Overall rank by patents
#1,200
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 353 granted patents across 137 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B01D (SEPARATION).
353
Total patents granted
137
CPC technology areas
16.2
Avg claims per patent
-37%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. has been granted 353 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. at rank #1,200 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 137 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 16.2 claims per patent with primary concentration in B01D (SEPARATION). As a US Corporation, AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. is one of the broader-portfolio assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 60.7/100 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 137 grants, compared with 216 in the 2015–2019 window — a -37% shift in five-year velocity. A cooling filing rate may reflect portfolio consolidation, shifting priorities, or reduced R&D throughput. 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. AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s 16.2 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a diversified footprint across 100+ CPC subclasses spreads risk across many technology fronts. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does AIR compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
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34,378 patents
- LG 32,607
LG ELECTRONICS INC.
32,607 patents
- Taiwan Semiconduc… 31,041
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
31,041 patents
- Apple 30,560
Apple Inc.
30,560 patents
- Qualcomm Incorpor… 30,354
QUALCOMM Incorporated
30,354 patents
- Intel 27,498
Intel Corporation
27,498 patents
- AIR Products AND… ◀ 353
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
353 patents
What this shows AIR holds 353 patents — placing it at rank #1,200 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.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 62 | 17.6% |
| 2016 | 55 | 15.6% |
| 2017 | 44 | 12.5% |
| 2018 | 31 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 24 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 35 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 19 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 17 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 21 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 29 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 16 | 4.5% |
Which technologies does AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. patent most?
Top 15 of 137 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Diversified
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. hold?
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. holds 353 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 137 technology areas.
What is AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s Innovation Score?
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. has an Innovation Score of 60.7 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. focus on?
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s top technology area is B01D (SEPARATION) with 76 patents. The company has filed patents in 137 CPC subclasses total.
Is AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s recent filing velocity is -37% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s patents?
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s patents average 16.2 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. 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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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.'s primary CPC class — all holders and yearly trends
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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
