Overall rank by patents
#31,391
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 8 granted patents across 6 technology areas, active 2017–2024. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B60F (VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; AMPHIBIOUS OR LIKE VEHICLES; CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES).
8
Total patents granted
6
CPC technology areas
7.0
Avg claims per patent
+600%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. has been granted 8 US utility patents between 2017 and 2024, placing DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. at rank #31,391 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 6 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 7.0 claims per patent with primary concentration in B60F (VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; AMPHIBIOUS OR LIKE VEHICLES; CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES). As a US Corporation, DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 40.5/100 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 7 grants, compared with 1 in the 2015–2019 window — a +600% 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. DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s 7.0 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while concentration in 6 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does DIVERSIFIED 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
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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
- Diversified Metal… ◀ 8
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.
8 patents
What this shows DIVERSIFIED holds 8 patents — placing it at rank #31,391 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 · 2017–2024
Grants by year
Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2017–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.
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| Year | Patents Granted | Share of Period |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 12.5% |
Which technologies does DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. patent most?
Top 6 of 6 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. hold?
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. holds 8 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2024, spanning 6 technology areas.
What is DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s Innovation Score?
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. has an Innovation Score of 40.5 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC. focus on?
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s top technology area is B60F (VEHICLES FOR USE BOTH ON RAIL AND ON ROAD; AMPHIBIOUS OR LIKE VEHICLES; CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES) with 3 patents. The company has filed patents in 6 CPC subclasses total.
Is DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s recent filing velocity is +600% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s patents?
DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, INC.'s patents average 7.0 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the DIVERSIFIED METAL FABRICATORS, 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
