
- 583ULTIMATE STRENGTH CABLE LLC8 patents · 26 citations
- 679DYWIDAG SYSTEMS INT GMBH13 patents · 70 citations
- 775VSL INT AG14 patents · 32 citations
- 871SOLETANCHE FREYSSINET14 patents · 25 citations
- 967SEIKO EPSON CORP8 patents · 72 citations
- 1063OHIO GRATINGS INC3 patents · 40 citations
- 1158FUJIFILM CORP13 patents · 13 citations
- 1254NEC CORP12 patents · 14 citations
- 1350COMPOSITES INTELLECTUAL HOLDINGS INC6 patents · 5 citations
- 1446PERI SE9 patents · 8 citations
- 1542CONTECH ENG SOLUTIONS LLC5 patents · 13 citations
- 1638UNIV CHANGSHA SCI & TECH5 patents · 19 citations
- 1733FMT INT TRADE AB5 patents · 21 citations
- 1829GENERATIVE TECH OPERATIVES LLC3 patents · 7 citations
- 1925UNIV SOUTHEAST5 patents · 10 citations
- 2021SCHUL INT CO LLC3 patents · 23 citations
- 2117SUMMIT PRECAST CONCRETE LP3 patents · 6 citations
- 2213IHI INFRASTRUCTURE SYS CO LTD3 patents · 10 citations
- 238POLY CHANGDA ENG CO LTD3 patents · 14 citations
- 244BUNKER II OWEN WOODRUFF2 patents · 10 citations
- 251LEE SUNG WOO2 patents · 34 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E01D
- 199MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC7 patents · 427 citations
- 296LIFT U DIVISION HOGAN MFG INC5 patents · 196 citations
- 392UNIV WEST VIRGINIA6 patents · 400 citations
- 488SCHUL INTERNATIONAL CO LLC8 patents · 384 citations
- 583PAUL KRISTEN INC22 patents · 318 citations
- 679DARTMOUTH COLLEGE13 patents · 402 citations
- 775GRACE W R & CO7 patents · 354 citations
- 871FREYSSINET INT STUP27 patents · 670 citations
- 967DYCKERHOFF & WIDMANN AG28 patents · 591 citations
- 1063SIVACHENKO EUGENE W7 patents · 331 citations
- 1158ACME HIGHWAY PROD11 patents · 315 citations
- 1254BROWN CO D S7 patents · 340 citations
- 1350REYNOLDS METALS CO6 patents · 176 citations
- 1446UNIV NEBRASKA6 patents · 188 citations
- 1542MULLER J INT7 patents · 189 citations
- 1638OILES INDUSTRY CO LTD8 patents · 174 citations
- 1733JOHNSON DAVID W6 patents · 148 citations
- 1829WATSON BOWMAN ASSOCIATES8 patents · 287 citations
- 1925FELT PRODUCTS MFG CO6 patents · 155 citations
- 2021US ARMY13 patents · 190 citations
- 2117US NAVY10 patents · 131 citations
- 2213WATSON BOWMAN ACME CORP8 patents · 175 citations
- 238SECR DEFENCE BRIT13 patents · 172 citations
- 244FIGG AND MULLER ENGINEERS INC6 patents · 119 citations
- 251D S BROWN COMPANY INC5 patents · 212 citations
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