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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within G01D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
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Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest G01D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Julien G. Stamatakis39 patents · 1,132 citations
- 296Serene Al-Momen24 patents · 674 citations
- 392Yaron Nemet51 patents · 1,177 citations
- 488Ephraim Brand39 patents · 944 citations
- 583Chris Dimberg21 patents · 195 citations
- 679Daniel L. Twaddell21 patents · 195 citations
- 775Matthew Philip Mcdonald20 patents · 194 citations
- 871Mahmoud Farhadiroushan33 patents · 519 citations
- 967Takamitsu Kubota31 patents · 493 citations
- 1063Joel Stolfus12 patents · 377 citations
- 1158Christian Schott15 patents · 496 citations
- 1254Matthew V. Harte16 patents · 109 citations
- 1350Phillip Meneau20 patents · 170 citations
- 1446Tom Parker27 patents · 272 citations
- 1542Tobias Werth40 patents · 300 citations
- 1638Sergey Shatalin20 patents · 146 citations
- 1733Udo Ausserlechner112 patents · 493 citations
- 1829Stuart Russell21 patents · 148 citations
- 1925Michel Roger Kamel7 patents · 104 citations
- 2021Ole Henrik Waagaard23 patents · 232 citations
- 2117Tetsuro Kiriyama14 patents · 259 citations
- 2213Brad Michael Kreschollek11 patents · 84 citations
- 238Roger Ian Crickmore15 patents · 220 citations
- 244David Michael Masarik9 patents · 70 citations
- 251Matthew James Masarik9 patents · 70 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01D output across the last 5 years
- 199Joseph W. Forbes, Jr.19 patents · 1,252 citations
- 296Julien G. Stamatakis39 patents · 1,132 citations
- 392Serene Al-Momen24 patents · 674 citations
- 488Charles Shamoon8 patents · 624 citations
- 583Deborah Shamoon8 patents · 624 citations
- 679Michael Fehnel8 patents · 624 citations
- 775Yaron Nemet51 patents · 1,177 citations
- 871Ephraim Brand39 patents · 944 citations
- 967Ravi Vig38 patents · 2,515 citations
- 1063Glynn Williams7 patents · 728 citations
- 1158Jay M. Towne20 patents · 1,422 citations
- 1254Colin M. Ely17 patents · 720 citations
- 1350Franklin Eugene Neal7 patents · 513 citations
- 1446Daiting Rong15 patents · 372 citations
- 1542Paul A. David50 patents · 1,593 citations
- 1638Chris Dimberg21 patents · 195 citations
- 1733Daniel L. Twaddell21 patents · 195 citations
- 1829Matthew Philip Mcdonald20 patents · 194 citations
- 1925Henning Irle18 patents · 671 citations
- 2021Stephen John Hunter11 patents · 332 citations
- 2117Theodore Henry Schnaare10 patents · 283 citations
- 2213Clayton Robert Barker6 patents · 238 citations
- 238Gregory E. Hyland6 patents · 238 citations
- 244Marietta Edmunds Zakas6 patents · 238 citations
- 251Robert Paul Keefe6 patents · 238 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in G01D
- 199Kevin D. Sackett5 patents · 7,044 citations
- 296Thomas D. Petite19 patents · 6,056 citations
- 392Richard M. Huff14 patents · 5,348 citations
- 488Larry C. Wortham9 patents · 2,392 citations
- 583Erwin Holowick11 patents · 2,623 citations
- 679Dennis F. Johnson7 patents · 2,451 citations
- 775Michael Wiebe6 patents · 1,924 citations
- 871James J. Schellenberg5 patents · 1,628 citations
- 967Michael S. Stasenski5 patents · 1,628 citations
- 1063Nathan R. Jacob5 patents · 1,628 citations
- 1158Clinton S. Cole11 patents · 1,446 citations
- 1254Kenneth R. Westerlage9 patents · 1,777 citations
- 1350William C. Kennedy, Iii9 patents · 1,777 citations
- 1446Paulo Tubel15 patents · 1,887 citations
- 1542Joseph W. Forbes, Jr.19 patents · 1,252 citations
- 1638Joel L. Webb7 patents · 1,131 citations
- 1733Donn R. Dresselhuys8 patents · 1,291 citations
- 1829Kimbel A. Nap8 patents · 1,291 citations
- 1925Lance A. Ehrke8 patents · 1,291 citations
- 2021John W. Harrell12 patents · 1,677 citations
- 2117Garry R. Gordon5 patents · 933 citations
- 2213Judith L. Cyrus5 patents · 933 citations
- 238Kenneth C. Shuey15 patents · 1,995 citations
- 244Julien G. Stamatakis39 patents · 1,132 citations
- 251Michael Ellis10 patents · 854 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring G01D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12085421B2✦ AIOptical-path folding-element with an extended two degree of freedom rotation range25 cites · 202472% earned
- 296US12031869B1✦ AITemperature measurement device22 cites · 202490% earned
- 392US11886967B1✦ AILong-term streamflow forecast method and system based on process-data synergic drive19 cites · 202490% earned
- 488US11939030B1Marine information integrated online monitoring buoy system9 cites · 202487% earned
- 583US11927093B1Enhanced sensing of subsea wells using optical fiber8 cites · 202486% earned
- 679US11972672B1Display assemblies providing open and unlatched alerts, systems and methods for the same7 cites · 202475% earned
- 775US11942122B1Determining absolute position on HDD spiral patterns using dual TDMR readers6 cites · 202485% earned
- 871US11965305B1Electronic well lid based on electric control travel switch control6 cites · 202485% earned
- 967US12162673B2Delivery unit and delivery system5 cites · 202463% earned
- 1063US12038311B1Self-correcting assemblable optical fiber sensing system for displacement field and correc5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1158US12135225B1Systems, methods, and media for near real-time anomaly event detection and classification 5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1254US12091976B1Method for monitoring resilience of shield tunnel based on multi-source heterogeneous data4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1350US11927473B2Multi-fiber sensing topology for subsea wells5 cites · 202484% earned
- 1446US12311522B2Power tool with combined chip for wireless communications and power tool control2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1542US12209891B2Method and apparatus for real time respiratory gating signal generation and detection of b2 cites · 202458% earned
- 1638US11922371B1System and method for determining product count information using magnetic sensors3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1733US12140275B2Method for gas gate station monitoring based on smart gas platform and internet of things 2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1829US12209892B1Method and apparatus for breath-hold monitoring in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures2 cites · 202567% earned
- 1925US12031851B2Actuator apparatus with light actuated position sensor and secure position verification3 cites · 202472% earned
- 2021US12385897B1Real-time quantitative characterization method, equipment and medium for rock mass evoluti1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12436139B1Grading evaluation method and system for high-maturity gas source rock based on hydrocarbo2 cites · 202576% earned
- 2213US12025489B1Fiber-optical sensor system for ultrasound sensing and imaging3 cites · 202480% earned
- 238US12287932B2Method for manufacturing a combined touch and force sensor, particularly backlit2 cites · 202576% earned
- 244US11965738B1Data analysis-based intelligent deformation monitoring system for mountain landslides2 cites · 202476% earned
- 251US12140486B1Inductive angle sensor and inductive torque sensor2 cites · 202476% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring G01D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US12085421B2✦ AIOptical-path folding-element with an extended two degree of freedom rotation range25 cites · 202472% earned
- 296US11758887B1✦ AIMethod, system and apparatus for intelligently monitoring aquafarm with multi-dimensional 33 cites · 202391% earned
- 392US12031869B1✦ AITemperature measurement device22 cites · 202490% earned
- 488US10980461B2Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection60 cites · 202171% earned
- 583US10952653B2Methods and systems for early signal attenuation detection and processing53 cites · 202178% earned
- 679US11585802B1Method and system for predicting disturbance response to injection of carbon dioxide into 32 cites · 202391% earned
- 775US10954677B1Connected moulding for use in smart building control51 cites · 202192% earned
- 871US11886967B1Long-term streamflow forecast method and system based on process-data synergic drive19 cites · 202490% earned
- 967US11783691B1Beidou communication-based integrated monitoring system for slope surface crack18 cites · 202389% earned
- 1063US11676014B1Systems, media, and methods applying machine learning to telematics data to generate vehic30 cites · 202381% earned
- 1158US11892322B2Inspection robot for horizontal tube inspection having sensor carriage20 cites · 202285% earned
- 1254US11754981B2Crown for an electronic watch19 cites · 202279% earned
- 1350US11340097B1Sensor fusion for fire detection and air quality monitoring18 cites · 202279% earned
- 1446US11184739B1Using smart occupancy detection and control in buildings to reduce disease transmission27 cites · 202186% earned
- 1542US11626001B1Wearable system for detection of environmental hazards21 cites · 202385% earned
- 1638US11150332B1Self-calibrating optical transceiver system with reduced crosstalk sensitivity for through23 cites · 202190% earned
- 1733US11385599B2Force-detecting input structure19 cites · 202173% earned
- 1829US11060950B1Systems and methods for identifying locations of deployed fiber cables based on vibrations20 cites · 202190% earned
- 1925US11656097B2Methods, systems, apparatuses and devices for optimizing utility consumption associated wi20 cites · 202190% earned
- 2021US11786329B2Surgical robotic user input apparatus having optical fiber-based intrinsic sensors16 cites · 202180% earned
- 2117US11156485B1Rotating sensor assembly16 cites · 202189% earned
- 2213US10984496B1Threat assessment and response facilitation system and method18 cites · 202184% earned
- 238US11939030B1Marine information integrated online monitoring buoy system9 cites · 202487% earned
- 244US10921159B1Use of reference sensor in resonant phase sensing system20 cites · 202190% earned
- 251US11668590B2System and method for fiber sensing17 cites · 202289% earned
All-time canon
The defining G01D patents of the whole record
- 199US9351727B2✦ AIDrive train control arrangements for modular surgical instruments2,166 cites · 201486% earned
- 296US9332987B2✦ AIControl arrangements for a drive member of a surgical instrument2,158 cites · 201486% earned
- 392US9351726B2✦ AIArticulation control system for articulatable surgical instruments2,108 cites · 201486% earned
- 488US6437692B1System and method for monitoring and controlling remote devices2,052 cites · 200286% earned
- 583US4313124ALiquid jet recording process and liquid jet recording head2,008 cites · 198296% earned
- 679US6806808B1Wireless event-recording device with identification codes1,820 cites · 200496% earned
- 775US9687230B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing drive1,740 cites · 201486% earned
- 871US9629623B2Drive system lockout arrangements for modular surgical instruments1,730 cites · 201486% earned
- 967US9888919B2Method and system for operating a surgical instrument1,706 cites · 201486% earned
- 1063US9808244B2Sensor arrangements for absolute positioning system for surgical instruments1,697 cites · 201486% earned
- 1158US9883860B2Interchangeable shaft assemblies for use with a surgical instrument1,673 cites · 201486% earned
- 1254US6553336B1Smart remote monitoring system and method1,454 cites · 200395% earned
- 1350US7020701B1Method for collecting and processing data using internetworked wireless integrated network1,398 cites · 200695% earned
- 1446US6735630B1Method for collecting data using compact internetworked wireless integrated network sensor1,372 cites · 200495% earned
- 1542US6356072B1Hall effect sensor of displacement of magnetic core1,362 cites · 200295% earned
- 1638US6512360B1Self-induction-type stroke sensor1,353 cites · 200395% earned
- 1733US10041822B2Methods to shorten calibration times for powered devices1,343 cites · 201593% earned
- 1829US10470762B2Multi-function motor for a surgical instrument1,209 cites · 201485% earned
- 1925US6670806B2Magnetic position sensor for measuring linear displacement1,209 cites · 200295% earned
- 2021US6498480B1Magnetic non-contacting rotary transducer1,183 cites · 200295% earned
- 2117US7119534B2Magnetic position sensor1,091 cites · 200695% earned
- 2213US7116100B1Position sensing for moveable mechanical systems and associated methods and apparatus1,090 cites · 200693% earned
- 238US6452514B1Capacitive sensor and array1,088 cites · 200295% earned
- 244US8084969B2Hall-effect based linear motor controller1,019 cites · 200991% earned
- 251US8555660B2Operation unit for vehicle air conditioner and vehicle air-conditioning control apparatus 1,019 cites · 200895% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest G01D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199ITRON INC119 patents · 3,834 citations
- 296CANON KK365 patents · 8,374 citations
- 392SENSEWARE INC40 patents · 1,132 citations
- 488GEN ELECTRIC217 patents · 4,251 citations
- 583CATERPILLAR INC62 patents · 2,199 citations
- 679IBM187 patents · 3,589 citations
- 775MITUTOYO CORP371 patents · 6,138 citations
- 871TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC120 patents · 2,199 citations
- 967VARCODE LTD45 patents · 844 citations
- 1063BOSCH GMBH ROBERT539 patents · 6,013 citations
- 1158APPLE INC124 patents · 1,486 citations
- 1254SYNAPTICS INC39 patents · 907 citations
- 1350CTS CORP55 patents · 2,092 citations
- 1446US NAVY80 patents · 2,145 citations
- 1542HITACHI LTD162 patents · 3,321 citations
- 1638ROSEMOUNT INC110 patents · 2,943 citations
- 1733SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP49 patents · 1,030 citations
- 1829HONEYWELL INT INC253 patents · 2,886 citations
- 1925WACOM CO LTD33 patents · 807 citations
- 2021DENSO CORP367 patents · 3,575 citations
- 2117BOEING CO160 patents · 2,534 citations
- 2213MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP270 patents · 3,014 citations
- 238SIEMENS AG199 patents · 2,914 citations
- 244SEIKO EPSON CORP132 patents · 1,221 citations
- 251HEIDENHAIN GMBH DR JOHANNES533 patents · 7,079 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained G01D output across the last 5 years
- 199ITRON INC119 patents · 3,834 citations
- 296STANFORD RES INST INT14 patents · 2,942 citations
- 392CANON KK365 patents · 8,374 citations
- 488SENSEWARE INC40 patents · 1,132 citations
- 583GEN ELECTRIC217 patents · 4,251 citations
- 679CATERPILLAR INC62 patents · 2,199 citations
- 775IBM187 patents · 3,589 citations
- 871MITUTOYO CORP371 patents · 6,138 citations
- 967TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC120 patents · 2,199 citations
- 1063MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY15 patents · 1,012 citations
- 1158VARCODE LTD45 patents · 844 citations
- 1254BOSCH GMBH ROBERT539 patents · 6,013 citations
- 1350APPLE INC124 patents · 1,486 citations
- 1446SYNAPTICS INC39 patents · 907 citations
- 1542DEXCOM INC20 patents · 344 citations
- 1638CTS CORP55 patents · 2,092 citations
- 1733US NAVY80 patents · 2,145 citations
- 1829DEKA PRODUCTS LP13 patents · 545 citations
- 1925HITACHI LTD162 patents · 3,321 citations
- 2021ROSEMOUNT INC110 patents · 2,943 citations
- 2117SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP49 patents · 1,030 citations
- 2213UNIV LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR34 patents · 1,296 citations
- 238HONEYWELL INT INC253 patents · 2,886 citations
- 244BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE9 patents · 591 citations
- 251WACOM CO LTD33 patents · 807 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in G01D
- 199ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC9 patents · 16,187 citations
- 296STATSIGNAL SYSTEMS INC5 patents · 3,766 citations
- 392ITRON INC119 patents · 3,834 citations
- 488HIGHWAYMASTER COMM INC10 patents · 1,984 citations
- 583ABB POWER T & D CO7 patents · 2,537 citations
- 679HEARTSTREAM INC11 patents · 1,446 citations
- 775MALLINCKRODT INC15 patents · 1,785 citations
- 871POWER MEASUREMENT LTD28 patents · 3,419 citations
- 967BAKER HUGHES INC39 patents · 1,742 citations
- 1063STANFORD RES INST INT14 patents · 2,942 citations
- 1158CANON KK365 patents · 8,374 citations
- 1254SENSEWARE INC40 patents · 1,132 citations
- 1350SYNAPTICS UK LTD10 patents · 1,842 citations
- 1446HUNT TECHNOLOGIES INC6 patents · 1,106 citations
- 1542CARDIOMEMS INC9 patents · 798 citations
- 1638ELSTER ELECTRICITY LLC21 patents · 1,697 citations
- 1733SHAMOON CHARLES G5 patents · 611 citations
- 1829GEN ELECTRIC217 patents · 4,251 citations
- 1925NEMET YARON6 patents · 333 citations
- 2021UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP63 patents · 3,185 citations
- 2117IMMERSION CORP10 patents · 1,022 citations
- 2213ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS INC39 patents · 3,334 citations
- 238HEWLETT PACKARD CO86 patents · 3,851 citations
- 244GAS RES INST8 patents · 1,284 citations
- 251SCHLUMBERGER IND INC9 patents · 1,157 citations
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