Overall rank by patents
#6,490
Across all tracked assignees
USPTO 2015–2025 USPTO PatentsView US Corporation
THE GLEASON WORKS
USPTO PatentsView assignee record — 52 granted patents across 15 technology areas, active 2015–2025. Filing-trend and competitive-moat analysis cross-referenced to USPTO Patent Public Search. Primary class: B23F (MAKING GEARS OR TOOTHED RACKS).
52
Total patents granted
15
CPC technology areas
10.9
Avg claims per patent
-42%
5-year filing velocity
Portfolio overview
THE GLEASON WORKS has been granted 52 US utility patents between 2015 and 2025, placing THE GLEASON WORKS at rank #6,490 across all assignees tracked by PlainPatent. This portfolio spans 15 distinct Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) subclasses, averaging 10.9 claims per patent with primary concentration in B23F (MAKING GEARS OR TOOTHED RACKS). As a US Corporation, THE GLEASON WORKS is one of the more focused assignees in the PatentsView dataset. The composite Innovation Score of 39.0/100 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 19 grants, compared with 33 in the 2015–2019 window — a -42% 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. THE GLEASON WORKS's 10.9 average claims per patent suggests focused, narrowly drawn claims typical of single-invention filings, while concentration in 15 subclasses points to a focused technical program. Combined with portfolio volume, these signals let analysts, investors, and licensing professionals benchmark THE GLEASON WORKS against peers pursuing similar technology classes.
How does THE 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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32,607 patents
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31,041 patents
- Apple 30,560
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30,560 patents
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- Intel 27,498
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- THE Gleason Works ◀ 52
THE GLEASON WORKS
52 patents
What this shows THE holds 52 patents — placing it at rank #6,490 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 · 2015–2025
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 | 9 | 17.3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11.5% |
| 2018 | 11 | 21.2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5.8% |
Which technologies does THE GLEASON WORKS patent most?
Top 15 of 15 technology areas
Patent Moat Analysis
Portfolio Volume Light
Tech Breadth Focused
Claim Depth Simple
Velocity Declining
Frequently Asked Questions
How many patents does THE GLEASON WORKS hold?
THE GLEASON WORKS holds 52 US granted patents filed between 2015 and 2025, spanning 15 technology areas.
What is THE GLEASON WORKS's Innovation Score?
THE GLEASON WORKS has an Innovation Score of 39.0 out of 100. This composite metric weighs portfolio volume (40%), filing velocity (20%), technology breadth (25%), and claim depth (15%).
What technology areas does THE GLEASON WORKS focus on?
THE GLEASON WORKS's top technology area is B23F (MAKING GEARS OR TOOTHED RACKS) with 42 patents. The company has filed patents in 15 CPC subclasses total.
Is THE GLEASON WORKS's patent filing rate increasing or decreasing?
THE GLEASON WORKS's recent filing velocity is -42% compared to the prior five-year period. Filing activity has slowed relative to earlier years.
What does claim depth mean for THE GLEASON WORKS's patents?
THE GLEASON WORKS's patents average 10.9 claims each. This is relatively simple claim structure, typical for focused inventions.
How is the THE GLEASON WORKS 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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THE GLEASON WORKS's primary CPC class — all holders and yearly trends
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How the score works
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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
