Overall rank by patents
#25,814
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Astec Industries, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 10 granted patents across 14 technology areas, active 2017–2023. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B27L (REMOVING BARK OR VESTIGES OF BRANCHES ; SPLITTING WOOD; MANUFACTURE OF VENEER, WOODEN STICKS, WOOD SHAVINGS, WOOD FIBRES OR WOOD POWDER).
10
Total patents granted
14
CPC technology areas
11.1
Avg claims per patent
-33%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Astec Industries, Inc. has been granted 10 US utility patents between 2017 and 2023, placing Astec Industries, Inc. at rank #25,814 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 14 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 11.1 claims per patent with primary concentration in B27L (REMOVING BARK OR VESTIGES OF BRANCHES ; SPLITTING WOOD; MANUFACTURE OF VENEER, WOODEN STICKS, WOOD SHAVINGS, WOOD FIBRES OR WOOD POWDER). As a US Corporation, Astec Industries, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 29.5/100 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 4 grants, compared with 6 in the 2015–2019 window — a -33% 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. Astec Industries, Inc.'s 11.1 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while concentration in 14 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Astec Industries, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Astec compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
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106,890 patents
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72,926 patents
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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
- Astec Industries ◀ 10
Astec Industries, Inc.
10 patents
What this shows Astec holds 10 patents — placing it at rank #25,814 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 · 2017–2023
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 10.0% |
Which technologies does Astec Industries, Inc. patent most?
Top 14 of 14 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Astec Industries, Inc. hold?
Astec Industries, Inc. holds 10 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2023, spanning 14 technology areas.
What is Astec Industries, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Astec Industries, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 29.5 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Astec Industries, Inc. focus on?
Astec Industries, Inc.'s top technology area is B27L (REMOVING BARK OR VESTIGES OF BRANCHES ; SPLITTING WOOD; MANUFACTURE OF VENEER, WOODEN STICKS, WOOD SHAVINGS, WOOD FIBRES OR WOOD POWDER) with 4 patents. The company has filed patents in 14 CPC subclasses total.
Is Astec Industries, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Astec Industries, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -33% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Astec Industries, Inc.'s patents?
Astec Industries, Inc.'s patents average 11.1 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the Astec Industries, 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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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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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
