Overall rank by patents
#6,635
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 50 granted patents across 16 technology areas, active 2016–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B05B (SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES).
50
Total patents granted
16
CPC technology areas
19.6
Avg claims per patent
+113%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. has been granted 50 US utility patents between 2016 and 2025, placing Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. at rank #6,635 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 16 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in B05B (SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES). As a US Corporation, Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 45.4/100 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 34 grants, compared with 16 in the 2015–2019 window — a +113% shift in five-year velocity. An acceleration of this magnitude signals aggressive R&D investment and expanding technical ambition. 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. Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s 19.6 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 16 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Capstan compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
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106,890 patents
- International Bus…
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72,926 patents
- Canon 34,378
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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
- Capstan Systems ◀ 50
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.
50 patents
What this shows Capstan holds 50 patents — placing it at rank #6,635 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 · 2016–2025
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2016–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
View data table
| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 8 | 16.0% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | 6.0% |
Which technologies does Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 16 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. hold?
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. holds 50 US granted patents filed between 2016 and 2025, spanning 16 technology areas.
What is Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 45.4 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Capstan Ag Systems, Inc. focus on?
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s top technology area is B05B (SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES) with 37 patents. The company has filed patents in 16 CPC subclasses total.
Is Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is +113% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s patents?
Capstan Ag Systems, Inc.'s patents average 19.6 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Capstan Ag Systems, 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.
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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
