Overall rank by patents
#3,670
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
A. O. Smith Corporation
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 99 granted patents across 45 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F24H (FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL).
99
Total patents granted
45
CPC technology areas
14.9
Avg claims per patent
+36%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
A. O. Smith Corporation has been granted 99 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing A. O. Smith Corporation at rank #3,670 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 45 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 14.9 claims per patent with primary concentration in F24H (FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL). As a US Corporation, A. O. Smith Corporation is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 54.0/100 blends portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth into a single comparable measure drawn directly from USPTO PatentsView records.
Filing cadence tells the strategic story. Between 2020 and 2025 the company received 57 grants, compared with 42 in the 2015–2019 window — a +36% shift in five-year velocity. Steady filing volume suggests sustained innovation without dramatic pivots. The US Corporation classification further shapes interpretation, since corporate, government, and individual filers pursue patents for materially different reasons.
Claim depth and technology breadth together indicate competitive posture. A. O. Smith Corporation's 14.9 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 45 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark A. O. Smith Corporation against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does A compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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72,926 patents
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32,607 patents
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31,041 patents
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- A O Smith ◀ 99
A. O. Smith Corporation
99 patents
What this shows A. holds 99 patents — placing it at rank #3,670 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.
USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 13 | 13.1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 6.1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 13 | 13.1% |
| 2020 | 16 | 16.2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 8.1% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 10 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 13 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3.0% |
Which technologies does A. O. Smith Corporation patent most?
Top 15 of 45 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Growing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does A. O. Smith Corporation hold?
A. O. Smith Corporation holds 99 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 45 technology areas.
What is A. O. Smith Corporation's Innovation Score?
A. O. Smith Corporation has an Innovation Score of 54.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does A. O. Smith Corporation focus on?
A. O. Smith Corporation's top technology area is F24H (FLUID HEATERS, e.g. WATER OR AIR HEATERS, HAVING HEAT-GENERATING MEANS, e.g. HEAT PUMPS, IN GENERAL) with 63 patents. The company has filed patents in 45 CPC subclasses total.
Is A. O. Smith Corporation's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
A. O. Smith Corporation's recent filing velocity is +36% compared to the prior five-year period. The company is maintaining or growing its patent output.
What does claim depth mean for A. O. Smith Corporation's patents?
A. O. Smith Corporation's patents average 14.9 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the A. O. Smith Corporation patent data sourced?
All patent data comes from USPTO PatentsView, a public research dataset maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering US granted utility patents from 2015 to 2025.
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Data sourced from USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. government patent data. See our methodology for computation details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainPatent Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the USPTO PatentsView database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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All federal data sources used on this page
- USPTO PatentsView — official U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bulk patent data. patentsview.org
- USPTO Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) — application status and file history. uspto.gov/patents/pair
- USPTO Bulk Data Storage System — comprehensive patent text + claims dataset. bulkdata.uspto.gov
- USPTO CPC Classification — Cooperative Patent Classification scheme for technology categorization. uspto.gov/cpc
- SEC EDGAR — public filings cross-reference for assignee corporate entity matching. sec.gov/edgar
- WIPO PATENTSCOPE — international patent context (related international filings). wipo.int/patentscope
