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Structural elements & building materials
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E04C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E04C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Christian Boo17 patents · 1,079 citations
- 296Fernando Hernandez Sesma27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 392Raymond E. Poliquin27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 488Donald Anthony Pilz22 patents · 918 citations
- 583Glenn Robell10 patents · 348 citations
- 679Dennis Leblang14 patents · 361 citations
- 775James A. Wambaugh12 patents · 100 citations
- 871Brett Rochner11 patents · 76 citations
- 967Charles David Taylor, Jr.15 patents · 77 citations
- 1063Paul Addison Brown15 patents · 77 citations
- 1158Randal Scott Hoffner14 patents · 68 citations
- 1254Stewart Mcintyre Adams13 patents · 67 citations
- 1350Berthold Mueller14 patents · 52 citations
- 1446Warren L. Herron, Iii7 patents · 72 citations
- 1542Husain Abbas20 patents · 121 citations
- 1638George David Richardson11 patents · 79 citations
- 1733Semion Krivulin11 patents · 79 citations
- 1829Jan Eddy De Rick7 patents · 58 citations
- 1925Samuel Yin17 patents · 77 citations
- 2021Charles H. Leahy7 patents · 47 citations
- 2117Harvel K. Crumley8 patents · 157 citations
- 2213Bryant A. Zavitz9 patents · 38 citations
- 238Allen Sealock5 patents · 37 citations
- 244Terry Wayne Liles5 patents · 37 citations
- 251Zi Li Fang7 patents · 44 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04C output across the last 5 years
- 199Marcus Bergelin17 patents · 1,367 citations
- 296Brian G. Randall27 patents · 2,285 citations
- 392Christian Boo17 patents · 1,079 citations
- 488Fernando Hernandez Sesma27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 583Raymond E. Poliquin27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 679Donald Anthony Pilz22 patents · 918 citations
- 775Romeo Ilarian Ciuperca27 patents · 769 citations
- 871Thomas L. Schuman22 patents · 367 citations
- 967Felix L. Sorkin134 patents · 3,506 citations
- 1063Thomas M. Espinosa39 patents · 496 citations
- 1158Weiling Peng15 patents · 399 citations
- 1254John L. Bennett18 patents · 330 citations
- 1350Ashish Dubey15 patents · 678 citations
- 1446Nian Ou16 patents · 244 citations
- 1542Kelly R. Flaherty15 patents · 239 citations
- 1638Neil C. Swiacki15 patents · 239 citations
- 1733Rick D. Jordan15 patents · 239 citations
- 1829Glenn Robell10 patents · 348 citations
- 1925Anneke Struis9 patents · 181 citations
- 2021Eberhard Von Hoyningen Huene9 patents · 181 citations
- 2117Michael Salzman9 patents · 181 citations
- 2213David E. Murdock9 patents · 153 citations
- 238Douglas Mancosh9 patents · 153 citations
- 244James P. Przybylinski9 patents · 153 citations
- 251Duane Paradis15 patents · 211 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E04C
- 199Marcus Bergelin17 patents · 1,367 citations
- 296Steven C. Meyerson5 patents · 1,671 citations
- 392William H. Porter22 patents · 2,555 citations
- 488Dick J. Sievert15 patents · 1,308 citations
- 583Brian G. Randall27 patents · 2,285 citations
- 679Christian Boo17 patents · 1,079 citations
- 775Steven W. Sucech7 patents · 1,009 citations
- 871Frederick T. Jones8 patents · 1,003 citations
- 967Brent E. Groza5 patents · 866 citations
- 1063Raymond J. Mlinac5 patents · 866 citations
- 1158Charles W. Lehnert9 patents · 1,254 citations
- 1254Michael E. Woolford15 patents · 1,134 citations
- 1350Stephen W. Day13 patents · 1,159 citations
- 1446Fernando Hernandez Sesma27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 1542Raymond E. Poliquin27 patents · 1,512 citations
- 1638Curtis L. Landi9 patents · 1,072 citations
- 1733Susan L. Wilson9 patents · 1,072 citations
- 1829Larry Randall Daudet15 patents · 926 citations
- 1925Gregory S. Ralph8 patents · 653 citations
- 2021Edmund L. Ponko6 patents · 594 citations
- 2117David K. Benson7 patents · 946 citations
- 2213Thomas F. Potter7 patents · 946 citations
- 238Bill Witherspoon12 patents · 625 citations
- 244Don A. Pilz7 patents · 693 citations
- 251Max W. Durney13 patents · 630 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E04C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12312795B1✦ AIBeam-slab integrated prefabricated waffle slab structure and construction method thereof2 cites · 202576% earned
- 296US12037786B2✦ AIArrangement applied to modular block with wedge-like couplings8 cites · 202486% earned
- 392US12091879B1✦ AIBeam-column moment connection structure3 cites · 202480% earned
- 488US11859385B1Building frame structure with both support and ventilation functions4 cites · 202482% earned
- 583US12123218B1Variable friction energy dissipation prefabricated seismic-damping partition wall-frame st2 cites · 202476% earned
- 679US11933046B1Stiff wall panel assembly for a building structure and associated method(s)3 cites · 202480% earned
- 775US12331522B2Concrete anchor rod positioning and securement device and method2 cites · 202476% earned
- 871US12454826B1Wall building system1 cites · 202567% earned
- 967USD1036707SLandscape block4 cites · 202467% earned
- 1063US12023765B1Method for stud welding and fastening metal decking to a structural frame and metal deckin4 cites · 202475% earned
- 1158US12234641B2Retractable angled roof for fast installation and shipment3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1254US12331529B2Panel2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1350US12352047B2Structural insulated sheathing panel methods of use2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1446US12252898B2Prefabricated infilled panel-frame structure capable of accommodating seismic loading and 2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12305388B2Cap for a temporary wall system providing fire barrier protection2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1638US12338625B2Decorative panel1 cites · 202444% earned
- 1733US12338626B1Modular wall panel with integrated channels1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1829US12000419B1Universal mount platform for modular workstations2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1925US12139907B2Plastic building blocks2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2021US11965334B1Multi-layer wedge anchorage for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) plates and tendons1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US12054947B1Multi-layer wedge anchorage for FRP plates and FRP tendons1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12110698B2Systems and methods of producing components for use in the construction of modular buildin1 cites · 202440% earned
- 238US12473731B2Tilt-up and precast construction panels1 cites · 202446% earned
- 244US12385251B2Polymer construction studs and sheathing1 cites · 202456% earned
- 251US12385250B2Modular building panels with building services1 cites · 202456% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E04C patents of the last 5 years
- 199USD976447S✦ AISlab comprising particulate mineral mixture39 cites · 202391% earned
- 296USD976445S✦ AISlab comprising particulate mineral mixture37 cites · 202391% earned
- 392USD976446S✦ AISlab comprising particulate mineral mixture37 cites · 202391% earned
- 488USD975886SSlab comprising particulate mineral mixture36 cites · 202391% earned
- 583USD975885SSlab comprising particulate mineral mixture34 cites · 202391% earned
- 679USD975887SSlab comprising particulate mineral mixture31 cites · 202391% earned
- 775US11098484B2Panels comprising a mechanical locking device and an assembled product comprising the pane35 cites · 202184% earned
- 871US11560712B2Two-piece track system26 cites · 202279% earned
- 967US11525256B2Foldable enclosure members joined by hinged perimeter sections19 cites · 202271% earned
- 1063US11155989B1Double-steel tube concrete beam-column joint with internal fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) 22 cites · 202190% earned
- 1158US10907343B1Prefabricated steel-wood composite joint24 cites · 202190% earned
- 1254US11959274B2Interlocking building blocks and mortarless interlocking building system10 cites · 202387% earned
- 1350US10914061B1Assembled slab steel-wood composite joint and assembly method thereof15 cites · 202189% earned
- 1446US11002019B1Preassembled structural impact panel16 cites · 202189% earned
- 1542US11680403B2Multi-purpose structural panels and systems for assembling structures11 cites · 202272% earned
- 1638USD985802SIsolated resilient channel11 cites · 202382% earned
- 1733US11371242B2Machine walls11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1829US11585091B2Modular wall sections with electrical, plumbing and structural ground connectors11 cites · 202188% earned
- 1925US11572691B1Modular wall system13 cites · 202388% earned
- 2021USD949442SRoofing deck14 cites · 202283% earned
- 2117US11319706B1FRP splice system for joining structural elements10 cites · 202287% earned
- 2213US12312795B1Beam-slab integrated prefabricated waffle slab structure and construction method thereof2 cites · 202576% earned
- 238US11377840B2One-piece bonding splice for rails11 cites · 202176% earned
- 244USD984679SSupport beam for screened enclosure11 cites · 202382% earned
- 251US11732465B2System and method for modular construction9 cites · 202281% earned
All-time canon
The defining E04C patents of the whole record
- 199US5502939A✦ AIInterlocking panels having flats for increased versatility559 cites · 199695% earned
- 296US5348778A✦ AISandwich elements in the form of slabs, shells and the like468 cites · 199495% earned
- 392US5950389A✦ AISplines for joining panels447 cites · 199995% earned
- 488US5247773ABuilding structures432 cites · 199395% earned
- 583US6314701B1Construction panel and method425 cites · 200195% earned
- 679US4299070ABox formed building panel of extruded plastic423 cites · 198195% earned
- 775US7584583B2Resilient groove417 cites · 200884% earned
- 871US5497589AStructural insulated panels with metal edges414 cites · 199695% earned
- 967US4100710ATongue-groove connection391 cites · 197895% earned
- 1063US5349796ABuilding panel and method389 cites · 199495% earned
- 1158US5274979AInsulating plate unit377 cites · 199494% earned
- 1254US6342284B1Gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation and method 375 cites · 200287% earned
- 1350US4641469APrefabricated insulating panels362 cites · 198794% earned
- 1446US4037377AFoamed-in-place double-skin building panel350 cites · 197794% earned
- 1542US5445861ALightweight honeycomb panel structure336 cites · 199594% earned
- 1638US4769963ABonded panel interlock device336 cites · 198894% earned
- 1733US5344700AStructural panels and joint connector arrangement therefor321 cites · 199494% earned
- 1829US4471012ASquare-edged laminated wood strip or plank materials320 cites · 198494% earned
- 1925US4557091AExtruded structural system310 cites · 198594% earned
- 2021US4613627AProcess for the manufacture of shaped fibrous products and the resultant product309 cites · 198694% earned
- 2117US4501102AComposite wood beam and method of making same306 cites · 198594% earned
- 2213US5216861ABuilding panel and method304 cites · 199394% earned
- 238US5927041AMounting rail303 cites · 199994% earned
- 244US4905442ALatching joint coupling298 cites · 199094% earned
- 251US4738071AManufacture of wooden beams295 cites · 198891% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E04C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199VAELINGE INNOVATION AB36 patents · 829 citations
- 296CERALOC INNOVATION AB24 patents · 514 citations
- 392FLOORING IND LTD SARL29 patents · 306 citations
- 488GEN ELECTRIC17 patents · 689 citations
- 583MITEK HOLDINGS INC39 patents · 941 citations
- 679HILTI AG16 patents · 583 citations
- 775JOHNS MANVILLE45 patents · 451 citations
- 871SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC27 patents · 463 citations
- 967VSL INT AG15 patents · 396 citations
- 1063BARSPLICE PRODUCTS INC7 patents · 200 citations
- 1158HUBER ENG WOODS LLC17 patents · 80 citations
- 1254KOBE STEEL LTD7 patents · 162 citations
- 1350NUCOR CORP22 patents · 99 citations
- 1446HARDIE JAMES TECHNOLOGY LTD12 patents · 66 citations
- 1542PAVESTONE LLC13 patents · 41 citations
- 1638UNIV KING SAUD21 patents · 85 citations
- 1733ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS22 patents · 83 citations
- 1829LEBLANG DENNIS9 patents · 69 citations
- 1925CFS CONCRETE FORMING SYSTEMS INC10 patents · 58 citations
- 2021CETRES HOLDINGS LLC20 patents · 55 citations
- 2117LEAHY CHARLES H7 patents · 47 citations
- 2213YOSHINO GYPSUM CO12 patents · 58 citations
- 238RUENTEX ENG & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD18 patents · 56 citations
- 244TINDALL CORP9 patents · 38 citations
- 251SAINT GOBAIN PLACO SAS14 patents · 29 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E04C output across the last 5 years
- 199ANCHOR WALL SYST62 patents · 2,155 citations
- 296BOEING CO67 patents · 2,275 citations
- 392UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO125 patents · 3,890 citations
- 488CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS CO19 patents · 904 citations
- 583VAELINGE INNOVATION AB36 patents · 829 citations
- 679CIUPERCA ROMEO ILARIAN27 patents · 769 citations
- 775CERALOC INNOVATION AB24 patents · 514 citations
- 871FLOORING IND LTD SARL29 patents · 306 citations
- 967HEXCEL CORP19 patents · 831 citations
- 1063GEN ELECTRIC17 patents · 689 citations
- 1158MITEK HOLDINGS INC39 patents · 941 citations
- 1254NIPPON STEEL CORP17 patents · 475 citations
- 1350HILTI AG16 patents · 583 citations
- 1446JOHNS MANVILLE45 patents · 451 citations
- 1542SAINT GOBAIN7 patents · 278 citations
- 1638SIMPSON STRONG TIE CO INC27 patents · 463 citations
- 1733NASA8 patents · 321 citations
- 1829VSL INT AG15 patents · 396 citations
- 1925BEKAERT SA NV29 patents · 342 citations
- 2021ARMSTRONG WORLD IND INC39 patents · 341 citations
- 2117GEORGIA PACIFIC GYPSUM LLC43 patents · 285 citations
- 2213BARSPLICE PRODUCTS INC7 patents · 200 citations
- 238HUBBELL INC7 patents · 206 citations
- 244COMPOSITE PANEL SYSTEMS LLC6 patents · 79 citations
- 251CAMBRIA CO LLC8 patents · 225 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E04C
- 199VALINGE INNOVATION AB28 patents · 2,668 citations
- 296HENKEL CORP7 patents · 1,378 citations
- 392ANCHOR WALL SYST62 patents · 2,155 citations
- 488GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP14 patents · 1,927 citations
- 583PERVAN DARKO9 patents · 936 citations
- 679BOEING CO67 patents · 2,275 citations
- 775UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO125 patents · 3,890 citations
- 871MASONITE CORP16 patents · 1,048 citations
- 967WEBCORE TECHNOLOGIES INC5 patents · 870 citations
- 1063MIDWEST RESEARCH INST6 patents · 869 citations
- 1158EMSEAL JOINT SYS LTD12 patents · 625 citations
- 1254DIETRICH IND INC9 patents · 677 citations
- 1350ROBERTSON CO H H11 patents · 1,087 citations
- 1446MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY9 patents · 706 citations
- 1542CALIFORNIA EXPANDED METAL PRODUCTS CO19 patents · 904 citations
- 1638PILZ DON A6 patents · 565 citations
- 1733VAELINGE INNOVATION AB36 patents · 829 citations
- 1829KEYSTONE RETAINING WALL SYSTEM17 patents · 847 citations
- 1925CIUPERCA ROMEO ILARIAN27 patents · 769 citations
- 2021SUPRACOR SYSTEMS INC7 patents · 742 citations
- 2117LB PLASTICS LTD7 patents · 625 citations
- 2213CERALOC INNOVATION AB24 patents · 514 citations
- 238FLOORING IND LTD SARL29 patents · 306 citations
- 244JAMES HARDIE RES PTY LTD11 patents · 535 citations
- 251ROHR INDUSTRIES INC19 patents · 1,126 citations
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