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Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.

USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 8 granted patents across 11 technology areas, active 2015–2019. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: C03C (CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GLASSES, GLAZES OR VITREOUS ENAMELS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF GLASS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF FIBRES OR FILAMENTS MADE FROM GLASS, MINERALS OR SLAGS; JOINING GLASS TO GLASS OR OTHER MA).

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8
Total patents granted
11
CPC technology areas
17.6
Avg claims per patent
-100%
5-year filing velocity

Portfolio overview

Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. has been granted 8 US utility patents between 2015 and 2019, placing Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. at rank #32,074 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 11 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 17.6 claims per patent with primary concentration in C03C (CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GLASSES, GLAZES OR VITREOUS ENAMELS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF GLASS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF FIBRES OR FILAMENTS MADE FROM GLASS, MINERALS OR SLAGS; JOINING GLASS TO GLASS OR OTHER MA). As a US Corporation, Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 29.9/100 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 0 grants, compared with 8 in the 2015–2019 window — a -100% 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. Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s 17.6 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 11 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.

How does Imerys compare?

Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀

patents

What this shows Imerys holds 8 patents — placing it at rank #32,074 overall, well behind the volume leaders but ahead of the tens of thousands of smaller assignees in the dataset.

Source USPTO PatentsView — granted utility patents As of 2015–2025

USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2019

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USPTO utility patent grants by year · 2015–2019

Grants by year

Teal-shaded recent years (2020–present) versus the 2015–2019 baseline. Full figures in the table below.

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Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. patent grants by year, 2015–2025
Year Patents Granted Share of Period
2015 1 12.5%
2016 1 12.5%
2017 2 25.0%
2018 3 37.5%
2019 1 12.5%

Which technologies does Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. patent most?

Top 11 of 11 technology areas

Patent Moat Analysis

Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining

Where it ranks

Overall rank by patents

#32,074

Across all tracked assignees

Innovation Score

29.9 out of 100

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Data Source

USPTO PatentsView — US granted patents 2015–2025

How is Innovation Score calculated?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patents does Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. hold?
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. holds 8 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2019, spanning 11 technology areas.
What is Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 29.9 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc. focus on?
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s top technology area is C03C (CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF GLASSES, GLAZES OR VITREOUS ENAMELS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF GLASS; SURFACE TREATMENT OF FIBRES OR FILAMENTS MADE FROM GLASS, MINERALS OR SLAGS; JOINING GLASS TO GLASS OR OTHER MATERIALS) with 3 patents. The company has filed patents in 11 CPC subclasses total.
Is Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -100% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s patents?
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc.'s patents average 17.6 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Imerys Filtration Minerals, 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