Overall rank by patents
#38,877
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
American Classic Arms, Llc
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 6 granted patents across 3 technology areas, active 2018–2020. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F41A (FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE).
6
Total patents granted
3
CPC technology areas
15.7
Avg claims per patent
-80%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
American holds 6 US patents across 3 technology areas, rank #38,877 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #38,877
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 90%
- by Innovation Score (22.3/100)
- 15.7
- avg claims per patent
- -80%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
American Classic Arms, Llc has been granted 6 US utility patents between 2018 and 2020, placing American Classic Arms, Llc at rank #38,877 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 3 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 15.7 claims per patent with primary concentration in F41A (FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE). As a US Corporation, American Classic Arms, Llc is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, American sits between Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen Ag (6 patents, rank #38,873) and American Glasscrafters, Inc. (6 patents, rank #38,881) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 22.3/100 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 1 grants, compared with 5 in the 2015–2019 window, a -80% 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. American Classic Arms, Llc's 15.7 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while specialization in 3 subclasses reflects a tightly scoped invention area. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark American Classic Arms, Llc against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at American's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Amcor Flexibles K…
Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen AG
6 patents
- Amerasia Internat…
Amerasia International Technology, Inc.
6 patents
- America's Collect…
America's Collectibles Network, Inc.
6 patents
- American Aerogel
American Aerogel Corporation
6 patents
- American Defense…
American Defense Manufacturing, LLC
6 patents
- American Direct S…
American Direct Sales, LLC
6 patents
- American Fire Wire
American Fire Wire, Inc.
6 patents
- American Glasscra…
American Glasscrafters, Inc.
6 patents
- American Classic… ◀
American Classic Arms, LLC
6 patents
What this shows American holds 6 patents at rank #38,877, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near American
By rank, the assignees closest to #38,877 in granted patent volume.
- Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen Ag #38,873 · 6 patents
- Amerasia International Technology, Inc. #38,874 · 6 patents
- America's Collectibles Network, Inc. #38,875 · 6 patents
- American Aerogel Corporation #38,876 · 6 patents
- American Defense Manufacturing, Llc #38,878 · 6 patents
- American Direct Sales, Llc #38,879 · 6 patents
- American Fire Wire, Inc. #38,880 · 6 patents
- American Glasscrafters, Inc. #38,881 · 6 patents
Leaders in F41A (Functional Features OR Details Common TO BOTH Smallarms A…)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in American's primary technology class.
- Smith & Wesson Inc. 86 in class
- SIG Sauer Inc. 80 in class
- Magpul Industries Corp. 79 in class
- WHG Properties, Llc 75 in class
- The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army 70 in class
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. 58 in class
- LWRC International Llc 49 in class
- Vista Outdoor Operations Llc 46 in class
American's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
22 Top 90% higher than 10% of 50,000 US assignees
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Source USPTO PatentsView, PlainPatent Innovation Score · 2015–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2018–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 16.7% |
Which technologies does American Classic Arms, Llc patent most?
Top 3 of 3 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Specialized
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does American Classic Arms, Llc hold?
American Classic Arms, Llc holds 6 US granted patents filed between 2018 and 2020, spanning 3 technology areas.
What is American Classic Arms, Llc's Innovation Score?
American Classic Arms, Llc has an Innovation Score of 22.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does American Classic Arms, Llc focus on?
American Classic Arms, Llc's top technology area is F41A (FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE) with 5 patents. The company has filed patents in 3 CPC subclasses total.
Is American Classic Arms, Llc's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
American Classic Arms, Llc's recent filing velocity is -80% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for American Classic Arms, Llc's patents?
American Classic Arms, Llc's patents average 15.7 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the American Classic Arms, Llc 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.
How to use this portfolio
American's 6 grants land it in the top 90% by Innovation Score, but volume alone doesn't tell you where the strength sits.
- Read that count against the largest US assignees before treating it as dominance - American ranks #38,877 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in F41A - see who else leads that technology area. F41A leaders
- Check what the four-part Innovation Score actually rewards before comparing it to another company. How the score works
Patent counts and the Innovation Score measure patenting activity, not commercial success or the legal strength of any patent. Many patents are filed defensively. Verify the status of an individual patent against official USPTO records.
Every figure on PlainPatent is rendered directly from USPTO source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on USPTO source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.