Overall rank by patents
#3,400
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Kerr Machine Co.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 109 granted patents across 18 technology areas, active 2017–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: F04B (POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS).
109
Total patents granted
18
CPC technology areas
18.1
Avg claims per patent
+2525%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Kerr Machine Co. has been granted 109 US utility patents between 2017 and 2025, placing Kerr Machine Co. at rank #3,400 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 18 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 18.1 claims per patent with primary concentration in F04B (POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS). As a US Corporation, Kerr Machine Co. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 58.3/100 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 105 grants, compared with 4 in the 2015–2019 window — a +2525% 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. Kerr Machine Co.'s 18.1 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while concentration in 18 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Kerr Machine Co. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Kerr compare?
Granted US patents 2015–2025 versus the largest corporate holders — this company marked ◀
- Samsung
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
106,890 patents
- International Bus…
International Business Machines Corporation
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
- Kerr Machine ◀ 109
Kerr Machine Co.
109 patents
What this shows Kerr holds 109 patents — placing it at rank #3,400 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 · 2017–2025
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 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4.6% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 17 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 23 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 36 | 33.0% |
Which technologies does Kerr Machine Co. patent most?
Top 15 of 18 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Moderate
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Accelerating
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Kerr Machine Co. hold?
Kerr Machine Co. holds 109 US granted patents filed between 2017 and 2025, spanning 18 technology areas.
What is Kerr Machine Co.'s Innovation Score?
Kerr Machine Co. has an Innovation Score of 58.3 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Kerr Machine Co. focus on?
Kerr Machine Co.'s top technology area is F04B (POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS) with 91 patents. The company has filed patents in 18 CPC subclasses total.
Is Kerr Machine Co.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Kerr Machine Co.'s recent filing velocity is +2525% compared to the prior five-year period. This indicates accelerating innovation.
What does claim depth mean for Kerr Machine Co.'s patents?
Kerr Machine Co.'s patents average 18.1 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Kerr Machine Co. 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
