Overall rank by patents
#39,223
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Block Engineering, Llc
USPTO PatentsView assignee record - 6 granted patents across 7 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: G01J (MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY).
6
Total patents granted
7
CPC technology areas
21.5
Avg claims per patent
-50%
5-year filing velocity
The verdict
Block holds 6 US patents across 7 technology areas, rank #39,223 of 50,000 tracked assignees.
- #39,223
- of 50,000 US assignees by volume
- Top 71%
- by Innovation Score (29.0/100)
- 21.5
- avg claims per patent
- -50%
- filing velocity, last 5 yrs
Portfolio overview
Block Engineering, Llc has been granted 6 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing Block Engineering, Llc at rank #39,223 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 7 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 21.5 claims per patent with primary concentration in G01J (MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY). As a US Corporation, Block Engineering, Llc is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. By volume, Block sits between Blackarrow (6 patents, rank #39,219) and Blue Cedar Networks, Inc. (6 patents, rank #39,227) - the closest US assignees by grant volume. The composite Innovation Score of 29.0/100 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 2 grants, compared with 4 in the 2015–2019 window, a -50% 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. Block Engineering, Llc's 21.5 average claims per patent reflects complex, broadly scoped inventions that are difficult for competitors to design around, while concentration in 7 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Block Engineering, Llc against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
Who files at Block's volume?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus its nearest-ranked assignees by volume, this company marked ◀
- Blackarrow
BlackArrow
6 patents
- Blackbear (Taiwan…
BlackBear (Taiwan) Industrial Networking Security Ltd.
6 patents
- Blackbox Biometri…
BlackBox Biometrics, Inc.
6 patents
- Blazing Products
Blazing Products, Inc.
6 patents
- Blockstack PBC
Blockstack PBC
6 patents
- Blossman Services
Blossman Services, Inc.
6 patents
- Blue Armor
Blue Armor Technologies, LLC
6 patents
- Blue Cedar Networ…
Blue Cedar Networks, Inc.
6 patents
- Block Engineering ◀
Block Engineering, LLC
6 patents
What this shows Block holds 6 patents at rank #39,223, shown against the 8 assignees closest to it in grant volume rather than the industry's largest filers.
Companies ranked near Block
By rank, the assignees closest to #39,223 in granted patent volume.
- Blackarrow #39,219 · 6 patents
- Blackbear (taiwan) Industrial Networking Security Ltd. #39,220 · 6 patents
- Blackbox Biometrics, Inc. #39,221 · 6 patents
- Blazing Products, Inc. #39,222 · 6 patents
- Blockstack PBC #39,224 · 6 patents
- Blossman Services, Inc. #39,225 · 6 patents
- Blue Armor Technologies, Llc #39,226 · 6 patents
- Blue Cedar Networks, Inc. #39,227 · 6 patents
Leaders in G01J (Measurement OF Intensity)
Other assignees with the most granted patents in Block's primary technology class.
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.k. 253 in class
- Viavi Solutions Inc. 145 in class
- Raytheon Company 142 in class
- Commissariat A L'energie Atomique ET AUX Energies Alternatives 117 in class
- Konica Minolta, Inc. 91 in class
- Pixart Imaging Inc. 90 in class
- Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. 88 in class
- Shimadzu Corporation 84 in class
Block's Innovation Score vs. every tracked assignee
Composite of portfolio volume, filing velocity, technology breadth, and claim depth (0–100)
29 Top 71% higher than 29% 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 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 16.7% |
Which technologies does Block Engineering, Llc patent most?
Top 7 of 7 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Complex
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Block Engineering, Llc hold?
Block Engineering, Llc holds 6 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 7 technology areas.
What is Block Engineering, Llc's Innovation Score?
Block Engineering, Llc has an Innovation Score of 29.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Block Engineering, Llc focus on?
Block Engineering, Llc's top technology area is G01J (MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY) with 6 patents. The company has filed patents in 7 CPC subclasses total.
Is Block Engineering, Llc's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Block Engineering, Llc's recent filing velocity is -50% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Block Engineering, Llc's patents?
Block Engineering, Llc's patents average 21.5 claims each. This indicates complex, broadly scoped patents that are harder for competitors to design around.
How is the Block Engineering, 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
Block's 6 grants land it in the top 71% 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 - Block ranks #39,223 of 50,000. Top 50 holders
- Most of this portfolio concentrates in G01J - see who else leads that technology area. G01J 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.