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Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within H05K · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest H05K patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Anthony K. Mcgrogan22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 296Craig R. Ramstad22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 392Vinit Singh53 patents · 2,269 citations
- 488Jacob Babcock27 patents · 1,497 citations
- 583Walter L. Moden76 patents · 2,687 citations
- 679Carl Prevatte18 patents · 845 citations
- 775David Gomez14 patents · 803 citations
- 871Salvatore Bonafede14 patents · 799 citations
- 967Alin Fecioru12 patents · 798 citations
- 1063David Kneeburg12 patents · 798 citations
- 1158Joshua Henderson23 patents · 538 citations
- 1254Brian S. Beaman58 patents · 2,007 citations
- 1350William Krietzman51 patents · 1,795 citations
- 1446Dennis W. Vanlith22 patents · 1,087 citations
- 1542Ty Schmitt54 patents · 1,964 citations
- 1638Tim Hubbard35 patents · 2,068 citations
- 1733Reynaldo Co17 patents · 570 citations
- 1829Marcos Diaz43 patents · 1,488 citations
- 1925Kevin D. Moore25 patents · 1,277 citations
- 2021Kenneth M. Sautter18 patents · 1,043 citations
- 2117Jared Keith Davis16 patents · 591 citations
- 2213Ikuko Kawamata10 patents · 404 citations
- 238Satohiro Okamoto10 patents · 404 citations
- 244Yoshitaka Moriya10 patents · 404 citations
- 251Marc B. Cartier, Jr.35 patents · 841 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H05K output across the last 5 years
- 199Emanuel M. Sachs8 patents · 4,054 citations
- 296Anthony K. Mcgrogan22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 392Craig R. Ramstad22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 488Christos Tryfonas28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 583Sudhakar Muddu28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 679Ravi Prasad Bulusu9 patents · 702 citations
- 775David Otto Whitt, Iii24 patents · 1,353 citations
- 871Karsten Aagaard23 patents · 1,257 citations
- 967Rob Huala19 patents · 1,216 citations
- 1063Todd David Pleake20 patents · 1,099 citations
- 1158David C. Vandervoort15 patents · 1,091 citations
- 1254Ralf Groene18 patents · 1,065 citations
- 1350Vinit Singh53 patents · 2,269 citations
- 1446Jacob Babcock27 patents · 1,497 citations
- 1542Walter L. Moden76 patents · 2,687 citations
- 1638Jayesh R. Bhakta33 patents · 3,412 citations
- 1733Sukianto Rusli33 patents · 1,714 citations
- 1829Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr.256 patents · 10,892 citations
- 1925Neil Rasmussen30 patents · 2,222 citations
- 2021Carl Prevatte18 patents · 845 citations
- 2117David Gomez14 patents · 803 citations
- 2213Salvatore Bonafede14 patents · 799 citations
- 238Alin Fecioru12 patents · 798 citations
- 244David Kneeburg12 patents · 798 citations
- 251Matthew Holmberg17 patents · 795 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in H05K
- 199Esmaiel Kiani-Azarbayjany7 patents · 7,014 citations
- 296Mike Mills9 patents · 9,195 citations
- 392David Tobler7 patents · 6,936 citations
- 488Eugene Mason8 patents · 7,864 citations
- 583Thomas H. Distefano94 patents · 12,507 citations
- 679Emanuel M. Sachs8 patents · 4,054 citations
- 775Anthony K. Mcgrogan22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 871Craig R. Ramstad22 patents · 2,445 citations
- 967Barrett Comiskey15 patents · 7,405 citations
- 1063Robert F. Wallace25 patents · 3,218 citations
- 1158Benjamin N. Eldridge94 patents · 12,873 citations
- 1254Christos Tryfonas28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 1350Sudhakar Muddu28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 1446Jerry M. Brooks41 patents · 2,386 citations
- 1542Ian D. Morrison8 patents · 4,567 citations
- 1638Paul T. Lin22 patents · 4,729 citations
- 1733Ravi Prasad Bulusu9 patents · 702 citations
- 1829Libing Zhang7 patents · 3,325 citations
- 1925Christopher Harry Stoumbos26 patents · 1,492 citations
- 2021David Otto Whitt, Iii24 patents · 1,353 citations
- 2117Karsten Aagaard23 patents · 1,257 citations
- 2213Joel Lawrence Pelley18 patents · 1,222 citations
- 238Rob Huala19 patents · 1,216 citations
- 244Matthew David Mickelson18 patents · 1,163 citations
- 251Eric Joseph Wahl14 patents · 1,126 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring H05K patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11974410B1✦ AIElectronic device with connector interface for rotating external connector37 cites · 202491% earned
- 296US12237701B2✦ AIPortable power case with lithium iron phosphate battery13 cites · 202471% earned
- 392US12289004B2✦ AISystems, methods, and devices for powering a mesh network using a portable power case11 cites · 202474% earned
- 488US11957420B2Augmented reality display for spinal rod placement related applications16 cites · 202465% earned
- 583US12040511B2Battery interconnects10 cites · 202473% earned
- 679US12200868B2Inspection robots with a payload engagement device9 cites · 202461% earned
- 775US12316791B2Rotation shaft structure and electronic device9 cites · 202481% earned
- 871US11997836B1Wireless charging performance improvements16 cites · 202489% earned
- 967US12061339B1Head mountable display11 cites · 202474% earned
- 1063US11997819B2Data processing systems including optical communication modules9 cites · 202472% earned
- 1158US11903156B1Brush port assembly and method for installing same9 cites · 202474% earned
- 1254US12035459B2Methods of forming flexible interconnect circuits9 cites · 202474% earned
- 1350US12150430B1Bark control device9 cites · 202481% earned
- 1446US12127650B1Case for a mobile device floating magnetic attachment feature6 cites · 202478% earned
- 1542US12244249B1System and method for advanced electronic starting switch assembly for split-phase inducti6 cites · 202578% earned
- 1638US12407175B2Wearable and lightweight portable power case3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1733US12449150B1Cooperative control optimization method suitable for near-field fan wall micromodule3 cites · 202580% earned
- 1829US12240617B2Systems, methods, and mechanical designs for inverters for eVTOL aircraft5 cites · 202463% earned
- 1925US12010813B2Self-contained electronic display assembly, mounting structure and methods for the same10 cites · 202481% earned
- 2021US12004311B2Housing assembly for an integrated display unit6 cites · 202467% earned
- 2117US11997808B2Display assembly with unobstructed zone8 cites · 202476% earned
- 2213US12167552B2Flexible display device6 cites · 202478% earned
- 238US12035486B1Electronic display assembly with fabric panel communications box6 cites · 202478% earned
- 244US12109506B1Water toy6 cites · 202485% earned
- 251US11933351B2Hinge, flexible display panel, and electronic device9 cites · 202487% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring H05K patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11229138B1✦ AIController modules148 cites · 202274% earned
- 296US11109508B1✦ AIEnclosure assembly for enhanced cooling of direct drive unit and related methods111 cites · 202183% earned
- 392US11575693B1✦ AIComposite relationship graph for network security130 cites · 202371% earned
- 488US11172990B2Systems for augmented reality guidance for aligning physical tools and instruments for art83 cites · 202174% earned
- 583US11701113B2Stapling instrument comprising a separate power antenna and a data transfer antenna65 cites · 202288% earned
- 679US10966349B1Two-phase immersion cooling apparatus with active vapor management71 cites · 202186% earned
- 775US11336759B2Rotating shaft mechanism and mobile terminal55 cites · 202192% earned
- 871US11161415B1System and method for electronic power take-off controls53 cites · 202183% earned
- 967US10980461B2Advanced analyte sensor calibration and error detection60 cites · 202171% earned
- 1063US11974410B1Electronic device with connector interface for rotating external connector37 cites · 202491% earned
- 1158US11231754B2Hinge structure and electronic device including the same52 cites · 202183% earned
- 1254US11058018B1Electronic device including flexible display39 cites · 202187% earned
- 1350US11850726B2Inspection robots with configurable interface plates30 cites · 202270% earned
- 1446US11540418B2Electronic display with cooling28 cites · 202272% earned
- 1542US10935815B1Eyewear having custom lighting48 cites · 202185% earned
- 1638US11246523B1Wearable device with conductive traces and insulator34 cites · 202277% earned
- 1733US11477923B2Field customizable airflow system for a communications box40 cites · 202287% earned
- 1829US10939581B1Immersion liquid cooling rack40 cites · 202191% earned
- 1925US11749877B2Stapling instrument comprising a signal antenna33 cites · 202291% earned
- 2021US12237701B2Portable power case with lithium iron phosphate battery13 cites · 202471% earned
- 2117US11239886B2MIMO antenna module and MIMO antenna unit for distributed antenna system32 cites · 202186% earned
- 2213US11822171B2Field serviceable and replaceable assembly31 cites · 202276% earned
- 238US11148621B2Electronic display assemblies with solar panels37 cites · 202178% earned
- 244US11726530B2Foldable electronic device including hinge assembly37 cites · 202187% earned
- 251US11547020B2Vertical exhaust duct for electronic equipment enclosure24 cites · 202280% earned
All-time canon
The defining H05K patents of the whole record
- 199US6188391B1✦ AITwo-layer capacitive touchpad and method of making same2,666 cites · 200196% earned
- 296US5512131A✦ AIFormation of microstamped patterns on surfaces and derivative articles1,825 cites · 199696% earned
- 392US5204055A✦ AIThree-dimensional printing techniques1,589 cites · 199390% earned
- 488US6320123B1System and method for shielding electrical components from electromagnetic waves1,531 cites · 200195% earned
- 583US6065679AModular transaction terminal1,500 cites · 200095% earned
- 679US4213562AProgrammer1,486 cites · 198095% earned
- 775US9096033B2Surgical system instrument sterile adapter1,467 cites · 201182% earned
- 871US5638818ALow noise optical probe1,409 cites · 199786% earned
- 967US6985764B2Flex circuit shielded optical sensor1,388 cites · 200293% earned
- 1063US7126879B2Medication package and method1,386 cites · 200495% earned
- 1158US5482473AFlex circuit connector1,365 cites · 199695% earned
- 1254US5782757ALow-noise optical probes1,331 cites · 199886% earned
- 1350US6088607ALow noise optical probe1,303 cites · 200086% earned
- 1446US6541756B2Shielded optical probe having an electrical connector1,286 cites · 200193% earned
- 1542US6256523B1Low-noise optical probes1,240 cites · 200186% earned
- 1638US4964408AOximeter sensor assembly with integral cable1,232 cites · 199095% earned
- 1733US7712182B2Air flow-producing device, such as a vacuum cleaner or a blower1,169 cites · 200595% earned
- 1829US6017584AMulti-color electrophoretic displays and materials for making the same1,118 cites · 200095% earned
- 1925US10123798B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising controlled release and expansion1,084 cites · 201288% earned
- 2021US6813511B2Low-noise optical probes for reducing ambient noise1,083 cites · 200386% earned
- 2117US6792300B1Low-noise optical probes for reducing light piping1,075 cites · 200286% earned
- 2213US5625222ASemiconductor device in a resin package housed in a frame having high thermal conductivity1,025 cites · 199793% earned
- 238US8811017B2Display apparatus1,023 cites · 201190% earned
- 244US5387380AThree-dimensional printing techniques1,021 cites · 199595% earned
- 251US5069213AOximeter sensor assembly with integral cable and encoder1,007 cites · 199195% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest H05K patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199MASIMO CORP26 patents · 15,269 citations
- 296MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC1,276 patents · 44,235 citations
- 392COVIDIEN LP32 patents · 3,864 citations
- 488HITACHI LTD933 patents · 35,012 citations
- 583APPLE INC1,281 patents · 9,405 citations
- 679FUJITSU LTD1,438 patents · 33,662 citations
- 775IBM5,099 patents · 135,275 citations
- 871NUCURRENT INC51 patents · 1,592 citations
- 967IBIDEN CO LTD604 patents · 9,531 citations
- 1063INTEL CORP2,291 patents · 33,846 citations
- 1158GEN ELECTRIC603 patents · 18,136 citations
- 1254GEORGIA TECH RES INST38 patents · 2,549 citations
- 1350TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC535 patents · 15,003 citations
- 1446PANDUIT CORP144 patents · 4,794 citations
- 1542MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP947 patents · 16,461 citations
- 1638AMPHENOL CORP102 patents · 2,997 citations
- 1733RAMBUS INC89 patents · 2,781 citations
- 1829CHATSWORTH PROD INC116 patents · 4,675 citations
- 1925TOSHIBA KK739 patents · 16,555 citations
- 2021HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO844 patents · 21,194 citations
- 2117NEC CORP743 patents · 20,511 citations
- 2213HUBBELL INC92 patents · 3,234 citations
- 238UNIV TEXAS35 patents · 1,765 citations
- 244MEDTRONIC INC77 patents · 2,068 citations
- 251IND TECH RES INST269 patents · 4,305 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained H05K output across the last 5 years
- 199MASIMO CORP26 patents · 15,269 citations
- 296FORMFACTOR INC151 patents · 18,797 citations
- 392MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY63 patents · 7,048 citations
- 488E INK CORP41 patents · 13,665 citations
- 583MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC1,276 patents · 44,235 citations
- 679COVIDIEN LP32 patents · 3,864 citations
- 775SPLUNK INC28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 871ETHICON LLC11 patents · 2,704 citations
- 967HITACHI LTD933 patents · 35,012 citations
- 1063APPLE INC1,281 patents · 9,405 citations
- 1158FUJITSU LTD1,438 patents · 33,662 citations
- 12543M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO304 patents · 7,739 citations
- 1350IBM5,099 patents · 135,275 citations
- 1446AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC30 patents · 1,068 citations
- 1542NUCURRENT INC51 patents · 1,592 citations
- 1638NETLIST INC26 patents · 2,629 citations
- 1733IBIDEN CO LTD604 patents · 9,531 citations
- 1829INTEL CORP2,291 patents · 33,846 citations
- 1925OTTER PRODUCTS LLC55 patents · 1,729 citations
- 2021GEN ELECTRIC603 patents · 18,136 citations
- 2117HARVARD COLLEGE18 patents · 3,036 citations
- 2213FLEXTRONICS AP LLC81 patents · 1,186 citations
- 238GEORGIA TECH RES INST38 patents · 2,549 citations
- 244TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC535 patents · 15,003 citations
- 251PANDUIT CORP144 patents · 4,794 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in H05K
- 199MASIMO CORP26 patents · 15,269 citations
- 296FORMFACTOR INC151 patents · 18,797 citations
- 392MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY63 patents · 7,048 citations
- 488E INK CORP41 patents · 13,665 citations
- 583MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC1,276 patents · 44,235 citations
- 679COVIDIEN LP32 patents · 3,864 citations
- 775TESSERA INC195 patents · 16,982 citations
- 871SANDISK CORP55 patents · 3,865 citations
- 967SPLUNK INC28 patents · 1,669 citations
- 1063MOTOROLA INC881 patents · 42,884 citations
- 1158ETHICON LLC11 patents · 2,704 citations
- 1254HITACHI LTD933 patents · 35,012 citations
- 1350APPLE INC1,281 patents · 9,405 citations
- 1446SILVERBROOK RES PTY LTD141 patents · 3,900 citations
- 1542FUJITSU LTD1,438 patents · 33,662 citations
- 16383M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO304 patents · 7,739 citations
- 1733ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC135 patents · 5,810 citations
- 1829IBM5,099 patents · 135,275 citations
- 1925AUTOCONNECT HOLDINGS LLC30 patents · 1,068 citations
- 2021AMKOR TECHNOLOGY INC95 patents · 4,617 citations
- 2117WHITT III DAVID OTTO8 patents · 654 citations
- 2213MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO LTD1,336 patents · 36,119 citations
- 238NUCURRENT INC51 patents · 1,592 citations
- 244MICROSOFT CORP53 patents · 1,632 citations
- 251AMERICAN POWER CONV CORP64 patents · 6,119 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth