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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within E06B · public-visibility date · generated 2026
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Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest E06B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Stephen Clark Brown186 patents · 4,210 citations
- 296Dhairya Shrivastava157 patents · 3,312 citations
- 392Pradeep Pranjivan Popat7 patents · 1,213 citations
- 488Justin J. Mierta19 patents · 1,113 citations
- 583Edward J. Blair42 patents · 956 citations
- 679David A. Kirby73 patents · 1,327 citations
- 775Stephen Lundy32 patents · 1,699 citations
- 871Gordon Jack21 patents · 734 citations
- 967William Bryce Fricke22 patents · 781 citations
- 1063Stephen P. Hebeisen66 patents · 1,082 citations
- 1158Trevor Frank31 patents · 586 citations
- 1254Sridhar K. Kailasam30 patents · 496 citations
- 1350Deepika Khowal15 patents · 545 citations
- 1446Namrata Vora15 patents · 545 citations
- 1542Ronald F. Cadet14 patents · 465 citations
- 1638Todd W. Bruchu15 patents · 695 citations
- 1733Andrew Karl Cooney13 patents · 426 citations
- 1829Brian Michael Courtney13 patents · 454 citations
- 1925Fabian Strong18 patents · 360 citations
- 2021John France13 patents · 377 citations
- 2117Stephen T. Wisecup44 patents · 623 citations
- 2213Donald F. Hausman, Jr.11 patents · 549 citations
- 238Matthew Rolek23 patents · 540 citations
- 244Sebastian Magro15 patents · 471 citations
- 251Lyle H. Rogalla17 patents · 300 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E06B output across the last 5 years
- 199Stephen Clark Brown186 patents · 4,210 citations
- 296Dhairya Shrivastava157 patents · 3,312 citations
- 392Wendell B. Colson184 patents · 7,333 citations
- 488Joseph E. Kovach37 patents · 1,590 citations
- 583Erwin Gaudyn9 patents · 971 citations
- 679Pradeep Pranjivan Popat7 patents · 1,213 citations
- 775David Walter Groechel16 patents · 1,035 citations
- 871Paul G. Swiszcz76 patents · 2,469 citations
- 967Justin J. Mierta19 patents · 1,113 citations
- 1063Edward J. Blair42 patents · 956 citations
- 1158David A. Kirby73 patents · 1,327 citations
- 1254Stephen Lundy32 patents · 1,699 citations
- 1350Richard N. Anderson150 patents · 3,825 citations
- 1446Joel Berman41 patents · 1,480 citations
- 1542Alex Greenspan27 patents · 1,197 citations
- 1638Gordon Jack21 patents · 734 citations
- 1733Disha Mehtani11 patents · 630 citations
- 1829Peter W. Ogden, Jr.27 patents · 695 citations
- 1925Justin M. Zernhelt19 patents · 625 citations
- 2021William Bryce Fricke22 patents · 781 citations
- 2117Stephen P. Hebeisen66 patents · 1,082 citations
- 2213Rao Mulpuri23 patents · 441 citations
- 238Trevor Frank31 patents · 586 citations
- 244Sridhar K. Kailasam30 patents · 496 citations
- 251Samuel F. Chambers33 patents · 611 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in E06B
- 199David L. Poll16 patents · 2,840 citations
- 296Kevin L. Ash18 patents · 2,073 citations
- 392David A. Theiste9 patents · 2,030 citations
- 488Thomas F. Guarr7 patents · 1,674 citations
- 583Stephen Clark Brown186 patents · 4,210 citations
- 679Dhairya Shrivastava157 patents · 3,312 citations
- 775Wendell B. Colson184 patents · 7,333 citations
- 871Lawrence R. Carmen, Jr.10 patents · 2,120 citations
- 967Joseph E. Kovach37 patents · 1,590 citations
- 1063Michael S. Holford15 patents · 1,249 citations
- 1158Marek Jarosinski13 patents · 1,145 citations
- 1254Gary F. Skinner10 patents · 1,111 citations
- 1350Erwin Gaudyn9 patents · 971 citations
- 1446Pradeep Pranjivan Popat7 patents · 1,213 citations
- 1542David K. Benson11 patents · 1,901 citations
- 1638Michael J. Deaner9 patents · 1,370 citations
- 1733David Walter Groechel16 patents · 1,035 citations
- 1829Richard Edward Collins15 patents · 1,404 citations
- 1925Paul G. Swiszcz76 patents · 2,469 citations
- 2021Dragan Veskovic6 patents · 615 citations
- 2117Justin J. Mierta19 patents · 1,113 citations
- 2213Edmund A. Leopold11 patents · 1,248 citations
- 238William R. Siskos12 patents · 787 citations
- 244Edward J. Blair42 patents · 956 citations
- 251David A. Kirby73 patents · 1,327 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring E06B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12377639B2✦ AIVacuum insulated panel with seal material thermal diffusivity and/or conductivity6 cites · 202457% earned
- 296US11933098B1✦ AIFenestration unit with interior installation features and associated systems and methods6 cites · 202471% earned
- 392US12421793B1✦ AISafety gate4 cites · 202582% earned
- 488US11891856B1Roller shutter with dual operation modes6 cites · 202485% earned
- 583US12129712B1Magnetic garage screen (net) assembly7 cites · 202486% earned
- 679US12338681B1Retractable flexible gate6 cites · 202585% earned
- 775US12144448B1Parcel receptacle assembly installable on a garage door or other structure6 cites · 202485% earned
- 871US12018527B2Automatic tensioning side track assembly for an operable screen4 cites · 202482% earned
- 967US12404718B2Vertical curtain blind and related connector clips and panels for use with a vertical curt2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1063US11891852B1Rail assemblies and methods of mounting rail assemblies to panels3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1158US12490853B1Combined fabric curtain with interactive display1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1254US12428907B1Automatic descending structure of roller shade fabric and manually operated roller shade1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US12104418B1Window or door having a carriage arrangement with roller bearing-guided force dissipation 3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1446US12523086B2Continuous locking hinge assemblies and folding door assemblies including the same2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1542US12258812B1High security anti-climbing pet and child confinement gate2 cites · 202576% earned
- 1638US12071809B2Universal seal for a movable barrier3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12009707B2Electromechanical actuator, motorized drive device comprising such an electromechanical ac3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1829US12134933B1Smart door with controllable access panel2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1925US12006767B2Apparatus and methods for door curtain breakaway detection2 cites · 202461% earned
- 2021US11879249B1Modular wall and façade systems for distributing energy or signals in structures2 cites · 202461% earned
- 2117US12359505B2Locking head apparatus of dual automatic locking protective door bar2 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US12123234B1Sliding door with emergency swing feature2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US12247440B2High definition screen materials2 cites · 202476% earned
- 244US12486717B2Separating components to minimize damage1 cites · 202433% earned
- 251US12007111B2Lighted architectural-structure covering3 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring E06B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11205880B1✦ AISocket and door with same79 cites · 202193% earned
- 296US10982487B2✦ AISystems and methods for tintable car windows having display capabilities55 cites · 202188% earned
- 392US11047613B1✦ AIRefrigerator39 cites · 202177% earned
- 488US11332974B2Bottom rail bar connectable to a shade in different operative orientations31 cites · 202191% earned
- 583US11346150B1Smart door with controllable access panel36 cites · 202284% earned
- 679US11285703B2VIG unit lamination34 cites · 202182% earned
- 775US11436061B2Multiple interacting systems at a site22 cites · 202175% earned
- 871US11060341B1Door rail system and method26 cites · 202190% earned
- 967US11041340B1Gated barrier with one hand latch apparatus30 cites · 202183% earned
- 1063US11674843B2Infrared cloud detector systems and methods20 cites · 202285% earned
- 1158US11352835B2Roller and insert plate-assisted roller securing device24 cites · 202290% earned
- 1254US11384596B2Trunk line window controllers27 cites · 202191% earned
- 1350US11733660B2Monitoring sites containing switchable optical devices and controllers15 cites · 202274% earned
- 1446US10907404B1Gated barrier with lift lock30 cites · 202183% earned
- 1542US11373471B2Locking system using wireless bridge22 cites · 202178% earned
- 1638US11681197B2Onboard controller for multistate windows18 cites · 202179% earned
- 1733US11162300B1Keeper apparatus to maintain gate in plane with frame28 cites · 202183% earned
- 1829US11739589B1Gate assembly and kit14 cites · 202389% earned
- 1925US11740948B2Multiple interacting systems at a site13 cites · 202279% earned
- 2021US11168920B1Window air conditioning unit anti-tip bracket assembly19 cites · 202181% earned
- 2117US10881233B1Through-door package delivery assembly and related methods22 cites · 202190% earned
- 2213US11035173B1Double door gate apparatus25 cites · 202182% earned
- 238US11467464B2Displays for tintable windows12 cites · 202274% earned
- 244US11306535B2Pre-loadable spring roller blind15 cites · 202289% earned
- 251US11598146B2Drape element and self-aligning drape assembly17 cites · 202189% earned
All-time canon
The defining E06B patents of the whole record
- 199US7839109B2✦ AIMethod of controlling a motorized window treatment1,127 cites · 200895% earned
- 296US6407847B1✦ AIElectrochromic medium having a color stability640 cites · 200286% earned
- 392US5686979A✦ AIOptical panel capable of switching between reflective and transmissive states630 cites · 199795% earned
- 488US7679814B2Materials for use in electrophoretic displays530 cites · 200795% earned
- 583US5148850AWeatherproof continuous hinge connector for articulated vehicular overhead doors518 cites · 199295% earned
- 679US7327511B2Light modulators463 cites · 200595% earned
- 775US6055089APhotovoltaic powering and control system for electrochromic windows415 cites · 200095% earned
- 871US6567708B1System to interconnect, link, and control variable transmission windows and variable trans406 cites · 200386% earned
- 967US6050622ASafety sealing device405 cites · 200095% earned
- 1063US5239405AElectrochemichromic solutions, processes for preparing and using the same, and devices man374 cites · 199387% earned
- 1158US5800933ANeutral, high performance, durable low-E glass coating system and insulating glass units m362 cites · 199891% earned
- 1254US5657607AThermally insulating glass panel and method of construction355 cites · 199794% earned
- 1350US8213074B1Onboard controller for multistate windows354 cites · 201285% earned
- 1446US6959517B2Photovoltaic panel mounting bracket346 cites · 200494% earned
- 1542US6055088AGlazing with variable optical and/or energetic properties327 cites · 200091% earned
- 1638US5664395AThermally insulating glass panels324 cites · 199794% earned
- 1733US8330638B2Wireless battery-powered remote control having multiple mounting means318 cites · 200985% earned
- 1829US7999787B2Methods for driving electrophoretic displays using dielectrophoretic forces314 cites · 200691% earned
- 1925US5823646ADoor assembly for optical hardware cabinet313 cites · 199894% earned
- 2021US5482100ACordless, balanced venetian blind or shade with consistent variable force spring motor309 cites · 199694% earned
- 2117US6039390AChromogenic window assembly construction and other chromogenic devices304 cites · 200091% earned
- 2213US6982132B1Rechargeable thin film battery and method for making the same300 cites · 200694% earned
- 238US6084231AClosed-loop, daylight-sensing, automatic window-covering system insensitive to radiant spe298 cites · 200094% earned
- 244US5384653AStand-alone photovoltaic (PV) powered electrochromic window297 cites · 199594% earned
- 251US6983783B2Motorized shade control system294 cites · 200491% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest E06B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199GENTEX CORP50 patents · 3,455 citations
- 296HUNTER DOUGLAS511 patents · 13,072 citations
- 392ANDERSEN CORP110 patents · 3,419 citations
- 488VIEW INC263 patents · 4,177 citations
- 583MASONITE CORP176 patents · 1,849 citations
- 679SAINT GOBAIN169 patents · 1,997 citations
- 775CARDINAL IG CO67 patents · 1,222 citations
- 871THERMA TRU CORP24 patents · 1,043 citations
- 967OVERHEAD DOOR CORP81 patents · 1,731 citations
- 1063CARDINAL CG CO42 patents · 404 citations
- 1158RITE HITE HOLDING CORP48 patents · 1,296 citations
- 1254FLANNERY MARK A17 patents · 388 citations
- 1350CARLSON PET PRODUCTS INC56 patents · 647 citations
- 1446JELD WEN INC41 patents · 528 citations
- 1542NORTH STATES IND INC8 patents · 407 citations
- 1638E INK CORP18 patents · 1,316 citations
- 1733PELLA CORP86 patents · 1,299 citations
- 1829SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD114 patents · 746 citations
- 1925WHIRLPOOL CO23 patents · 413 citations
- 2021HUNTER DOUGLAS IND BV87 patents · 1,299 citations
- 2117NIEN MADE ENTPR CO LTD131 patents · 1,631 citations
- 2213DAVLANTES GEORGE N6 patents · 283 citations
- 238BOEING CO53 patents · 516 citations
- 244TEH YOR CO LTD49 patents · 584 citations
- 251YKK ARCHITECTURAL21 patents · 498 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained E06B output across the last 5 years
- 199GENTEX CORP50 patents · 3,455 citations
- 296HUNTER DOUGLAS511 patents · 13,072 citations
- 392ANDERSEN CORP110 patents · 3,419 citations
- 488VIEW INC263 patents · 4,177 citations
- 583STEELCASE INC27 patents · 845 citations
- 679MASONITE CORP176 patents · 1,849 citations
- 775SAINT GOBAIN169 patents · 1,997 citations
- 871CARDINAL IG CO67 patents · 1,222 citations
- 967THERMA TRU CORP24 patents · 1,043 citations
- 1063ENDURA PRODUCTS INC59 patents · 1,287 citations
- 1158NIPPON SHEET GLASS CO LTD47 patents · 1,189 citations
- 1254OVERHEAD DOOR CORP81 patents · 1,731 citations
- 1350CARDINAL CG CO42 patents · 404 citations
- 1446KINESTRAL TECH INC37 patents · 501 citations
- 1542RITE HITE HOLDING CORP48 patents · 1,296 citations
- 1638FLANNERY MARK A17 patents · 388 citations
- 1733CARLSON PET PRODUCTS INC56 patents · 647 citations
- 1829JELD WEN INC41 patents · 528 citations
- 1925AMESBURY GROUP INC23 patents · 408 citations
- 2021NORTH STATES IND INC8 patents · 407 citations
- 2117E INK CORP18 patents · 1,316 citations
- 2213PELLA CORP86 patents · 1,299 citations
- 238NICHIBEI KK19 patents · 665 citations
- 244WON DOOR CORP34 patents · 643 citations
- 251SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD114 patents · 746 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in E06B
- 199GENTEX CORP50 patents · 3,455 citations
- 296LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO78 patents · 4,877 citations
- 392DONNELLY CORP9 patents · 1,553 citations
- 488HUNTER DOUGLAS511 patents · 13,072 citations
- 583GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES94 patents · 4,128 citations
- 679ANDERSEN CORP110 patents · 3,419 citations
- 775MIDWEST RESEARCH INST9 patents · 1,578 citations
- 871VIEW INC263 patents · 4,177 citations
- 967UNIV SYDNEY15 patents · 1,404 citations
- 1063SAINT GOBAIN VITRAGE39 patents · 2,356 citations
- 1158PPG INDUSTRIES INC54 patents · 3,424 citations
- 1254GLASS EQUIPMENT DEV INC20 patents · 1,627 citations
- 1350NEWELL OPERATING CO45 patents · 2,354 citations
- 1446GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP12 patents · 1,328 citations
- 1542STEELCASE INC27 patents · 845 citations
- 1638MASONITE CORP176 patents · 1,849 citations
- 1733MINNESOTA MINING & MFG12 patents · 1,376 citations
- 1829SAINT GOBAIN169 patents · 1,997 citations
- 1925MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS INC18 patents · 848 citations
- 2021COMFORTEX CORP34 patents · 1,765 citations
- 2117BROWN STEPHEN C5 patents · 491 citations
- 2213VEROSOL USA INC22 patents · 1,454 citations
- 238CARDINAL IG CO67 patents · 1,222 citations
- 244REVEO INC32 patents · 1,214 citations
- 251GEN CLUTCH CORP9 patents · 815 citations
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