Citations made to U.S. granted patents by U.S. patents granted in 2022

Top 10 -  Machine tools  [ Raw tally ]

Specific WIPO fields: [ Computer technology  |  Digital communication  |  Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy  |  Measurement  |  Audio-visual technology  |  Medical technology  |  Optics  |  Transport  |  Semiconductors  |  Telecommunications  |  Other special machines  |  Pharmaceuticals  |  Organic fine chemistry  |  Mechanical elements  |  Chemical engineering  |  Engines, pumps, turbines  |  Civil engineering  |  Control  |  Basic materials chemistry  |  Handling  |  Furniture, games  |  Machine tools  |  Biotechnology  |  Other consumer goods  |  Macromolecular chemistry, polymers  |  IT methods for management  |  Textile and paper machines  |  Basic communication processes  |  Surface technology, coating  |  Materials, metallurgy  |  Environmental technology  |  Thermal processes and apparatus  |  Analysis of biological materials  |  Food chemistry  |  Micro-structural and nano-technology ]

Summary:¹ The top cited patents in machine tools, as indicated by the citations received from other patents granted in 2022, reveal several key themes:

Precision Manufacturing: A significant focus is on improving the precision and efficiency of manufacturing processes. This includes advancements in laser cutting, laser welding, and other laser-based technologies, as well as precision machining techniques.

Automation and Robotics: The increasing adoption of automation and robotics in manufacturing is evident in the cited patents. This includes patents related to robotic arms, automated assembly systems, and machine vision systems.

Tool and Equipment Design: Innovations in tool and equipment design, such as improved cutting tools, drilling machines, and welding equipment, are crucial for enhancing manufacturing productivity and quality.

Material Science: The development of new materials, such as advanced steels and composite materials, is essential for improving the performance and durability of machine tools and the products they produce.

Overall, the top cited patents in machine tools reflect the ongoing drive towards increased efficiency, precision, and automation in manufacturing. These advancements are crucial for maintaining competitiveness in a global market.

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[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Examiner

  1. 6 4724299    Laser spray nozzle and method
  Inventors:  Albert W. Hammeke

  1. 6 5662762    Laser-based system and method for stripping coatings from substrates
  Inventors:  Ronald J. Ranalli

  1. 6 5720423    Fastener driving tool
  Inventors:  Masayoshi Kondo; Akira Mizumoto; Jiro Oda

  1. 6 6477848    Refrigerating apparatus
  Inventors:  Nobuo Domyo; Koichi Kita

  5. 5 10295990    User interface for tool configuration and data capture
  Inventors:  John S. Dey, IV; Alex Huber; Matthew J. Mergener; Burtrom L. Stampfl; Stephen Matson; Timothy R. Obermann

  5. 5 10648716    Air conditioner
  Inventors:  Seokpyo Hong

  5. 5 2102529    Hair clipper
  Inventors:  John A Hanley

  5. 5 5050305    Hair trimmer with comb attachment
  Inventors:  Richard I. Baker; Robert A. Mockovak; Edward Szymansky

  5. 5 5359176    Optics and environmental protection device for laser processing applications
  Inventors:  Clifford M. Balliet, Jr.; David E. Houser

  5. 5 5937686    Bending apparatus for hollow double-structured pipe
  Inventors:  Saburo Arai

  5. 5 5981901    Method and device for gas shielding laser processed work pieces
  Inventors:  Aldo Vittorio la Rocca

  5. 5 6123241    Internal combustion powered tool
  Inventors:  Tony J. Walter; J. Oscar Aparicio, Jr.

  5. 5 7506792    Solder sphere placement apparatus
  Inventors:  John V. Manfroy; William Manfroy; Timothy G. Hoffman

  5. 5 8033023    Shaving razors and cartridges
  Inventors:  Robert Johnson; Robert A. Trotta; Kelly Bridges

  5. 5 9175361    Austenitic high Mn stainless steel and method production of same and member using that steel
  Inventors:  Masaharu Hatano; Shigeo Fukumoto; Hideki Fujii; Shinichi Ohmiya

  5. 5 9643300    Impact tool
  Inventors:  Ryunosuke Kumagai; Tokuo Hirabayashi; Hidenori Nagasaka; Manabu Sugimoto

[Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]
Cited by Applicant

  1. 20 6583386    Method and system for weld monitoring and tracking
  Inventors:  Stephen P. Ivkovich

  2. 19 5956851    Shaving system including handle and replaceable cartridges
  Inventors:  Domenic V. Apprille, Jr.; William C. Carson, III; Alejandro C. Lee; Stephen C. Metcalf; Charles B. Worrick

  2. 19 6612040    Razors
  Inventors:  Bernard Gilder

  4. 18 5761814    Razor construction
  Inventors:  Katherine Anderson; Ralph Kenneth Maider, Jr.; Paul Nowak; Tzu-Jun Yen

  5. 17 6212777    Safety razors
  Inventors:  Bernard Gilder; John Charles Terry

  5. 17 6516518    Razor blade unit
  Inventors:  Richard Garraway; Bernard Gilder

  5. 17 6624388    System and method providing distributed welding architecture
  Inventors:  George Daryl Blankenship; Christopher Hsu; Edward Dennis Hillen

  5. 17 8011547    Fastener driving tool using a gas spring
  Inventors:  Richard L. Leimbach; Thomas A. McCardle; Danny L. Bolender; Steve Dickinson; Joseph R. Knueven; Robert L. Lance, Jr.; Dan Stolz; Michael V. Petrocelli

  9. 16 4641292    Voice controlled welding system
  Inventors:  George Tunnell; Charles L. Pomernacki; Jack P. Gregg

  9. 16 4863538    Method and apparatus for producing parts by selective sintering
  Inventors:  Carl R. Deckard

  9. 16 5687485    Razor handle
  Inventors:  Jill Marie Shurtleff; Tzu-Jun Yen

  9. 16 6041926    Dispensing razor blade cartridges used with a handle
  Inventors:  John D. Petricca; Robert A. Trotta

  9. 16 6052903    Dispensing razor blade cartridges used with a handle
  Inventors:  Stephen C. Metcalf; John D. Petricca; Robert A. Trotta

 

1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) fields, using a prompt generally as follows: 'Using the titles of the patents and the names of the inventors listed below, and any other relevant information you have, please write a paragraph or two explaining the major topics involved. Keep in mind we are using the cited patents as a proxy for the subject matter that was patented in 2022. Please also include relevant LinkedIn hashtags. The field in which these patents were cited is "[WIPO field]".' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Oct. 30, 2024