Overall rank by patents
#8,235
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
Key Technology, Inc.
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 39 granted patents across 23 technology areas, active 2015–2024. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B07C (POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING).
39
Total patents granted
23
CPC technology areas
19.1
Avg claims per patent
-78%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
Key Technology, Inc. has been granted 39 US utility patents between 2015 and 2024, placing Key Technology, Inc. at rank #8,235 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 23 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 19.1 claims per patent with primary concentration in B07C (POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING). As a US Corporation, Key Technology, Inc. is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 44.0/100 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 7 grants, compared with 32 in the 2015–2019 window — a -78% 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. Key Technology, Inc.'s 19.1 average claims per patent sits within the typical range for solid legal coverage without excessive prosecution cost, while a multi-domain presence across 23 subclasses balances depth with breadth. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark Key Technology, Inc. against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does Key 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
- Key Technology ◀ 39
Key Technology, Inc.
39 patents
What this shows Key holds 39 patents — placing it at rank #8,235 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 · 2015–2024
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 | 7 | 17.9% |
| 2016 | 8 | 20.5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7.7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 25.6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2.6% |
Which technologies does Key Technology, Inc. patent most?
Top 15 of 23 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Multi-domain
Claim Depth Standard
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does Key Technology, Inc. hold?
Key Technology, Inc. holds 39 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2024, spanning 23 technology areas.
What is Key Technology, Inc.'s Innovation Score?
Key Technology, Inc. has an Innovation Score of 44.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does Key Technology, Inc. focus on?
Key Technology, Inc.'s top technology area is B07C (POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING) with 16 patents. The company has filed patents in 23 CPC subclasses total.
Is Key Technology, Inc.'s patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
Key Technology, Inc.'s recent filing velocity is -78% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for Key Technology, Inc.'s patents?
Key Technology, Inc.'s patents average 19.1 claims each. This falls within the standard range, providing solid legal coverage.
How is the Key Technology, 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
